For Ofsted

St Peter's Church of England Primary School

member of Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust

Cromwell Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7SG

0113 2934411

liz.holliday@stpeterscofe.org.uk
  1. Children
  2. Year 6

RE - Palm Sunday Drama

In RE, we have been learning about Incarnation and Jesus the Messiah. We read some biblical extracts and discussed the expectations of the crowd as Jesus rode into Jerusalem. He was not the king that people expected! The children worked in groups to act out the scene. Great acting everyone!

Keeping Safe Day

We have had a very busy day learning all about how to keep ourselves safe. We started the day talking about water safety, road safety, fire safety and resisting peer pressure. Then we looked at the growing technology of artificial intelligence and how we can explore this in a safe and responsible way. We made some brilliant posters about A.I. After that, we discussed some different scenarios and shared our views about how we might respond in the situations. Finally, we created an online interactive text adventure game to show other children how to keep themselves safe. The children engaged brilliantly and it was a really enjoyable day.

Local Area Walk - Graffiti

As part of our learning in English and Art, we have been studying graffiti. This has involved learning about prominent street artists, like Banksy and Taki 183. We have practised drawing in the graffiti style and will be use using stencils and a variety techniques to create our own artwork. In English, we have produced information booklets about graffiti, written a balanced argument where we recognised the arguments in favour and against street art and also written a persuasive letter to our local councillors. We also went for a walk in the local area to examine and photograph examples of graffiti in our local area. We will use these photographs to create collages in our sketchbooks.

Christmas SPaG Challenge

To practise our SPaG skills, the children worked in pairs to solve some tricky clues hidden around the classroom. They worked together to generate a 10-digit code which would allow them to escape from the North Pole. It was lovely to see such brilliant teamwork on display. Great job everybody!

Merry Christmas from Class 6!

We have been very busy in Class 6 getting ready for our Christmas celebrations. The children performed brilliantly in our recent concert and were an absolute credit to St Peter's. We have also been making Christmas cards for our loved ones and designing calendars in preparation for welcoming 2026. Merry Christmas everyone - wishing you a joyous and peaceful festive period.

Chrome Books

We have been very excited to try out our new Chrome books. We had an introductory workshop to help us learn to use them and we have already been busy using Google Classroom, completing knowledge quizzes and learning to touch-type.

Remembrance Day - Poppy Pebbles

As part of our work commemorating Remembrance Day on November 11th, the children designed and created these fantastic 'poppy pebbles'. They drew their designs in their sketchbooks and then used acrylic paint pens to decorate their pebbles. Fantastic work everybody!

PE - Large Apparatus

As part of our Real Gym lessons, we explored the large apparatus in PE today. This children thought carefully about different movements and levels and practised a variety of jumps from different heights. They all did brilliantly!

International Week

What a fantastic week we have had for International Week! In class 6, we have been learning all about the fascinating country and culture of Japan. The children created some brilliant information leaflets, carefully designed and decorated some beautiful Japanese fans and even tried eating noodles with chopsticks! The week culminated with the brilliant International Day, where we wore outfits from all around the world and showcased our learning to parents in the hall. Arigato!

Fire Safety

As we approach Bonfire Night on 5th November, our local Police Community Support Officers (Chris and Dale) came to visit us to talk to years 5 and 6 about the importance of keeping safe. They reminded us about how to stay safe around fireworks and bonfires and about looking after pets who may be scared by the loud noises. Remember, we all want you to have fun but stay safe.

Bolton Abbey

In Geography, we have been learning about rivers. We visited Bolton Abbey to study the River Wharfe and observe its features. We also created some lovely river collages using natural materials and consolidated our learning on the water cycle. The children behaved brilliantly and we had a great day.

PE - Counterbalances

As part of our learning in Real Gym, the children practised counterbalances in PE. They worked together to create a variety of interesting shapes and balances with a focus on control and teamwork. Everyone did a fantastic job!

Into University - Day 5

Today was Graduation Day! After a fantastic week studying for a 'degree' in Biological Science, the children visited the University of Leeds for their graduation ceremony. We toured the campus and learnt more about life at University. Student ambassadors showed us around and answered the children's questions. In the afternoon, the children performed for parents and staff to showcase their learning. They wore caps and gowns and completed a graduation ceremony. A brilliant end to an amazing week!

Into University - Day 4

Hot-Seating:

We wrote questions to ask some of the adults about their experiences of university. We found out about what they studied, where they lived, their finances and extra-curricular activities.

University Courses:

We spent some time exploring prospectuses from different universities and created an A-Z of different subjects that we could choose to study. Next we chose a subject which we were interested in studying in the future and created a leaf with information about our chosen subject.

Preparing a Performance:

In the afternoon, we spent time working collaboratively to create a performance in preparation for our graduation ceremony on Friday. We can’t wait to show you!

Into University - Day 3

We had another fantastic day at Into University; studying for our ‘degree’ in Biological Science.

Studying Scientists:

We completed our research about a selection of eminent scientists (Rick Kittles, Rosalind Franklin, Charles Darwin and Mary Anning). We worked in our groups to produce an informative display poster to showcase our brilliant biographies. They looked really spectacular!

 Camouflage and Mimicry:

In the afternoon, we learnt about the different functions of camouflage (prey evading predators and predators avoiding detection) and we were detectives trying to spot camouflaged animals. Then we learnt about different types of mimicry (defensive, aggressive and reproductive). We tested our skills at spotting mimics by completing a ‘Revels’ taste challenge!

Into University - Day 2

Today we enjoyed a fantastic and informative workshop at Tropical World in Roundhay.

Tropical World:

In the morning, we visited Tropical World. We saw lots of amazing creatures and explored the different habitats including a rainforest canopy, swamp and desert. In addition, we visited the aquarium, creature corner and the waterfall area; finding outs lots of interesting information about the creatures.

Butterfly Explorers:

In the afternoon, we completed a workshop where we developed our knowledge of moths and butterflies. We identified the different parts of their bodies and created our own collages using natural materials. We also used our observation skills to closely examine a range of different butterflies and identify them.

Into University - Day 1

We had an exciting first day at Into University; studying for our ‘degree’ in Biological Science.

Evolution: we watched a video on ‘The Theory of Evolution’ and answered quiz questions about Charles Darwin. We also examined how fossils can help us to understand how living things change over time.

Adaptation: we discussed the meaning of adaptation and matched animals to their features. Using sentence stems, we discussed how different animals are suited to their environments.

Inheritance: we learnt how living things pass on their characteristics to their offspring and how DNA carries genetic information.

 

Studying Scientists:

We researched information about eminent scientists and conducted a ‘secret mission’ to produce a biography.

  • Rick Kittles: an American biologist who specialises in human genetics.
  • Rosalind Franklin: an English chemist and X-ray crystallographer who helped us to learn more about DNA.
  • Charles Darwin: an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution.
  • Mary Anning: a pioneering palaeontologist and fossil collector.

Bikeability

This week, the children have been learning all about keeping safe whilst riding their bikes. The instructors praised the children on their fantastic behaviour and attitude and all children achieved either the level 1 or level 2 award for cycling proficiency. Ready, steady, go ..!

Welcome to Class 6!

