Please see two letters at the bottom of this post that detail all dates that are important for Year 6.  

1. We would like the children to practise the following spellings – words with the ee sound spelt with ei / ie  

2. Year 6 will be learning about WW2 in Term 4 and 5 so we have set some home reading challenges on MYON about this subject - The children have a whole term to complete this task. https://www.myon.co.uk/login/index.html 

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Important Dates: 

Week Beginning 30th March – Parent Teacher consultation week 

Thursday 2nd April – Chilton Fundraisers Sponsored Eggscellent Event - Non-Uniform to be worn with further details to follow next term. 

Thursday 2nd April - Last day of term. School to finish at 3.15pm 

Term 5 

Monday 20th April – Children return to school at the usual time 

Monday 4th May – Bank holiday, school closed for all 

Tuesday 5th May to Thursday 14th May – Year 6 children invited into school for breakfast (see letter from Mrs Rowland-Hill) 

Wednesday 6th May – Year 5 class assembly at 2.50pm (parents invited) 

Monday 11th to Thursday 14th May – Year 6 SATS taking place 

Friday 15th May – Year 6 London Trip 

Monday 18th May – Year 5 and 6 Viking Games at Upton (packed lunch required for year 5 and 6 and these children to wear sports kit) 

Tuesday 19t May - Year 3 and 4 Viking Games at Upton (packed lunch required for year 3 and 4 and these children to wear sports kit) 

Wednesday 20th May – Year 1 and 2 Viking games at Chilton (year 1 and 2 children to wear sports kit) 

Wednesday 20th May – Year 4 class assembly at 2.50pm (parents invited) 

Thursday 21st May – Reception Viking Games at Ramsgate Arts Primary School (Reception children to wear sports kit) 

Friday 22nd May – Be here, be you, belong parade on top field from 2pm. Children to wear clothes that they feel express who they are, this could be from an outfit from a hobby they have, to bright colourful clothing. All parents are invited to watch. 

English 

This week, Year 6 wrote in role as two different characters from our text – Kensuke's Kingdom.  The children focused on showing how both characters spoke and acted differently from one another.  The children used dialogue and weaved action throughout their writing.  They also spent time describing the island through art and in their writing.  

Maths 

This week, Year 6 returned to converting units of measure.  They used their multiplying and dividing skills to convert mass, capacity and length.  Next week, Year 6 will look at ratio and proportion. 

Thematic 

This week, Year 6 finished the first half of their thematic topic – Paths to Peace.  The children learnt how WW2 ended and what events took place.  Our Reading for Pleasure this week was focused on WW2 songs – watch the children here! https://vimeo.com/1177633328/c43f4e0008?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

We finished the week working together as a year group to complete our Big Fat Quiz of the term and spent time answering questions about what we have learnt so far.  Next week, Year 6 will return to RE lessons in the afternoon as usual.  Year 6 will return to the topic Paths to Peace in Term 5.

1. Advance notice – Wednesday 25th  March – Year 6 WW2 Dress Up Day.  The children are invited to dress up in WW2 costumes.  

2. We would like the children to practise the following spellings – pluralised nouns This home learning is due in by Friday March 27th March 

3. Year 6 will be learning about WW2 in Term 4 and 5 so we have set some home reading challenges on MYON about this subject - The children have a whole term to complete this task. https://www.myon.co.uk/login/index.html 

Important Dates: 

Monday 23rd March – Rock your socks for Downs Syndrome Awareness (Wear bright or mismatching socks to school) 

Wednesday 25th March – Year 6 WW2 Dress Up Day 

March – Viking Speaker Final at Royal Harbour 

Friday 27th March – Parents come into school to look at children’s books prior to Parent Teacher Consultations 

Week Beginning 30th March – Parent Teacher consultation week 

Thursday 2nd April – Chilton Fundraisers Sponsored Eggscellent Event - Non-Uniform to be worn with further details to follow next term. 

Thursday 2nd April - Last day of term. School to finish at 3.15pm 

English 

This week, Year 6 wrote a Ship’s Log based on the one from the book: Kensuke’s Kingdom.  The children manipulated their tenses whilst still writing in role as Micheal, Mum or Dad.  Next week, we will write our own narrative based on the same book.  We will show characterisation when two differing characters interact with each other. 

Maths 

This week, Year 6 interrupted different pie charts. They used their four operations of number to solve calculations.  They also used their fraction, decimals and percentage knowledge to answer problems linked to the pie charts. 

Thematic 

This week, Year 6 learnt about the role that women had in WW2 and the impact that WW2 had post WW2.  We were also really lucky to have Ella’s grandparents come in to talk to us about how the war affected their families.   

1. Advance notice – Wednesday 25th  March – Year 6 WW2 Dress Up Day.  The children are invited to dress up in WW2 costume 

2. We would like the children to research about what food were rationed during WW2.  The children can present their learning any way they wish!   

3. We would like the children to practise the following spellings – pluralised nouns This home learning is due in by Friday 20th March