St John's C of E Primary School
"Use your God-given gifts to serve others." 1 Peter 4: 10
YEAR 6
If you are isolating, please email or call the school and then your teacher will email you with some home learning to do.
email: enquiry@st-johns-pri.bham.sch.uk
phone: 0121 675 1469
Homework 16.10 - 23.10
Your homework for this week:
- Maths: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Multiply+and+Divide+by+10+100+and+1000/
- Reading Planet
- SPAG: https://quizlet.com/536744860/spell (click on the sound button next to the picture to hear the word)
If you cannot edit the sheets, do it on paper, take a picture of it and then upload it to BGFL. If you have any problems with this, just let your teacher know.
It is due in on Friday 23rd October.
Week beginning 19.10.20
Hi Year 6,
Hope you are all staying safe, whilst self isolating. If you need any help with anything, please email Mrs Hughes at s.hughes@st-johns-pri.bham.sch.uk or message on Teams.
Here is the work for the week. Aim to do 4 pieces of work per day, plus reading to an adult for 20 minutes.
This week looks a bit different to normal: on Wednesday, it is Black History Day and, on Friday, there is an INSET day - woohoo!
Maths
Monday: Factors
Video: https://vimeo.com/464220956
Activity: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Factors/
Tuesday: Common factors
Video: https://vimeo.com/464241360
Activity: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Common+Factors/
Wednesday: Common Multiples
Video: https://vimeo.com/465048249
Activity: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Common+multiples/
Thursday: Prime numbers
Video: https://vimeo.com/465049678
Activity: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Prime+numbers+to+100/
Friday: INSET DAY!
English and Topic: IDENTITY WEEK
Monday: Gas Light
Today, your class mates will be listening to Gas Light Chapters 2 and 3. Unfortunately, you cannot do this, unless you have the book with you at home.
Activity: Please read the reviews of Gas Light at the bottom of the web page http://www.eloisewilliams.com/?page_id=1217 Write your own review about your favourite book. You will need to include: What is the book called? When was it written? Who writes it? List 3 reasons why you like it so much. Give it a star rating.
Tuesday: Refugees
Use a dictionary to define the following terms:
Refugees, immigrant, illegal immigrant, asylum seeker, migration.
Find a picture to go with each word.
https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/ - online dictionary
Wednesday: Benjamin Zephaniah (Black History Day)
Benjamin Zephaniah was born in Birmingham in April, 1958, the son of Caribbean immigrants. He was dyslexic, and left school at 13, as he couldn’t read or write. His poetry is influenced by the street culture of Jamaica. His first performance was at age 10, and by 15, he was quite well known in and around Birmingham.
Read to We Refugees: https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/we-refugees/
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfAn14w2q0c
Answer these questions:
What do you think the poem is about?
What message is BZ trying to get across?
Why do you think he wanted to write this poem?
Thursday: Benjamin Zephaniah (Black History Day)
Watch ‘The British – serves 60 million’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq13dvtZjP4
What do you notice about his poems? Do they sound like a traditional poem? What do you notice about the structure, lines, rhythm of the poem?
Perform the poem to your family - you could add actions!
Take some Picts, Celts and Silures
And let them settle,
Then overrun them with Roman conquerors.
Remove the Romans after approximately 400 years
Add lots of Norman French to some
Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Vikings, then stir vigorously.
Mix some hot Chileans, cool Jamaicans, Dominicans,
Trinidadians and Bajans with some Ethiopians, Chinese,
Vietnamese and Sudanese.
Then take a blend of Somalians, Sri Lankans, Nigerians
And Pakistanis, Combine with some Guyanese
And turn up the heat.
Sprinkle some fresh Indians, Malaysians, Bosnians,
Iraqis and Bangladeshis together with some
Afghans, Spanish, Turkish, Kurdish, Japanese
And Palestinians Then add to the melting pot.
Leave the ingredients to simmer.
As they mix and blend allow their languages to flourish
Binding them together with English.
Allow time to be cool.
Add some unity, understanding, and respect for the future,
Serve with justice
And enjoy.
Friday: INSET DAY - woohoo!
Reading
- Reading Planet: https://my.risingstars-uk.com/CourseHome.aspx?csid=9781510417700
- Read to a parent or guardian EVERY day for 20 minutes.
Topic
Research Benjamin Zephaniah - create a fact file.
