Oak Class - Year 6
Date: 8th December 2023
What we have been learning this week...
This week in English, the children have been writing a magazine article about Eerie-On-Sea. Their focus was writing in a formal and impersonal tone throughout. In Maths, the children have been learning about metric measures including how to convert measurements. In PSHE, the children discussed how mistakes help them to learn and why they are important. They also learnt about the science behind this.
On Tuesday,the children spent the day creating their own felt Christmas crafts alongside watching a Christmas-themed GENR8 assembly. Their decorations are looking wonderful and the children are excited to share them with you all, next week! In addition, they have also been making a surprise for their Acorn buddies...
Activities we have enjoyed this week...
A preview of some of the wonderful Christmas decorations made this week!
Homework...
WINNERS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our 'Manners Award' Winner of the Week:
Fifi for showing kindness and compassion to those around her, when they have been struggling.
Tom for being a conscientious learner in our DT/Christmas Craft sessions this week. He took care with his design and executed it with great skill.
Next week...
Next week, in English the children will be watching a short film in order to them write a descriptive and emotive piece of text about what they have seen. They will also be learning about how to use pathetic fallacy as a writing device. In PSHE, the children will be talking about what the term 'learning' means to them. In Science, the children will be finishing their unit of work all about 'Animals Including Humans' and in Computing, they will be finalising their own computing games which they have been developing across the course of this half-term after learning about different coding methods.
The children will also have the opportunity to watch the dress rehearsal of the EYFS and KS1 Nativities.
Notices:
Parents & Carers – Times Tables Rock Stars (ttrockstars.com) Please click this link for more information on how to support your child learning their times tables using TTRockstars.
If there are any changes to your child's pick up arrangements, please make sure that this information is sent to Debs in the office before the end of the day so that we can ensure your child gets home safely. Thank you.
Email: khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
Friday 1st December
Oak Class - Year 6
Date: 1st December 2023
What we have been learning this week...
This week in English, the children have come up with their own character, business and mer-creature in order to write another additional chapter for our class text, 'Malamander'. The children had to focus on conveying the characteristics of their made-up people and mer-creatures through description and dialogue. In Maths, the children have been learning about finding fractions of an amount as well as learning how to answer different assessment-style questions on this topic. In Science, the children continued to learn about the benefits of exercise and wrote a short, persuasive letter about the importance of PE lessons in schools. In History, the children learnt about Anne of Cleves and, in PSHE, they debated whether a calculator is better than a brain!
For their Computing lesson this week, the children had a visit from an Apple Professional Learning Specialist who came to teach the children about how to make videos/short movie clips on iPads using a variety of apps. For their Year Six session the children were introduced to how they can use a green screen to alter the background of their videos. With this knowledge, they then went on to create short interview clips on the topic of the Tudors.
Activities we have enjoyed this week...
Some snapshots of the iPad workshop that took place in Oak Class this week.
Homework...
WINNERS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our 'Manners Award' Winner of the Week:
Michael for always saying 'please' and 'thank you' to those around him both adults and children. A small thing that makes a very big difference!
Hanna for carefully considering the use of language and punctuation in order to ensure that she effectively conveys the characteristics of the person and mer-creature that she has invented for her own Malamander chapter.
Next week...
Next week, the children will be learning about the difference between personal and impersonal writing in English, as well as creating their own magazine article about Eerie-on-Sea (the setting of our class text, Malamander). In Maths, the children will be learning about metric measures and in History they will be learning about Henry VIII's 5th wife Catherine Howard.
On Tuesday 5th December, Genr8 will be coming in to deliver a whole-class Christmas themed assembly after which, the children will return to Oak Class to have a full day of Christmas Decoration making.
Notices:
Christmas Capers is tomorrow! The children have worked incredibly hard on creating their stalls this year and we are looking forward to seeing the come to life at the event tomorrow.
The children will be running their own stalls from 2pm with the event finishing at 4:30pm. I look forward to seeing you all there tomorrow!
