Palacio Class

Term 1

What have we been learning? 
This term, Year 6’s topic has been Rainforest. Our key question was, ‘Is it worth saving the rainforest?’, as a part of this question we have researched rainforests and produced a selection of narrative texts set in the rainforest taking our inspiration from The Jungle Book and The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.  

Our first term of maths has seen the children exploring the numbers to ten million, refining their addition and subtraction skill as well as honing their arithmetic skills. 

In foundation subjects, the children have reviewed their understanding of continents and where we can find rainforests around the world 

Wow moments: 
This term we have been focusing on settling in to year six life, this has involved getting used to outside maths and dance and team building in PE. We also worked hard to ensure our harvest art was up to scratch in creating  

Also, this term some of our children had the chance to go to Bordeaux as part of the Bristol Community of Purpose initiative where the children worked with other primary school from varying communities.  

We were extremely proud of everything this year group are achieving so far this year! 

Term 2
This term, Year 6’s topic has been World War 2. Our key question was, ‘What would have happened to me in WW2?’ As part of our writing unit, the children created a story based on the book ‘Rose Blanch’.  

In our foundation subjects, the children studied the history of the war using independent research and applied this in their writing.  

The children also went to the Aerospace Museum where they took part in a workshop in creating periscopes, they also soaked up the history behind what part Bristol played in WW2’s RAF-getting to see real planes from the past and even old German bombs. Additionally, the children got to see the Concorde which they were most definitely awe struck with the scale of this fantastic machine.

Term 4
We enjoyed three WOW days in Term 4. 

At the beginning of the term, we had World Book Day. Our theme was myths and legends. We spent time looking at the difference between the two and then used our knowledge of myths and legend characters to create Top Trump cards! 

We also took a trip to Sevington School, which is a preserved Victorian classroom. Here we learned what school life was like and how boy’s education differed to girls.  

And finally, we went on a trip to the Withywood Centre for an ‘Into University’ experience. We investigated what a university is like, courses you can learn and where and how you would live. We will be going back to spend a whole day next term before going back for a whole week in year 6!

Gleitzman Class

Term 5

What have we been learning? 

This term, Year 6 have been exploring the topic From Pangea to Now, centred around the key question: How much of our world is still the same? In English, we wrote instructions texts and worked on our editing skills. In science, we investigated evolution and inheritance, taking a fascinating dive into the world of DNA. We particularly enjoyed learning how natural selection links to the geological and environmental changes our planet has undergone over time. 

This term, the children completed their final SATs tests and have made us incredibly proud through the determination, resilience and maturity they have shown throughout the year. They approached the assessments with a positive attitude and consistently worked hard across all areas of learning. It was especially lovely to welcome them into school each morning for breakfast, supported by familiar staff from across the school. As they now begin their final term at Fair Furlong, the children continue to show a strong commitment to their learning, particularly in writing. There is still plenty to enjoy and achieve in Term 6, and we look forward to sharing more information and upcoming events with families at the start of next term.