Holy Souls Year 6: January 2014

Wednesday 29 January 2014

Goodbye Father Dan!

On Friday we are having a special assembly for Father Dan. We wish him well as he returns to his home parish. Holy Souls School will really miss him!!

Saturday 25 January 2014

In R.E this week we will be listening to The Magnificat.

We will be discussing the meaning behind it and will work in groups completing a variety of activities based upon it.

Some children will also get to think about the personal thoughts that Mary would have shared with her cousin Elizabeth.

Charater Descriptions

Having spent last week looking at settings, this week we will be looking at writing an outstanding character description. What fab up-levelled sentence techniques can you remember?

http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/pdfs/bad_characters.pdf

http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/pdfs/good_characters.pdf

http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/pdfs/character_speech.pdf

In Maths this week..

We are looking at different efficient written methods for each of the four number operations. Which are you most secure using?

http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/addition-column.html

http://www.mathsisfun.com/subtracting-decimals.html

Coming up in Science

We are now moving onto a unit about circuits and electricity. What do you already know? Have a look at this link.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/changing_circuits_whatnext.shtml

Sunday 19 January 2014

Well done

Well done to everyone in Year 6 for leading our Enrolment Mass today so well. Thank you also to all the choir and musicians. It was a wonderful celebration.

Saturday 18 January 2014

RE - Prayer

Next week we are moving on in RE to prayer. What do we mean by prayer? What prayers do you know?

Friday 17 January 2014

Coming up in Maths

Next week we will be looking at Ratio and Proportion and also written calculation methods. Take a look at these methods to help:

Ratio:

http://www.mathsisfun.com/ratio2.html

http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/subtraction-regrouping.html

Multiplication and Division methods:

http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/multiplication-long.html

http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/long-division-animation.html

Coming up in Literacy

Next week we will be using SPOOCS to work on a narrative. We will be thinking about settings.
This link is a good starting point!

http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/online/powerpoint/settings.swf

Thursday 16 January 2014

Thank you and Don't Forget!

Thank you to all our parents and grown ups who attended the SATs INSPIRE workshop this morning. It was great to have such a wonderful turnout!!

Do not forget that Year 6 have their Enrolment Mass for Confirmation on Sunday in Church at 10:00am.

Sunday 12 January 2014

DON'T FORGET!

It is our Year Six SATs workshop on Thursday.

9:00am - 11:00am.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday 11 January 2014

Maths

Next week in maths we will look at percentages. Have a look at this link to practice.

http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/percentages/

http://www.mathsisfun.com/percentage.html

RE

In RE on Thursday, Father Craig will come in to talk to Year 6 about how the Church celebrates and marks the season of Christmas. What questions might we ask him?

Friday 10 January 2014

Next week in Literacy

Next week we will be looking at discussion texts. Use this link to remind you of the key features:

http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/pdfs/disctexts.pdf

Today we saw a Pantomine...

Oh no we didn't! Oh yes we did! Thank you to Mrs Girling for booking it for us!
This is the blurb, summarising what we saw:

Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood

Touring 11th November until 20th December 2013

and from 6th to 24th January 2014

The whole of Sherwood Forest is searching for the two lost Babes (the Sheriff's niece and nephew) who have mysteriously disappeared. Surely the Sheriff had nothing to do with it ! But of course, the Sheriff of Nottingham is up to his old tricks and there is only one man can stop him. Yes, it's Robin Hood ably assisted by his band of Merry Men. Will he win the day? Well he might with the help of the audience, a song and dance and a bevy of woodland creatures.

This stupendous BITESIZE production, combines modern storytelling and musical theatre to create a legendary experience for young and old alike. Bright, lively and colourful and suitable for all ages, with over 15 characters; played by a cast of 5; full set, costumes, lights and sound; it has everything you need to make the season go with a thwaaaaaang, a swissssh and a biooong. Fun and enjoyment for everyone guaranteed.

Sunday 5 January 2014

Welcome back!

Tomorrow is an INSET day. Term starts for all children on Tuesday 7th January at 8:40. Remember that your Great Briton projects are due on Thursday and that all PE kits need to be in school for Wednesday!!