Open Classroom:
On Wednesday 6th December it is open classroom. You are welcome to come into Oak Class (2:30-3:00pm) to have a look at the wonderful work that your child has been completing, so far, this academic year.
Parents & Carers – Times Tables Rock Stars (ttrockstars.com) Please click this link for more information on how to support your child learning their times tables using TTRockstars.
If there are any changes to your child's pick up arrangements, please make sure that this information is sent to Debs in the office before the end of the day so that we can ensure your child gets home safely. Thank you.
Email: khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
Friday 24th November 2023
Oak Class - Year 6
Date: 24th November 2023
What we have been learning this week...
This week in English, the children have completed their first big write of the academic year. This term's stimulus was based on an image which the children then wrote a setting description about. In Maths, the children have been revising core Maths concepts as well as completing some problem solving activities based on rounding numbers and the four operations. In Science, the children were learning about the benefits of exercise and in History the children learnt about two more of Henry VIII's wives: Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour.
Activities we have enjoyed this week...
The children also had an additional computing lesson this week, along with Cherry Class, where they were using an online game to learn more about online safety.
Homework...
WINNERS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our 'Manners Award' Winner of the Week:
Alex - For being an extremely kind and compassionate member of Oak Class. Alex goes out of his way to help those around him, whenever he can.
Poppy for working incredibly hard to produce a wonderful, persuasive letter in History, from the perspective of Anne Boleyn.
Next week...
Next week, the children will be creating their own, imagined, character for our class text 'Malamander' which they will need to include when they write another chapter that could be included in the novel. In Maths, the children will be learning about how to work out fractions of an amount as well as learning about fractions and decimals. In Science, the children will be talking about healthy lifestyles as well as learning about how they get energy from food and the links between energy and exercise. As well, in PSHE they will be debating whether a calculator is better than a brain, in groups. Within this lesson they will also be learning effective group works skills as each person in the group will be assigned a role.
Notices:
Each year, children in Oak Class have the opportunity to run their own stalls at the Christmas Capers event.
The children have now decided on their groups and what stalls they would like to run. This year, Christmas Capers is taking place on Saturday 2nd December. The children will be running their own stalls from 2pm with the event finishing at 4:30pm. I look forward to seeing you all there next Saturday!
Parents & Carers – Times Tables Rock Stars (ttrockstars.com) Please click this link for more information on how to support your child learning their times tables using TTRockstars.
If there are any changes to your child's pick up arrangements, please make sure that this information is sent to Debs in the office before the end of the day so that we can ensure your child gets home safely. Thank you.
Email: khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
Friday 17 November
Oak Class - Year 6
Date: 17th November 2023
What we have been learning this week...
This week in English, the children have been writing their own chapter for our class text 'Malamander'. They have been focusing on adding lots of description to their writing by including relative clauses. In Maths, the children have been learning about how to multiply and divide fractions by integers and other fractions. In Music, they started to learn a new song all about the journey of migrating animals and, in PSHE, the children were learning about what the difference is between 'banter' and 'bullying', which led to them creating their own song about anti-bullying. This PSHE lesson was part of anti-bullying week.
Also, congratulations to all the Oak Class children who took part in the Cross Country on Wednesday!
Activities we have enjoyed this week...
The children engaged brilliantly in another peer-marking English lesson, whereby they wrote questions on each other's work to highlight areas of the chapter (the writing that they have been doing this week) that might benefit from some additional description. The children then had to try and answer the questions when editing their own writing.
Homework...
WINNERS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our 'Manners Award' Winner of the Week:
Logan. S for modelling excellent manners when speaking to everyone around him this week such as saying 'good morning' to all adults and staff and asking people how they are each morning and afternoon.
Lily-Mai for working exceptionally hard on her Malamander chapter this week. She has independently edited her work several times over the course of the week in order to improve her writing and make it even more descriptive!
Next week...
