Year 6

Work and tasks will be added here on a weekly basis from Monday. If you need to contact class teachers you can use this email: year6@st-saviourringley.bolton.sch.uk - the class email is still available but will not be checked as regularly whilst we are worling in school, Currently staff will be in school working with Class 6, Class 1, Reception and essential worker children +children with a EHC plan. @6Ringley is our new class twitter page - please send us pictures of what you are up to.

In the meantime these are sites that we use in school for Maths and Reading that the children should have the password to:  

www.prodigygame.com

www.sumdog.com

www.funbrain.com

www.purplemash.com

Monday 13th July

 Well the end of the strangest year I have ever taught and one I hope we never end up repeating! It has been a learning curve for us all in trying to balance home learning, supporting key worker children and then trying to safely re-open the school. I hope the activities have gone well - I would appreciate any feedback you may have about how it has worked - if it was to happen again is there anything we could do to make it better? Chatting to the children some explanation videos in certain subjects would have helped - this is something I will be suggesting to the rest of the school if we end up in this situation again. Guidance finally arrived this week on how to work and support in the event of a lockdown and much of what they suggest we did work out to do. But I (and we as a school) are keen to learn - so if you get a chance can you let us know what worked well and what could have made it even better - thanks.

It has been a pleasure to teach Class 6 this year and thank you all for your support during these strange times - I am sure the children will settle quickly in to life at Secondary School - certainly the ones I have seen back in school have progressed well and have been far more resilient in the situation than many of the staff!

I will set up a final sumdog competition for the week as well.

Hope you have a lovely summer and manage to get away and have some good family time together. Mr M.

Mrs T - 

Monday 6th July

2 weeks to go and work continues to go well in school - we have about 2/3 in year 6 now so hopefully this work is still serving the 1/3 of you working from home. We are enjoying the tasks in school and hope you are finding them good at home as well - the children particularly enjoyed finding out about Florida this week but did find the Maths quite hard - I keep pointing out that it is transition Maths and aimed more at year 7 so will be challenging. This week there is a national Sumdog competition on which we have entered - details at the bottom of the plan. Hope you have a good week.

Monday 29th June

School continues to go well and it is lovely to still see what people are getting up to at home - we are still trying to share work on twitter as we go along. Again I will set up a few tasks on sumdog and prodigy that relate to the Maths work - sumdog is a competition (well done Isobel H for winning last week) and Prodigy is a revision assessment. Plan and work is attached below. Thank you to those who have sent in leaving messages for us to put together - we will be working on it over the next week or so, so there is still time to send them in to the Class 6 email above. Stay safe. Apologies - just realised I've repeated today's Maths lesson so an alternative one is here on areas of triangles: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6bq4xs

Monday 22nd June

It has been lovely to have some of the class back with us in school - it has been different but the children have coped well with the new safety measures. We enjoyed the bbc tasks in school and they seemed to work pretty well - alongside some storytime and a few movies (we are reading the excellent Boy at the Back of the Class and watched A Night To Remember (about the Titanic) and the Rosa Parks story. I have set some tasks for prodigy this week and will run a maths competition for the week on Sumdog. Have a great week. I have added some more files at the bottom for Thursday's handwriting and the poetry lesson on Friday (the link on BBC was not clear which page to do).

Monday 15th June

After last weeks false start it does look like we will be back properly in school tomorrow - we are looking forward to seeing those children that are joining us but fully understand those who have decided not to. We are keeping a wary eye on the infection figures for the local area and region and will be making sure we do all we can in class to ensure things keep us all safe - it will certainly be a different experience for all of us. Again the plan is underneath in a word and pdf format - again I am using many of the BBC activities to try and not overwhelm us all with resources - I am looking forward to working with them this week to see how they work in action. I will continue to set short sumdog tasks but we will not be able to do these in class as we are not able to use the lap tops or computers. In terms of the email - myself and Mrs Thornley will both be now working full time in school so will not be as available to deal with queries and work - however we still love seeing what you are up to at home and sharing it all on twitter.

Monday 8th June

 Hi, hope you have all had a good half term and enjoyed the fine weather early on. Didn't quite expect to be back to working on here - hopefully it won't be for long. Slightly different look to the weekly plan as we hoped to be doing it with most in school. The plan is also attached underneath in a word and pdf version as it seems to lose the formatting when I put it on the actual page. I will add on a sumdog each day related to that days tasks in Maths - so Monday is looking at converting percentages.

Results from our Sumdog Half Term Competitions - well done to all that entered:

Maths:

Grammar:

Spelling:

Friday 22^nd May

 Estimate conclusion - the answer is 79 (no I don't live in a greenhouse!) Have a great half term break.

Hi Y6. Just wanted to say how very proud we are of you all. This has been a very strange, and worrying time, and you guys have been awesome! We have loved seeing all your pictures, videos and emails about all the things you have been doing.  We've missed you all very much! Have a wonderful, well earned break! You really have 'strived for excellence whilst caring for all!' Stay safe and keep smiling!  Lots of love, Team 6 x

Mental Health Awareness Week quote: "I never lose, I either win or learn” Nelson Mandela

Maths – Sumdog – I have set up a competition which started yesterday and will run throughout the Whit holiday – there are actually 3 competitions – Maths, Whit and Spelling.

Today we are looking at equivalent fractions – remember you need to make the denominator (bottom number) the same and whatever you do to the bottom (times or divide) you need to do the same to the top, as before there are 3 different levels depending on how confident you feel – try to complete 2 sections – either A and B or B and C.

Today’s estimate is: How many glass windows are in my house (I do have some doors that have quite a few windows in which will add to the total).

English/Topic – I hope you are enjoying discovering more about the Ancient Greeks through some of their Myths and Legends. Today I would like you to discover the story of Icarus and Daedalus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVkwWo_LNZs . What I would like you to do is write a re-telling of the story from the point of view of either Daedalus, Icarus or a prison guard.

Science: Interesting session today on the BBC site about Magnets. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zfrxhbk

Pe – Will keep this on for the week: This week we have entered a competition with Bolton Wanderers for some sport at home.   Bolton Wanderers Community Trust are working in partnership with the EFL Trust to deliver a national initiative called the Joy of Moving Home School Festival.

We are part of one of the biggest ever national initiatives of its kind this May. There are likely to be hundreds of thousands of children taking part.

The Festival consists of a half day (afternoon) timetable of activities for children in Key Stage 2 on the theme of the Joy of Moving.  www.joyofmovingresourcehub.co.uk is celebrating the work and we are looking to tweet out the children in action. I have attached the pack underneath today – this does not have to be done today but is there for the week – it would be great to get as many involved as possible – especially as we have some very sporty children amongst us!

It has been great to share some pictures from Isobel doing the tasks – be lovely to see some more – the more we get the more chance we have of winning a prize for school.

Music – Sheet attached from Mrs Hypolite.

Thursday 21st May

 The answer to the estimate yesterday was 482 days - I know Jacob L was only 7 days away - did anyone get closer?

Guided Read

So you should be well into your new book. This week, I want you to read another 4 chapters, and design a new front cover. I know this is a favourite task for many of you. It is one of my favourite tasks too. I love to see what picture the book paints inside your head.

