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TOPICS/CURRICULUM

Summer Term 2

The second half of the Summer Term is always full of happiness and tinged with a little sadness. We will miss the children as they transition to their respective secondary schools. We have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them but also seeing them mature throughout the year. Hopefully, these activity-packed weeks will leave your child with fond memories of their time at St Margaret’s.

Thank you for all your support.

Summer Term 2 Topic: Explore

We will be:

  • Locating the countries of the UK and the counties of England;
  • Learning about National Parks: what are they, why do we have them, who they are for, and how this can cause conflict;
  • Focusing on the South Downs and, in particular, Devil’s Dyke;
  • Comparing National Parks in the UK with those in the USA, in particular, Yosemite;

We will study a range of sources of information and focus on developing our map-reading skills.

English Learning

In English, we are studying the poetry of Alfred Noyes and Walter de la Mare, focusing on narrative poems.

After that, we will read “Blue John” by Berlie Doherty. We will be using these inspiring text as the basis for our own creative writing.

Mathematical Learning

This half term we will be drawing on all our mathematical knowledge to complete a variety of mini-projects and problem-solving activities. We will also be developing our calculator skills in preparation for secondary school.

PSHE Learning

We will be exploring the concepts of good citizenship and economic wellbeing. We will also be preparing the children for their transition to secondary school.

French Learning

We will be learning how to order food and drink Au Café (at a French café), culminating in a French breakfast experience at the end of term.

Scientific Learning

Our topic this half term is the human body. We will be focussing on:

  • The circulatory system
  • The functions of the heart and lungs

 

Music Learning

We are exploring how music can connect us to our environment. We will also be learning songs for our leavers’ service at Lancing College.

Faith and Wonder Learning

We will be continuing learning about inspirational leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, and finding out how their actions and beliefs influenced others.

Computing/DT Learning

We will be engaging in a variety of projects, where the children will be planning, designing, making and evaluating. These will include projects such as bridge-building and marble runs. We will use our Computing skills as part of the process.

PE Learning

We will be refining our athletics and running skills in readiness for Junior Sports. We will be playing team games.

How can you help?

  • Continue to listen to your children read regularly at home / engage in discussions about the books your child is reading.
  • Talk to your child about secondary school and the fantastic time they are going to have there.
  • Have a great and fun-packed summer!

 

Events/Trips planned for this half term

  • Tuesday 18th June – Legacy Games at The Angmering School (see separate letter already given out)
  • Wednesday 19th June – Year 6 Geography trip to Arundel (see separate letter already given out)
  • Friday 21st June – Junior Sports morning (in school)
  • Monday 24th – Friday 28th June – Year 6 Cobnor Residential
  • Wednesday 3rd July – Secondary School Transition Day
  • Thursday 4th July – Year 6 Leavers’ Service at Lancing College (see separate letter already given out)
  • Friday 5th July – Year 6 Leavers’ Party at Arundel Lido – 5pm-7pm (see separate letter already given out)
  • Saturday 6th July – Summer Fayre – 11am-2pm
  • Wednesday 10th July – Talk from Police Community Support Office Siburn

If you have any resources you are happy to loan to us or have any particular knowledge about our topics, please let us know.

Class emails:

arundel@stmargaretsprimary.org.uk

bramber@stmargaretsprimary.org.uk

The Year 6 team