Next week, the children will be revising core skills in both English and Maths. This will include things such as: using the four operations when answering multi-step word problems, arithmetic skills, times tables and for English; reading comprehension (both retrieval and inference-based questions) and revising the SPaG content that we have covered so far this year.
In History, the children will be learning about Anne Boleyn as part of their unit of work about the Tudors and in Science, they will be learning about the benefit of exercise.
Notices:
Each year, children in Oak Class have the opportunity to run their own stalls at the Christmas Capers event.
The children have now decided on their groups and what stalls they would like to run. This year, Christmas Capers is taking place on Saturday 2nd December. The children will be running their own stalls from 2pm with the event finishing at 4:30pm.
Parents & Carers – Times Tables Rock Stars (ttrockstars.com) Please click this link for more information on how to support your child learning their times tables using TTRockstars.
If there are any changes to your child's pick up arrangements, please make sure that this information is sent to Debs in the office before the end of the day so that we can ensure your child gets home safely. Thank you.
Email: khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
Friday 10th November
Oak Class - Year 6
Date: 10th November 2023
What we have been learning this week...
This week in English, the children have been using relative clauses to add more description to their writing and they have started planning and writing the opening section of their very own chapter for the 'Malamander' story. In Maths, the children have been adding and subtracting fractions. In Science, the children learnt all about blood by looking at the jobs of blood vessels and in PSHE the children were discussing what helps them to be an effective learner. During their PSHE lesson, the children created a 'diamond nine' of the elements that help them to be an effective learner before engaging in a whole-class discussion about this. In History, the children started their new unit of work about the Tudors with the first lesson being all about Catherine of Aragon.
The children have also really enjoyed our daily reading time where I have been reading our class text 'Malamander'.
Activities we have enjoyed this week...
The children engaged in an excellent class discussion about what helps them to be an effective learner during PSHE this week.
Homework...
WINNERS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our 'Manners Award' Winner of the Week:
Freddie for being very polite to all the staff that have taught him this week and for being a supportive learning partner to those who sit near to him in lessons.
Ivy for being incredibly motivated to improve her understanding of the things that we have been learning about this week. She has been independently challenging herself a lot in lessons, which is great to see!
Next week...
Next week, in English, the children will be finishing writing their own chapter for our class text 'Malamander'. Across the course of the week the children will be planning the different sections of the chapter, writing and then editing their work. In Maths, they will be multiplying and dividing fractions. In PSHE, the children will be identifying potential barriers to their learning and how they can prevent them. As well, in Science they will be learning about and investigating heart rates.
Notices:
Each year, children in Oak Class have the opportunity to run their own stalls at the Christmas Capers event. The children have now decided on their groups and what stalls they would like to run. This year, Christmas Capers is taking place on Saturday 2nd December. More information about timings for the event will be sent out to you all very soon.
Parents & Carers – Times Tables Rock Stars (ttrockstars.com) Please click this link for more information on how to support your child learning their times tables using TTRockstars.
Next week is Anti-Bullying Week. Remember to wear ODD SOCKS on Monday1
If there are any changes to your child's pick up arrangements, please make sure that this information is sent to Debs in the office before the end of the day so that we can ensure your child gets home safely. Thank you.
Email: khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
Oak Class - Year 6
Date: 3rd November 2023
What we have been learning this week...
This half-term, the overall English unit for Oak Class is 'writing to entertain' and within that the children will have the opportunity to write creatively in many different forms. This week, the children started their new creative writing unit, which is focused on our class text 'Malamander'. At the start of the week, the children were shown pictures of a variety of items which enabled them to make inferences about some characters within the story that we have not yet met. They have also been learning about how hyphens can be used within their writing, in order to avoid ambiguity. In Maths, the children have started their new unit of work on the topic of fractions. Within these lessons, they have been working on simplifying fractions, equivalent fractions and ordering fractions on a numberline.