 

Thursday-PE Dance

This week we are going to continue with the street dance theme, using the clip from last week. You should now be on section 3. Don't forget to warm up first! https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/physical-education-ks1-ks2-street-dance-masterclass-on-b-boying-and-footwork/zkmf47h

Physical Education KS2: Street dance masterclass on B-boying and footwork - BBC Teach Marlon, aka Swoosh from Flawless, teaches a street dance masterclass on B-boying and footwork. Marlon gives a brief history of B-boying followed by a demonstration. www.bbc.co.uk

 

Joke of the day to make you smile. What has four wheels and flies?

A rubbish truck! (I know, a rubbish joke! Can you do better? I challenge you to make me laugh!) Mrs T x

Wednesday 20^th May

Mental Health Awareness Week quote: "It’s not enough to be friendly. You have to be a friend”.  RJ Palacio.

Maths – Sumdog – have set up a competition today – so let’s see who answers the most.

More work on simplifying fractions today. Have a look at the sheet below, as before there are 3 different levels depending on how confident you feel – try to complete 2 sections – either A and B or B and C.

Today’s estimate is: Obviously we all know Mrs T is way older than me but by how many days? I will give you a clue – the answer is in the hundreds not, surprisingly, the thousands. The answer to the sleep question was an impressive 8 hours on the dot – I must have been trying really hard last night!

English/Topic – Hope you enjoyed yesterday’s story about Theseus - sorry I linked the wrong one! so instead today is instead the story of Odysseus and the Cyclops a. Watch this clip about the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGrQ1Ybxbwo  I would like you to complete a comic strip showing the story – I will attach a comic strip frame for you.

Geography: Interesting session today on the BBC site about Natural Resources and how we use them. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6p8jhv

Pe – Will keep this on for the week: This week we have entered a competition with Bolton Wanderers for some sport at home.   Bolton Wanderers Community Trust are working in partnership with the EFL Trust to deliver a national initiative called the Joy of Moving Home School Festival.

We are part of one of the biggest ever national initiatives of its kind this May. There are likely to be hundreds of thousands of children taking part.

The Festival consists of a half day (afternoon) timetable of activities for children in Key Stage 2 on the theme of the Joy of Moving.  www.joyofmovingresourcehub.co.uk is celebrating the work and we are looking to tweet out the children in action. I have attached the pack underneath today – this does not have to be done today but is there for the week – it would be great to get as many involved as possible – especially as we have some very sporty children amongst us!

It has been great to share some pictures from Isobel doing the tasks – be lovely to see some more – the more we get the more chance we have of winning a prize for school.

Over to Mrs T:

RE Make the Connection.

St Paul writes to the Galatians (Galatians 5:22-23) that, "the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,  patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."

Task-Thinking about Mental Health Awareness Week, choose either poetry or art to look at the religious, spiritual and moral expression of the values listed above. This is a task designed to get you to relax, so choose something you will enjoy doing. The main focus of this activity is for you to reflect, express your opinions and relax. Remember-there is no right or wrong answer. If it is your opinion-then it is right for you! Enjoy! x

Joke of the day to make you smile-How do squids get to school?

They take an octoBUS! Mrs T x

Tuesday 19^th May

Mental Health Awareness Week quote: "When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind." RJ Palacio

Maths – Sumdog have set up a new assessment that they want us to try – it should be there if you log on to your account and should take about 30 minutes to complete.

Going to revise simplifying fractions today. Remember whatever you do to the top number you must also do to the bottom number so look for a number that goes in to both the top and bottom e.g. 16/20 – 4 goes in to both numbers so divide both by 4 to make 4/5. Have a look at the sheet below, as before there are 3 different levels depending on how confident you feel – try to complete 2 sections – either A and B or B and C.

Today’s estimate is: My fitbit also records my time asleep – how much sleep did I get last night? The answer to the steps question yesterday was: 261,835- again I saw a few close ones.

English/Topic – So I hope you enjoyed the work on Percy Jackson yesterday. Today I want you to look at one of my favourite Greek Myths Odysseus and the Cyclops. Watch this cartoon of the story:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQuAUBX5xBw – imagine they are going to turn the story in to a blockbuster movie, have a look at some movie posters and design a movie poster for an adaptation of the story.

Pe – Will keep this on for the week: This week we have entered a competition with Bolton Wanderers for some sport at home.   Bolton Wanderers Community Trust are working in partnership with the EFL Trust to deliver a national initiative called the Joy of Moving Home School Festival.

We are part of one of the biggest ever national initiatives of its kind this May. There are likely to be hundreds of thousands of children taking part.

The Festival consists of a half day (afternoon) timetable of activities for children in Key Stage 2 on the theme of the Joy of Moving.  www.joyofmovingresourcehub.co.uk is celebrating the work and we are looking to tweet out the children in action. I have attached the pack underneath today – this does not have to be done today but is there for the week – it would be great to get as many involved as possible – especially as we have some very sporty children amongst us!

Over to Mrs Spencer Peck:

Hi everyone, 

I enjoyed reading the research you did on Mary Anning - she was certainly an inspirational woman! Well done in particular to Isobel, Jacob L, Erin, Isobelle and Evie for the detail you put into your work.

I thought we would look at a classic text today. The extract I have sent is from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader- the 3rd book in the Narnia series by C.S. Lewis. You may remember that we read a different extract from this book earlier in the year.

After you have read the extract, you can either write a description of the dragon, or continue to write the story for the next couple of paragraphs.  You may also try drawing the dragon, or making a model out of salt dough or some other material. I look forward to seeing your work and think of you all often, from Mrs Spencer Peck. x

Monday 18^th May

Maths – Fractions of quantities today. I always think the best way to remember what to do is to think divide by the bottom and times by the top. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zjhtpg8 

I have set up a prodigy assessment on this area. www.prodigygame.com

Today’s estimate is: since lockdown I have been trying to get out and do a bit more running (mainly 5km distance) how many steps do you think I have done this month up to the end of today? The answer to the fruit bowl question on Friday  was 2150g - I saw a few very close estimates so well done!

English/Topic – This week I want to continue and find out more about some of the Greek Myths and Legends which have influenced modern literature like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and many more besides. We are going to start today with a lesson about Percy Jackson and will move on to 3 other famous stories. My Dad actually expelled the person who is reading this today when he was at college! Which just goes to show we can all make mistakes but learn from them and go and be amazing (and he is a Norwich fan!) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zj74kmn

PE– This week we have entered a competition with Bolton Wanderers for some sport at home.   Bolton Wanderers Community Trust are working in partnership with the EFL Trust to deliver a national initiative called the Joy of Moving Home School Festival.

We are part of one of the biggest ever national initiatives of its kind this May. There are likely to be hundreds of thousands of children taking part.

The Festival consists of a half day (afternoon) timetable of activities for children in Key Stage 2 on the theme of the Joy of Moving.  www.joyofmovingresourcehub.co.uk is celebrating the work and we are looking to tweet out the children in action. I have attached the pack underneath today – this does not have to be done today but is there for the week – it would be great to get as many involved as possible – especially as we have some very sporty children amongst us!

If you want to tweet you can tag these in:

Or you can send pictures to us and we will tweet from school.

It would be fantastic for not only our school, but also for parents to tag Bolton Wanderers Community Trust @OfficialBWCT in any tweets so that people can be seen enjoying this initiative and retweet. As an added incentive there will be a prize (TBC) which could be matchday tickets, sports/PE equipment, 1st Team Player Appearance etc. for the school with the most engagement/tweets that tag/mention Bolton Wanderers Community Trust: @OfficialBWCT​.