 We have had a fantastic first week as the children started their year 6 journey. The class has settled brilliantly and worked really hard. In English, the children produced a persuasive leaflet to educate the children in Nursery about the importance of keeping their teeth healthy. In Maths, we have been practising reading and ordering numbers up to 10 million. The children have made a brilliant start with their behaviour and earned their first whole-class reward, so on Friday we had a fun-filled penalty shoot-out! Well done everyone - we're really proud of the start you have made to year 6.

Year 6

Basketball Workshop
Year 6 took part in a fantastic basketball workshop where they learnt different passing and moving skills. They then took part in several mini-games. The children behaved brilliantly, showed some amazing talent and worked together really well. Great job everyone!

Day 3

The children have slept well and are off for breakfast soon before the fun begins again!

A fantastic day!

The children have all completed lots of fun  and exciting activities today. They are having a great time.

The fun continues...

Day 2

After a good night's sleep it's time for raft building, zip wire and dungeon.

Even more fun...

More fun at Robinwood...

The children have been caving, canoeing and climbing! What a great day!

Robinwood

The children have arrived safely at Robinwood and are having a great time. They have been busy doing lots of exciting activities including the Piranha Pool, Crate Challenge and Climbing. They are having tea soon before more fun later on.

VR Headsets - Knife Crime
Some of the pupils in year 6 had the opportunity to work with our friendly PCSOs (Chris and Dale) to trial the use of VR headsets as a learning tool. The children (and Mrs Vickers!) entered a virtual reality scenario where they were faced with different decisions to make, which were linked to peer pressure and carrying knives. We then had a discussion about the issue and the children shared their views. We are hoping to try out some other scenarios later in the school year.
Into University - Graduation Day!
After a busy week studying for their 'degree' in biological science, year 6 ended their focus week with Into University by visiting the University of Leeds. In the morning, we were taken on a tour of the campus by some current students and the children had the opportunity to ask them questions about university life. In the afternoon, we were joined by a number of family members to celebrate the children's success with a special graduation ceremony, where the groups shared their learning about eminent scientists. What a fantastic week - well done everybody!
Into-University Day 4: Learning about University
Hot-Seating:
We wrote questions to ask some of the adults about their experiences of university. We found out about what they studied, where they lived, their finances and extra-curricular activities.
University Courses:
We spent some time exploring prospectuses from different universities and created an A-Z of different subjects that we could choose to study. Next we chose a subject which we were interested in studying in the future and created a leaf with information about our chosen subject.
Preparing a Performance:
In the afternoon, we spent time working collaboratively to create a performance in preparation for our graduation ceremony on Friday. We can’t wait to show you!
Into-University Day 3: Tropical World Visit
Today we enjoyed a fantastic and informative workshop at Tropical World in Roundhay.
‘Eat or Be Eaten’ workshop:
In the morning, we completed a workshop where we learnt more about animal adaptations. The children showed their knowledge of herbivores, carnivores and omnivores and created a variety of food chains. Some children dressed up as different creatures and we discussed how they were suited to their environment. We also examined some model skulls and tried to identify the animals.
Tropical World:
In the afternoon, we visited Tropical World. We saw lots of amazing creatures and explored the different habitats including a rainforest canopy, swamp and desert. In addition, we visited the aquarium, creature corner and the waterfall area; finding outs lots of interesting information about the creatures.
Into-University Day 2: Evolution, Adaptation and Inheritance
We had another fantastic day at Into University; studying for our ‘degree’ in Biological Science.
Studying Scientists:
We completed our research about a selection of eminent scientists (Rick Kittles, Rosalind Franklin, Charles Darwin and Mary Anning). We worked in our groups to produce an informative display poster to showcase our brilliant biographies. They looked really spectacular!
Camouflage and Mimicry:
In the afternoon, we learnt about the different functions of camouflage (prey evading predators and predators avoiding detection) and we were detectives trying to spot camouflaged animals. Then we learnt about different types of mimicry (defensive, aggressive and reproductive). We tested our skills at spotting mimics by completing a ‘Revels’ taste challenge.
Into-University Day 1: Evolution, Adaptation and Inheritance
We had an exciting first day at Into University; studying for our ‘degree’ in Biological Science.
Evolution: we watched a video on ‘The Theory of Evolution’ and answered quiz questions about Charles Darwin. We also examined how fossils can help us to understand how living things change over time.
Adaptation: we discussed the meaning of adaptation and matched animals to their features. Using sentence stems, we discussed how different animals are suited to their environments.
Inheritance: we learnt how living things pass on their characteristics to their offspring and how DNA carries genetic information.
Studying Scientists:
We researched information about eminent scientists and conducted a ‘secret mission’ to produce a biography.
  • Rick Kittles: an American biologist who specialises in human genetics.
  • Rosalind Franklin: an English chemist and X-ray crystallographer who helped us to learn more about DNA.
  • Charles Darwin: an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution.
  • Mary Anning: a pioneering palaeontologist and fossil collector.
Graffiti Walk
In year 6, we recently went on a graffiti walk in the local area to study examples of street art. In English, we have been discussing the arguments for and against graffiti and the children wrote balanced arguments about this topic. In Art, we have been designing our own tags. On the graffiti walk, the children took photographs of different examples of street art, which they will use to create their own collage.
Maths Trail
Year 6 worked in pairs to complete a Maths trail around school. They collaborated really well and solved a variety of clues to consolidate their Maths learning this term. All the pairs did brilliantly and were extremely sensible. Well done everyone!
Keyboards
Year 6 really enjoyed learning to play 'O Christmas Tree' and 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' on the keyboard. Thank you very much to our friends at the Rotary Club of Headingley and Universal Music UK Sound Foundation for the generous donations which allowed us to buy the keyboards. 
Respect Workshop
As part of anti-bullying week, the children attended a workshop where they learnt all about the importance of 'choosing respect' when communicating with others in person and online. They discussed the steps you should take if you or someone you know is being bullied and how to support each other. 
Tender Workshop
This week, year 6 completed a 2-day workshop which focused on healthy relationships, making positive choices and keeping yourself safe. The children learnt that friendships should be equal, how to manage and express their feelings and recapped on the PANTS rule. They then presented the information to some children from year 5 and shared their learning.
RE - Freeze Frames
In RE, we have completed our first 'Understanding Christianity' unit of work: 'People of God'. The children worked in groups to produce these fantastic freeze frames to show their learning about Moses, Malala Yousafzai and the Five Marks of Mission. Well done everybody!

Cricket Workshop
In class 6, we really enjoyed our first of six cricket workshops. In this session, the children practised their throwing and catching skills. They also learnt the overarm bowling technique and improved their accuracy when aiming at the wickets. Great job everybody!

International Day
Wow! What an amazing end to a brilliant week learning all about Japan. We have created information leaflets, crafted origami, designed Japanese fans and much more. The children looked fantastic in their clothes today, which reflected countries from around the world & we enjoyed some delicious International cuisine. It was lovely that so many of our families were able to join us to share in the fun & we loved performing our Japanese numbers song for you all. Wishing everybody a wonderful half-term.
International Week - Japanese noodle tasting
During International Week, year 6 have been learning all about Japan. On Thursday, we sampled some noodles in sauce with stir-fried vegetables and practised using chopsticks to eat them. It was quite tricky but we had lots of fun!
Drumming Workshop
As part of International Week, year 6 participated in a fantastic drumming workshop with Chris, where they explored the sounds of Brazil. The children practised playing different rhythms together and controlling their volume. We had lots of fun!
PE - Balances
In PE, as part of our Real Gym topic, we have been practising holding different balances with control. The children worked in pairs to support each other in completing a range of balance and counter-balances. Well done everybody!

