Mrs Murton Year 6 2020 - 2021

Well done Year 6, your topic homework is amazing! We have had songs, animation, art, science investigations...

What a fantastic attitude to learning!

To mark the end of our topic 'Alchemy Island', the children were tasked with the job of creating a soundtrack for a computer game based around Alchemy Island.

The children used the computers to create a mood board for their soundtrack and then they used Garageband on the iPads to create their…

This week, the children had a visit from PSCO Lodge. She talked to them about keeping safe online and making the right choices. The internet is a wonderful resource, used wisely!

The children have written some amazing instructions this week - telling me how to find the hidden treasure. However, I don't think I'll bother, it sounds far too dangerous! They used a map (brilliantly created by Mr Murton) for their inspiration. Fantastic!

This week, the children continued their journey across Alchemy Island. They were given a 'soil sample' from the Au Tor. After studying the periodic table, they knew that they were looking for gold! They had to think about the best way in which the materials could be separated, so that they were…

What a start back to the TTRS league after the long break following school closures! I'm sure where were a few frustrated children our there tying to regain the speeds they were achieving in December! We had some close matches though and we even saw Mr Bourne's class defeated for the first time…

This week the children have been writing persuasive leaflets for their own 'spooky' theme park. As you can see, they have produced some beautiful work - even though some rides sound terrifying! 

This week we have been investigating the solubility of materials. We talked about what this meant, how we could do this and fair testing. We tested the solubility of various materials in water and then lemonade to see if there were any differences.

We also observed chemical reactions between…

We began the week by looking at our maps of Alchemy Island. Then, using six-figure grid references, the children plotted the route they would need to take across the island. 

On Tuesday, the children observed reversible and irreversible changes in science. First, we visited the Fountains of…

Here is our Graphic organiser for Alchemy Island. I can't wait to see your topic homework!

To engage the children, the lights were dimmed and eerie music was played to create a magical atmosphere as they welcomed the Chief Alchemist’s apprentice into their classroom. Under his arm, he carried a golden box containing a map, a key for the map, a riddle and a range of scientific samples…

To bring an end to our topic 'Allotment', the children worked in teams to produce crafts fit for a farmer's market. We had posters, seed packets, plant labels and markers, and even wind chimes - well done everyone!