Create a piece of Art work, that expresses who you are. Think about what you value, what you enjoy etc.
Spanish
Watch the video about useful phrases for beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWOqJ3TTMmo
Test them out on your friends and family!
RE
Create an acrostic poem all about Diwali, e.g.
D is for dancing late into the night
I is for India, where Diwali is celebrated by millions of people
W is for...
A is for...
L is for...
I is for...
Week beginning 12.10.20
Hi Year 6,
Hope you are all staying safe, whilst self isolating. If you need any help with anything, please email Mrs Hughes at s.hughes@st-johns-pri.bham.sch.uk or message on Teams.
Here is the work for the week. Aim to do 4 pieces of work per day, plus reading to an adult for 20 minutes.
Maths
PLEASE WRITE ALL YOUR MATHS ANSWERS IN YOUR NOTEBOOK ON TEAMS. If you need help with this, please email s.hughes@st-johns-pri.bham.sch.uk
Monday: Multistep 4 operation word problems
Activity: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/SAGE+and+SCRIBE+Word+Problems.docx/
Tuesday: Multistep 4 operation word problems
Underline the key words and numbers to help you.
Activity:
https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/LA+Independent+Word+Problems.docx/ (Ready)
https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/MA+Independent+Word+Problems.docx/ (Steady)
https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/HA+Independent+Word+Problems.docx/ (Go)
Wednesday: Long Division 1
Video: https://vimeo.com/461800078
Thursday: Long Division 2
Video: https://vimeo.com/463003643
Friday: Long Division 3 SATs questions
Have a go at answering 10 of these SATS style division questions. If you get stuck or you want to check your answers, click on the YouTube button next to the question.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3QfTi0AEvZucDJibFh4bW1lNms/view
English
PLEASE DO ALL WORK IN NOTEBOOK ON YOUR CLASS TEAM – LEARNING JOURNAL.
Monday: Writing a book review
Today, your class mates will be listening to Gas Light Chapters 2 and 3. Unfortunately, you cannot do this, unless you have the book with you at home.
Activity: Please read the reviews of Gas Light at the bottom of the web page http://www.eloisewilliams.com/?page_id=1217 Write your own review about your favourite book. You will need to include: What is the book called? When was it written? Who writes it? List 3 reasons why you like it so much. Give it a star rating.
Tuesday: Relative Clauses
Read the PowerPoint about Relative Clauses: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/t2-e-3780-year-5-relative-clauses-warmup-powerpointver2.ppt/
Activity: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/t2-e-2482-year-5-and-6-relative-clauses-and-relative-pronouns-activity-bookletver3.pdf/ (complete pages 2,3 and 4)
Wednesday: Living Conditions
Read this information and make notes: https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_1800s/working_conditions_industrial_revolution.php
Activity:
- Write 5 relative clauses about Living Conditions, e.g. The houses, which were built quickly by factory owners, were cramped.
- Then write add fronted adverbials to those sentences, e.g. Because families were often large, the houses, which were built quickly by factory owners, were cramped.
Thursday: Living Conditions
Write a detailed paragraph about Living Conditions – use your sentences and notes from yesterday to help you.
Please include:
- Relative clauses
- Fronted adverbials
- Facts
- Dates
- Topic specific language
Friday: Edit
Activity: Read through your paragraph. Highlight when you have used a fronted adverbial, conjunction and relative clause. Can you edit your work and add any more?
ALSO, MAKE SURE YOUR WORK MAKES SENSE – READING IT OUT LOUD WILL HELP.
Reading
- Reading Planet: https://my.risingstars-uk.com/CourseHome.aspx?csid=9781510417700
- Read to a parent or guardian EVERY day for 20 minutes.
History
Watch the video about working in a mine: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z73b4wx
Watch the video about working in a textile mill: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zsdw2hv
Activity: Where would you rather work and why?
Spanish
Watch the video about useful phrases for beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWOqJ3TTMmo
Test them out on your friends and family!
RE
Watch the video about what life is like as a Buddhist Monk living in a Temple: https://www.truetube.co.uk/film/day-life-buddhist-monk
Activity: List 5 things that are similar to Islam and 5 things that are different to Islam.
Week beginning 05.10.20
Hello Year 6,
Hope you are all staying safe, whilst self isolating. If you need any help with anything, please email Mrs Hughes at s.hughes@st-johns-pri.bham.sch.uk or message on Teams.
