Hello,

As the half-term break approaches, it’s a great time to reflect on the past eight weeks. I've really enjoyed my first term here at South Tawton Primary School and already feel very proud of the children for their individual achievements and progress with their learning.

Over the past couple of weeks, in English, we have been studying poetry, with a focus on W.H. Auden’s poem, 'Night Mail'. Children have written their own poems inspired by the rhythm and themes, producing some highly creative and thoughtful work. In Maths, the focus has been on fractions. We have made progress in simplifying fractions, finding equivalent fractions, and adding and subtracting fractions. The recent History topic on the Industrial Revolution has now been completed. Students explored how the introduction of factories and machines transformed society, and how this period shaped modern industry. In Science, we've been learning about chemical and physical reactions and children have explored how substances interact and the difference between chemical changes and physical changes.

Last week, the class participated in Bikeability: a cycling program designed to teach children how to use their bikes on the road safely. This experience helped them develop important life skills and boosted their confidence in riding safely on the roads. Have a look at the photos below.

After nearly eight weeks of hard work, I hope everyone in Year 6 enjoys a well-earned half-term break. I look forward to seeing everyone again when we return.

Maths homework
w.b. 21st October
Please complete all of the in the White Rose Four Operations (B) booklet.
This can be found on the Year 6 blog on the school website.
You do not need to print the booklet and can complete the questions on any paper you have.
Please bring in by the Monday after half term and your homework will be marked.

​Spellings w.b. 21.10.24
Words with silent letters
knight
wrist
honest
knuckle
half
castle
gnome
whistle
island
thumb
Words from the Year 5 and 6 statutory list
competition
immediately
variety
programme
privilege

Maths homework
w.b. 14th October
Please complete questions 5-9 in the White Rose Four Operations (A) booklet.
This can be found on the Year 6 blog on the school website.
You do not need to print the booklet and can complete the questions on any paper you have.
Please bring in next Monday and your homework will be marked.

​Spellings w.b. 14.10.24
suffix -ation
determination
presentation
exploration
celebration
occupation
Homophones
piece
peace
board
bored
allowed
aloud
Words from the Year 5 and 6 statutory list
committee
exaggerate
marvellous
lightning
sincerely

Spellings w.b. 07.10.24
words with the /ae/ sound spelt eigh, ei or ey
neighbour
weight
reign
veil
prey
Suffixes where an ‘e’ is dropped
believable
adorable
decided
appreciated
cycling
Words from the Year 5 and 6 statutory list
environment
achieve
frequently
sacrifice
suggest

Maths homework
w.b. 7th October
Please complete questions 1-4 in the White Rose Four Operations (A) booklet.
This can be found on the Year 6 blog on the school website.
You do not need to print the booklet and can complete the questions on any paper you have.
Please bring in next Monday and your homework will be marked.

We've had a busy couple of weeks in Year 6. Last week, a highlight was going to Year 1 to read with reading buddies. The Year 6 children were so enthusiastic and engaged; it was really lovely to see them being positive role models! 

Back in class, children have worked hard in all of their subjects. In science, we investigated how we can tell a chemical reaction has taken place and we mixed bicarbonate of soda with vinegar to observe this in action. In history, we learnt how Devon changed during the industrial revolution. Our Maths learning has focused on the four operations and children are also working particularly hard on their arithmetic. In English, we've designed a monument to the Windrush generation and we will be writing a persuasive pitch based on this. 

Until next time!