Year 6

A Fantastic Start to Year 6!

What a busy and exciting first half term we have had in Year 6! The children have settled brilliantly into their final year at primary school and have already enjoyed some fantastic learning experiences and memorable adventures.

One of our highlights was our visit to Crucial Crew, where the children took part in a range of workshops led by different emergency services and organisations. They learnt valuable lessons about keeping themselves safe, including online safety, the dangers of cold water shock and even how to perform CPR to the rhythm of Baby Shark!

Another unforgettable experience was our residential trip to Root'd at Phasels Wood. The children spent the night sleeping under canvas in bell tents and enjoyed activities including archery, rock climbing, den building, bushcraft and fire lighting. The evening's entertainment, Root'd's Got Talent, was a particular highlight, with some amazing singing, acting and magic tricks! Although the staff may have had a rather sleepless night, it was a wonderful experience filled with laughter, teamwork and memories to treasure.

Back in the classroom, we have thoroughly enjoyed reading The Last Bear by Hannah Gold. The children have been captivated by April's adventures and her special friendship with Bear. The story has inspired some fantastic English writing, with the children developing their descriptive language and exploring important themes such as friendship, courage and protecting our planet.

In History, we have travelled back in time to explore the fascinating Maya civilisation. The children have been learning about Maya society, daily life and the different roles people played, using historical evidence to build their understanding of this remarkable civilisation.

It has certainly been an action-packed start to Year 6! We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm, maturity and determination the children have shown so far and look forward to everything the rest of the year has in store!