Year 6 learn how to play chess, giving them the opportunity to work on their tactical calculation skills and strategic planning. Chess is a game that requires careful analysis and excellent observation skills....
In the week before we broke up, Year 6 were working on writing to show, not tell, the reader. The aim was to write a narrative inspired by the short film ‘The Clock Tower’ using a range of figurative devices, carefully selected to create powerful...
This week in Design Technology, Year 6 make their final modifications to their designs and complete the construction of their maze games....
Year 6 headed to Lea Valley Ice Rink for an ice skating lesson this week!...
Year 6 and Year 2 enjoyed a brilliant joint ice skating trip as a special end-of-year Christmas treat. The children had an amazing time on the ice, showing great confidence, teamwork and plenty of festive excitement. A wonderful way to celebrate a fantastic term!...
This week, Year 6 visited the Imperial War Museum to learn about WW2 ahead of next term's history unit. The children were able to experience what life would have been like in 1940 and what it would have felt like to take cover in different...
In Science this week, we conducted an investigation about microorganisms; we worked in groups to plan an experiment that would allow us to measure (over time) the growth of mould under various conditions. We controlled the amount of water on each slice of bread using a...
This week, Year 6 headed to the cinema to watch ‘Wicked 2’ as part of this year's Into Film Festival....
In Writing this week, we explored the protagonist’s thoughts and feelings - from the film ‘The Little Freak’ - and expressed them through an emotive monologue. We then performed our monologues using expressive voice and intonation....
Year 6 took a trip to The National Gallery, to explore the artistic techniques and composition of paintings dating from to the mid 13th century all the way to 19th century. Children then completed an observational sketch of Claude-Joseph Vernet’s Shipwreck in Stormy Seas....