In PSHE, the children started their new unit on the topic of growth mindset whereby they discussed the impact that feedback can have on their learning. In Computing, they were learning about algorithms and sequencing where they began to learn how to create a more complex program (building on last year's work within this topic). This computing lesson spans across two weeks with the final aim being that the children will have made their own game.
Activities we have enjoyed this week...
The children worked hard to make inferences about characters from our class text 'Malamander' - they only had a few pictures of items to help them with this. Lots of excellent discussions took place!
They also enjoyed learning about how hyphens are used, which included finding names of places in the UK which are hyphenated.
Homework...
WINNERS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our 'Manners Award' Winner of the Week:
Max - for engaging well in class discussions this week and for being kind and polite to all those around him.
Layla - for starting the half-term with a positive attitude to her learning. Even when tasks have been a little bit challenging Layla has given them a go and has subsequently made some great progress.
Next week...
Next week, in English, the children will be writing a thank you letter from the perspective of Herbert (the main character in our class text). They will also be doing some creative whereby they will be focusing on using relative clauses to add descriptive detail. In Maths, the children will be adding and subtracting simple fractions and in Computing they will be finalising their games, which they started to make this week.
In PSHE, the children will be identifying what is important to them as an individual learner and in Science they will be learning about blood with the aim of being able to describe the important jobs of blood vessels and blood.
Notices:
Mrs. Wheatman and I are running a KS2 parents/carers online safety workshop next Thursday (9th November) from 6-7pm. Please use the link below to sign up.
Parents & Carers – Times Tables Rock Stars (ttrockstars.com) Please click this link for more information on how to support your child learning their times tables using TTRockstars.
If there are any changes to your child's pick up arrangements, please make sure that this information is sent to Debs in the office before the end of the day so that we can ensure your child gets home safely. Thank you.
Email: khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
Friday 20th October
Oak Class - Year 6
Date: 20th October 2023
What we have been learning this week...
This week in English, the children have been writing their own historical recount. They have also been learning about editing and proofreading techniques so that they are able to start independently editing their written work, once they have finished their first draft. In Maths, the children have been learning long division. Whilst this is a challenging method to master all the children have shown a huge amount of resilience and have put lots of effort into every lesson. They have also loved learning the rap song in order to help them remember the method! In Geography, the children used the iPads to complete a research task about Jamaica and in Art the children have completed their self-portraits. In regards to their Art I have loved looking through the books with Mrs. Latham this week because the progress that Oak Class have made in the last seven weeks, is incredible. It is clear to see that they have all being applying the growth mindset principles in these lessons and that their effort has really paid off. It has also been lovely to share this work with you all, during parent consultations.
Activities we have enjoyed this week...
The children enjoyed providing feedback on each other's written work, in an English lesson this week. It was lovely to hear how supportive they were of each other and to hear the positives that they picked out from each piece.
The children also had a wonderful time with their buddies today during their teddy bears picnic. The children in Oak Class helped their buddies make sandwiches and also read stories to them.
Homework...
WINNERS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our 'Manners Award' Winner of the Week:
William - for always modelling excellent manners. He also often asks both children and staff how they are feeling and if they have had a good morning or day.
Millie for having a positive attitude towards her work especially when she has been given teacher feedback as she always acts on this and thanks those that have supported her.
Next week...
Next week it is half-term! It has been an excellent start to the academic year for Oak Class and it has been lovely to see them taking on all the new responsibilities that come with being the Year Six class. Thank you for all your support this half-term and I hope you all have a wonderful half-term break.
I look forward to seeing you and your children back at school on Monday 30th October.
Notices:
If there are any changes to your child's pick up arrangements, please make sure that this information is sent to Debs in the office before the end of the day so that we can ensure your child gets home safely. Thank you.
Email: khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
13th October 2023
Oak Class - Year 6
Date: 13th October 2023
What we have been learning this week...