Over to Mrs T:

Hi Y6- Missing my Y6 family lots. Keep sending the pictures and videos in, they make me smile! Mrs T x

PSHE Mental Health Awareness Week

This week, I want you to read the document attached from Mrs. Bowman. During this very difficult and challenging time, it is so important that we support each other, and be kind to others and ourselves.

This week you will start your PSHE task on Monday, as it should carry on through the week. If you would like to do something extra in the Wednesday time slot, you can create a Power Point of all the tasks you have done.

I know how lovely and kind you all are so can't wait to see what you do for others this week!

Monday-Big Maths

Joke of the day to make you smile-What did the science book say to the maths book?

Wow-you've got problems! Mrs T x

Positive message of the day:

It is not enough to be kind, one should be kinder than needed - RJ Palacio

Friday 15^th May

Maths – I am seeing some really good work on fractions so I hoping understanding is developing – I will set a fractions assessment on www.sumdog.com to test what we have been doing. Today we are looking at dividing fractions by integers – again there is a very easy way to solve these – see if the children can remember it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhw8wty

Today’s estimate is: at home I have a fruit bowl with 2 oranges, 4 apples, 3 kiwi fruit, 2 pears and 3 plums in it – how much do you think it weighs?

English/Topic – We are continuing to find out more about the Ancient Greeks – I saw some super vases and plates and have also seen a few excellent presentations on the work done so far. Today we are looking at how the Ancient Greeks have influenced modern life – you may be surprised at quite how much. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87tn39/articles/z8q8wmn research a modern building in Bolton that has a design influenced by the Ancient Greeks and do a sketch of it.

Science – Have a look at adaptation – this page has lots of clips to learn from and some activities to complete: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zjf3rj6

Music: - Mrs Hypolite has sent a lesson for KS2 which you may like to have a go at – some singing. I have attached a word and pdf version of the lesson below.

English: - You may want to do this today or you could do it over the weekend if you prefer. This lesson on recounts from the BBC is excellent with some top tips on writing them from people like children’s laureate Michael Rosen (who has been very poorly recently with coronavirus – he is still in hospital but is making good progress). I want you then to look at Activity 2 about Amelia Earhart – have a go at writing a recount about her trip as if you are her.

Thursday 14th May

Mrs Thornley has put money back in the meter now so her internet is back up and running so email to: thornelym@st-saviourringley.bolton.sch.uk please

Morning - Mrs Spencer-Peck

 Hello Y6, following on from the work about fossils, I am sending some information about paleontology - the study of fossils. 

Afternoon - Mrs Thornley:

 The answer to yesterday's estimate about how many radiators I have is.....13 - well done if you got it right!

Wednesday 13^th May

Hi – Mrs T has run out of change to put in the meter so is struggling to get on the network (I think that is what she said) so if you can send any emails to the year6@st-saviourringley.bolton.sch.uk email for today.

Maths – Today we are looking at multiplying fractions by fractions. This page has some guides and worksheet https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrspscw  . This is one of those where it is easier to work out than it looks! I will also set up a www.prodigygame.com  assessment on the same area.

Today’s estimate is: how many radiators do I have in my house? The answer to yesterday’s estimate was 23! Lots of double doors and one on the hub in the Orchard! I know Jacob L was one away - anybody get it spot on?

English/Topic – Today we are looking at the Ancient Greeks and what we know about their culture. Have a look at this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87tn39/articles/zgpdjxs I would like you to pick either a plate, a mask or a vase and design one of your own. I don’t know what resources you will have at home but you could have a go at trying to make one if you have playdough, clay, cardboard? Don’t worry if you haven’t but I would love to see what you come up with and share them on twitter. = I shared some super work from Isobelle VJ yesterday on the @6Ringley page.

Geography BBC lesson here on sustainability and plastics – I don’t recommend doing all the activities – I would pick the one you fancy the most and do that – better to do one well than rush 3 different ones. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6dj7nb

Over to Mrs T for the afternoon:

Wednesday

 RE-Discover the Impact

Think about Pentecost. Pentecost is about inspiration and transformation. The disciples were inspired and transformed; Christians through the ages have been inspired and transformed by the Holy Spirit. Who? How? Think about famous Christians-pick one, and tell me why they might inspire you. If I had to choose my most inspirational Christian, it would be Corrie Ten Boom. Her story is incredible! Feel free to use this example, or find one of your own.

PSHE-To think about the effects of the destruction of the rainforests

The unit we look at this half term is Citizenship and Environmental Unit. I always adapt the plan to cover self care, and relaxation techniques, as it can be a stressful time for Y6, which is why we have looked at lots of self care, feeling awareness, and people that can support us activities. This week I want you to extend that care to the world. The damage we, mankind, are inflicting. Think about these questions:

Why is deforestation the biggest cause of forest destruction?

What are the causes of destruction of the rainforest?

Why are rainforests so important to our global environment?

Why do people keep destroying the rainforests?

Joke of the day to make you smile-What happened when the shark became famous?

Tuesday 12th May

Maths – Hope the fractions are going well – today we are looking at multiplying fractions and mixed numbers. This page has some guides, 2 worksheets to complete and a game at the bottom to practice - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbh6hbk  . I will also set up a www.sumdog.com assessment on the same area.

Today’s estimate is: how many cupboard doors are in the Orchard room off the ICT suite? The answer to yesterday’s estimate was 20946!

English/Topic – Today we are looking at the Ancient Greeks at war - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87tn39/articles/zckr4wx

2 tasks today – I would like you to draw and label a picture of a Greek soldier and I would like you to watch these clips of the Trojan Horse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_11zOZTA59U and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td1uPq9K--E – I would like you to write a newspaper report for the Trojan Times reporting on the trick and defeat.

Monday 11^th May

Happy Monday – hope you had a good bank holiday weekend. Lots of interactive BBC lessons to start off the week – had we been in school it would have been a very different week for us all as we were due to do the SATs this week – I may well set up a chocolate fountain on Friday just so I can have my usual highlight of the week!

Maths – I have set up a fractions assessment on Prodigy.com but you may want to have a go at the end of the session as that is what we are looking at today using: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zfp4kmn

We will have a bit of a focus on fractions up to half term as the assessments are showing are still not quite grasping it all yet.

Today’s estimate is: how many days do you think Mr Southern has been on this earth?

ICT – The purple mash lesson last week proved a bit complicated – it is much easier to use in school when we can model on the board. So have a look at this lesson on algorithms and debugging set up by the BBC - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhdr47h

English/Topic – Hope the work on the Ancient Greeks is going well – I have seen some great examples on twitter – please keep tweeting them to us as I love seeing how you are getting on – even if there was too much cheese in your salad Katie (any cheese is too much!)

Today we are finding out about Greek Gods and Goddesses – have a look at this page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87tn39/articles/zgt7mp3 then I would like you to watch this you tube clip about the labours of Heracles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hezM-oHlUTM What I would like you to do is design your own labour for Heracles and tell us the story of it.

French: 3 clips about life at school in France today: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/ztfkjxs/resources/1

And now over to Mrs T for some Big Maths:

Hi Y6. Wow-I have been blown away by the work and effort shown by you guys! You make us all very proud! Keep smiling! Mrs T x

Monday-Big Maths

Joke of the day to make you smile-Who gives sharks presents at Christmas? Santa Jaws! Mrs T x

Thursday 7th May

 Morning - answer to yesterday's estimate (size of my kitchen table) the answer was 19,000 cm2 - I know Jacob L was 2200 away - anyone closer?