Here is the work for the week. Aim to do 4 pieces of work per day, plus a Reading to an adult for 20 minutes.
Maths
PLEASE WRITE ALL YOUR MATHS ANSWERS IN YOUR NOTEBOOK ON TEAMS. If you need help with this, please email s.hughes@st-johns-pri.bham.sch.uk
Monday: Divide 4 digits by 1 digit
Video: https://vimeo.com/461397189
Tuesday: Divide with remainders
Video: https://vimeo.com/461397662
Wednesday: Short division
Video: https://vimeo.com/461398248
Thursday: Division using factors
Video: https://vimeo.com/461398665
Friday: SATS style questions
Have a go at answering 10 of these SATS style division questions. If you get stuck or you want to check your answers, click on the YouTube button next to the question.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3QfTi0AEvZucDJibFh4bW1lNms/view
English
PLEASE DO ALL WORK IN NOTEBOOK ON YOUR CLASS TEAM – LEARNING JOURNAL.
Monday: What is an Non-Chronological Report
Read this example of a non-chronological report based on Ancient Greece. By the end of the week, you are going to write one, but for the Industrial Revolution.
Highlight when you spot:
Title
Sub-headings
Past tense
Facts
Technical language
Fronted Adverbials
Brackets to add extra information
https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/ancientgreece.docx/
Tuesday: Write and say sentences about Transport
Use the Transport map: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/IMG-20201002-WA0008+%281%29.jpg/
Write sentences about Transport in the Industrial Revolution. Please include:
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Relative clauses
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Fronted adverbials
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Facts
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Dates
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Topic specific language
Wednesday: Write and say sentences about Work
Use the Work map: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/IMG-20201002-WA0007+%281%29.jpg/
Write sentences about Transport in the Industrial Revolution. Please include:
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Relative clauses
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Fronted adverbials
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Facts
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Dates
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Topic specific language
Thursday: Recap Fronted Adverbials, Conjunctions and Relative Clauses
Fronted Adverbial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCpJXDy0tb8
Conjunction video: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers/ks2-english-conjunctions-with-laura-bubble/zv4hd6f AND https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwwp8mn/articles/zqk37p3
Relative clauses video: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwwp8mn/articles/zsrt4qt
Friday: Apply what you recapped yesterday
Read through BOTH of your sections. Highlight when you have used a fronted adverbials, conjunction and relative clause. Can you edit your work and add any more?
ALSO, MAKE SURE YOUR WORK MAKES SENSE – READING IT OUT LOUD WILL HELP.
Reading
This week, we are starting to read Gas Light. Do some research about what this book is about and who the author is: http://www.eloisewilliams.com/?page_id=1217
Reading Planet: https://my.risingstars-uk.com/CourseHome.aspx?csid=9781510417700
History
What was life like for children in the Industrial Revolution?
Watch the videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erYwMz5rdW0&feature=emb_title
Create a fact file about Victorian Schools.
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/victorians/children/schools.htm
Spanish
Week beginning 28th September 2020
Hello!
Most of Year 6 will be in school this week, but we know there are many children who are self-isolating at the moment and working from home. We hope that you are okay and not missing school too much. If you need any help, just message Mrs Hughes on Teams. We have attached all the work that you would be doing if you were in school. Try to do 3 or 4 piece of work per day. You should also be reading for 20 minutes per day to an adult and doing the quizzes on Reading Planet.
Maths:
Here are all the videos for this week. Click on the correct video to match the work: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Multiply+4+digits+by+2+digits/
Activities:
Multiply 4 digits by 1 digit
https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Multiply+4+digits+by+1+digit/
Area Model
https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Area+Model/
Multiply 2 digits by 2 digits
https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Multiply+2+digits+by+2+digits/
Multiply 3 digits by 2 digits
https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Multiply+3+digits+by+2+digits/
Multiply 4 digits by 2 digits
https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Multiply+4+digits+by+2+digits/
English and History:
This week is all about the Industrial Revolution! You will find out what it was like to live in the 1800s and the change to country went through, as factories were introduced. You did some reading on this last week, so have a look back at the comprehension.