This week, in Oak Class, the children have been learning about historical recounts. On Thursday, the children started to plan their own historical recount, which they will be writing next week. In Maths, the children revised square and cube numbers. They were also using the long multiplication method to answer multiplication questions. In PSHE, the children followed their positive mindset from last week by creating a poem about their brains. In Art, the children started their final self-portrait piece and, in Science, the children learnt about and completed an experiment on refraction.
We have now finished our first class text of the year, 'Call Me Lion' and are now looking forward to starting our second text, 'Malamander'.
Activities we have enjoyed this week...
The children enjoyed using manipulatives as support when revising cube numbers, this week.
Homework...
WINNERS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our 'Manners Award' Winner of the Week:
Hector for always being respectful towards staff members and modelling wonderful manners in lessons.
Bo for demonstrating a positive attitude towards her written work in class. She has worked exceptionally hard on her planning work recently which has resulted in excellent final piece of work.
Next week...
Next week, in English, the children will be writing their own historical recounts. In Maths, they will be continuing to work on their multiplication and division unit of work. The focus of this week will predominantly be division. In Art, the children will be finishing their self-portraits and, in Geography, the children will be learning about the climate in Jamaica.
On Friday next week, the children will also be having a teddy bear's picnic with their buddies! They will be making an afternoon snack together and sharing stories. This will hopefully take place in the Nature Reserve (weather depending!). Year Six children are also more than welcome to bring in a soft toy on Friday. It would also be very helpful if they could bring in a rug/picnic blanket for them and their buddy to sit on. Thank you.
Notices:
Please ensure that your child brings a water bottle to school with them everyday.
Please also ensure that your child's red uniform is labelled with their name, especially their jumpers/fleeces.
If there are any changes to your child's pick up arrangements, please make sure that this information is sent to Debs in the office before the end of the day so that we can ensure your child gets home safely. Thank you.
Email: khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
6th October 2023
Oak Class - Year 6
Date: 6th October 2023
What we have been learning this week...
This week, in Oak Class, the children have been very busy! In English, they have been planning (in lots of detail) their own newspaper report based on a very important event that occurs in our class text. In Maths, the children revised the column method for addition and subtraction as well as covering the concept of common multiples and common factors. In PSHE, the children were learning about the importance of a positive mindset and in SPaG they were learning about all the different ways that commas should be used before practising using them within different sentences.
The children also really enjoyed their trip to the Great Barn in Bourn for the Careers Convention on Wednesday. They loved learning about a variety of different careers.
Activities we have enjoyed this week...
Oak Class were also busy preparing their work for the Harvest Church Service which was held today. They worked extremely hard on their drawings which they displayed whilst talking to everyone about the importance of donating to food banks.
Homework...
What we will be learning next week...
Next week in English the children will finish their newspaper reports and will then start to learn about historical recounts. We are covering a variety of text types this half-term so that the children have a deeper understanding of what informative texts are. It is also very important that they get the experience of being able to write their own versions of these texts, which we have also been doing across the course of this half-term. In Maths, the children will be diving deeper into the topic of multiplication and division which will involve revising square and cube numbers as well as looking at different methods used for multiplication calculations. In Science, the children will be looking at how refraction changes light and in Art the children will be working with Mrs. Latham to begin to create their first full self-portrait after spending the last few lessons developing their skills of drawing individual elements of the face specifically the eyes, nose and mouth.
The children will also be going to the Book Bus next week.
Notices:
Please ensure that your child brings a water bottle to school with them everyday.
Please also ensure that your child's red uniform is labelled with their name, especially their jumpers/fleeces.
If there are any changes to your child's pick up arrangements please make sure that this information is sent to Debs in the office.
Email: khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
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29th September 2023
Oak Class - Year 6
Date: 29th September 2023
What we have been learning this week...
This week, in Oak Class, the children have been working on some informative text writing, based on our class text 'Call Me Lion'. In Maths, the children have been learning about using negative numbers in context, specifically in relation to temperature and money. In Computing, the children continued to learn about their digital footprint and considered what contributes to this and in PSHE, the class discussed our school values and how we can show these both in and outside of school. Today, the children met their Acorn buddies and spent some time getting to know them. A good time was had by all!