Over to Mrs T for the afternoon:

Physical Education KS2: Street dance masterclass on B-boying and footwork - BBC Teach Marlon, aka Swoosh from Flawless, teaches a street dance masterclass on B-boying and footwork. Marlon gives a brief history of B-boying followed by a demonstration. www.bbc.co.uk

Wednesday 6^th May

PE Joe Wicks has had an operation so is currently directing his wife on the fitness routines – feel free to check it out at 9.00 on youtube.

Maths – BBC bitesize seem to be focusing on fractions this week so I suggest looking at this lesson on comparing and ordering them: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zkk6hbk - I will set up a task on www.prodigygame.com based around the same theme. The answer to yesterday’s estimate was exactly £2,000,000 – so if you were close well done. Today’s estimate is what is the surface area in cm2 of the table in my kitchen diner? To give you a bit of a clue at Christmas we can fit 10 people round it.

English/Topic – today we are finding out what it was like to live as a family in Ancient Greece – compare it to what it is like in your family today – think about the same areas for you. Pick one area you are interested in – fashion, food etc and do some more research on that area and produce a factfile page on that area. This page will help you: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87tn39/articles/zc8yb9q

History – on Friday we would have been celebrating VE day – you still might be but it will be a bit different to what was planned. I have attached a comprehension to find out a bit more about what the day signifies – these were provided by Tom Palmer who wrote DDay Dog the book we read earlier in the year. I have also added a sheet where you can make some bunting that you might fancy for outside your house.

RE-Discover the Impact

We (Christians) believe that the Holy Spirit is active today. How? Look at these bible verses. Romans 8:26, Revelations 2:7, John 16:13 and 1 Corinthians 2:10. Google some hymns and worship songs. What do Christians sing about the Holy Spirit?

Task- Write a prayer to thank God for the Holy Spirit. Tell Him why Christians are so grateful for the Holy Spirit.

Remember, when we talk to God we can use any of the many names we know Him by that we feel comfortable with.

PSHE-Develop the strategies I have to keep me calm.

Now, more than ever it is important to be mindful of how we feel. We need to accept that it is ok not to be ok. It is ok to be scared and worried. It is important to know that there is always someone we can turn to, a parent, a friend, a relative, staff from school, if ever we needed to share our worries. 

We have completed meditation sessions in school, and you have practiced one session at home. This is a skill that I would like you to develop. Self-care is as important as anything else we are all doing currently. 

Task-complete a meditation session. Take yourself to your quiet spot, where you will not be disturbed. Play some quiet soothing music, and focus on your breathing. This is a key feature in meditation, the control of each breath. In through the nose and out through the mouth. Remember to try to visualise your worries drifting away in whatever image you like. A boat floating away, a cloud, on the wings of a butterfly. And relax..........

Joke of the day to make you smile-What did one hat say to the other?
Stay here, I’m going on ahead. Mrs T x

Tuesday 5^th May

PE Joe Wicks has had an operation on his hand so is currently directing his wife on the fitness routines – feel free to check it out at 9.00 on youtube.

Maths – I have set up a multiplication assessment on Sumdog as we are looking at that today – again you may want to do it after doing the work. We have not had an estimate for a while so – there are not too many houses on the market at the moment so if I was to do a search for the most expensive house within 5 miles of where I live (remember I am about 12 miles away from school) how much do you think it will be up for? Answer tomorrow - although you can email it in.

Today’s maths is on multiplication. Remember always estimate what the answer will be before you work it out (will make it much easier on place value with decimals). With decimal questions I find it easier to think money to solve the problems as it often makes them easier to calculate, also remember that adding a 0 can sometimes help: 0.6 divided by 5,  becomes much easier when you make it 0.60  divided by 5.

English:  Earlier this year we read DDay Dog by Tom Palmer - he is doing a live facebook chat tomorrow between 10 and 11 which he has invited us to, if anyone wants to ask any questions about the text or his writing. He also writes the Roy of the Rovers books and (sadly) is a Leeds fan! You can find the chat here: https://www.facebook.com/tompalmerauthor/

English/Topic – The Ancient Greeks – the legacy lives on. One way we see this is in the Olympic Games which was an event the Ancient Greeks created. I want you to find out more about the Olympics in Ancient Greece and find out what events still happen. This webpage will help your research: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87tn39/articles/z36j7ty I would like you to design a poster for an Ancient Greek Olympic Games showing some of the events – although be careful with the wrestling please (especially some of you talented artists!)

Afternoon Mrs Spencer-Peck:

Happy Tuesday Y6!

Firstly, well done to Alfie D, Jess, Sofiya, Marcus and Jacob L - the summaries of The Firebird stories were really great. I know that wasn't an easy task. The drawings of the Firebird were so detailed too - Sofiya, yours was better than the real one on the cover! I was also impressed with the spelling work you had done Alfie - a great score.

 Today I've sent a character profile for you to fill in of Ivan from The Firebird story. You could also draw him if you like.

I've also sent a sheet for you to practise putting apostrophes in the correct place. All the sentences are from the Firebird story too, so we are sticking with the theme this week!

Finally, I've sent the answers to the comprehension you did last week.

I'm so proud of you all - I know you are working hard. Take care, love Mrs SP.

Monday 4^th May

Happy Monday – hope you had a good weekend.

Maths – I have set up a fractions assessment on Sumdog but you may want to have a go at the end of the session as that is what we are looking at today using: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zkkm6v4

I know one or two of you are still finding fractions a bit tricky so hopefully this will help.

Well done to Isobel H who finished in the top 10 in the Manchester Maths Weeks Sumdog competition - I have attached your certificate underneath today's work.

ICT – this is quite long but links to 2diy on Purple Mash - the sheet is at the bottom of today's update.

English/Topic – I would like us to find out more about the Ancient Greeks. I want you to create a powerpoint or topic book that you will add to each day. First off I want you to find out who were the Ancient Greeks – this site should be a good starting point: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87tn39/articles/zxytpv4 I’ve been to both of the temples pictured! Use this article but find out more about the Ancient Greeks from other sources.

Hi Class 6-I am loving seeing the work you are doing and some great pictures too! It's lovely to read about what you have been doing. Keep smiling! Mrs T x

Monday Big Maths 

So this week we are back to trying to answer these questions as quickly as you can-ask an adult to check your answers and complete any corrections.

Joke of the day to make you smile-Do you know what the date is today?

Yep- Luke Skywalker told me- May the 4th be with you! Mrs T x

French – have a look at this clip to practice speaking about yourself: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z82kjxs

Friday 1^st May

Happy Friday.

Start off with a PE work out – try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WgkiB-GQMI

Maths I want us to look at BIDMAS and order of operations – I have set up an assessment on www.prodigygame.com but you might want to try it at the end of the lesson to show me how you have done. BBC have a lesson on this from yesterday: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zb48d6f . Well done to Isobel H, Jessica, Harry, Jacob L, Oliver, Ethan, Marcus and Magimae who completed the 1000 questions in the Manchester Sumdog competition, Jack, Isobelle VJ and Alfie L were over 500. Waiting on final results but we look like we are finishing in the top 10 out of 91 classes which is a great achievement and Isobel H is hanging on in the top 10 pupils out of 2,253.