Bonfire Safety Talk

In the lead up to bonfire night, Class Five were visited by our three local and very friendly police officers, who presented a bonfire night safety talk. We learnt the very important firework code and asked lots of important safety questions. 

D:Side Visit
Dave from D:Side came to visit Class 6 to explain about the dangers posed by illegal drugs and how to take prescribed medication safely. The children listened really well and made sensible contributions to discussions about this important issue. They also thought carefully about how they might respond in different scenarios.
Bolton Abbey River Visit
As part of our Geography topic of Rivers, year 6 visited Bolton Abbey to study the River Wharfe. They showed excellent knowledge of key vocabulary and our guide Amy was very impressed! We saw first-hand the different features of the river and how it has shaped the landscape. The children also created some lovely collages to map out the river and its features. It was a fantastic day - well done everyone!
Bikeability
The children in year 6 have been practising riding their bikes this week and learning how to keep themselves safe when cycling on the roads. They have behaved brilliantly and participated with great enthusiasm. Well done everyone!
Welcome to Class 6
The children settled brilliantly on their first day in year 6. We discussed routines and expectations for the year. The children produced an acrostic poem about having a positive mindset and thought about the goals they wished to set themselves. In the afternoon, we played some team games in the hall. We look forward to a fantastic year in year 6.

Climbing, Zip Line & The Dungeon!

Amazing Archery!

Lots of fun with caving!

The fun continues with raft building and canoeing!

Robinwood Day 2

The children had a good night's sleep at Robinwood and are starting the day with some Archery.

Robinwood

The children arrived safely at Robinwood and have straight away got stuck into the day's challenges!

Sinai Synagogue Visit:
To follow-up our RE topic learning about Judaism, Class 6 visited the Sinai Synagogue in Roundhay. We learnt about Jewish worship, teachings and festivals and explored the different areas of the synagogue. The children also practised writing in Hebrew and produced their own mini-models of the Torah scroll. Their behaviour was fantastic and they were a credit to the school. Well done everybody!

Elland Road VIP Visit

Daniel and Isaac were chosen for a special VIP tour of Elland Road. They had a fantastic day and met one of the footballers. 

WWII Drama Workshop
Year 6 took part in a drama workshop where they explored the issues surrounding evacuation and life during the Blitz. They listened to journal extracts from a child during the war and thought about how they might feel or react in different situations. They also enjoyed some jitterbug dancing!
WWII Trip - Lotherton Hall
Year 6 visited Lotherton Hall and pretended to be evacuees during World War II. We explored the house and completed workshops where we learnt to use Morse Code and practised First Aid. In the afternoon, we explored the wildlife garden. The children showed some fantastic knowledge about their History topic.
NSPCC workshop
We had some special visitors from the NSPCC who came in to school to support us with keeping safe and provide some more information about the valuable support which Childline can offer to those in need. The children participated enthusiastically in the session and showed an excellent understanding of the key issues.
Salsa with Pedro
Class 6 were really excited to welcome Pedro back to St Peter's this week. The children participated in a salsa workshop and showed off some brilliant dance moves. Back in the classroom, they asked Pedro various questions about himself and his life in Cuba, which they had prepared in Spanish earlier in the week. It was lovely to hear them all conversing so fluently and confidently in Spanish. Muy bien!
Rotary Recital
In year 6, we have been studying poetry by Joseph Coelho and thinking about what makes an effective performance poem. The children learnt animal poems by heart and performed them for the rest of the class as part of our Rotary semi-final. Everyone did a brilliant job! Particular congratulations to Ebony and Basilios who will represent our class in the whole-school final and to Tedros and Melody who were selected as reserves. Well done everyone!
Keeping Safe Day
As part of our 'Keeping Safe' day, year 6 studied different scenarios and discussed what would be the safe and unsafe choices to make in each situation. Using their knowledge of online safety, they created a text adventure using Purple Mash to show the impact of decision-making online.
Local Area walk - Graffiti 
As part of our learning about graffiti, the children in year 6 completed a local area walk where they examined and captured different examples of street art in the local area. This links to our English topic where we are writing a balanced argument about the positive and negative aspects of graffiti. In Art, the children used the photographs they had taken to create a collage in their sketchbooks.
Bikeability
This week in year 6 we have been practising riding bikes and learning how to stay safe whilst cycling. It was very cold, but all the children did brilliantly! The instructors complimented our pupils on their fantastic behaviour and resilient attitude. Well done year 6!
Tender Project
In year 6, Becky and Sarah from Tender project came in to lead a 2-day workshop, where we thought carefully about healthy relationship and what makes a good friend. We re-capped on the PANTS rule and talked about how friendships should be equal. On Thursday afternoon, we produced a performance in the hall to showcase our learning to other children in school. Well done everybody!
International Day:
The children have been working hard all week learning about Japan. On Friday, we dressed up in a selection of clothes from around the world and some people shared traditional dishes from their home countries. It was lovely to welcome so many parents to share our song, counting to 10 in Japanese. The children also produced information leaflets about Japan and challenged themselves with some tricky Sudoku puzzles. What a lovely end to our first half-term in year 6!
Skelton Grange
Class 6 visited Skelton Grange environment centre to learn more about the classification of plants and animals. We used a key to identify different trees from their leaves. Also, we really enjoyed pond-dipping, where we collected samples and examined them closely using magnifying glasses. Finally, we made our own key using leaves we had collected and produced some carefully observational drawings. What a fantastic day!
Japanese Fans:
We have been learning about the history of fans in Japan and how they can be used as gifts, artwork, in dances and even as weapons. The children created some beautiful designs to make their own Japanese fans as part of International Week.
Japanese Noodle-Tasting
As part of International Week, we have been learning about Japan. We tried some tasty noodles and used chopsticks to eat them. It was a little bit messy, but lots of fun!
Bamboo Tamboo workshop
As part of International Week, we really enjoyed our Bamboo Tamboo workshop.  Bamboo Tamboo is a percussion instrument created in Trinidad. We learnt different rhythms and performed altogether with great enthusiasm!
River Study - Bolton Abbey
Class 6 visited Bolton Abbey to learn all about how rivers shape the land. We studied the river carefully and found out lots of interesting information. We also created a collage of the River Wharfe using natural materials.
Real Gym
We have been practising holding balances and counter-balances in our Real Gym sessions. The children rotated through various stations working together to create and hold different positions. Great balancing everyone!
Into University - Graduation Day!
After a busy week learning all about biological science, we finally completed our 'degree' and graduated in style at the University of Leeds. In the morning, we met some fantastic student ambassadors who answered our questions and showed us around the campus. In the afternoon, we performed for an audience of our families and friends and donned caps and gowns to receive our graduation certificates. We were all very proud!

