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Year 6

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Our Class Saints are St Gerald Majella and St Peter

Year 6 teachers:

Miss Driver and Miss Khatoon

Welcome to our Year 6 page.

Here you can find out about all the wonderful learning that your child is involved in!

Year 6 Curriculum Maps

Year 6 Autumn 

RE 

Building the Kingdom – Catholic Social Teaching 

We Belong 

The story of the people of God  

Followers of Christ 

Vocations Week 

Baptism and Confirmations: Sacraments of the Holy Spirit 

Advent 

 

Stewardship of God’s Creation 

Season of Creation 

 

“God made the heavens and the earth and it was good.”  

 Genesis 1:1-31 

Dignity of Work 

Vocations 

 

‘All work has dignity because it reflects God’s image in us.’ 

English 

Maths 

Reading 

Fiction: Goodnight Mister Tom 

Comparison text: Hidden: Stories of children who survived WW2 

Non-fiction: WW2 Evacuees stories 

 

Writing 

Persuasive writing 

Diary 

Letter 

Reading 

Fiction: Little Red Riding Hood  

Comparison: Red 

Non-fiction: WW2 

Poetry: Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen 

 

 

 

 

Writing 

Sequel 

An article  

Poetry on WW2 

 

Place Value 

 •Multiples 

• Factors 

• Common factors 

• Prime numbers 

• Square numbers 

 

 

 

 

Operations 

Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication  and Division where pupils observe  relationships and choose appropriate  strategies.  

Fractions  

•Equivalent fractions 

• Simplify fractions 

• Four rules with fractions 

Fractions on a number line 

• Compare and order (denominator) 

• Add fractions 

• Subtract fractions 

• Mixed addition and subtraction 

• Four rules with fractions 

•Fractions on a number line 

• Compare and order (denominator) 

• Compare and order (numerator) 

 

 

 

Ratio 

 

 

Converting units 

Metric and Imperial  

Science 

MFL  

Computing 

Living things and their habitats 

Habitats, classification, common characteristics, micro-organisms. 

Electricity 

Circuits, symbols, brightness of bulbs /loudness of buzzer  

Phonics lesson4  

A l’ecole  

Vocabulary for school subjects, subjects they like / dislike, timetable. 

Regular verbs  

Er,ir, re verbs 

We are programmers 

Make a text based adventure game 

We are computational thinkers. 

Master algorithms for searching, sorting and mathematics 

Geography 

History 

Art and Design 

Design and Technology 

Globalisation 

What is globalisation? How has globalisation changed the way we communicate? How does globalisation affect trade? How are globalisation and fashion linked? How does globalisation affect our diet? 

What Impact did WWII have on Britain and society? 

Was WWII inevitable? Why did WW11 occur?  What was life like in Britain during WWII? How was Saltley impacted? Why were children evacuated? How did WWII end? 

Craft and design 

Photo Opportunity 

Exploring photography as a medium for expressing ideas, pupils investigate scale and composition, colour and techniques for adapting finished images. They use digital media to design and create photographic imagery for a specific design brief. 

Textiles 

Using CAD to upcycle to create Advent calendar 

RHE 

PSHE 

Music 

PE 

Session 1: Gifts and Talents 

Session 2 and 3 Girls and Boys sessions on bodies 

Session 4: Spots and Sleep 

Session 5: Body Image 

Session 6: Peculiar Feelings 

 How can money affect us?  

Finance and its role in people’s lives, being a critical consumer what is meant by interest, loan, debt, tax; how resources are allocated and how this affects individuals, communities and the environment;  research and debate health and wellbeing issues.  

What can we do about risk?  

Increased independence and responsibility, strategies for managing risk, different influences, resisting unhelpful pressure (drugs), personal safety, managing requests for images; how antisocial behaviours affect wellbeing; how to handle anti-social or aggressive behaviours. 

Classroom  Happy 

Pop/Neo Soul, Being Happy 

Classroom jazz  

Bacharach and Blues, Jazz improvisation and composition. 