Science: Bitesize have a good session on mixing, dissolving and separation which is interesting and informative: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zky3bdm

Topic – back to our animals, hopefully you have found out all about your animal and where it comes from. What I would like you to do today is to compare today’s weather in Chester with the weather in where the animal comes from. Then look at the climate throughout the year – how does it compare to ours? How do the monthly temperatures and rainfall vary? Try and produce some graphs (using your excel skills) to compare temperature and rainfall. Think about the best way to present it.

English – have a go at this lesson on hyphens and dashes with some great practical activities to help you to learn: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmnwjhv

Music - if you fancy you can have a look at this session on duration, tempo and Beethoven - there are some fun clips and interactive activities to have a go at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z682xyc

Have a good weekend.

Thursday 30^th April

Hello everyone,

firstly I just want to say a few thank you's for the effort you are putting in. Jack : your drawings and presentation were superb, Isobel : an excellent summary of The Firebird (and I've been cleaning the decking too) Erin and Jess : such a lot of work (and baking) completed - well done! And well done to the rest of you who I'm sure are keeping busy.

I'm sending 2 comprehensions based on the reading you did on Tuesday about The Firebird.

Some of the answers you will find easily and some you will need to use inference (just use the clues in the text and write what you THINK the answer could be).

Stay safe, love Mrs Spencer Peck.

In the afternoon Mrs T:

This week I would like you to finish the book you are reading and then complete a book review.

PE-Dance

So last week we looked at why it was important to warm up before exercise. Many of you identified the types of injuries that can be caused if we don't warm up properly. Have a look on Google and see if you can get some ideas to create a 10 minute warm up for someone of your age before exercising-then create your own warm up. Try it out and let me know how you get on!

Joke of the day to make you smile-What do you call a cow with no legs?

Ground beef! Mrs T x

Wednesday 29th April

Halfway through the week!

Maths – there is a sumdog competition on for Manchester schools so I would like you to answer another 200 questions today towards it – I will give a shout out to each person that completes it each day. Well done for all the work yesterday – we were the highest performing class in Manchester! So far Isobel H, Jessica, Harry, Jacob L, Isobelle VJ, Magimae, Charlie, Alfie L, Oliver, Harley, Ethan, Jack, Oliver, Kenan, Erin and Louis have done 200 – Isobel H is leading the way with 816 which places her 91st in the competition so far… In Maths today we are revising multiplication (including decimals) – sheet underneath this section.

Our new topic is based around animals –hopefully you have picked an animal to base your work on – today I want you to try and find out more about how zoos (and game keepers in the wild) actually look after and protect your animal. How much and what do they need to feed them? How do they protect them? How do they ensure that they produce young to ensure the species survives? How do they keep them clean and clear of infection? How do they maintain their habitat in the zoo?

English – follow this BBC bitesize session on commas, brackets and dashes https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrdyvk7

In the afternoon it is Mrs T:

 RE-Discover the impact

Think about the symbolism used for the Holy Spirit. Wind? Breath? Fire? Why do you think these things have been chosen to be symbols of the Holy Spirit? Which symbol would you choose?

Task-Draw me a picture of your symbol and explain why you chose it. See if you can think of any bible verses that would support your choice.

 PSHE-Reflect on the impact of inspiration.

Watch the film Apollo 13. If you cannot get access to the film, there are clips available on You Tube, ask an adult to supervise this.

Task-Think about how the astronauts coped with the looming calamity they faced. What did they do? Who did they turn to? Did they believe they would be brought back home safely?

Think about who in our own lives that we could turn to that we know would never let us down, and always support us. How does this make us feel? How did the astronauts in the film feel when they knew they were being supported?

Joke of the day to make you smile-What do you call a sad strawberry?

A blueberry.

Mrs T x

Tuesday 28th April

More Joe Wicks to start us off - he is on youtube.

Maths – there is a sumdog competition on for Manchester schools so I would like you to answer 200 questions today towards it – I will give a shout out to each person that completes it each day. So far Isobel H, Jessica, Harry, Jacob L, Isobelle VJ, Magimae, Charlie, Alfie L, Oliver, Harley and Louis have done 200 – Isobel H is leading the way with 595 which places her 95^th in the competition so far… In Maths today we are revising long multiplication and division – sheet underneath this section. BBC bitesize daily has some good explanation videos for long multiplication on today - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znx2mfr

ICT I would like you to do sections from where you were up to with 2coding on purple mash.

Our new topic is based around animals –hopefully you have picked an animal to base your work on – I saw some great diagrams and factfiles yesterday – we have some very good artists in class clearly. What I want you to find out more about today is the country I would mainly find the animal you have picked – what is life like in that country, what is the capital, population, climate, how many animals are there in the wild in that country, who is the leader of the country, what currency do they use, can you find out what language they speak, is there a national dish – how do you make it? Again it would be great to see some examples of what you find out. Again BBC bitesize daily has some activities on mapping the world which may help with today's task: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4dxt39

In the afternoon it is Mrs Spencer-Peck:

Hello Y6,

First of all, I need to say a huge thank-you to Marcus, Jack, Katie, Jacob L and Jessica for their fantastic work about rivers. It was so neat and well planned and full of interesting information. Well done!

I’m sending a story today, ‘The Firebird.’  We will be using this story over the next couple of weeks, so don’t delete it!

You don’t need to read the story all in one go, but when you have read it, I’d like you to summarise the story in your own words – about 150 words will be enough.

Now have a go at drawing a bird – I’ve sent a guide to help you. Follow the steps carefully and decorate it if you like.

I’ll be in touch soon, from Mrs S.P.

Monday 27th April

A new week. Hope you have checked out the message from all the staff – it is on Facebook, Twitter and the home page of this website.

Joe Wicks can kick off our morning to get the energy flowing – he is on youtube.

Maths – there is a sumdog competition on for Manchester schools so I would like you to answer 200 questions today towards it – I will give a shout out to each person that completes it each day. We are then looking at negative numbers – we did this look at this early on in the Autumn Term so hopefully it will be a bit of revision. Remember we find negative numbers in bank balances and temperatures so it is worth having an understanding of this area. I have managed to work out how to use this website, finally, and have added the sheet underneath this text rather than at the bottom of the page for once!

Our next topic is based around animals – I want you to put together a project/topic based on an animal of your choice from Chester Zoo – there is a list here: https://www.chesterzoo.org/our-zoo/animals/ I would like you to pick a more an unusual animal – maybe one you have never heard of before – so that over the next week or so you can become an expert on that creature through the work you do.  First up I want you to produce a sketch and factfile of your animal for younger children visiting the zoo – include a few basic facts such as size, weight, height, where it is found etc.

French – have a look at this clip on the BBC to learn about talking about yourself: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z7tg9j6/resources/1

Then over to Mrs T for the afternoon:

Hi Y6! Hope you all had a great weekend! x

Big Maths-

There are only five today, as these are designed to make you think a bit more than the previous questions. Rather than using speed today, take a little more time to think about how to answer the questions. 

Joke of the day to make you smile-What did one DNA strand ask the other DNA strand?
Do these genes look okay? Mrs. T x

Friday 24th April

We’ve made it to Friday, for PE I recommend a Joe Wicks to get you moving and then I suggest practicing a new skill with a ball (and a bat if you want) – try and get a short clip doing a skill you could not do before with the ball – you can upload it on to our twitter for us all to see.