Day 4: Into University

We wrote questions to ask some of the adults about their experiences of university. We found out about what they studied, where they lived, their finances and extra-curricular activities. Later, we spent some time exploring prospectuses from different universities and created an A-Z of different subjects that we could choose to study. Next we chose a subject which we were interested in studying in the future and created a leaf with information about our chosen subject. In the afternoon, we spent time working collaboratively to create a performance in preparation for our graduation ceremony on Friday. We can’t wait to show you!

Day 3: Into University

We had another fantastic day at Into University; studying for our ‘degree’ in Biological Science. We completed our research about a selection of eminent scientists (Rick Kittles, Rosalind Franklin, Charles Darwin and Mary Anning). We worked in our groups to produce an informative display poster to showcase our brilliant biographies. They looked really spectacular! In the afternoon, we learnt about the different functions of camouflage (prey evading predators and predators avoiding detection) and we were detectives trying to spot camouflaged animals. Then we learnt about different types of mimicry (defensive, aggressive and reproductive). We tested our skills at spotting mimics by completing a ‘Revels’ taste challenge!
Into University - Day 2
In the morning, we visited Tropical World. We saw lots of amazing creatures and explored the different habitats including a rainforest canopy, swamp and desert. In addition, we visited the aquarium, creature corner and the waterfall area; finding outs lots of interesting information about the creatures.
In the afternoon, we completed a workshop where we developed our knowledge of moths and butterflies. We identified the different parts of their bodies and created our own collages using natural materials. We also used our observation skills to closely examine a range of different butterflies and identify them.
Into University - Day 1
We had an exciting first day at Into University; studying for our ‘degree’ in Biological Science.
Evolution: we watched a video on ‘The Theory of Evolution’ and answered quiz questions about Charles Darwin. We also examined how fossils can help us to understand how living things change over time.
Adaptation: we discussed the meaning of adaptation and matched animals to their features. Using sentence stems, we discussed how different animals are suited to their environments.
Inheritance: we learnt how living things pass on their characteristics to their offspring and how DNA carries genetic information.
We also researched information about eminent scientists and conducted a  ‘secret mission’ to produce a biography.
Practical Maths
We have been learning about square and cubic numbers. The children used counters and blocks to represent different square and cubic numbers. Great work everybody!
Real PE
The children have started their Real PE - they worked in teams to complete a series of challenges and develop their skills. 
Welcome to Year 6!
The children have made a fantastic start to year 6 and are settling in brilliantly. After talking about our dreams and goals, the children set targets for themselves for the forthcoming year and beyond. We have an exciting year ahead of us!

Class 6 Leavers Assembly 2023

Class 6 put together a brilliant assembly with lots of happy memories, singing, dancing, magic acts and comedy. You have made us all very proud class 6. Good luck at high school - you will be great! Click below to watch the assembly. 

Part 1

Part 2

Synagogue Visit
Year 6 went to the Sinai synagogue to learn more about our RE topic of Judaism. We explored the synagogue, looked at special Jewish objects, made a model of the Torah scroll and completed a Q&A session. The children were beautifully behaved and really impressed our hosts with their fantastic knowledge. Well done everybody!
Into University - Transition
In Year 6, we completed out Into University journey by learning some new skills to help with the transition to high school. We met some new friends from another school and practised introducing ourselves and overcoming our nerves. We also thought about strategies for a successful start, learnt how to read timetables and practised packing our school bags with all the correct equipment! We are high-school ready!

Ultimate Frisbee

Year 6 really enjoyed their 'Ultimate Frisbee' session. They learnt how to throw and catch the frisbee correctly and practised controlling the direction of flight. They played a number of different games and showed some fantastic skills. Well done everyone!

PCSO Visit

Our local PCSOs Chris and Dale came to visit us to talk about the dangers of joining gangs and how to avoid becoming a victim of grooming. We talked about how gangs are always negative and that people might try to persuade you to join a gang by giving gifts or pretending to be your friend. The children behaved extremely sensibly and shared their ideas in a mature way.

Holocaust Memorial Visit 

Class 6 visited the Holocaust Memorial Centre in Huddersfield to learn more about refugees fleeing Nazi persecution during WWII. The children researched information about German children who came to Britain and survived the war. They also found out about modern refugees. It was a very interesting and informative visit. Many thanks to our friends at the Rotary Club of Headingley for funding our visit. 

Day 3 continued...

Day 3

After a good sleep and another brilliant breakfast, the children have been busy raft building and canoeing. The sun is shining and they are having a great time. 

Day 2 continued...

The children survived the piranha pool with all of their toes and fingers intact! They have been on the Zip Wire and more have done the crate challenge. Lots of smiles and laughter. 

Day 2 at Robinwood

The children slept well (the girls woke early!) and after a good breakfast, the children are ready for another adventure filled day. The weather is warm and sunny and everyone is having a great time.

Trapeze

We were very brave and had a fantastic time. 

Even more fun...

We have been doing the crate challenge. Look how high some of us got. Some more of us did archery and then after tea we have been doing team challenge. It looks very funny! Hot chocolate and bedtime soon. 

More fun and adventures...

This afternoon some of us have been climbing, some went on the giant swing and some of us did the nightline. I hope those naughty squirrels didn't wee on anyone!!! We are having a fantastic time!

A brilliant first few hours!

Some of us have been doing archery and then visited the Dungeon where we solved some tricky but fun puzzles! We are having a great time. Tea time soon.

We've Arrived at Robinwood!
We've arrived safely and the children are settling into their dorms nicely. We'll be having lunch soon & then looking forward to starting our activities this afternoon.

Coronation Celebrations 

We had a fantastic time celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. The children made crowns and took part in a KS2 party with games, songs, dancing and treats. They also researched information about the coronation and created a fact-file about the event. We had a great day! 

Week 3, Summer Half-term 1  

The children have continued to show a fantastic attitude during our last week of revision before SATs next week. We are so proud of all your hard work and maturity.  In PE, the children practised their ball skills and played a benchball tournament. In RE, we continued our work on ‘Salvation’ and examined a selection of biblical art; identifying themes from Luke 24. 

Next week in Year 6:   

  • The national SATs tests will take place: 
    • Tuesday – SPaG papers 1 & 2 
    • Wednesday – Reading 
    • Thursday – Arithmetic & Reasoning 1 
    • Friday – Reasoning 2 
  • We will also be auditioning for our summer production of Matilda on Friday! 
  • The children are invited to attend a special SATs breakfast club from 8am each morning next week (there is no school on Monday due to the Bank Holiday). We hope that the children are feeling relaxed, confident and prepared. Try to relax with your families this weekend and get to bed nice and early! We are incredibly proud of you all. 

Week 2, Summer Half-term 1 

The children have worked incredibly hard this week and are showing a determined, sensible attitude to their revision in preparation for the year 6 SATs. In Art, they produced some fantastic prints of their chosen images in the style of Andy Warhol. In recorders, the class is working towards its orange award. Some children also participated in a netball tournament at East Garforth. They won 3 out of 4 matches and were an absolute credit to St Peter's in their performance and attitude. 

