Year 6 - Blwyddyn 6
Meet the Teacher
Welcome to the Year 6 Noticeboard
This week we had an amazing visit to St Helen's. The children shared the work we have been doing on the Battle of Swansea with the archivists there, had a tour of the grounds and were able to hold artefacts from the archives.
We have an opportunity to complete our printing with Sarah Hopkins.
On Sunday 15th December Year 6 will be performing at the Brangwyn Hall with the BBC. The children have been working hard to learn the songs and have been coached by the talented Jennifer Walker. We understand that this is a busy time of year for everyone but it would be lovely if all of year 6 could be there on Sunday 15th December – this is an amazing opportunity for them. If your child is unable to attend please let the Year 6 teachers know as soon as possible, so that arrangements can be made. They will need to wear school uniform.
Timings –
11.15 am arrive at Brangwyn Hall – Teachers will meet year 6 by the main doors.
They will need a packed lunch and snacks
The concert starts at 3pm and finishes at 4.30pm. Please collect your child from the main doors.
There are a few remaining tickets please see previous dojo story for the link.
Additionally, we have received this from the BBC :
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales (BBC NOW) uses photographs and/or videos (including audio) of those participating in activities for a range of purposes. These photographs and/or videos (including audio) may be used by persons or organisations authorised on behalf of the BBC for the purposes of internally and externally promoting the BBC NOW.
Please complete this form for photograph/filming consent –
https://forms.office.com/e/9XeHeiJ16R
Reminders
Please label all school items. PE kit is a white T-Shirt, black shorts/ leggings and their school jumper. Children should come to school dressed in their kit on the days we have PE (Monday Y6SW and Tuesday both classes).
We are also a “nut free” school, so please remember this when preparing snacks, as some dried fruit snacks contain nuts.
If you have any further questions or concerns at any time, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can do this by telephone, dojo or email.
Johnsl2@hwbcymru.net
williamss55@hwbcymru.net
copusbrette@hwbcymru.net
Our website address is www.skettyprimary.co.uk
Kind regards, Ms Copus, Mrs Williams and Ms John
What have we been learning in class this week?
Wk beginning 2nd December
Language, Literacy and Communication
| Class Novel - Clockwork
Literacy - Discussion texts - using semi-colon link sentences
Oracy - presentations
Welsh - a recap of sentence patterns
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| Maths | Equivalent fractions Simplifying fractions
Learning how the numerator and denominator affect the size of a fraction
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Health and Wellbeing |
No Outsiders - Leaf.
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Expressive Arts
| To create a piece of art work in the style of Paul Peter Piech - collagraphs printing with local artist Sarah Hopkins
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Humanities
| Continuing our topic the 'The battle of Swansea' . Visit to St Helens' Thankyou letter to the archivists
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| Science and Technology | Adaptation - How do animals adapt to their habitat.
Keeping safe online - creating a memorable password and coding a microbit to produce a PIN.
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Weekly Achievements
Each week during assembly, we present certificates for Good work, Value and use of Welsh.
This week's award winners
| Gwaith Da (Good Work) | Clara Pranav |
| Positive Values | Louis Evan |
Cymraeg |
Year 6 in Pictures
Home Learning
Reading
Year 6 children are expected to read daily at home and log their reading journal at least three times a week. We kindly ask that parents/guardians sign the reading journal once a week to help us monitor their progress. Each child has a designated reading day. Please see the inside of your child's reading journal to see which day your child's journal is due. Please see the below infographic on why reading every day is so important. If you need any advice on how to support the development of reading or book recommendations that are appropriate for your child.
If your child is part of the 'Nessy' or 'Reading Eggs' group, both of these platforms are able to be accessed at home for further practice.
Maths, Spelling and Grammar
All maths, times tables, spelling and grammar homework will be set via SumDog. Homework will be linked to the topics we have covered in school and help us to identify any misconceptions.
Other Homework
Occasionally, we will set other, optional homework for Year 6 children to complete. Please keep an eye on ClassDojo for more information on this.
Important Dates
Please visit the school calendar here and subscribe to 'Year 6' and 'Whole School' events.
PE (Please wear appropriate kit to school for PE)
Swimming 6SW Mondays
Gymnastics 6LJ Mondays
Outdoor games both classes Tuesdays
Below are some of the upcoming events:
December
Wednesday 4th Visit to St Helens
Tuesday 10th Visit to All Soul's Church
Wednesday 11th Rehearsal in the Brangwyn Hall (during school time)
Friday 13th Carols and Christmas Fare 3:30pm
Sunday 15th Brangwyn Hall
Monday 16th/Tuesday 17th Rehearsals in St Paul's (during school time)
Tuesday 17th Y6 Carol Service 6:30pm St Paul's Church
Thursday 19th End of term
Year 6 Staff