Watch these videos to give you an idea of what the Industrial Revolution was like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh_Lk7kDrUI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gKGybl071I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF_U4VGl1Jk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhL5DCizj5c&list=PLRBSV4XkikGLoL4LDs6TT4xRXy4Ls84JH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZIMRVpKLFg&list=PLRBSV4XkikGLoL4LDs6TT4xRXy4Ls84JH&index=5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4As0e4de-rI&t=706s – watch from 12.31 to 30.00. This video is from the London Olympics in 2012. They act out the transition from pre-Industrial Revolution (people were mainly farmers) to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution (factories were built).
Activities:
1 – Complete this table - https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Comparing+Pre+and+during+the+Industrial+Revolution/ . Write notes about what life was like before and during the Industrial Revolution.
Before Industrial Revolution information: https://schoolshistory.org.uk/topics/british-history/industrial-revolution/before-the-industrial-revolution/
During Industrial Revolution information: http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/victorians/industrialrevolution.html
2 – Make notes on pollution and health during the Industrial Revolution (you can do this on Word on BGFL)
3 - Make notes on living conditions during the Industrial Revolution (you can do this on Word on BGFL)
4 – Make notes on transport during the Industrial Revolution (you can do this on Word on BGFL)
RE
We are learning about the Eightfold Path in Buddhism this week. Here is a PowerPoint explaining it: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/t2-re-293-the-eightfold-path-powerpoint-ver1.pptx/
Create a poster explain what the 8 steps are and what they mean to you.
Reading
Reading Planet:
-Watch the video about how to log on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPyomG4ykFM
-Go on to Reading Planet and start READING and doing the quizzes: https://my.risingstars-uk.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f
Spellings - see spelling list below.
Thursday 24th and Friday 25th September
Hello!
While the majority of the year group return to school, there will be a few of you that are still self-isolating. We will update these links every week with all of the work that your class is doing in school.
Maths:
Watch two videos: ‘Multistep Addition and Subtraction Problems’ and ‘Add and Subtract Integers’ (this is a mathematical term for whole numbers)
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/week-3/
Complete the sheet on J2E5
Multistep Addition and Subtraction Problems: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Multistep+problems/
Add and Subtract Integers: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Add+and+Subtract+Integers/
English:
We have done lots of geography work comparing the map from the 1700s and the map from 2020. It is now time to write about it. Yesterday, we looked at fronted adverbials (in comparisons, however, on the other hand), embedded clauses and subordinate conjunctions (whereas, but, because).
Your task is to write a couple of paragraphs describing both of the maps. I would start by comparing the houses in both of the maps, for example: In the 1700s, there were a couple of hundred houses in Birmingham. In comparison, in the new map, there are thousands of houses packed close together across the city.
Then, compare the fields/ farms, roads, population, train lines, canals etc.
You can write this by hand or on Word on BGFL.
RE:
Make sure that your Buddhism PowerPoint is of a high standard. It must include facts about Buddhism, the story of Prince Siddhartha and the Four Noble Truths.
Art: Runes
In The Hobbit, Tolkien used Old English runes, or Futhorc, to display the writing of the Dwarves on the Thrór's Map.
I have saved the Runes alphabet below. Have a go at writing your name and decorating it.
Spanish
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zdtg9j6/resources/1
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zxvd7ty/resources/1
Reading
Go on to Reading Planet (all the links are saved below).
TT Rockstars
Wednesday 23rd September
Good morning super stars!
You are back to school tomorrow – woohoo! Remember to come in your PE kit.
Maths
•Watch the video called ‘Inverse’: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/week-3/
•Steady and Go: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Steady+and+Go+Inverse/
Topic:
•Map comparison. Use your notes from yesterday to compare the old map and the new map. Use the sentences types that we practised this morning and last week: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+J+Wale/sentence+types/
RE:
•Read the information about the Four Noble Truths and then create a PowerPoint about Buddhism and the Four Noble Truths: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/t2-re-541-the-four-noble-truths-powerpoint-englishver1+2.ppt/
Reading Planet:
-Watch the video about how to log on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPyomG4ykFM
-Go on to Reading Planet and start READING and doing the quizzes: https://my.risingstars-uk.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f
Spellings - see spelling list below.
Read for 20 minutes a day - make sure you fill out your reading record.
TT rockstars - spend 20 minutes making sure you know your times tables.
Tuesday 22nd September
Good morning super stars!
