Transcript May 2016 - St Osmund`s Middle School

Year 6
2015 - 2016
Year 6 Team
Year 6 Leaders
Mrs Mockridge & Mrs Stripp
SLT
Mrs Brady
Tutors
6Cs/Em: Mrs Stripp & Mrs Mockridge
6Bl: Mr Bagwell
6Rs: Mrs Slater
6Tc: Mr Cook
6Al: Miss Landells
Curriculum
Maths:
Number: place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division,
fractions, decimals and percentages
Measurement
Geometry: properties of shape, position and direction
Ratio and Proportion
Algebra
English/Humanities:
Victorians, Mountains, Ancient Greece
Texts: Alice in Wonderland, Street Child, Oliver, Kensuke’s Kingdom, The Wretched
Stone
Frequent reading, grammar and spelling is integrated into all the topics
For both Maths and English there will be a formal test each term in preparation
for SATs. Mid Year results will be shared with you at February parents evenings.
Science
Forces, Changing and Separating Materials, Flowering Plants,
Electricity, The Earth in Space, Ecology and Evolution
DT
Use of sewing machines: Cushions, Healthy Eating: Fruit, Structures
and Mechanisms, graphics
Art
Victorian Tile Printing, African Art, Portraits, Still Life & Pop Artists
RE
Sikhism, Hijab, Jesus Christ Superstar, Beliefs about Life after Death
PE
Rugby, Hi 5, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Striking &
Fielding, Tennis, Health Related Fitness, Gymnastics,
Dance, Orienteering, Athletics,
Extra Curricular Sports Clubs (after school/lunchtimes)
ICT
E-Safety, Coding, Web Research and Bias, Using
Technology Creatively, Power Points, Engaging
Audiences
French
Personal Descriptions, Family and Pets, Free time, Countries
and Nationalities, Where you live, The Weather
Music
The 12 Blue Bars – Performance, Composing and History,
Christmas Composing, Linking Music and Art, Performing in
a band, The Music Industry, World Beat - African Music and
Stomp
Extra Curricular Music Clubs and Lessons
Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship,
Environmental, Education (PSHCEE)
November
‘People Who Help Us’
December
‘Race Equality’
February
‘Rules and the Law’
March
‘Debating a Global Issue’
June
‘The Media’
Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship,
Environmental, Education (PSHCEE)
Sex Education (Summer Term)
Sessions with Mr Absolom (PSHCEE Leader) and our
School Nurse
Puberty : Consolidation from Year 5
Life Education Van (Spring Term)
Focus on issues around personal safety and safety with
medicine, legal drugs, tobacco, alcohol and caffeine.
KS2 SATs ( Standard Assessment Tests)
Subjects tested at present are Maths and
English. The date of the KS2 tests will be:
9th – 13th May 2016
Could we PLEASE ask for your support in
NOT taking children out of school around
the time of the SATs examinations.
KS2 SATs ( Standard Assessment Tests)
SATS Information evening in January 2016
This will provide you with more specific
information regarding the SATs
Parents Evenings
October 2015
Tutor parents evenings – you will be able to meet
your child's tutor
February 2016
Subject parents evenings – you will be able to meet
your child's subject teachers
Project Week
23rd - 27th May 2016
Pupils will be off timetable for the week and they will
have the opportunity to experience a variety of
activities which will enrich their time at St Osmunds.
Types of activities: (these will be confirmed nearer the
time)
Environmental collages, sports, textiles, circus
skills/show, army cadets visit, cooking, movie making,
picnic/day out
Other Events Throughout the Year
December 2015
Cinema Trip
May 2016
SATs Celebration
June 2016
Sailing
Year 6 Residential: Hooke Court
July 2016
Weymouth: Bowling and Beach
London Theatre Trip: Matilda