Please see below a copy of what your child will be learning this half term.
This morning we celebrated St Finbar’s day with a mass linked to St Finbars. Thank you to Father Sliviu for coming in to celebrate it with his. This afternoon our lovely dinner ladies made us some St Finbar’s cupcakes.
During our first music lesson we enjoyed listening to and discussing an audio clip of ‘Fingal’s Cave’ by Felix Mendelssohn.
We identified that we could hear different instruments and we feel like it could have been played by an orchestra.
During our maths lesson, we have been consolidating our place value knowledge up to 10 million. Today, we played a game of higher or lower using playing cards and the more or less than signs.
In club today we have further developed our coding skills to use text to speech blocks and translating languages. We created sprites and then asked them to speak and translated it into a different language.
With SATs finally finished, we enjoyed a very well-deserved rest after all of our hard work over the past few weeks. Mrs Whittaker very kindly treated us to some ice cream while we relaxed and enjoyed a movie together.
Our class chose to watch and of course, we couldn’t help singing along to “We’re All in This Together!” 🎶🍦
We are so proud of everything Year 6 has achieved!
I couldn’t be prouder to call this class my own. They have worked incredibly hard throughout their SATs, showing determination, resilience, and a fantastic attitude every single day. They have truly risen to the challenge and should be so proud of themselves and the amazing progress they have made this year, both academically and personally.
Watching their confidence grow and seeing all their hard work pay off has been such a special part of this year. They have supported one another, stayed positive, and given their absolute best throughout. Well done, Year 6! You have absolutely smashed it, and I know you will all go on to achieve amazing things!
Today the top three winners in each class from year 3 to year 6 had their prize. These children were the ones who scored the most points at home when practising their times tables. They had juice and biscuits in the library and the out to have an extra break time with equipment.
We have been learning about the industrial revolution and the change in Manchester in the 1800s. We have been working hard on developing our chronological awareness.
During world book day, Year 6 buddied up with their little friends in Nursery, Reception and Year 1 for some reading for pleasure. Year six were really thinking about how they could confidently read and share their love of reading with the littlest learners of St Finbar’s.
Daffodil class were treated to a visit from our Year 6 Rose class. They read some fantastic books and shared their love of reading.
In year six, we enjoyed our last World book day at St Finbar’s. We have enjoyed a live stream and trip to our wonderful school library. We have created our own stories and book monster bookmarks. Don’t they look fabulous in their costumes!
During our Spanish lessons, we have learning about how we can describe different places within our city. We have used our knowledge to write in Spanish . Look at our team work through our images.
During our music lesson, we have been looking at the difference WW1 and WW2 music. We discussed why the two types of music sound different.
Today Year 6 were learning about the risks associated with using different drugs either legal or illegal drugs. We know know the possible effects and risks linked to taking different drugs. We understand that some drugs are restricted or that is illegal to own, use and supply. Finally we discussed why some people might use drugs.
Today, the whole school had a fabulous opportunity to listen to a special concert by the local ukulele group called the Dingle Ukes. They played folk songs, older pop songs and locally written songs. The children had a fantastic time listening, clapping and singing along with the music. Thank you to Wheel Meet Again group and Dingle Ukes for coming along.
In English, we watch the video about Alma and her visit to a very special toy shop. We used this video to predict what happened next.
We have been developing our knowledge of different artist throughout our painting topic. We gather ideas and took inspiration from these artists. We these drew a sketch and use different types of media to create our final image.
During our music topic, we have been learning about music scores. We have discussed how different instruments are used to create a romantic atmosphere, a sense of action or even tension. Last week, we looked at some graphic scores and how it was time to create our own.
This week school council meeting discussion linked to Children’s mental health week. We were given the question ‘What could make a tricky question easier?’
NSPCC day is an opportunity to look at the wonderful work that childline do with our donation. Today, we discussed when we might seek the support of childline. We completed some PSHEE tasks to help us think about who is there to support us. We also looked at a budgeting task to help us understand the expense of planning a post SATs treat.
This term we have been learning how we can describe our city. We know how to say where we like shopping, which cinema we go to and with who. Ask us all about it!
During our art topic we have been looking at different piece of art work by different artists. Todays artist was John Singer Sargent. Do you think we have managed to recreate it?
