Year 6 Spring 1

We can't really believe that the first half of the Spring term has come to an end and we are already in 2026. Even with the shorter, darker days, the classes have shown great determination and focus across the curriculum. In English and Maths, we have been revisiting and strengthening key skills to make sure everyone feels confident and well prepared for the end of Key Stage 2 SATs. The support from home has been invaluable, and we would like to thank parents and carers for encouraging regular homework, which has had a really positive impact on confidence and progress.

Our afternoons have been packed with exciting learning. In Science, the children have been exploring the topic of light, discovering how white light is made up of seven colours, that light travels in straight lines, and just how astonishingly fast it is - travelling 300,000,000 metres every second! They are always eager to share their growing knowledge and will no doubt impress you with even more facts.

In History, our focus has been the Windrush generation. This powerful topic has helped the children develop a deeper understanding of the challenges, discrimination and prejudice faced by many Jamaicans who came to Britain after the Second World War.  As part of this unit, we are hoping that in the summer term we will be able to go on a trip into Ipswich town centre to visit the Windrush Reflection Room in the Sailmakers shopping centre as this will give the children a chance to see artifacts, hear personal accounts and deepen their understanding.

In RE, we have been exploring Hinduism and have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the concepts of Brahman and Atman, and the Hindu belief that ‘God is in everything’. The children have discussed how these beliefs influence the way Hindus live their lives and treat the world around them. They were particularly fascinated by the many Hindu deities and enjoyed the opportunity to design and create their own - some of which were wonderfully imaginative and truly inspiring.  

PE lessons have been full of energy, with pupils enjoying both tag rugby, dance and gymnastics. Our dance work has been inspired by the Titanic, where the children have practised balances, worked in synchronisation and even learned an Irish dance traditionally performed by third-class passengers during the voyage.

We are ending the half term on a high with our DT cookery unit. Pasta with tomato sauce, noodle soup and imaginative salads are all on the menu, and the children are excited to demonstrate their developing culinary skills as we finish the term in style.