We have enjoyed an interesting week of mathematical investigations, with a particular focus on efficient addition and subtraction strategies. Children practised using redistribution, rounding, number lines and written methods with a range of calculations, thinking deeply about which they preferred and why. By the end of the week it was good to see pupils manipulating the original number sentence in order to apply their chosen strategy.

Guided reading and English lessons blended together this week to give the children a taste of Dicken’s portrayal of the moment that Oliver Twist first entered Fagin’s hideout. After analysing his text and playing around with new language, our week ended with a re-write of the film scene to be sent to his publishers. We are looking forward to finishing and editing these on Monday.

Our topic work is ongoing, and we spent time this week completing timelines to compare the Ancient Greek, Mayan and Celtic civilisations; did you know that the Mayans were stuck in their own stone age while the Greeks were masters in bronze?

We are now just a week and a few days away from our Fairthorne adventure. Hopefully you are feeling well prepared. If not – please keep an eye on your email for the Fairthorne welcome pack which includes a copy of the suggeted kit list.

Have a lovely weekend.

The Year 6 Team