Boot Camp 

Circuit and fitness 

 

Invaders 

Tag Rugby 

Dynamic Dance 

Performance, timing, beat, fluency 

Mighty Movers 

Boxercise, agility, balance, coordination, fitness 

Experiences / Trips 

Vocations Visitors – Bank Fraud/Author/Police/Lawyer (past pupils) (RE) 

visit a local supermarket (Asda Bordersley Green) – Geography Globalisation explore packaging and where food comes from 

Year 6 Spring 

RE 

Building the Kingdom – Catholic Social Teaching 

Christmas 

Multicultural Week 

Belonging to the Church community 

Lent 

Holy Week 

Solidarity  

 

“In truth I tell you, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me.”  

 Matthew 25: 40 

 

 

 

Options for the Poor and Vulnerable 

 

“You are not making a gift of your possessions to the poor person. You are handing over to them what is theirs.’ 

St Ambrose 

 

English 

Maths 

Reading 

 

Fiction: The Colour of Home 

Comparison: My name is not Refugee  

Non-fiction: Judaism 

Poetry:  Grannie 

 

Writing 

 

Newspaper report 

Non chronological report 

Narrative based on refugee experience 

Reading 

 

Fiction: Pig Heart Boy 

Comparison: Skellig 

Non-fiction:  Circularitory System  

 

Writing 

 

Explanation text 

Narrative with dialogue 

Read a wider range of poetry 

Geometry:  

 

Position and Direction  

The first quadrant  

Four quadrants  

Translations  

Reflections  

Measurement  

 

 

Converting Units 

 

Metric measures Calculate with metric measures  

Convert Miles and kilometres  

Imperial measures 

Read, write and convert 

Read and write standard units to 3 d.p 

 

 

 

 

Area and perimeter (use formula)  

 

Recognise shapes with same area can have different perimeter  

Area of a triangle (1/3)  

Area of parallelogram  

Volume of a cube/cuboid 

 

 

Number: Ratio  

 

Ratio and fractions  

Calculating ratio  

Calculating scale factors 

Ratio and proportion problems 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Science 

MFL 

Computing 

Light and Sight 

Light source, how light travels, shadows, sight, white light. 

Animals including humans 

Circulatory system, diet and exercise, impact of drugs and alcohol 

le week-end 

What they do at what time at the weekend 

Les planets 

Planets in the solar system 

We are creators 

Create a TV advert 

 

We are computer networkers 

Explore computer networks including the internet 

Geography  

History 

Art and Design 

Design and Technology 

Biomes 

What is a biome? Where are they? What is the tundra? What is the taiga? What are the grasslands? What is the tropical rainforest? How are biomes being damaged? What is in place to protect them? 

What is the evidence that the Ancient civilisation of the Indus Valley was a well-developed society? 

How do we learn about ancient civilisations? Where and when did the civilisation of the Indus valley begin? How did the inhabitants of the Indus Valley live?  What were the main achievements of the people of the Indus Valley? What comparisons can be made with Britain at that time? What happened to this ancient civilisation? 

Drawing: Make my voice heard 

On a journey from the Ancient Maya to modern-day street art, children explore how artists convey a message. They begin to understand how artists use imagery and symbols as well as drawing techniques like expressive mark making, tone and the dramatic light and dark effect called ‘chiaroscuro’. 

Electrical systems 

Design, create and evaluate a fairground ride using electrical systems 

RHE 

PSHE 

Music 

PE 

Session 1: Emotional Changes 

Session 2: Seeing Stuff Online 

Session 3: Is God Calling You? 

Session 4: Under Pressure 

Session 5: Do you want a piece of Cake? 

Session 6: Self Talk 

What affects our health and wellbeing? 

What positively and negatively affects health; informed choices; balanced lifestyle; how drugs can affect health and safety; the law and drugs; responsibility for health/wellbeing. 

What are human rights?  

Why and how laws are made, taking part in making and changing rules; importance of human rights and rights of the child. 