In maths this week, we have been converting measurements. To help us imagine it, we ran one metre, 10 metres, 100 metres and 1 km. Those children who felt up to it then ran one mile. Everyone else cheered them on as it was only 6.5 times around the track.
Our first lesson in this topic of science was looking at different appliances and discussing how electricity is or isn’t used within it. Some items had lights, some items moved, some items made sounds and one was there to trick us and it didn’t do anything. It was our job to work out which item did had a light, motor, or buzzer.
During today’s lesson, we have been working on perfecting our builds. We looked at a range of methods to help our scriptures stand independently. They are starting to look good. One more lesson and they will be complete.
Our DT project, this half term has been to create a playground using different methods to create structures. Today we began our playground. At the start of the lesson we thought it was going to be very simple however that was not the case. We had to problem solve to get our structures to stand independent.
This afternoon we had a visit from Coverdale puppets and they performed their Christmas show called ‘Angel delight’. We found it funny and enjoyed seeing all the different puppets. We even had a little boogie to some fun music and songs throughout.
What a lovely afternoon singing club had at Alfred Stocks. Singing Club members of Year 1, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 all came along. We sang our hearts out, we had carols, songs and actions. Some of the residents could not believe how professional we sounded! All the children got lovely treats afterwards, thanks you Alfred Stocks!
Year 6 have been taking inspiration from local playgrounds and some designs online when designing their own playground. We plan to make a 3D structure of a playground. We need something to swing on, something to hide in and something to climb on.
As part of road safety week, we look park in our weekly class discussion. Today, we were debating what would be the best action for our school to take to ensure safety on the roads at the start and end of the day. Our decisions were very varied but groups worked well to decide on one possible solution.
As part of our weekly question, our school councillors posed the question of what we can do to stop bullying. As part of anti bullying week, we discussed how we can tackle bullying and how we should not be bystanders to bullying. Our class believed that by educating others this would help to minimise bullying.
We had a workshop based on speaking out and staying safe with the help of Buddy the speech bubble. Year 6 learnt lots of ways that they can get support if they need it. It was a very useful and informative workshop and the children were all very engaged. They even got a sticker at the end for their hard work and involvement!
The week before Remembrance Day we created this gorgeous poppy wreath that is unique and special to remember those who died for our freedom at war.
Today we launched Anti-bullying week by participating in odd sock day. We attended an assembly and Miss Summers introduced our theme for this year’s anti-bullying week, which is ‘Power for good’. Then we had fun learning the Andy and the Odd socks song called ‘Power for good’.
our art topic this term has been street art. We looked at perspective and scaling up. We couldn’t decorate a wall around school as we might get into a little bit of trouble. But watch this space to see if you see our artwork around school soon.
Today was the first lesson diving into the scientific world of light since we were in Year 3. We deceased how rays light travels in straight lines. Our investigation let us see this in action with most of the children managing to shows us how light would travel through the wholes the card was in a straight line. For those who it didn’t work for, this also showed us that if light is blocked the light will not travel through the card.
Another hot-seating activity, today we became Andrew when he was chosen by Jesus to become one of Jesus disciples. Drama helps us to understand the scriptures better.
In previous lessons, we looked at the story of the prodigal son and how his father showed unconditional love. We then brought the family to court through hot seating to determine who showed and conditional love and who didn’t and why.
During this lesson, we invested the components and their roles within the blood. Each group was faced with four patients – someone who was fighting an infection; someone who has a cut; someone who has been exercising and someone who is healthy.
Looking at the platelets, white blood cell, red bloods and plasma each group managed to work out who was who.
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Year 6 have been challenged with reading a certain about of pages each week in their guided read and reading for pleasure books. If they achieve that total they will either received a milkshake or free time. If they read with their parents, they also receive a biscuit. Here are our first winners.
Ask us all about our learning. Each part represented the heart, blood vessels, values and cardiac muscles but which is which?
Using our British Value of the democracy, we listened to the candidates and their proposals becoming our class representatives at school council meetings. Then we voted for our winners.
Smashing place value in year six. Consolidating our learning using resources. Playing games has helped us learn. This game was to make a number closest to the target number.
Welcome back to our new Year Six’s. Everyone is looking so smart in their new uniforms. It’s lovely too see everyone back.
Everyone came in nice and early and enjoyed some breakfast pastries and some chill time on their chrome books. SPAG and spelling completed. Well done everyone!
