Year 6

Testing Materials in DT! Year 6 put their shelters to the test! After building frames, they explored which materials were easiest to attach and most waterproof. Hands-on learning, problem-solving, and great teamwork led to some interesting discoveries!

Year 6 Writing Assembly Award goes to....

Year 6’s Persuasive Powers Shine! Our Year 6 pupils have been hard at work crafting persuasive leaflets encouraging people to visit Dorset—linking their writing to Goodnight Mister Tom. From stunning coastal views to rich wartime history, they’ve used powerful language, strong arguments, and eye-catching designs to make Dorset a must-visit destination! Their writing shows real creativity and skill, with carefully chosen rhetorical questions, emotive language, and persuasive techniques. It’s been fantastic to see their confidence grow as they bring their learning to life. Well done, Year 6! Your hard work has truly paid off.

Year 6 had an unforgettable experience this week when they took part in a high-energy workshop led by a contestant from Ninja Warrior UK! The session was packed with exciting challenges that tested their strength, agility, and determination.

Year 6 worked well in groups to investigate how to join and reinforce materials for a sturdy shelter frame. They used triangles in the corners for stability and wiring to strengthen straw structures, then evaluated which methods worked best

Cross Country Success! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

We couldn’t be prouder of our Year 5 and 6 boys and girls for their incredible effort in their first set of cross country races! 🌟 Some of them felt overwhelmed by the pressure at first, but they showed true perseverance and courage, pushing through their fears to perform brilliantly.

In tough weather conditions, they gave it their all and did so well to finish the race. Beyond individual achievements, what stood out the most was their amazing camaraderie—cheering each other on, offering support, and proving that teamwork and resilience go hand in hand. A fantastic effort from everyone! 💪👏

Year 6 got creative today! 🎨✨ They started by posing for each other’s portraits, then tried their hand at drawing their classmates. To finish, they took on the challenge of creating their own self-portraits—lots of concentration, laughter, and impressive artwork!

Visit to Nuneaton Mosque- As part of our learning on places of worship, Year 6 visited a mosque to deepen their understanding of similarities and differences of religious practices. The children were respectful and engaged, making valuable connections to their studies.

Year 6 Assembly- Year 6 led an insightful assembly on self-control, exploring its importance in daily life. Through role-play and reflections, they showed how staying calm and making good choices can positively impact ourselves and others.

Performance Poetry- In Flanders Field

Kon, Imagine, Sophia and Dawid

Performance Poetry- In Flanders Field

James, Kabinin, Tommy and Maisie

Performance Poetry- In Flanders Field

Fode and Eva

Performance Poetry- In Flanders Field

Fares, Morgan and Belle

Performance Poetry- In Flanders Field

Chika, Luke, Shree and Alex

Performance Poetry- In Flanders Field

Adrian, Vicky, Taylor and Leo

Stunning Start - Our new theme topic is "World at War". The children learned about how Anderson Shelters were built during WW2. They then designed and made their own model version of a shelter. They applied their DT knowledge and skills to ensure their model was sturdy and structurally sound!

Spring Term Stunning Start- Year 6 conducted some research on artist that will influence their work later on in the term.

Year 6 have beautifully captured the bravery and resilience of Harriet Tubman in their powerful poems, bringing our Slavery in America topic to a thoughtful conclusion.

Year 6 Poems

Our Year 6 Writing Assembly Award goes to...

Cracking Codes at Bletchley Park – A Feel Good Field Trip. Year 6 students recently enjoyed an unforgettable visit to Bletchley Park, where they explored the fascinating world of codes and ciphers used during World War II. This trip, part of the Feel Good Field Trip initiative, was generously funded by Avanti West Coast and organized with the incredible support of the Heart of England Community Rail Partnership.

Christmas Cards

DT- It was a long process but Year 6 finished their cushions: following a step by step process; applying their sewing and fastening skills and evaluating the final product.

Art Day Part 2- A Gallery of finished 2D sculptures. Inspired by artist Lubaina Himid, Year 6 have used their designs from their previous Art Day to create a sculpture that is unique and tells a story.

RE- Year 6 explored "The Creation Story" and examined various interpretations, including how people express these views through art. They then created their own representations, choosing either a literal or symbolic approach to showcase their understanding.

Computing- Year 6 had a go at creating their own games with an "Online Safety" theme.

Dance Workshop-4.11.24

Year 6 thoroughly enjoyed the Remembrance Day assembly, taking time to reflect on the significance of the day and showing respect for those who served. The assembly included powerful stories and thoughtful activities that really captured their interest, leaving a lasting impression on our students.

More Sewing!- The children learned to add embellishments to decorate fabric. They had a go at skills involving embroidery, adding buttons and applique.

Our Year 6 Writing Assembly Award goes to...

Year 6 complete their first half-term quiz on their theme topic "America."

In Design Technology, Year 6 have been investigating different sewing techniques they can use to secure their cushions. They have considered which techniques would be suitable for hidden and visible stitches.

Year 6 have enjoyed their first "Art Day" of the year and have produced some stunning pieces of work. They have practised a variety of techniques such as grid method and using negative space to draw, and mark-making and collaging to create texture in their art. Looking forward to the finished product next half term!

