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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;
  • Locating countries of the World countries;

 

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

English Learning

We will be focusing on narrative poetry (e.g. “The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes). 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.

In our guided reading sessions, we will continue reading and discussing “Wonder” by R.J Palacio.

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 continue to explore 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 continue our work on Days of the Week and Months of the Year.

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 will also be learning songs for our leavers’ service at Lancing College and out end of term production.

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 learning about ‘Big Data’: how it is transferred, stored, analysed and used to transform society.

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 

  • 17th June Junior Sports at 10:45
  • Wednesday 18th June Class photos
  • Tuesday 24th June 9:15 Church service
  • Wednesday 25th June Legacy Games
  • Wednesday 2nd July Transition Day
  • Friday 4th July – Year 6 Leavers’ Service at Lancing College (see separate letter already given out)
  • Wednesday 9th July – Year 6 Leavers’ Party at Arundel Lido (see separate letter already given out)
  • Friday 11th July End of term production to parents ((1:30 pm)
  • Monday 14th July End of term production to parents (6:00 pm)

Further dates and information may come out from the Office throughout the half term.

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