Summer
Hello everyone! Welcome to your final term of Year 6!
Our class novel this half term is While the Storm Rages by Phil Earle. It is a poignant historical novel set in London during September 1939, as Britain stands on the brink of World War II. The story follows twelve-year-old Noah Price, who promises his father to keep their beloved dog, Winn, safe while he goes off to fight. However, when the government advises citizens to have their pets put down to prepare for the war, Noah refuses to comply. Determined to honour his promise, he embarks on a daring mission to rescue Winn and as many animals as he can, enlisting the help of his best friend Clem and a motley crew of animals, including a donkey, two kittens, and a python.
Topics
In geography, we are exploring wonders of the industrial world this year and this term we will be focusing on the Panama Canal. Children will be learning the geographical location, structure, and basic function of the Panama Canal; understand the History of the Panama Canal; explore how the Panama Canal affects global trade and the economy of Panama and discuss the impact the Panama Canal has had on the environment.
In history, we will be learning about World War II. Throughout the unit, children will understand the causes of World War II and identify the key players; explore how the war affected daily life in Britain; learn about the civilian effort in supporting the war and understand the development of new towns in response to urban destruction and overcrowding.
Key dates:
- SATs week the week beginning 12th May
- 2nd June Beamish trip
- 16th – 18th June London trip for those children attending
- Sports Day will be on the afternoon of Monday 22nd June
- Tuesday 8th July SATs result day