Maths
•Watch the video called ‘Subtract whole numbers with more than 4 digits’: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/week-3/
•Go extension:https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Go+Extension/
Topic:
•Map comparison table: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+J+Wale/day+2+old+and+new+map+of+birmingham.docx/
Reading:
•Complete the first four pages: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Industrial+Revolution+Comprehension/
Reading Planet:
-Watch the video about how to log on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPyomG4ykFM
-Go on to Reading Planet and start READING and doing the quizes: https://my.risingstars-uk.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f
Spellings - see spelling list below.
Read for 20 minutes a day - make sure you fill out your reading record.
TT rockstars - spend 20 minutes making sure you know your times tables.
Monday 21st September
Good morning! I am very sorry that the learning links are slightly later than usual. The work is on Teams as usual and I have loved seeing your lovely, smiling faces already today!
Maths:
-Watch the video: https://vimeo.com/456839553
-Steady and Go work: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Addition+recap/
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Topic:
-Watch the video on different types of maps: https://central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/modules/t2_mapping/different_maps/video_print.html
-Order the maps of Birmingham: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+J+Wale/old+to+new+maps+worksheet.docx/
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RE:
-Read the information about the Four Noble Truths: https://kids.kiddle.co/Four_Noble_Truths AND https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/t2-re-541-the-four-noble-truths-powerpoint-englishver1+2.ppt/
-Create a PowerPoint explaining what the Four Noble Truths are and what they mean to Buddhists.
Reading Planet:
-Watch the video about how to log on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPyomG4ykFM
-Go on to Reading Planet and start READING and doing the quizes: https://my.risingstars-uk.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f
Spellings - see spelling list below.
Read for 20 minutes a day - make sure you fill out your reading record.
TT rockstars - spend 20 minutes making sure you know your times tables.
Friday 18th September
Good morning super stars!
Here is the work for today.
Maths
Watch the video called Negative Numbers: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/week-2/
Complete the sheet: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Negative+numbers+2/
SPAG
Revising fronted adverbials video: https://central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/primary_uk/subject/module/video/item361705/grade2/module305322/collection361825/section361766/index.html
Relative clauses video: https://central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/primary_uk/subject/module/video/item361706/grade2/module305322/collection361826/section361765/index.html
Reading
The text: https://central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/modules/e2_comprehension_uks2/books/book_last_wolf.html#tab1
The questions: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+J+Wale/The+Last+Wolf+questions/
Geography: Plotting UK cities
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swkr99T7PxE
Activity: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Maps/
Spellings - see spelling list below.
Reading Planet and read for 20 minutes a day - make sure you fill out your reading record.
TT rockstars - spend 20 minutes making sure you know your times tables.
Thursday 17th September
Good morning!
Hope you are all well and ready for a day full of learning.
1. English: to write a description of the Hobbit Hole, using the sentences that you created yesterday. Don't forget to use your notes from your mind map too. It should be a couple of paragraphs long and should really paint a picture of his home. Here is the video of Mrs Wale reading part of the Hobbit for you to remind yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfLTmw-exFk
Here is the worksheet: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+J+Wale/hobbit+hole+description/
2. Maths:
Video Negative Numbers in Context: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/week-2/
Negative numbers easier: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Negative+Numbers/
Negative numbers harder: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Negative+numbers+mastery/
3. Topic: Coordinates and Maps
Video: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zgthvcw/articles/z96k9qt
Worksheet: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Coordinates+of+local+area/
4. Spellings –Ask your mum, dad, sister, aunty or whoever is around to test you on 10 spellings from the list below.
5. Reading Planet and read for 20 minutes a day - make sure you fill out your reading record.
6. TT rockstars - spend 20 minutes making sure you know your times tables.
Wednesday 16th September
Morning Year 6,
Well done to so many of you for doing all of your work online. You are such super stars!
Your work for today:
1. Maths – rounding any number
Watch the second video: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/week-2/
Complete the sheet: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Round+any+number/
2. English – sentence structure
(will be updated in the morning)
3. RE – Prince Siddhartha
Watch the video: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zqwfgk7
Retell the story: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/The+Story+of+Prince+Siddhartha/
4. Spellings – use an online dictionary to define 5 words that you do not know the meaning of from the Year 3 and 4 spelling list.
5. Reading Planet and read for 20 minutes a day - make sure you fill out your reading record.
6. TT rockstars - spend 20 minutes making sure you know your times tables.
Tuesday 15th September.
Good morning Year 6 and what a crazy start to the week!
