We have hit the ground running in Year 6.  

In science pupils have started to explore the electrifying world of... electricity! 

They dived into the tiniest building blocks of matter:  atoms, protons, neutrons, and electrons, learning how electric currents flow. The highlight so far? Investigating static electricity and finding out why your hair goes wild when you rub a balloon on your jumper and put it close to your head! Just ask Ellys: her hair stood on end in the name of science! We also learnt what’s really happening when you feel that sudden zap after touching a doorknob. Year 6 are most definitely fully charged and ready to keep exploring as we learn about circuits over the coming days.

In Maths, to round off their place value topic (pun intended!), some brilliant Year 6s took their maths skills on an exciting treasure hunt adventure.

Armed with sharp pencils and even sharper brains, the children raced around solving tricky clues that tested their knowledge of multiplying and dividing by 10, 100, and 1000, rounding numbers, and identifying the value of digits. Every correct answer brought them one step closer to glory! It was a fantastic way to get active, think critically, and show just how much they’ve mastered in maths. 

In History, Year 6 had a fascinating visit from Reg Wilson of the 100th Bomb Group Museum at Thorpe Abbotts. He spoke about the American airbases in Britain during World War Two, the B-17 bombers, and the brave crews who flew them. His stories brought the history to life, especially the moving tales of the missions flown and the soldiers who sadly didn’t return. It was a powerful and memorable way to deepen our understanding of WW2.  

If you would like to visit the museum (which is free and fascinating), please have a look at the website for further details:  www.100bgmus.org.uk

Please see the Year 6 curriculum overview and key information attached below.