 

A new year carol 

 

Benjamin Britten’s music and cover versions 

You’ve got a friend in me 

The music of Carole King 

Cool core 

Core strength, agility, balance, coordination, breathing exercises 

 

Striking and Fielding 

Rounders 

Gymfit  

Circuits and fitness 

 

Nimble Nets 

Tennis 

Experiences / Trips 

Jewish Synagogue – RE Multicultural Week 

Drugs Education Talk (PSHE/RHE) 

Water Safety Assembly (PSHE) 

Year 6 Summer 

RE 

Building the Kingdom – Catholic Social Teaching 

 

 

Easter 

Pentecost 

Prayers in the lives of the followers of Christ 

Celebrating the life of Mary and the saints 

 

 

 

 

Family and Community  

 

“Honour your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” 

 Exodus 20:12 

 

 

 

 

 

Life and Dignity of the Human Person 

 

“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you”  

 Jeremiah 1: 5 

 

English 

Maths 

 

Reading 

 

Extracts used in preparation for SATs – revise gaps 

 

Fiction: The Jungle Book 

Author: Rudyard Kipling 

 

Comparison Text: The Lion King 

Author: Don Ferguson 

 

Non-fiction: Current Affairs 

(persuasive debate)  

 

Poetry: Kennings 

 

Writing 

Character & Setting to create atmosphere) 

 

Debate 

 

Reading 

 

Fiction: The Road to Nowhere for writing. 

 

Comparison The Curse of Cogston House 

 

Non-fiction:  Saltley – What are the origins of the local area? 

 

Comparison Text: School behaviour log from the past 

 

 

Writing 

Short story with suspense 

An explanation text 

 

Revise gaps in preparation for SATs 

 

 

 

 

 

Transition projects 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Science 

MFL 

Computing 

Animals including humans 

Circulatory system, diet,  exercise, drugs and alcohol  

Evolution and Inheritance 

Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, fossils, adaptation and evolution, GM. 

La seconde guerre mondiale  

World War 2 

moi dans la monde  

Different festivals around the world, similarities and differences, protecting our planet. 

We are Communicators  and Collaborators 

Create a year book 

We are Producers 

Use mapping and media to document a trip 

Geography 

History 

Art and Design 

Design and Technology 

Local fieldwork project 

Why do geographers use fieldwork? How do Geographers devise their own enquiry questions? Can we collect data to answer our own question? How can we present the data we collect? Can we answer our question? 

What is the impact of immigration on Saltley? 

What are the origins of the local area? How did World War 11 impact on the area? How did migration change the area after the war? What was the Battle of Saltley? How has St Peter’s College changed? What is the legacy? 

Sculpture and 3D: Making memories 

Creating a personal memory box using a collection of found objects and hand-sculptured forms, reflecting primary school life with symbolic and personal meaning. 

Painting and mixed media: Artist Study 

Identifying an artist that interests them, children research the life, techniques and artistic intentions of that individual. Collecting ideas in sketchbooks, planning for a final piece and working collaboratively, they present what they have learnt about the artist 

Food and culture 

Plan and create 3 course meal to celebrate end of primary school 

RHE 

PSHE 

Music 

PE 

Session 1: Sharing Isn’t Always Caring 

Session 2: Cyberbullying 

Session 3: Types of Abuse 

Session 4: Impacted Lifestyle 

Session 5: Making Good Choices 

Session 6: Giving Assistance 

Session 1: The Trinity 

Session 2: Catholic Social teaching 

Session 3: Reaching Out 

First Aid 

BEP Transition Project 

Music and me 

Create your own music inspired by your identity and women in the music industry 

 

Reflect, rewind and replay 

Classical music: The history of music, look back and consolidate your learning, learn some of the language of music 

Gym Sequence 

Movement fluency, balance, counterbalance 

OAA 

Plan an orienteering trail, use a compass when following a map 

Fitness Frenzy 

Circuit, strength, stamina 

Young Olympians 

Sports Day 

 

 

Experiences / Trips 

Police Talk on Gang Crime (PSHE) 

Geography Field Trip 

Walk around the local area – History – Comparing Saltley past and present 

 

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