Next week in Year 6:  

  • In English and Maths we will continue to revise ready for SATs. Children will be encouraged to focus on the specific areas which they have identified as needing further practice on.
  • We will also be continuing our Understanding Christianity unit on Salvation by examining a range of biblical art. On Thursday, we will be completing a range of fun activities in class and as a key stage linked to the coronation of King Charles III. Children will be asked to dress in red, white and blue to reflect the colours of the Union Jack. Also, a reminder that next Monday is a Bank Holiday and school will be closed for all pupils. Thank you. 

Week 1, Summer Half-term 1 

We have had a busy first week back! On Monday, the children took part in a positive choices workshop from the Leeds United Foundation, where they explored how to stay safe in a variety of situations. On Tuesday, we enjoyed a cricket workshop and practised throwing, catching and batting. We also gave out the Matilda scripts to great excitement and many of the children have already started practising for the upcoming auditions.

Next week in Year 6:  

  • In English and Maths we will continue revising ready for SATs. Children will be encouraged to focus on the specific areas which they have identified as needing further practice on.
  • We will also be printing tiles in the style of Andy Warhol in Art and starting our new topic of 'Salvation' in RE. Some children will be taking part in a netball tournament on Monday and netball and football after-school clubs will resume next week.

Positive Choices Workshop

On Monday, we had a visit from Vicky from the Leeds United Foundation, who led a workshop about making positive choices. We learnt about the legal age limits for different activities, how to use social media safely and the consequences of making positive and negative choices. The session was really interactive and the children all engaged brilliantly and behaved in an extremely sensible manner. What a fantastic start to the summer term in year 6!

Week 5, Spring Half-term 2 

We really enjoyed our visit from author Richard O'Neill this week. He inspired us to do some creative story-telling. We have also started our new class novel 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio. In History, the children planned presentations about different aspects of World War II, which they presented to the class. We break up on Friday for the 2 week Easter holidays. Please try to encourage your child to continue to engage with Mathletics, Spelling Shed and Bug Club during the holidays, as well as completing their assigned homework tasks. Little and often is best! After the holidays:  

  • In English and Maths we will begin revising ready for SATs. Children will be encouraged to focus on the specific areas which they have identified as needing further practice on.
  • We will also be having a workshop in school run by Leeds United about making positive choices and completing our Computing topic about spreadsheets.
Author Visit - Richard O'Neill
This week, we had an exciting visit from author Richard O'Neill. He talked to us about the writing process and encouraged us to be creative. He also shared some of his fantastic books with us. Afterwards, we practised our creative story-telling skills by playing an imaginative game of 'continue the story'.

Week 4, Spring Half-term 2 

The children worked really hard on their assessments this week and have done brilliantly. They showed a very mature, sensible attitude and we are extremely proud of them all. This week, we also started seated volleyball in PE and learnt about Jewish food laws in RE. 

Next week in Year 6:   

  • In English: we will be writing a newspaper report about Miep Gies.
  • In Maths: we will be exploring ratio and proportion.
  • We will also be having a visit from author Richard O'Neill on Tuesday and completing our grammar assessment in Spanish. Parent's evening will take place on Wednesday and Thursday evening after school. Your child should have brought home a slip with your allocated time (please ask if you are unsure). There will also be a used book sale in the hall during Parent's Evening with a fantastic range of books priced at 50p, £1 and £2. We hope to see you there!

Learning today - Friday 10th March

Good Morning Class 6! We have a snow day after all! I hope you enjoy the snow whilst it is here!


Science
In between doing so, remember our science lesson yesterday? You are to be a taxonomist and you have discovered a new creature, how will you categorise it? Your task today is create a newly discovered creature with all of the defining features of that characteristic. Will you discover a new reptile? Fish? Mammal?
Draw and write a fact file for your creature.

English
With everything you have learnt and can research or remember write an account of the life of Anne Frank.


Maths
Use Mathletics and TTRS.

Spellings
Practise your spellings on spelling shed and Spag.

 

History
Continue to research your chosen key event of WWII. 

 

You can also use BugClub in addition to your reading book.

 

Stay warm and have fun!

I’ll look forward to seeing you next week!

Ms Amalasārā

 

 

 

 

Week 3, Spring Half-term 2 

This week, we have been learning more about the life of Anne Frank and writing an autobiographical recount in character. In Maths, we have been practising solving problems using fractions and decimals. Some children have also started painting our 'We Care' bear.

Next week in Year 6:   

  • We will be completing assessments in English and Maths. These results will be shared with you during Parents' Evening, which will take place on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd March.

Week 2, Spring Half-term 2 

This week, we completed a number of fun activities for World Book Day. In PE, the children undertook a range of physical challenges to earn books and then raced to complete their book bingo sheets. On Thursday, some children brought books in from home and completed a ‘book blether’, where they recommended them to their classmates. We also enjoyed trying to identify ‘The Masked Reader’ in a series of challenges. Some children also helped to run our used book sale after school to raise money for our Lent appeal. In Art, we also completed our final graffiti compositions and the results look fantastic! 

Next week in Year 6:   

  • In English: we will be learning about Anne Frank and identifying features in autobiographies. 
  • In Maths, we will be using the 4 operations to solve problems involving fractions. 
  • We will also be starting a new unit exploring Judaism in RE, assessing our learning in Spanish and finding out about the Pop Art movement. 

World Book Day 

On Thursday 2nd March, we celebrated World Book Day in school. Many children brought in favourite books from home to share with their friends. Classes enjoyed a range of book-themed activities including: quizzes, ‘Book Blethers’, scavenger hunts, a ‘Masked Reader’ challenge and even an obstacle course! After school, some year 6 pupils helped to run a used book sale, where we raised over £50 towards our Lent appeal. Happy World Book Day! 

Week 1, Spring Half-term 2

This week, we went on an exciting WWII trip to Leeds Industrial Museum (see below). Additionally, we have been finalising our graffiti art designs and experimenting with different techniques using pastels, watercolour pencil crayons and spray paint. We also explored area, perimeter and volume using practical equipment and practised reading and interpreting line graphs and pie charts. As part of an exciting school-wide project, we submitted our 'bear' designs for the Leeds Bear Hunt Challenge, in support of local hospitals. Our designs look fabulous!

Next week in Year 6:  

  • In English: we will be writing diary entries from the perspective of different characters from our class novel 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'.
  • In Maths, we will be learning more about percentages.
  • We will also be producing our final graffiti art pieces and starting seated volleyball in PE.
Leeds Industrial Museum
Year 6 visited Leeds Industrial Museum as part of our World War II topic in History. We pretended to be evacuees and were given new names! During the day, we created National Identification badges; practised putting on gas masks; took part in an air raid drill; found out about 'make do and mend'; hunted for vegetables and found out more about rationing; sought refuge in a cinema and Morrison shelter and thought about what we would need to take with us if we were being evacuated to the countryside and how that might feel. The children joined in with great enthusiasm and built successfully on their previous learning.