Maths we are reviewing further the calculation work we did earlier in the year – I have set up a 40 question test on www.sumdog.com and then there is a sheet at the bottom of the page to do. Don’t have to complete it all – do a few from each section to refresh and revise your skills.

Geography/English topic we are looking at mountains – today I want us to look at Volcanoes. This article tells you a bit more about a recent eruption in Indonesia https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1268107/krakatoa-volcano-eruption-web-cam-watch-live-eruption  There is also this one on BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z849q6f/articles/zd9cxyc I want you to have a go at drawing and labelling a volcano – you can share the pictures with us on twitter or send them in and we can. I want you to find out about how and why volcanoes occur and where some of the main active volcanoes are in the world.

Couple of different things for the afternoon – a lesson on BBC about moving up to Secondary School looks interesting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zj2grj6  and then a music session on singing: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zkx3bdm again we would love to see some of you in action if you feel confident enough to record yourself singing along and sharing it with us!

For homework a Manchester based www.sumdog.com competition has started – running until 30^th April – the challenge is to answer 1000 questions as accurately as you can – I will set this during the week for Maths tasks as well – so would be great to see as many of you on there as possible.

Have a lovely weekend.

Thursday 23rd April

Thursday Guided Read

Read the next 6 chapters in your chosen book. Your task this week is to find a quiet, comfy spot to read, and tell me where that is. Mine is in the garden on my hammock, if it is sunny! 

Thursday PE Dance To understand why, and how we need to warm up before any type of exercise.

Think about the work we have done previously in Science about the body. What happens when we exercise to our heart rate, muscles, breathing? Why is it important to warm up? Why do athletes warm up? Think about types of injuries, the importance of stretching, and why is it important to have good breathing whilst exercising.  Use google to gather information. You will need this next week to create your own 10 minute warm up.

Joke of the day to make you smile-Why were bikes suspended from school?
They spoke too much. Mrs. T x

Wednesday 22nd April

As it is a Wednesday we usually have Mr Fenton in school to lead some PE sessions – so I have linked one that he has recorded for us to have a go at: www.facebook.com/KeyPESports/videos/3017074205019071/  it is only a short 10 minute warm up task.

Maths we are reviewing the calculation work we did earlier in the year – I have set up a 20 question www.prodigygame.com assessment on addition up to a million and then there is a sheet at the bottom of the page to do. Don’t have to complete it all – do a few from each section to refresh and revise your skills.

Geography/English topic we are looking at mountains – today I want us to look at something very near us that is nearly a mountain – Winter Hill. I want you to find out a bit about the History and Geography of the place so research these questions:

• How close is it to being a mountain?
• How does it compare in size to the mountains you have researched?
• What does it have that makes it a popular tourist destination?
• What important service does it provide for us?
• Look in to the history of the hill – there are a few monuments on the hill you could find out about – one to do with a murder and one to do with a plane crash. What happened? When?
• If you were in charge of leisure and tourism how could you make it a more popular and profitable destination?

Science - some work today from BBC bitesize on the solar system - this has some videos and interactive activities for the children to complete: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zk7fy9q - 

In the afternoon it is over to Mrs Thornley:

Hi Y6 I'm really impressed with the effort made on the work sent in! Keep it up an stay safe! We miss you lots! x

Wednesday RE Unit 6.5 Ascension and Pentecost

Key Question-In what way do these events and beliefs, (Ascension and Pentecost) make Christianity distinctive?

Explore the Text-The Ascension of Jesus into heaven, (Acts 1:1-11). This is the departure of Christ from earth into the presence of God.

Task-Go onto Google and look at artists' interpretations of this event, e.g. John Singleton Copley 1775, Dosso Dossi 16th Century, Jesusmafa.com, Miki de Goodaboom. Feel free to look at some others. Do these images really reflect the event? If yes, how, why? If no, how not, why not? Give me a brief explanation of your opinion. Next, either explain or create what your artistic mind would produce for the Ascension of Jesus.

Wednesday PSHE Know that my relationships are all different and that different ways of behaving are appropriate

Key Questions-Who is important to me? Why? What is my favourite circle?

Think about all the friends we have, all the people we know, and where we met them, school, out of school activities, family friends etc. Think about whether we like them all in the same way, how much time we like to spend with them, and what activities.

Task- Label 4 concentric circles, people I love, good friends, people I know well and acquaintances. Think about meanings and which people would fall into what category, i.e. postman would be acquaintance. Reflect on how we behave differently with these groups of people. Why? What influences our behaviour? Respect? Familiarity?

Joke of the day to make you smile-How do elves learn how to spell?

They study the elf-abet. Mrs. T x

Tuesday 21^st April

We did a Joe Wicks in school yesterday and it certainly gets the heart rate up so I would recommend them still.

Maths we are reviewing the place value work we did earlier in the year – I have set up a 50 question www.sumdog.com assessment and then there is a sheet at the bottom of the page to complete.

Geography/English topic we have been looking at Mountains but the BBC bitesize work today on settlements fits in quite well with the objectives for it so have a look at this today: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrkx6v4

In the afternoon it is over to Mrs Spencer-Peck:

Hi everyone,

I've sent a comprehension about rivers for you to complete.

 When you have finished, I'd like you to think about a river you would like to visit/travel on. It could be: the Nile, the Danube, the Amazon, or another one of your own choice.  You could then either list 10 interesting facts about it, OR create a poster full of information, drawings or pictures to show what you have found out about the river.

If you can, email your work - I'd love to see it!

I'm missing you all, love Mrs SP.

Monday 20th April

Happy Monday. Well done to Isobel and Marcus who both answered over 200 questions on the homework.  Some exercise to kick us off with a bit of Joe Wicks. 

Maths is a number review so I have set up a place value practice on www.prodigygame.com and then there is a sheet at the bottom - no sections this time so just work through and answer as many as you can - if you are finding a part really easy move on to the next part.

English - BBC bitesize have started with daily lessons so I have had a look at the English for that day and think it looks worth working through: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbv492p 

Geography/English topic - we have looked at Kilimanjaro and Everest so today I would like you to look at some mountains closer to us, namely: Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon - known as the 3 peaks. I want you to find out (and produce a factfile for each)

• How tall are they?
• Which countries/counties would I find them? 
• Many people try to climb all 3 in a day - find out about this - what are the costs involved? What equipment would I need? Can you find a blog from someone who has done it?
• What is the weather like in each location?
  
• Each have had problems with tourism - Snowdon quite famously just before lockdown - what are they doing to protect and preserve the mountains? How do they make money from tourism? 

Mrs Thornley afternoon work:

Friday 17^th April.

Some PE to start is off – the https://imoves.com/ website has some really fun activities – grab yourself a chair and have a go at the mountain bike challenge in front of the screen. We had a go in school the other day and it is harder work than it looks! I would love to see some pictures/clips of you giving it a go – hopefully the imove website will share them as well so you might go viral with a good clip!

Maths I have set up a 100 question www.sumdog.com multiplication challenge to refresh this vital skill. We are then applying this to look at multiplication pyramids – remember the number in the pyramid is the product of the 2 below it.

Continuing with our Geography/English topic on Mountains and Rocks I want you to find out more about another of the biggest mountain in the world: Mount Kilimanjaro. I want you to complete another factifile to compare it to your work on Everest so think about:

Where is it? Continent and countries it covers?

How would you get there? How much would it cost?

How high is it?

What is the weather like there – how does it differ to Everest?