During today’s PE lesson, we focused on technique, speed and stamina when running. We are now running on the balls of our feet, with high knees and pumping our arms.
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During lent, Year 6 have been taking part in a guest the amount of Easter Chocolate in the jar. Our amount raised for CAFOD has yet to be counted up but I’m proud to reveal that our winner with a guess of 96 chocolates.
Year 6 loved their No pen day experience, with lots of practical and computer based activities. From creating our plans for English on our chrome books to using multi-link cubes in maths to explore volume. It is to be continued after SATs.
Years 6 were lucky enough to be the first class that got to hold the chicks. They were really kind and thoughtful were handling them.
Week 1 – Sharing the mercy of God with others
Today, we planned and lead our collective worship focusing on sharing Mercy with others. This week we have asked everyone to show compassion, empathy and kindness with other.
We reflected about what the world is like with mercy and what it could be like if we didn’t have mercy
Today, we brought some of the images of Shackleton Journey to life through conscience alley and freeze frames.
We used illustrations from our class reader Shackleton Journey written by William Grill. We had a lot of fun adding our own conversations, thoughts and ideas to these images.
Learning about the NSPCC and using Real life maths.
We used our math’s skills to research the best value for in school and out of school treats for after SATs. We discussed the price of a coach, taking public transport or the possibility of being able to walk.
We now understand how expensive it actually is for 30 children to go out for the day.
Some of our sleep campers on the bus home from Wales. I hope that everyone had an amazing time. Well done Year 6! #StFinbarsColomendy2023
Creating future climbers. So many made it to the top. However, every beat their personal goal. Amazing resilience skills and the damp Welsh weather. #StFinbarsColomendy2023 @StFinbarsSch
Highlights of day 2. Breakfast, Jacobs ladder, lunch, problem solving, archery, 3g swing. We finished the day with a campfire #StFinbarsColomendy2023
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Campfire time. Yummy yummy roasted marshmallows. We had so much fun singing songs, telling jokes and making memories. #StFinbarsColomendy2023
Highlights of Colomendy Day 1. We all had a good night’s sleep once everyone settled for the night. We had a couple of early risers this morning, obviously excited about the day ahead. Good think Mrs Whittaker is an early riser, too. #StFinbarsColomendy2023
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Nightwalk time. We walked around the Colomendy site, learning about the history behind Colomendy and the area. It played a pivotal role during WW2 house evacuees from Liverpool. #StFinbarsColomendy2023
Group contract time. Tonight, we discussed our group fears and goals for Colomendy. We discussed the importance of communication, teamwork, and trust. #StFinbarsColomendy2023
We have arrived, unpacked, made our beds and now we are out for our first tasks. Low ropes first and then a night walk later #StFinbarsColomendy2023
We are off. See you all on Friday. We will keep you posted on all of wonderful adventures. #StFinbarsColomendy2023
Well done, Year Six Flutests, in there week you have: learnt how to hold a flute; make a sound and now read music while playing your flute. #StFinbarsMusicians
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Creating tension pulls and pushes. What a wonderful attitudes and teamwork skills to achieve your goals! Amazing resilience skills. #StFinbarsPE
Creating a year 6 brass band. This is the first time that all of year 6 have carried on brass lessons in school. We have cornet, trumpet, euphonium, baritone and trombone players. #StFinbarsMusicians
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Finding our pulse was tricky, but we loved spotting what happened to your pulse when we rested and exercised. #StFinbarsScientists
Wonderful teamwork and support to try and perfect the straddle roll. Giving clear and calm advice. #StFinbarsPE
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On Friday, we had ‘the best day ever’ at Chester Zoo in the words of Year 6. We enjoyed finding out more about animals and their habitats and how we need to help protect them. @chesterzoo #wildlifeconnects
Year 6 love drama. Today we were getting into the role of the highwayman, Bess and Tim #drama #welovedrama #highwayman
Session two with Jess from Chester Zoo . Today we identified what would happens if things were removed from a habitat. We also compared the area around Chester zoo over the past 200 years. @chesterzoo
Session one with Jess from Chester Zoo. We learnt about native and non native animals. We found so native plants and animals on the field @chesterzoo #wildlifeconnections #nativeanimals #nativeplants
Learning how to be safe on the road through our Bike Right session. We had so much fun. @BikeRightUK #bikesafety