Week 6, Spring Half-term 1 

We have had a very busy week in year 6. On Monday, we enjoyed a fantastic trip to Leeds Minster for the 'God and the Big Bang' workshop. On Wednesday, we took part in a 'Keeping Safe' day, which included looking at healthy and unhealthy boundaries; bullying, discrimination and protected characteristics; assessing and managing risk and online safety. In Computing, the children created their own text adventures to show the impact of making safe and unsafe choices online. In PE, we enjoyed a very enthusiastic bench-ball tournament with some fantastic ball skills on display. Finally, Friday's Rotary Recital was a brilliant way to end the half-term. Next week in Year 6: 

  • In English: we will be using different sentence types to create a descriptive narrative describing a harrowing journey to Auschwitz.
  • In Maths, we will be learning about discrete and continuous data in statistics and reading and interpreting line graphs and pie charts.
  • We will also be experimenting with different techniques and materials in preparation for our final graffiti designs in Art and completing our fairy-tale text adventures in Computing. On Wednesday, we will be visiting Leeds Industrial Museum for our World War II trip. If you can, please dress in clothing which reflects a World War II evacuee (otherwise school uniform is fine). Also, please bring warm, waterproof coats as we will be spending parts of the day outside and remember to bring a packed lunch if needed. It should be a fantastic experience to consolidate and expand our learning in History.
We hope that you have a wonderful half-term break.

Keeping Safe Day

In Class 6 we discussed how boundaries affect our health, safety and well being. The children sorted cards into healthy and unhealthy boundaries. The children also worked in pairs to discuss different scenarios and how to keep safe and assess risk, these were shared with the class. Next we looked at hidden disabilities and the children presented key information about successful people who have hidden disabilities.

God and the Big Bang workshop

Years 5 and 6 visited Leeds Minster for a workshop exploring the relationship between faith and science. The session was facilitated by a group of Christian scientists who discussed how explanations of Creation by science and religion can overlap. The children behaved brilliantly and engaged really well with some high-level topics and asked some incredibly thought-provoking questions. Well done everybody!

Week 5, Spring Half-term 1 

This week, we have been practising our performance poetry skills in preparation for the annual Rotary Recital. On Monday, the children performed the poem 'Socks' by Colin West in small groups and thought about what makes an engaging performance. On Thursday, we held our in-class semi-final where each child learnt and recited a poem by Joseph Coelho. The standard was extremely high and it was a very tough decision. Congratulations to all the children and particularly our runners-up (Naomi and Lily) and our finalists (Holy and Akain).

Next week in Year 6: 

  • In English: we will be practising our SPaG skills and thinking about different word types and tenses.
  • In Maths, we will be learning more about perimeter and calculating the area of a variety of shapes.
  • We will also be visiting Leeds Minster on Monday for a workshop entitled 'God and the Big Bang' where we will explore the relationship between science and faith. On Wednesday, we will be having a 'Keeping Safe' Day, where will be thinking about how to stay safe in and out of school and wider issues around bullying, discrimination, substance abuse and online safety.

Week 4, Spring Half-term 1 

This week, the children created their own stencils as part of our graffiti topic. They then used a spray pen to produce some fantastic designs! In PE, we played beanbag raid and the children worked hard on developing their social skills of teamwork and developing a collective strategy. Most children have now chosen their Joseph Coelho poem for the Rotary Recital and have been practising hard. The class semi-final will take place next Thursday.

Next week in Year 6: 

  • In English: we will be continuing our poetry topic and thinking about what makes a good performance poem.
  • In Maths, we will be reading and plotting coordinates in four quadrants, as well as reflecting and translating shapes.
  • We will also be planning and creating our own text adventure using Purple Mash and acting out a play based on Palm Sunday in RE. 

Week 3, Spring Half-term 1 

This week, some of our class went on a Maths workshop. The children represented the school brilliantly and challenged themselves with some tricky puzzles. We also proudly showed our knife crime posters to the police team who returned to school in a follow-up visit. Our school council have used these posters to create a display in school to highlight this important issue. Our annual ‘Rotary Recital’ poetry competition was also launched this week. In class 6, we are studying the poet Joseph Coelho. Children have brought home a booklet containing a selection of his poems. Each child should choose a poem (containing at least 18 lines) to learn by heart, ready to perform in our class semi-final on Thursday 2nd February. Two finalists will then be chosen to compete in the whole-school competition on Friday 10th February. We are looking forward to enjoying the children’s performances! 

Next week in Year 6: 

  • In English: we will be studying the poetry of Joseph Coelho and writing our own poems in his style. 
  • In Maths, we will be ordering, comparing and calculating using fractions. 
  • We will also be producing a factfile about Sir Tim Berners-Lee in Computing and thinking in RE about what qualities a modern-day messenger from God might require. 
Week 2, Spring Half-term 1
We really enjoyed our walk this week to examine graffiti in the local area. The children took photographs with iPads and they are going to use these to create a collage in Art. Our visit also really helped us to develop our understanding of the arguments for and against graffiti, which links to our English topic of writing a balanced argument. In PE, we explored counterbalances and played Kabadi, which was lots of fun!
Next week in Year 6:
  • In English: we will be writing a persuasive letter to our local councillor to discuss the issue of graffiti in the local area.
  • In Maths, we will be practising our skills using long multiplication and division and using these to solve multi-step problems.
  • We will also be having a visit from our local PCSO to look at our knife crime posters, which we worked really hard on in PSHE. Additionally, we will be starting to create stencils for our own graffiti art and producing a newspaper report about the Messiah in RE.
Week 1, Spring Half-term 1
Welcome back! I hope that you have all had a lovely break and enjoyed spending time with your loved ones. We are ready for another busy term of hard work and fun! This week, the children reflected on their Spanish learning so far - we know lots of Spanish vocabulary, grammar and phonics! In RE, we thought about why Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah and examined extracts from the Old Testament to find evidence of what people expected from this special prophet. Have a look at the photos of some of our fantastic work! The children also did a brilliant job in PE working together to complete a series of tricky challenges.
Next week in Year 6:
  • In English: we will be continuing our topic of 'Graffiti' and writing a balanced argument; discussing the arguments for and against graffiti. As part of our learning, we will go on a local area walk on Wednesday and examine graffiti to aid our discussions.
  • In Maths, we will be learning more about the order of operations and using BIDMAS (Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction).
  • We will also be learning more about the Internet and World Wide Web in Computing and playing Kabadi in PE.
The children have settled back brilliantly into school and we are really proud of them. Clubs start again next week. Please let us know if anything has changed regarding collection. Thank you.
Week 7, Autumn Half-term 2
We had a fantastic last week of the term and really got into the Christmas spirit! In RE, we reflected on our learning about Judaism and the children created their own quizzes to show their knowledge and test their friends! In Computing, we went on a text adventure and we also created our own Christmas craft photo frames. 
Next term in Year 6:
  • In English: we will be starting our topic of 'Graffiti' and writing an information text. We will also begin reading our new class novel; 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas', which links to our History topic of WWII.
  • In Maths, we will be solving problems using negative numbers and rounding.
  • We will also be completing a 'river crossing' challenge in PE, where we will need to work collaboratively and starting our new RE topic 'Understanding Christianity: Incarnation'.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support this term and wish you all a wonderful Christmas. See you in 2023!
Week 6, Autumn Half-term 2
We have had a very busy week of concert preparations. Don't we look fantastic in our costumes?! In class, we produced a non-chronological report about the Thames Barrier and its impact on flooding in London. In Maths, we practised calculating missing angles on lines, around points and in different shapes. Next week is the last week before the Christmas holidays - we have nearly completed our first term in Year 6! Party day will be on Thursday, when children may come in non-uniform.
Key Stage Two Christmas Concert Preparations 
On Wednesday afternoon, Key Stage Two had a full dress-rehearsal, in preparation for our Christmas performances on Thursday morning and evening. All the children and staff are really excited about putting on a festive show for everyone. We look forward to seeing you there. 

