Class journal: Year 6

Finding a Voice

18th April 2012

Our poetry has been focussed on children writing about a world issue that they are passionate about. Each child researched and collected visual images to help them write their poems. Here are two fabulous examples.    The Sad Call of the Rainforest Written by Maia Jones   What is the… Read more

SLEEP TIGHT, DON’T LET THE BED BUGS BITE

29th March 2012

On a Y6 trip to Tewkesbury, as part of our Tudor project, we learnt the meaning of the saying above. We also learnt so much more about how the Tudors ate, worked, kept clean, dressed and looked after their children. We went into a Tudor glover’s house where two costumed… Read more

Talkling Textiles

06th March 2012

This term our art project is Talking Textiles. The aim of this project is to tell a story through textiles. We have chosen Midsummer Night's Dream that links in with our current History focus.  So far we have improved our sewing skills, explored fabric painting, investigated different materials and designed… Read more

Class 13 Assembly

27th January 2012

Class 13 performed their collective worship on January the 26th. It was a spectacular affair which included the characters Superman, Wonder Woman, Ghostbusters and even some new super heroes VCOP! The clear message was presented; that we can all be heroes and provide a service however small a service that… Read more

The Home Front

07th November 2011

Year 6 had a visit from the Cheltenham Museum Outreach Service this week; they set up a fantastic display based on ‘The Home Front’. We had the opportunity to look at a range of artefacts from the 1930s and even had the chance to try on some of the clothes… Read more

Class 13 Worship

29th September 2011

Class 13 held the Harvest collective worship this week. They explored the colours of Harvest and made links with countries from all over the world. They particular enjoyed creating their own Bhangra dance. What a colourful lot! Well done Class 13!      Read more

People in Action

23rd September 2011

Year 6 have begun our art project on People in Action. We have started by sketching and painting portraits of ourselves. Here are some of our coloured ink portraits. Can you recognise anyone?    Read more