Today, we are going to try to do some learning from home - it is very exciting!
Just to remind you - there will be an online register(on teams) for 6H at 9: 00 and at 9:30 for 6W. We hope to see you all there. The day's learning activities will be posted below shortly and there will also be instructional videos to watch to explain what to do.
Your to do list for today:
1. Maths - rounding to 10, 100 and 1000.
Watch the video: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-6/week-2/
Complete the sheet: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Rounding/
2. English - make notes on the hobbit hole and write descriptive sentences
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jhhdi6qE7c&t=8s
Listen to the book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfLTmw-exFk
complete the sheet: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Notes+and+sentences+about+the+hobbit+hole/
3. RE - research Buddhism
Do some research online to find out when Buddhism started, who started it, why did they start it, how many people follow Buddhist teachings and which country did it originate from. Then, create a fact file.
4. Spellings - see spelling list below.
5. Reading Planet and read for 20 minutes a day - make sure you fill out your reading record.
6. TT rockstars - spend 20 minutes making sure you know your times tables.
We can do this year 6 ! See you soon
Wednesday 15th July
Good morning super stars!
Hope you are all well. 6S had their last day in school yesterday, which was filled with a mix of thankfulness for all the funny times we have had together and sadness that it is coming to a close. School is finishing on Friday and Teams will be turned off then too.
Activity one: Thoughts as we come out of lockdown
I have attached two sheets about coming out of lock down. You might be feeling worried or happy that you now get to see more people. Have a go at completing the sheets. I am also going to put them on assignments.
Activity two: Exploring a Legend
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z97m8hv
Watch this video where author Michael Morpurgo reads from and explains his story The Elephant in the Garden.
Decide if it could be classed as a ‘modern day legend’. Don’t forget to explain your answer.
Activity three: Science and Sport
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zqd3hcw
Complete the tasks at the bottom.
Activity four: Hour of Code - animate your name
https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/c/cs-first/en/animate-a-name/animate-a-name/animate-a-name.html
This is one of my favourite coding activities - enjoy!
Activity five: go on Reading Planet or Read Theory
Reading is soooo important, especially at secondary school.
Tuesday 14th July
Good morning year 6 and a special hello to 6S children who will be having their last ever day at st Johns school today. We will be so sad to see you all go today.
Here is a message from Mrs Seymour about your time at St Johns:
Dear 6W and 6S,
I am writing to you to let you know how proud we are of you, and to wish you luck as you move on to bigger things in September. I know that some of you feel that you have missed out on lots of the fun things that usually come at the end of Year 6. You’re right: there are lots of events that we haven’t been able to do. Covid-19 has totally changed the world over the last few weeks. I’m really sorry and I know your teachers feel dreadful about what you’ve missed. This has never happened before: you are the first (and who knows, possibly the only,) year group that this has ever happened to. Maybe in the future, when you’re all grown up, children from St John’s will be asking if they can interview you about life during the 2020 lockdown! The end of your time at Primary School is one of mixed emotions: you’ve outgrown us and you’re excited for something new; but we’re familiar and friendly so a bit of you wants to stay. Change is hard, and leaving people that you’ve spent a long time with is always a difficult step. We’ve known most of you since you were three or four years old and we’ve been through a lot of things with you: starting school, making friends, sorting out arguments, going on trips, getting into trouble; things that happen to us all as we grow up. You will have lots of memories of these things: some of them will make you laugh, and some will make you cry. The important thing is that you take them with you. Memories are precious things that help us to learn and grow- they can help you to develop into your best self. But also hold on to the fact that your past doesn’t define you. Just because something was a certain way in Year 6, it doesn’t mean it needs to be in Year 7. Your future choices will define you. Don’t give other people power over your choices: make your own, using your values and your moral code. Don’t be a bystander: don’t pretend not to see injustice. Remember: If you are NOT part of the solution, you ARE part of the problem. I hope that you will go out into the world with the values that we have taught you and with the Golden Rule in your mind. It is important to love and accept yourself. Be proud of who you are and never stop trying to be a good person and your best self. But remember to be proud of other people too, even people that are not the same as you, or that you disagree with. Being proud of someone’s achievement does not lesson your own. Remember: “Strong people don’t put others down; they lift them up.” We taught you English, Maths, Science and all those things that any old school could teach you. But what makes St John’s a special place, is that we teach you more than that: we teach you how to be a good person that will help to build a better future for all people. You have been a member of the St John’s Family and we have loved having you with us. You are growing up and moving on; you are ready for the next stage of your education. And you won’t be leaving us behind. We are part of your past, and our values will go with you as you grow up and become adults with the power to do the right thing and build a better world. Good Luck Year 6 2020.
