Spring 1

Welcome back Year 6, we hope you've had a lovely break. Please take a look at what we will be learning in Spring 1.

English

This half term, pupils will revise key writing genres including narratives and diary entries. They will plan, write, edit and publish a ‘warning’ story, focusing on using dialogue to advance the action. Later in the unit, children will write diary entries from the point of view of a character from Far From Home. The term will conclude with Wordsmith Week – Diversity, celebrating rich vocabulary and inclusive themes.

Maths

In Maths this term, pupils will be revising key fraction skills before moving on to converting units and exploring ratio. Children will practise applying these concepts confidently through a range of problem-solving and reasoning activities.

Science – Light

In Science, pupils will learn that light travels in straight lines and how this helps us to see objects. They will explore how light reflects from surfaces, how shadows are formed, and why shadows have the same shape as the objects that cast them.

History - The Windrush Generation 

In History, pupils will learn about the Windrush Generation and why people were invited to Britain after World War II. They will explore reasons why people left the Caribbean and the challenges they faced on arrival in Britain. Children will learn from real-life experiences, study discrimination and key events such as the Bristol Bus Boycott, and recognise the lasting impact the Windrush Generation has had on British society today.

Computing – Variable in Games

In Computing, pupils will learn what a variable is and why it is used in computer programs. They will design and create a game that uses variables to improve gameplay, build on a given example, and evaluate their finished project.

Religious Education – Islam

In RE, pupils will explore the question: What is the Qur’an and why is it important for Muslims? They will learn what the word ‘sacred’ means, understand what the Qur’an teaches about Allah, and explore how it influences the lives and behaviour of Muslims. Children will also learn how Muslim children study the Qur’an and why it remains significant today.

PSHE – Keeping Safe

In PSHE, pupils will learn about keeping safe both online and face-to-face. They will understand why responsible and respectful behaviour is important and how easily information shared online can spread. Children will explore the risks of sharing photos and videos, learn how drugs are categorised, and discuss the effects and risks of alcohol, including common misconceptions around drinking

Modern Foreign Languages – Clothes (Spanish)

In this unit, pupils will learn to recognise, recall and spell up to 15 items of clothing in Spanish, including the correct articles. They will describe clothing using colours, use the verb llevo (I wear/I’m wearing), and join ideas using y (and). By the end of the unit, children will be able to say what they wear in four different scenarios.

Music – Theme and Variations (pop art)

In Music, pupils will explore the concept of theme and variations. They will listen to and compare different variations in The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, perform complex rhythms, and play rhythmic patterns such as TIKI-TIKI, TI-TIKI and TIKI-TI in 3/4 time. Children will also use musical notation to represent these rhythms visually.

PE – Netball and Pilates

In Pilates, pupils will take part in mindful movement sessions designed to improve flexibility, balance and relaxation, linked to different dance styles, Olympic sports and historical decades.
In Netball, children will develop accurate throwing and catching while moving, learn simple attacking and defending skills, explore positions, practise shooting and improve overall gameplay.

Art – Craft and Design (Photo Opportunity)

In Art, pupils will develop their photography and design skills. They will learn how composition can be used to create effective photomontages and advertising posters, explore abstract photography, and make thoughtful design choices using digital techniques. Children will also recreate famous paintings using photography and develop observation and proportion skills to create photorealistic artwork.