Year 6 News

What a performance! The children were absolutely fantastic and put on an incredible show. They have worked so hard since Easter, to pull this off, learning lines, songs, dance routines, stage management and using lighting and technology as well. They have also learnt about teamwork in quite a spectacular way, supporting each other, standing in for absent peers and working together to perform to their very best. On the night, the children did everything for themselves to bring this production to life. We are so proud of them. What a way to (almost) end their time at primary school!

Year 6 enjoyed a fascinating Science lesson this week, as part of our topic on the Circulatory System- one of our highlights of the school year! In groups, the children wore aprons and gloves to dissect a lamb's heart, using a proper scalpel. They were shown how to use the scalpel correctly and all were encouraged to try. The children explored the various chambers of the heart, as well as the valves, and were extremely interested finding out about how it felt to touch.

Year 6 have had a visitor from the charity Narconon, who visit schools to deliver key information about the dangers of different types of drugs, including cigarettes, vapes, alcohol, caffeine in energy drinks etc. We also learnt about the reasons why some people decide to experiment and the effects on mental health as well as physical health. It was a fascinating talk and the children were very engaged by the information given. They behaved well and asked some thoughtful questions.

Well done to all the children who were able to be in and take on (and breeze through!) their SATS this week. A great achievement. Huge appreciation and thanks to the Year 6 staff for their tireless efforts supporting them through and beyond. Thanks also to all staff who supported throughout the tests.  Thanks of course for all home and parental support too in the lead up. Now, Year 6 have their end of year performance to rehearse for, their residential to get ready for as well as produce their best writing ever...amongst other amazing Year 6 activities too!

The Year 6 children loved their revision day with their very own personalised timetable to complete, which guided them through the day. They had lessons in Reading, Maths, SPAG, Music and PE and many commented that it was a taster of what high school would be like.