The children have also continued to enjoy reading our class text and they have started to share their excitement about the story progression with other staff members around the school!
Activities we have enjoyed this week...
This week Oak Class really enjoyed spending time with their buddies.
Homework...
WINNERS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our 'Manners Award' Winner of the Week:
Ella for having a positive attitude towards her reading journey, which has already started to accelerate her reading progress.
Josh for always offering to help those around him both students and staff. Josh goes out of his way to be kind and helpful on a daily basis.
What we will be learning next week...
Next week, in English, the children are going to be analysing and planning their own newspaper report which links to our class text. In Maths, the children will be focusing on adding and subtracting integers. In Science, the children will be learning about how shadows are formed and in Computing the children will be looking at screen time and they will be considering the positives and negatives of spending time online and looking at screens.
Next week, the children are also attending a careers convention on Wednesday. We are all really looking forward to this!
NOTICES
We have several books missing from the Book Bus - please could you check at home for the following books and return them if you find them? If they are from the Book Bus, they will have a small white sticker with a 4-digit number on the back of the book. We would dearly love to find them for other children to read and enjoy. Thank you.
Please ensure that your child brings a water bottle to school with them everyday and that their new red uniform is labelled with their name.
Email: khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
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22nd September 2023
Oak Class - Year 6
Date: 22nd September 2023
What we have been learning this week...
This week, in Oak Class, the children have been learning about effective note-taking strategies ahead of using different sources to collect information for their own informative texts, which they have started writing today. In Maths, the children have been learning about negative numbers as well as answering word problems on the topic of place value. In Science, the children made their own periscopes, which look fantastic! A display is definitely on its way! In PSHE, the children were thinking about how their own behaviour can affect their learning goals; they chose a goal that they would like to achieve this year, identified three things that could potentially prevent them from reaching the goal and then identified three solutions to those problems so that they know exactly what they need to do to succeed!
The children have also been extremely engaged with our class text so far this half-term -'Call Me Lion' by Camilla Chester. The class discussions have been outstanding so far and they are all very much looking forward to seeing what happens next, when we continue reading, next week.
Activities we have enjoyed this week...
This week Oak Class enjoyed their Music Lesson on the topic of developing rhythm skills and coordination.
Homework...
WINNERS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our 'Manners Award' Winner of the Week:
Skye - for being a resilient learner. When Skye has come across something challenging this week she has asked for help and then acted on the feedback given to her.
What we will be learning next week...
Next week, in English, the children are going to be doing some informative writing based on our class text, 'Call Me Lion'. In Maths, they will be looking more closely at negative numbers, including using them in the context of the world around them. In Science, the children will be learning about how shadows are formed and, in Computing, the children will be continuing with their unit of work about Online Safety, when they will be focusing specifically on screen time.
NOTICES
We have several books missing from the Book Bus - please could you check at home for the following books and return them if you find them? If they are from the Book Bus, they will have a small white sticker with a 4-digit number on the back of the book. We would dearly love to find them for other children to read and enjoy. Thank you.
Please ensure that your child brings a water bottle to school with them everyday and that their new red uniform is labelled with their name.
All parents are invited to an information meeting on Thursday 28th September at 6pm about our new Phonics programme Little Wandle
Please book your attendance via the booking form here.
Email: khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
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15th September 2023
Oak Class - Year 6
Date: 15th September 2023
What we have been learning this week...
This week, in Oak Class, the children have been continuing to learn about informative texts in English. They have specifically been focusing on the structure and language used in this type of writing. In Maths, the children have started their unit of work on the topic of Place Value. This has included using a numberline for numbers up to 10,000,000 as well as reading and writing numbers up to the same amount. As well, the children have also explored powers of 10. In Science, the children continued their unit of work about light, this week working on reflections. In Computing, the children played an online game all about online safety whereby they had to find a selection of risks and safety features that had been specifically placed. The children then went on to create their own game based on the topic of online safety. In SPaG this week the children were learning about modal verbs and the subjunctive form. In Art, with Mrs. Latham, the children started their self-portraits.
