Category: Year 6

Marvellous Maths

Sirius class ✨have been using manipulatives in maths to support and deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts. By using practical resources and equipment, the children have been able to explore mathematical ideas, represent calculations visually and develop a clearer understanding of how and why different methods work. These hands-on activities have encouraged mathematical discussion, problem-solving […]

Polaris – Writing

Polaris class have been creating their own characters to be sent to Camp Green Lake and inputted them into Copilot to bring their characters to life before including them in the story Holes.

From researchers to heart specialists!

Today Sirius ✨class have become expert heart 💓 specialists by researching the circulatory system using a range of secondary sources, including books, information posters, websites and fact sheets. By carefully gathering information, comparing facts and sharing their findings. Sirius class have developed a deeper understanding of how the circulatory system keeps us healthy and have […]

🚂 What a phenomenal day for our Year 6 cohort! 🚂

Today, our Year 6 (Sirius & Polaris classes) children stepped back in time at Kent & East Sussex Railway for an incredibly immersive and interactive evacuation experience. From stepping onto the historic railway to experiencing what evacuation would have been like during wartime, the children were fully immersed in history, making memories that they will […]

Positive and negative numbers in action!

This week, the children in Sirius ✨class have been using practical manipulatives to support their learning about adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers. By physically moving the counters and exploring number lines, they have developed a clearer understanding of how positive and negative values work together. The children have enjoyed making their learning practical […]

Evacuee Children

Year 6 -The children are having a phenomenal time at the Kent and East Sussex Railway! They have been fully engaged in all of the activities and have shown excellent teamwork, enthusiasm and resilience throughout the day.

Technology, creativity and writing!

This week Sirius ✨have been using technology 🧑‍💻to enhance their writing by exploring Canva AI to re-create their own impressions of Camp Green Lake ⛺️. They have used their creativity and imagination to design their own visual representations of the setting. A fantastic way to combine technology, creativity and writing.

VR Experience

Polaris were immersed in their topic of Maafa by exploring different countries and landscapes in Africa through the VR headsets.