Find out about someone who has climbed Kilimanjaro – comic relief sent some celebrities up a few years ago so you may be able to find some clips about them doing it?

Plan a trip to climb Kilimanjaro – what kit would I need in comparison to Everest. Where would I stay? How long would it take to climb?

I was really impressed with some of the work I saw on Everest so keep it up.

A bit of science for the afternoon (or over the weekend if you prefer) have a look at this great website about electrical circuits – lots to learn, practice and test your knowledge: https://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/guide.html (you will need to enable flash player)

I will set up a www.prodigygame.com multiplication quiz for the weekend as well. Hope the sun keeps shining. A Mr Moorhouse joke for the weekend:

Why did the banana go to the hospital?

He wasn’t peeling well.

(might leave them to Mrs T from now on!)

 Thursday 16th April

Mrs Spencer-Peck work: 

Hello Y6,

Mrs Thornley afternoon work:

Wednesday 15^th April.

Welcome back after your Easter Break – hope you didn’t eat too many eggs and are keeping active.

Well done to our top 5 in the Sumdog Easter competition:

1st Isobel H

2nd Jack S

3rd Jessica BN

4th Isobelle VJ

5th Jacob Lovatt

The top 2 both managed over a thousand questions during Easter - well done both!

After all those eggs I would recommend doing a Joe Wicks today on youtube. He does it at 9am but you can check it out at any time during the day.

Maths is back on to mean – I have set a challenge on www.prodigygame.com – 50 questions. Then there are 2 sheets at the bottom – sections A-C – have a look at the example and, depending on how confident you feel, try out 2 sections. Mrs T has spotted a mistake on question 6 on A - make the Wednesday 11 not 10!

Topic – I hope you learnt a lot in our History/English topic on World War 2 try out this quiz to test your knowledge: www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/history/world-war-2/

We are now moving on to a Geography/English topic on Mountains and Rocks. First up I want you to find out more about the biggest mountain in the world: Mount Everest. I want you to complete a factifile so think about:

• Where is it? Continent and countries it covers?
• How would you get there? How much would it cost?
• How high is it?
• It grows by a certain amount each year – how does this happen?
• Find out about someone who has climbed Everest?
• Plan a trip to climb Everest – what kit would I need? Research it and work out how much you think it would cost to kit us out for an expedition (Alfie you should be good at this!)

Over to Mrs T for the afternoon work:

 Friday 3rd April 2020

 Firstly apologies to those of you that spotted yesterdays English sheet had a page missing - I have added a correct version at the bottom of the page but it was later on it came to my attention. Joe Wicks can finish is off (literally in my case) for the end of the week with his exercises - they air at 9 but you can watch them at any time on youtube.

Rather excited that JK Rowling has released a Harry Potter at home site https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home not had time to explore it yet so feel free to have a look and tell us what you think - Mrs T will be very impressed.

Maths - I have set a prodigy 50 questions on mean - it works in just the same way but the questions are on a theme and it record how you are doing for me. There is then a sheet on calculating the mean at the bottom of the page. Pick starting point depending on confidence - C is tricky so only try it if you are feeling brave!

History/English research topic - the 2nd World War had 2 endings in Britain and both are celebrated and remembered with VE Day and VJ Day - find out more about both days - what happened for both to end - why did they not end at the same time? Research some of the celebration parties and sketch a picture of what you think it may have looked like. One other thing I want you to look at before we finish the topic - during, and after (my Mum remembers it and she was born in 1948!), the war there was rationing. Find out how much food people were rationed to - see if you have those amounts in your fridge/cupboards and look at just how much people had to live on.

I will set a sumdog competition up to run over Easter - have a rest and I look forward to seeing what you do when we come back on the 15th April. 

Thursday 2^nd April 2020

English work from Mrs Spencer Peck for Thursday 2nd April

Hello everyone, I know you have been keeping busy - well done!

Recently, we have studied corn snakes and made an information leaflet about how best to look after them in captivity.  Following on from this, I have sent a comprehension based on the corn snake which I would like you to complete.

Can you research another animal from North America? (not necessarily one that could be a pet).  Try to find out about its habitat, diet and habits.

You might bullet point what you find out, or you could make a leaflet like we did in class.

 I have set a quick 20 question assessment on Sumdog going over the mean work from today.

Mrs Thornley –

Guided Read-Read the next two chapters of your book. Draw a picture of your favourite character, and annotate with characteristics. I'm curious to see if the descriptions you gave me last week, match the picture I painted in my head.

PE-Dance. Think about your favourite band, and their best song. Why do you like it so much? Does it have a good beat? Is it an easy song to sing along to? Watch their music video in You Tube. Does the video reflect the music? Would you have made a different routine?

Joke of the day to make you smile-What is a snake's strongest subject in school?

Hissss-tory!

Wednesday 1^st April 2020

Hi for PE have a look at https://www.keypesports.co.uk/ and try one of their activities today. In Maths I have set a Prodigy assessment for today (49 questions) looking at a range of skills – www.prodigygame.com. We are then continuing with our data work and looking at finding the mean – just the one sheet (3 sections fitted on one) so again look at the example and practice your skills.

English/History – today I would like you to find out more about the only area of Britain that was under Nazi rule during the 2^nd World War. Jersey, Guernsey and the Channel Islands were occupied during the war – find out more about this think about:

What was it like for the islanders?

When did it start?

When did it end?

What different rules did they have to follow? etc.

Then from Mrs T in the afternoon:

RE-Discover the impact.

What do people say in response to the questions, 'Who was/is Jesus?' Would we get a different response from parents, teenagers, a Muslim, a Jew, a person of no faith, a young child? Is He different things to different people depending on age, gender, faith or circumstances?

Task

Choose two people to interview. One can be a family member, and another could be a grandparent, aunty or one of your classmates. You can email or phone them. Try to choose two people of a different age, and gender, and ask them the question, 'Who is Jesus to you?' Record their answers, and comment on any differences you find.

PSHE

Healthy Eating-Healthy Bodies

Think about the work we did last week on a healthy, balanced diet. This week, we are going to extend that thinking. TASK-Research what job carbohydrates and fats do for the body, is there such a thing as 'good fats?' What did people eat 100 years ago? Was that food healthier than what we eat today? Compare and comment.

Joke of the day to make you smile-Why didn't the lamp sink?

It was too light!

If you fancy a break Rock Kidz are back at 2pm on youtube if you want to have a jump around and joining in with their mad challenges!

Tuesday 31^st March 2020

Hi for PE have a look at https://www.keypesports.co.uk/ and try one of their activities today. In Maths I have set a Sumdog 50 question assessment on Line Graphs and then we are on to Line Graphs 3 and 4 at the bottom of the page.

English/History – today I would like you to find out more about spies who were active during World War 2 – one of these was even a double agent. Write about their lives in World War 2:

Eddie Chapman (Agent Zigzag)

Nancy Wake

As extra art/research I would like you to research papers needed at the time and try and forge some false papers for one of the spies.

English work from Mrs Spencer Peck for Tuesday 31st March :-

Hello everyone, as we have just finished reading, The Giant's Necklace,' I would like you to write a diary entry as if YOU are Cherry (we looked at some examples written by last year's Y6).

You could begin to write from the moment Cherry 'woke up' on the beach, or from when she met the miners. If you are feeling creative, you could decorate your page with shells or age the paper using tea bags. About 1 - 2 pages is enough.