The children also did a fantastic job of reading out the House Captain speeches to the rest of the school during an extra assembly this afternoon. The votes are now being counted and we will have the results next week!
Activities we have enjoyed this week...
This week Oak Class had a visit from GENr8 who did a wonderful workshop titled 'Cool Choices'. During this workshop the children completed a range of activities based on choices, including some drama. They all engaged extremely well and asked some brilliant questions! 
Homework...
WINNERS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our 'Manners Award' Winner of the Week:
Logan. M - for being so enthusiastic about his learning; he is always asking and answering questions to further his understanding.
What we will be learning next week...
Next week, in Maths the children will be learning about integers and exploring negative numbers. In English, the children will continue to learn about informative texts and will be starting to plan their own. In Science, the children will be making their own periscope and in Art the children will continue with their self-portraits - editing and improving them with Mrs. Latham.
NOTICES
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend the 'Welcome to the Year Ahead' information evening. If you were unable to attend, please find the information slides here.
Please ensure that your child brings a waterbottle to school with them everyday and that their new red uniform is labelled with their name.
If possible please can your child bring in a cereal box next Friday, ahead of our Science lesson as we are going to be making periscopes. If you have more than one cereal box which you could send in then that would be fantastic!
This year we are introducing our Community Challenge. Mrs. Latham spoke about this in more detail during her introduction to the 'Welcome to the Year Ahead' sessions. Class Teachers have also spoke to the children about this. Please continue these discussions at home as we will be coming up with our class ideas, next week.
All parents are invited to an information meeting on Thursday 28th September at 6pm about our new Phonics programme Little Wandle
Please book your attendance via the booking form here.
Email: khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
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8th September 2023
Oak Class - Year 6
Date: 8th September 2023
What we have been learning this week...
This week, in Oak Class, the children have been settling back into the routines of school, as well as their new classroom. In English the children have been completing a short unit of work about the text on the back of a cereal box as part of our 'writing to inform' topic for this half-term. They have been analysing the different features of the text on these boxes and have then used this information to help plan and finally create their own version. I have been very impressed with the creative nature of their ideas. In Maths, the children have spent the week exploring and investigating different mathematical problems with a focus on becoming more confident with this subject and giving new things a go. In SPaG, the children were learning about expanded noun phrases and how they can use a determiner, adjective and prepositional phrase within their expanded noun phrases in order to make their sentences more descriptive. The children have also started their Science unit of work about light and enjoyed spending some time in the Nature Reserve on Friday.
Activities we have enjoyed this week...
The children enjoyed their English unit this week, putting in lots of effort to create some fantastic work.
Homework...
* What qualities do you have that you think will help to make you a great house captain?
If they do not want to apply to be a House Captain, they should write what qualities a House Captain should demonstrate and why.
The usual English, Spelling and Maths homework will begin next week.
WINNERS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to our 'Manners Award' Winner of the Week:
Mphatso for consistently showing fantastic active listening skills throughout this week.
What we will be learning next week...
Next week, the children will start their new unit of work in Maths on the topic of Place Value. The beginning of this unit will be focused on exploring numbers up to 10,000,000 and powers of 10 as well as reading and writing numbers up to 10,000,000 too. in English, the class will be learning about informative texts by exploring the purpose and format.
NOTICES
Please ensure that your child brings a waterbottle to school with them everyday and that their new red uniform is labelled with their name.
'Welcome to the Year Ahead' information evening: Thursday 16th September.
All parents are invited to an information meeting on Thursday 28th September at 6pm about our new Phonics programme Little Wandle
Please book your attendance via the booking form here.
Email: khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk
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