Week 5, Autumn Half-term 2 

It has been a lovely week in Year 6. We have been decorating the classroom ready for Christmas and making our cards and calendars. We also completed our first DT project of the year - designing and making our own keyrings. The children did a wonderful job practising their sewing skills and the end products look fantastic! We have also been busy rehearsing for our Christmas Carol Concert, which takes place at 9am and 6.30pm on Thursday 8th December. There are still tickets available and we would love to see you there.

Next week in Year 6: 

In English: we will be writing a non-chronological report about the Thames Barrier in London.

In Maths: we will be finding out more about angles - measuring angles and calculating missing angles in shapes.

We will also be continuing to practise for our Christmas production and learning about Judaism as part of our R.E. Additionally, on Friday we will have a visitor from D:side who will be teaching the children more about staying safe online.

Week 4, Autumn Half-term 2 

It was lovely to meet many of you at Parent's Evening and talk about your children's progress. They are a fantastic group of young people and we are very proud of them. We have had another fun-filled week in Year 6. We have allocated parts for the Christmas concerts and we will be practising hard over the next few weeks. On Thursday, we had a fantastic salsa workshop with a Spanish-speaking instructor called Pedro, who is from Cuba. Back in the classroom, we asked him some questions which we had planned in Spanish and wrote about our reflections on the visit.

Next week in Year 6: 

In English: we will reading a children's version of 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens and writing play scripts linked to the text.

In Maths: we will be continuing our work on fractions - finding fractions of amounts and dividing fractions by whole numbers.

We will also be decorating our classroom ready for Christmas and making cards and calendars. On Wednesday, we will start our DT project, which is designing and making a key ring. Our KS2 Christmas concert will be on the evening of Thursday 8th December and tickets will be available from next week.

Week 3, Autumn Half-term 2
The children have worked extremely hard this week completing assessments in English & Maths. The results of these will be shared and discussed at Parent's Evening next week. We have also found time for fun though! In PE, the children enjoyed exploring the large apparatus and practising the different types of movements and jumps that we have been learning over previous weeks. In Art, we completed our Still Life unit. The children created some fantastic collages using their observational drawings and gradient backgrounds. The results are very impressive indeed!
Next week in Year 6:
  • In English: we will be reading the book 'Hurricane' and focusing on descriptive language to describe a storm and learning to use the subjunctive.
  • In Maths, we will be deepening our understanding of fractions, decimals and percentages.
  • We will also be rehearsing for the Christmas concert, which we are very excited about! On Thursday, we have a special Spanish-speaking visitor, who will be coming into school to lead a salsa workshop. We will then have the opportunity to ask him some questions.
Week 2, Autumn Half-term 2
In preparation for Remembrance Day, the children have designed 'Poppy Pebbles' as a lasting reminder and mark of respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We also wrote Remembrance cinquains in our English lessons. In PE, we have been learning about counter-balances as part of our gymnastics unit. These required teamwork and a lot of trust!
Next week in Year 6:
  • In English and Maths, we will be completing assessments as part of our Assessment Week. Results will be reported and discussed at Parent's Evening the following week.
  • We will also be completing our still life collages as part of our Art topic and exploring the large apparatus in PE. In Computing, we will be exploring the use of functions.
During Assessment week, the children will complete papers for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) and Reading in English;  Arithmetic and Reasoning papers in Maths. Parent's Evenings will take place on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th November and you will be able to book appointment slots from next week. We will also be having a used book sale at Parent's Evening in the school hall. We look forward to seeing you then!

Week 1, Autumn Half-term 2 

Welcome back! This week we had a number of visitors into school. Some of our school governors were in school to see our brilliant learning first-hand. Mrs Nicholl visited our Art lesson where we were practising creating gradients using oil pastels and watercolour pencils in preparation for our still life compositions. We also had a fire safety talk in preparation for bonfire night, which was really useful. 

Next week in Year 6: 

In English: we will be continuing our work on writing recounts and writing some Remembrance poetry later in the week. 

In Maths: we will be converting between fractions and decimals and practising multiplying and dividing numbers by 10, 100 and 1,000. 

We will also be completing the coding for our own computer games using a timer and scorepad. The children will also be decorating commemorative pebbles with poppies in preparation for Remembrance Day.  

International Day
The children really enjoyed dressing up as part of our International Day celebrations, sharing food from different countries and performing our song for parents, where we recited the numbers from 1-10 in Japanese.  It was a fantastic experience!

International Week 

It’s been a busy and fun-filled week in Class 6. We have been learning about Japan as part of International Week. The children learned to count to 10 in Japanese and found out some key information about the country. After finding out about the traditions of Japanese fans, the children created their own. We also enjoyed tasting some Japanese-style noodles and using chopsticks to eat them! Additionally, Mrs Smallwood organised a drumming workshop for us which we really enjoyed – it was very loud! Thank you to all the parents and family members who were able to share food from their home country and visit school on Friday to share in our celebrations. Wishing you all a wonderful half-term break. 

Week 6 in Class 6
We've had another great week in Class 6. We really enjoyed our trip to Lotherton Hall on Wednesday. Children shared their manifestos prior to the school council elections and the children voted on Thursday morning, following the democratic process. We are excited to find out the results! In PE, we have been continuing with Real Gym and the children worked in small groups to devise and practise a gymnastic routine. We are looking forward to performing these next week! In Maths, we have been learning about shape and have used lots of practical resources this week to support our understanding.
Next week in Year 6:
  • In English: we will be continuing our work on atmospheric writing and children will be writing their own spooky short stories.
  • In Maths: we will be studying measures and practising converting units of measurement and solving calculations involving measures.
  • We will also be completing a variety of learning activities linked to Japan, which is the country we are studying for International Week. This includes finding out about Japan and its culture, counting to 10 in Japanese, tasting noodles using chopsticks and making a Japanese fan.
We are really looking forward to International Week - this should be a lovely culmination of a busy and fun-filled half-term. On Friday, the children may wear traditional dress or the flag colours from a country of their choice. If you are available, you are welcome to come into school on Friday to visit different classrooms and see examples of all the wonderful learning we have completed for International Week.  

Lotherton Hall Visit 

Today we enjoyed a fantastic and informative workshop at Lotherton Hall. 

Animal Senses & Adaptations:  In the morning, we completed a series of activities exploring how animals use the five senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch) to help them hunt prey or evade predators. We also looked at different animal skeletons, feathers, quills and eggs. 

Lotherton Hall Wildlife Park:  In the afternoon, we explored Lotherton Hall Wildlife Park. We saw lots of amazing creatures and completed a quiz about the different animals and their habitats.  

Into University - Graduation
On Friday, we had an exciting trip to the University of Leeds. We explored the campus and found out more about life at University. We also completed our graduation ceremony in our Biological Sciences 'degree'. We are very proud of you all for your brilliant accomplishments.
Bolton Abbey Trip
We had a brilliant trip to Bolton Abbey this week as part of our 'Rivers' topic in Geography. We looked at maps of the River Wharfe & created our own maps from natural materials. We studied the river and learnt more about the water cycle and how rivers shape the landscape. Finally, after lunch, we created our own pebble stacks in the style of Andy Warhol. We had a fantastic day!

