Summer Term 2025 

English
Along with a focus on reading comprehension and grammar we are placing an even greater emphasis this term on independent writing. We will base our writing on a whole range of different texts and stories and will further develop a range of writing styles, including non-chronological reports, explanation texts, instructional texts as well as narratives and poetry. Meanwhile we are continuing with weekly spelling tests, helping the children develop different strategies for accurately spelling tricky words.

Maths
During the summer term we are adopting a balanced coverage of arithmetic, problem solving and applying calculations.  We will continue to prepare the children for Year 7 by ensuring they are able to use quick, compact and reliable methods of calculation. There will also be time to develop a range of strategies for reasoning questions, giving the children a toolkit when looking at problems. This includes trial and error, the application of different areas of Maths and identifying patterns in numbers.

Science

Science this term is all about ‘Living Things’. The children will be learning about the five kingdoms and classifying plants and animals through keys and classification models. We will then explore the Linnaean classification system. The children will then look in more detail at micro-organisms.  

Topic

We will begin our Topic lessons with a study on the history of the Maya. We will find out about this Central American civilisation and how it compared to some of the great ancient civilisations around the world. The children will identify modern day countries where the Maya lived and investigate their number system and discover what they grew and ate. In addition, we will look at the theories of why some Maya cities thrived while others declined. After half term we will begin a Geographical study of Mexico, looking at its physical and human features. We will also consider its position within the South American continent.

Music

In music children will be learning the songs and rehearsing for their summer production. They will focus on developing their vocal range and stamina, as well as understanding where it is important to breathe when singing, in order for the “phrasing” to make sense. Year 6 will also use music technology to create their own Hip-Hop piece, having studied and understood how it came about and what the historical influences on Hip-Hop were.

RE

Our RE focus this term is religions around the world, considering the major faiths. This will allow the children to consider the differences and similarities between these belief systems. We will then find out about the world’s major religious leaders and what they mean to their followers. There will also be an opportunity to find out about different places of worship and how they form a focal point for different communities.

PSHE

Our lessons in personal, social and health education will this term cover sex education. We will look at the changes in people’s bodies as they grow up as well the effect this has on our emotions and relationships with others. Among the lessons learned will be the importance of personal hygiene and the way we need to look after ourselves especially as we grow older.

Art

Our Art lessons will give children the chance to study famous architects and their work. This will begin with an investigation of Sir Christopher Wren’s famous buildings including St Paul’s Cathedral and move on to more modern architects Antonio Gaudi and  Zaha Hadid. The focus will then shift to water and use the work of Monet and Hockney as a source of inspiration for our artworks.  

PE

We will be developing our cricketing skills this term, improving our ability to throw, catch and bowl. We will also work on improving our skills with the bat, as well as playing lots of games. We will also focus on athletics in preparation for sports day. Pupils will also be challenged with a variety of activities under the umbrella of Outdoor Adventurous Activities.

DT

In our Design Technology unit this term we will be creating a Mexican feast. We will design menus taking into consideration what is grown locally in North America to tie in with our learning in Topic. We will then create samples to taste and evaluate.

Computing

In Computing we will begin with ways of staying safe online, considering all aspects of e-safety. The children will then be challenged to complete 3D modelling using Tinkercad on their Chromebooks. They will have the chance to create a range of objects using computer aided design. Pupils will then complete the year with a physical computing unit of work using BBC Microbits.