Year 6 had a great experience learning how to administer first aid during an informative workshop from Mini Medics. The children listened intently and took part in a variety of practical activities. Their favourite part was learning how to perform chest compressions on Fred!
In science this week, we have been expanding our knowledge of our electricity topic. We worked in groups to build our own circuits to see if we could make a bulb light up. We discovered the more cells we used the brighter light became.
We had the pleasure of Dr Diane Davies, a famous archaeologist, coming in to do a workshop. We developed our existing knowledge of Ancient Maya, which is our history topic this term. We were able to explore different artifacts and even made our own Maya calendars.
In Maths this week, we have been making sure our place value knowledge is secure, whilst challenging ourselves in rounding numbers to the nearest thousands, ten thousands, hundred thousands and millions. Using our place value charts has enabled us to develop these skills and feel more confident in our work.
This term in Year 6, we are focusing on gymnastics. Throughout the term we will learn the names of specific moves, develop our balance and coordination skills, as well as working as a team to create sequences.
This term in Art, we are studying the artist Frida Kahlo. We are have been discussing a variety of technical vocabulary, such as scale, proportion, figurative and surreal. This will help us understand the different techniques and skills we need for drawing in our lessons.