Into University Day 3: Learning about University 

Hot-Seating:  

We wrote questions to ask some of the adults about their experiences of university. We found out about what they studied, where they lived, finances and extra-curricular activities. 

University Courses:  

We spent some time exploring prospectuses from different universities and created an A-Z of different subjects that we could choose to study. Next we chose a subject which we were interested in studying in the future and created a leaf with information about our chosen subject.  

Preparing a Performance:

In the afternoon, we spent time working collaboratively to create a performance in preparation for our graduation ceremony on Friday. We can’t wait to show you!  

Into University Day 2: Evolution, Adaptation and Inheritance 

We had another fantastic day at Into University; studying for our ‘degree’ in Biological Science. 

Studying Scientists:  

We completed our research about a selection of eminent scientists (Rick Kittles, Rosalind Franklin, Charles Darwin and Mary Anning). We worked in our groups to produce an informative display poster to showcase our brilliant biographies. They looked really spectacular!  

Camouflage and Mimicry:  

In the afternoon, we had a visit from Becci Kinsella from the University of Leeds. She taught us about different functions of camouflage (prey evading predators and predators avoiding detection) and we were detectives trying to spot camouflaged animals. Then we learnt about different types of mimicry (defensive, aggressive and reproductive). We tested our skills at spotting mimics by completing a ‘Revels’ taste challenge! 

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Into University Day 1: Evolution, Adaptation and Inheritance 

We had an exciting first day at Into University; studying for our ‘degree’ in Biological Science. 

Evolution: we watched a video on ‘The Theory of Evolution’ and answered quiz questions about Charles Darwin. We also examined how fossils can help us to understand how living things change over time. 

Adaptation: we discussed the meaning of adaptation and matched animals to their features. Using sentence stems, we discussed how different animals are suited to their environments.  

Inheritance: we learnt how living things pass on their characteristics to their offspring and how DNA carries genetic information.  

Studying Scientists:  

We researched information about eminent scientists and conducted a  ‘secret mission’ to produce a biography. 

  • Rick Kittles: an American biologist who specialises in human genetics. 
  • Rosalind Franklin: an English chemist and X-ray crystallographer who helped us to learn more about DNA. 
  • Charles Darwin: an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution.  
  • Mary Anning: a pioneering palaeontologist and fossil collector. 
Week 4 in Class 6
What an incredibly busy week we have had in Class 6! The children have had great fun learning to ride their bikes safely during their 'Bikeability' sessions. We have also been practising balances in PE and many of the children attended netball club this week. We had our first recorders session (led by Mrs Vickers) and in RE we took part in a 'Conscience Alley' drama activity, where the children thought about the dilemmas facing Moses and Pharaoh in the book of Exodus. This week's class challenge is to try to all achieve Royal Bee or Soldier Bee on Spelling Shed.
Next week in Year 6:
  • We will be visiting Into University on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday to learn about Evolution & Adaptation.
  • On Thursday, we will be travelling to Bolton Abbey to complete a river study as part of our Geography topic on Rivers.
We are looking forward to another fantastic week! The children should wear normal school uniform for the Into University days & their own clothes on Thursday (please wear comfortable footwear and bring a waterproof jacket).
Week 3 in Class 6
Everyone has worked really hard this week and the children are settling brilliantly into Class 6. It was lovely to see some of you at the welcome meeting on Tuesday. We have sent a copy of the presentation slides home for those who were unable to attend. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you require any further information. This week's class challenge is to try to make sure that everyone stays on 'green' on our behaviour chart - so far so good! I have been very impressed with the children's sensible behaviour and great attitude to learning. 
This week in Year 6:
  • In English: we will be continuing to write our biographies about our chosen role models. We can't wait to show you the end result!
  • In Maths, we will be practising our arithmetic skills and learning to use long division.
  • We will also be trying out different balances as part of our 'Real Gym' unit in PE and starting our recorders lessons with our new teacher Ms Copley.
We are looking forward to another great week! We have 'Bikeability' this week, so the children can come to school in their own clothes (please make sure that they wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a waterproof jacket and sensible footwear). Thank you!
Week 2 in Class 6
Practical Maths:
We have had another great week in Year 6. In Maths, some children have been using practical equipment to further their understanding of square and cubic numbers. We played cricket as our reward for achieving our first golden button for excellent work and behaviour. This week's class challenge is to try to make sure that everyone reads their reading book at home. We have also started the 'Recommended Reads' bingo challenge. We have many of the year 6 books in our book corner, which the children are welcome to borrow.
This week in Year 6:
  • In English: we will be continuing our topic of 'Biographies' and the children will choose an inspirational role model to research and write about.
  • In Maths, we will be practicing using written methods for multiplication and division.
  • We will also be learning about emotions in Spanish and finding out more about Moses in RE as part of our 'People of God' topic.
We are looking forward to another great week! Please remember that Monday is a Bank Holiday and school will not be open. On Tuesday, there will be a meeting in the hall for parents at 2pm to welcome you to Class 6 and Mrs Holliday will be sharing some information about high school applications. We'd love to see you there - please don't worry if you can't attend though as we will send information home as well. Clubs start next week after school - netball (Tuesday), PACE (Wednesday) and football (Thursday). For sports activities, please ensure children have their kits, long hair is tied back, no jewellery and that they are wearing appropriate footwear (trainers). Thank you!
Fantastic Learning
We have had a wonderful first week in Year 6. The children have worked really hard and have shown a sensible and positive attitude to their learning; both in class and in intervention groups. They have been working hard to meet this week's class challenge of achieving the number one position in the school league! The results will be announced on Monday. 
This week (12/09/2022) in Year 6:
  • In English: we will be starting our topic of 'Biographies' and looking at a range of biographies about different inspirational figures.
  • In Maths, we will be learning about common factors and common multiples, as well as square, cubic and prime numbers.
  • We will also be starting our 'Still Life' topic in Art and learning about risk and protective factors online in Computing.
We are looking forward to another great week! Please remember to send PE kits in for Tuesday.

Welcome to Year 6!

First Day Back:
The children made a fantastic start to their time in Class 6; they were extremely sensible and listened well. In the morning, we thought about our goals for the future and wrote acrostic poems about having a positive mindset. In the afternoon, we practiced our Real PE skills and did some super balancing and movement. PE will take place every Tuesday, so please bring PE kits for then. The children have brought home some spellings homework today which is due back next Tuesday. Well done everyone on a great first day back - you did brilliantly!
This week in Year 6:
  • In English: we will be creating persuasive leaflets for the children in Nursery to help them learn how to look after their teeth.
  • In Maths, we will be using our place value skills to practice writing large numbers all the way up to 10,000,000!
  • We will also be writing a class prayer in RE and starting our 'Rivers' topic in Geography.
Upcoming dates:
  • Thursday 15th September - class photos
  • Monday 19th September - welcome to year 6 & high school application meeting (2pm in the hall)
  • w/c 26th September - Bikeability 
  • w/c 3rd October - Into University focus week & Bolton Abbey trip
We have a busy term ahead of us! Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.

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