English - Sum 2 - Sky Chasers: Poetry, Narrative, Informational Text

This term, we will be drawing inspiration from Sky Chasers by Emma Carroll, a thrilling tale of courage, discovery, and the race to conquer the skies. Our focus will be on reimagining parts of the narrative through our own creative lens, while also exploring informational writing and poetry inspired by the story. Along the way, we will refine key writing techniques and grammar skills to craft vivid, engaging, and well-structured pieces across a range of styles.

• Using formal vocabulary and structures, including the subjunctive form, to write accurately and appropriately.

• Identifying audience and purpose to adapt tone, content, and style effectively.

• Choosing an appropriate register and maintaining a consistent voice throughout.

• Using semi-colons, colons, or dashes to mark independent clauses clearly and effectively.

By developing these skills, we will produce well-crafted, imaginative pieces that bring the world of Sky Chasers to life—retelling key moments, exploring historical context through informative writing, and capturing the spirit of adventure through poetry.

Spelling - Sum 2 - Spellings will be issued weekly, based on patterns the children have learned on the Monday. These need to be practised throughout the week.

There are also additonal spelling patterns I would like the children to revise if possible, these are found here:
https://featherstonewood.herts.sch.uk/files/files/Year-6-Words-SATs.pdf

Maths - Sum 2 - Consolidation

Our focus in Maths will be on consolidating key concepts through real-life applications, ensuring we are fully prepared for the transition to high school. We will revisit fractions, decimals, and percentages by solving problems such as calculating discounts when shopping or working out proportions in recipes.
Our work on area, volume, and perimeter will involve practical scenarios like planning layouts for rooms or estimating materials needed for building projects.
In statistics, we will interpret and create graphs and tables using real-world data, helping us to analyse information clearly and confidently.
Throughout the term, we will continue to strengthen our arithmetic skills, ensuring quick and accurate use of the four operations—an essential foundation for success in secondary maths.

Other topics

History - Our focus will be on the Slave Triangle.

• How did the Transatlantic Slave Trade operate and what was the structure of the Slave Triangle?

• What impact did the Slave Triangle have on the lives of enslaved Africans and their communities?

• How did the wealth generated by the Slave Triangle influence cities, industries, and society in Britain?

Computing - Data & Information – Introduction to spreadsheets

PE - Football - ball control, passing, dribbling, shooting, positioning, teamwork, communication, defending, goalkeeping.

RE - Called to Serve

• Can I understand that we are all called to be disciples?

• Can I understand what the Sacrament of Confirmation does for us?

• Can I explain about the Sacrament of Marriage?

• Can I explain about the Sacrament of Holy Orders?

• Can I understand that there are many ways to serve?

• Can I understand how some people responded to God’s call?

• Can I understand what it means to be a disciple now?

Science - Humans and Living Things

• How can we classify living organisms into distinct groups based on their characteristics?

• What are the defining features of the five kingdoms of life, and how do they differ from one another?

• How do environmental changes impact the survival and distribution of various species within their habitats?