Year 6 have been writing newspaper reports based on the events of the story "The Island" by Armin Greder.

Year 6 practised their coding skills by designing a game that had a timer and score

Stunning Start- Native American Inspired Artwork

Year 6 Leavers Prom 2024

Viney Hill Day 3

More activities - Bushcraft and a stunning night walk

Viney Hill, Day 2- Group 1's activities

Viney Hill- The most important challenge of the day

Day 2 at Viney Hill- Group 2's activities for the day

Quick Jump

Mrs Tariq and her group tried the quick jump on day 1. Ava was the first to have a go!

Year 6 Residential at Viney Hill- Day 1

The penultimate week of school- yet so busy for our Year 6s. Play Performance, artwork inspired by surrealism and poetry based on Shaun Tan's book "The Arrival."

Year 6s Shine bright in their End-of-Year production- "We're All Going on a Summer Holiday."

Art- Year 6 explore the work of artist "Yinka Ilori" and consider his key messages expressed through his art.

DT- Year 6 make their own "Eton Mess."

Victorian Decoupage.....more to come....

More Digital Art- The children were using their skills to manipulate images.

Digital Art- Year 6 used AI generator to create an image using 5 key words: Wealth, Winter, Galaxy, Modern and Love. They then experimented using Paint 3D to create their own digital art, using the AI image for inspiration.

As part of our topic, Year 6 researched corporal punishment in schools during the Victorian Era and the arguments in favour and against using it. In English they wrote "balanced" arguments and created posters to display both sides.

A Chronology of the Victorian Period

Summer Term Stunning Start- Making Victorian Peg Dolls.

Year 6 have done an excellent job designing and making shelters for their DT project. We have some future architects in this class!

Year 6 have been exploring a new text in English. They have enjoyed familiarising themselves with the story by creating exam style questions for their learning partners to answer about the text.

Year 6 have created stunning self-portaits inspired by artist "Michael Barret." They have used techniques such as layering, printing and a variety of media to assemble their masterpieces!

Year 6 have done a fantastic job of creating Newspaper Reports, detailing the events that took place in the "Highwayman."

Art Skills- experimenting with warm and cool colours

Our Character Focus for this half term is "Organisation". Year 6 have used their understanding of organisation to prepare and participate in a very interesting debate!

The Highwayman- Year 6 have been studying the poem 'The Highwayman' by Alfred Noyes. They have retold the story through drama, explored the language devices used for effect and written a monologue in the point of view of one of the characters.

DT Week 1- Reinforcing structures and testing materials for shelters.

Writing Assembly Nominee- Alfie

Meet Our UKS2 Cross Country Team

Art Day- Portrait Club

Stunning Start- Anderson Shelters

Going Green this Christmas

Our Writing Celebration Assembly Nominee- Alex

alex y6 rewrite.pdf

DT Sewing Project- Completed Funky Furnishings

Anime Artwork

Diwali Drama Workshop

DT- Investigating sewing techniques

Theme- Half term quiz!

Art Day

Performance Poetry

Check out our performances of 'Swing Low' - a poem about slavery linked to our theme unit of America.

Poem - Harriet Tubman, by Treasure

PSHE - Class Charter

Identifying Different Types of Poetry Challenge!

Writing Award!

Science- Circuits

Stunning Start- Native American Artwork.

Day 3 Group 1 - Tunnels!

Viney Hill- Day 3- Group 3

Viney Hill- Day 2- Group 1

Viney Hill- Day 2- Group 3

Day 2- Group 1, Teambuilding, Low Ropes, Bushcraft and Archery

Viney Hill- Day 1- Group 2

Viney Hill - Day 1, Group 1

Viney Hill- Arriving, making beds and night walk

Viney Hill- Day 1- Group 3

Transition Day - Spaghetti and Marshmallow Tower Challenge. Some future architects in the making...

Victorian Silhouettes

Sports Day 2023!

Computing - Using Spreadsheets

Pizza in the park!

Mini Sculpture Challenge!

Summer Term Stunning Start- Victorian Peg Dolls

Victory in Europe!

Art- Layered Portraits

Science Week- Heart Workshop

DT Structures

Science- report and present findings using scientific language

Year 6 Art- Posing for Portraits.

Rugby School Visit- Stephen Lawrence, Anti-racism Workshop

Oral Rehearsal In Flanders Field

Stunning Start- Anderson Shelters

Hello Year 6,

First of all: many thanks for the letters you sent this week. They are incredibly well written and, more importantly, highly persuasive! I think the idea of supporting a charity is phenomenally altruistic and therefore something I would be more than happy to support you with. Reading about the human trafficking and child labour was very thought provoking and made me feel a great deal of sympathy for the victims.

I suggest the following:

I provide the class with a small budget (myself and Miss Isaac will determine this) and you can use this to create something which you can sell and earn profit on in an afterschool table top sale. I would suggest we than donate the money to an anti-slavery charity. There will be lots of creative tasks e.g. creating posters of advertisement, designing the product and keeping an eye on the financial side of things.

Since you all worked so hard, I have included a little reply to each of your letters below. If I have missed anyone I apologise but these are all the letters I have received.

Kind regards,

Mr Davoile

Headteacher of Northlands Primary School

One community- Many cultures – Achieving together