I'm also sending a sheet for you to practise the use of 'its' and 'It's.' This sheet is with the Maths files at the bottom of the page.

Monday 30th March

We will start the morning with some Joe Wicks to get our PE done - we are doing it in school and enjoying (staff more than children!) I have set a 50 question challenge on Sumdog relating to our work today on Line Graphs - they can do it before or after the work or look at the examples and then have a go at Sumdog - Line Graphs 1 and 2 are at the bottom of the page - again depending on how confident they feel start on A or B. 

History/English research project - today I want you to find out more about 3 characters from the war and write a biography for each. They are:

Field Marshall Montgomery

David Stirling

Douglas Bader

Think about why they were important in WW2 - what they did etc.

In the afternoon we have this from Mrs Thornley:

Weekend

I have set a sumdog competition for the weekend (it is live now and will finish Monday morning). It is not compulsory but I will have a look for a prize in school for the winner and endeavour to get it posted out. Well done to the top 3 today on Prodigy - Isobel H, Sofiya C and Alfie L. I hope the activities have gone ok this week and they have enjoyed finding out more about World War 2. I will keep adding the Maths work we would have done - please don't feel like you have to complete the whole sheet - normally in class the children will complete 1-2 sections maximum but I am trying to cater for a range of Maths skills. Hope the weekend goes well. Best wishes Mr M.

Friday 27^th March

We will start the morning with Joe Wicks again to get our energy levels up – you obviously don’t have to do it live as it is available on youtube throughout the day.

Maths – well done to Evie, Harley, Isobel H, Jacob L, Isobelle VJ, Alfie L, Jacob H and Louis who smashed the Sumdog challenge on Wednesday. I have set up some work on www.prodigygame.com for today. After we are continuing to look at conversion graphs – at the bottom of the page are conversion 3 and conversion 4 files.

History/English research topic – thanks to Jacob H who has spotted this link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r_c3rBoU7E4&feature=youtu.be a history lesson from a World War 2 bunker. Questions to research today are:

1. One important point in the war for Britain was the Battle of Britain in the skies – find out more about this and some of the people (pilots) involved.
2. Hitler had firm plans to invade Britain – there was even a date set and codename for it – try and find out more about their plans and why they changed.
3. After the Battle of Britain the pilots became known as ‘the few’ based on a speech from Winston Churchill – try and do a sketch of Churchill and include some lines from this speech on it – don’t forget to either tweet it to us @6Ringley so we can all see – or email any examples to thornleym@st-saviourringley.bolton.sch.uk – Mrs T is keeping me up to date with your messages and work whilst I’m working in school.

In the afternoon KeySports have put on some videos this week to encourage our PE – you can find them here - https://t.co/yMGYxrCwfL pick some that you fancy doing – again you can send us some pictures of you in action and we will share them with Mr Fenton.

We also have Rock Kidz live on youtube at 2pm.

Hope you have a restful and safe weekend. I also hope these tasks have worked ok?  It does look like we are facing a long closure so will keep the page updated daily – don’t feel you have to do all tasks and please explore other sites and activities if you want to.

Thursday 26th March

On Thursday Mrs Spencer-Peck and Mrs Thornley take the class so they are taking on the activities today. I still recommend starting with some PE each day at 9am and Joe Wicks is offering daily keep fit sessions on his youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/thebodycoachtv - we are doing them with the children in school (it is getting me fit at least!). If that is too early, or you fancy a playtime Mr Fenton our PE teacher is uploading some PE games to be done in the garden or back yard from 10am - I believe they will be here: https://www.keypesports.co.uk/ if not their twitter feed will take you to them. Don't forget Rock Kidz on youtube at 2pm. I have set a sumdog competition again on graphs and co-ordinates this time.

Mrs Spencer Peck has set 2 English tasks for the morning - they are at the very bottom of this class closure page in a grey download box, under the subheading 'GSP. Work'.

In the afternoon we have this from Mrs Thornley:

Wednesday 25th March

We will be starting with some PE each day at 9am and Joe Wicks is offering daily keep fit sessions on his youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/thebodycoachtv - I would strongly recommend completing these daily. If that is too early, or you fancy a playtime Mr Fenton our PE teacher is uploading some PE games to be done in the garden or back yard from 10am - I believe they will be here: https://www.keypesports.co.uk/ if not their twitter feed will take you to them. Don't forget Rock Kidz on youtube at 2pm - we even got a shout out yesterday!

Maths - I have set the children number challenge on https://www.sumdog.com . We are then looking at using graphs to convert data - they are attached as files at the bottom of the page - conversions and conversions 2 - again go through the example and children pick starting point based on confidence with it.

History/English look/listen to clips on bbc https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/history-ks2-world-war-2-clips-index/zjc8cqt about evacuation and war  speeches - write 2 diary entries for an evacuee - they can be happy or sad in their new environment but think about how they feel and listen to some of the speeches from the leaders - write their own speech designed to inspire the people - they can even record themselves delivering it. To help with research we have access to Britannica Encyclopedia online - https://school.eb.co.uk/storeschoolcard?id=boltonla password id Bolton1920

Art - look at some of the propaganda posters of the time (dig for victory, carless talk cost lives etc) design a poster of your own.

Mrs T's work from yesterday was meant to be for this afternoon - so have a look over that if you didn't get chance yesterday.

Tuesday 24th March

Day 2. 

We will be starting with some PE each day at 9am and Joe Wicks is offering daily keep fit sessions on his youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/thebodycoachtv - I would strongly recommend completing these daily. If that is too early, or you fancy a playtime Mr Fenton our PE teacher is uploading some PE games to be done in the garden or back yard from 10am - I believe they will be here: https://www.keypesports.co.uk/ if not their twitter feed will take you to them.

Maths - I have set the children fraction competition on https://www.sumdog.com . We are then looking at Pie Charts 2 - again look at the example with the children and then they will pick their starting point based on understanding. The files are listed at the bottom of this page - (Pie Charts 3 and Pie Charts 4). Well done yesterday 22/29 of you completed the task set.

English we will be doing some more work on our project based on World War 2. They will need to research some questions each day and write responses to them in an extended piece of writing:

1. What was the blitz and what impact did it have on Manchester and the local area.
2. Some British islands were occupied by the Nazis in the war - what can they find out about this?
3. Early in the war we had to rescue our troops from Dunkirk - lots of ordinary people helped out - find some stories about this.

To help with research we have access to Britannica Encyclopedia online - https://school.eb.co.uk/storeschoolcard?id=boltonla
ID: Bolton1920

Art - the blitz was a frightening time - can you do a picture of fire - then if you have black paper you can cut out shapes of some ruined buildings, planes etc in silhouette . Again I would love to see them (you can tweet them to us if you would like) - we have set up a class twitter page: @6Ringley 

Matt Goodfellow is currently reading daily poems on twitter - please look at todays and tell us what you think. https://twitter.com/EarlyTrain

In the afternoon Rock Kidz are doing some daily updates at 2pm: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCky2iMp1kt6pCgJlxUjH3Dw these will cover PSHE and a bit more PE. 

We also like a bit of story time in Year 6 so we have 2 choices - Tom Palmer (we recently read his DDay Dog) is doing daily reads of his books on twitter https://twitter.com/tompalmerauthor and RJ Palacio is going to add daily readings of her brilliant book Wonder on twitter: https://twitter.com/RJPalacio/status/1241324482356281344 

In the afternoon Mrs T has set: 

GSP Work