Year 6 Learning Updates
This week, Year 6 had the opportunity to learn about the types of food that were available during the war and the importance of growing your own vegetables. Year 6 then had the experience of creating a soup from a World War Two recipe. They all helped to chop, peel and grate the vegetables whilst listening to songs from the World War Two era. Finally, they were able to taste the soup with a peice of bread!
KPMG Global Cyber Day
This week, our Year 6 students had the privilege of hosting representatives from KPMG for an engaging and informative workshop on cyber safety. In feel that in today’s digital age, equipping ourselves with the tools to navigate the online world safely is more important than ever.
The session covered a variety of essential topics including: the fundamentals of safe internet browsing, learning how to identify trustworthy websites and protect their personal information online. The also explored and discussed the serious issue of cyberbullying, discussing its impact and understanding the importance of kindness and respect in all digital interactions.
We finished by discussing device security, learning how to create strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and stay vigilant against malware and viruses.
By the end of the sessions, our Year 6 pupils left feeling more confident and empowered to make safer choices online.
Horton Kirby
This week Year 6 embarked on an unforgettable journey to Horton Kirby, diving deep into the rich history of World War 2. The trip was a blend of education, exploration and fun!
The day included a walk exploring the local area and its role during World War 2. From learning about evacuation routes to understanding how communities pulled together during difficult times and roles both children and adults played, the children were captivated by the stories and facts shared by the knowledgeable staff.
The pupils also took part in some traditional World War 2 games, bringing history to life.
One of the highlights was the immersive school lesson, where our pupils got a real taste of what it would have been like to learn in a classroom during the war.
The day concluded with a look at a range of World War 2 artefacts. From gas masks to ration books, the children were able to handle history, sparking curiosity and meaningful discussions about life during the era.
Here are a few pictures of our day.
Kings Hill Walk
This week, Year 6 enjoyed their educational walk around Kings Hill, exploring how the area has evolved since World War Two. The children studied both the human and physical changes that have shaped the landscape, from its history as a wartime airfield to its modern development as a residential and business community. It was a fun and fascinating hands-on experience linking history, geography and our local heritage.
Making blood! January 2024
This week, Year 6 embarked on a thrilling scientific journey deep inside the human body that left them wide-eyed with wonder and curiosity. We delved deeper into the body and created our own version of blood!
Blood, the life force that courses through our veins, is a mysterious concoction of cells, plasma, and magical properties. To help grasp the complexity of this vital fluid and, more importantly, to have a hands-on experience in understanding its composition, the children used a range of household ingredients and equipment to create our own blood replicas. Each group carefully measured and mixed their ingredients, taking note of the proportions to ensure a balanced and realistic representation of blood. Here's how we got on:
Make do and Mend - December 2023
During the Second World War, rationing of clothing was introduced to ensure equal availability for all to scarce resources. Everyone was urged to take care of their clothes and to reuse materials whenever possible. To round off our WWII topic in Year 6, the children brought in old clothes and materials in order to up-cycle them and experience for themselves just how difficult a time this was for people during the war. It also gave us a great opportunity to revisit and improve on our sewing skills. Here are some photos of how we got on:
Dig for Victory! - November 2023
This week marked the beginning of our 'Dig for Victory' campaign in school. The children have begun combatting food shortages by promoting and planting food sources in our allotment. Our aim is to make Britain as self-sufficient in food as possible!