Love from, Mrs Seymour and the Staff of St John’s CE Primary School
Here are some learning activities you could do today;
Activity one - PE
How we Move
Learn about the fundamentals of movement. Practise finding out about different ways your body moves with different activities.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7fbn9q
Activity two - Transition
Tips for starting secondary school from Mr Burton (a secondary school teacher.)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmtxdp3
Activity three - Science
The seven Life Processes
Living organisms share characteristics such as the ability to move and reproduce. Learn about the seven life processes.
Activity four - Art
Surrealism
Learn about the basics of surrealism and how to use your imagination when creating a piece of artwork in this style.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrb6wnb
Monday 13th July
Good morning year 6 and I hope you have all had a lovely weekend.
Well, we have finally reached the last week of the school year - can you believe it? It feels like the last few months have flown by but for some of you it may feel like they have really dragged. I suppose it depends on what kind of experiences you have had during lock down. If you're feeling bored today, you could try today's learning links below:
Activity One - Science
Electrifying Electricity
Find out more about electricity and how it is used.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zkrhqfr
Activity Two - Music
Learn how and why singing makes us feel good
Find out what happens to our mind and bodies when we sing.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zjyvtrd
Activity Three - Art
Sculptures in the UK
Find out about some well-known sculptures in the UK and how and when they were made.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdvm8hv
Activity Four - English
What do song lyrics mean?
Using the song We Just Go On you will learn how to give your opinion about the lyrics and to write creatively.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zp3p7yc
Good morning!
Happy Friday and the sun is out - woohoo!
Activity one: Kooth
Watch this video: https://www.kooth.com/video
Then, have a look at their website: https://www.kooth.com/
Is this something that you would benefit from? We really need to look after our mental health, especially when there is lots of change.
Activity two: English - summarising information from an Olympic six time gold medal winner
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zv7cf82
Complete the tasks at the bottom of the website and make sure you send them to your teacher.
Activity three: History - The Victorians
Obviously, you guys know loads about the Victorians from our learning about the Industrial Revolution.
Watch this video on Transport in the Victorian times: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z4fvr82
Create a PowerPoint about it.
Activity four: PE - GET ACTIVE
I know lots of you are playing game after game after game, but it is so important to keep active and stay healthy. It benefits our mental health too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFAT6PUfYPM
Activity five: Computing - Coding
Have a go at controlling the variables on this Star Wars game: https://studio.code.org/s/starwarsblocks/stage/1/puzzle/1
Thursday 9th July
Morning Year 6!
Hope you are all doing well. I know it's hard to work when you are at home and there are so many distractions, but keep going! You only have a week and a bit left of being at St John's - can you believe it!
Activity one: Computing and variables
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zs7s4wx/articles/zw3dwmn
Once you have watched the video, then have a go at making a Flappy game.
https://studio.code.org/flappy/1
Activity two: Art - Brazillian Carnival Costumes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z7xn34j
Have a go at designing your own carnival costume. Sketch it out and think about which materials you would like to use.
Activity three: PSHE and Science - Healthy Eating
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zcw9wmn
Think about your diet. What do you eat every day? Do you make healthy choices? What are the consequences of not having a healthy diet?
Activity four: Geography - the Lake District
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zcw9wmn
Create a fact file about the Lake District. What Geographical physical features does it have? Why do people like to visit it?
Wednesday 8th July
Good morning year 6 and I hope you are all feeling well today.
As you know, starting secondary school in September can be a very exciting time, but it can also be a worrying and uncertain time too. All feelings are valid and it is very normal to have mixed feelings about the transition, especially in these uncertain times. Below is a link to a video explaining a new website that has been set up for children your age as a place to get support and guidance about many of these issues.
Watch the video below to find out more:
Then if you are interested you can join up on the homepage below.
You will need to register with them to access the support, articles and advice so it is best to talk to your parents about this first.
Here are some other learning links you can do today:
Activity 1 - Art
Street Art
Learn all about what street art is and some of the skills and techniques so that you can have a go at creating your own masterpiece.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z9sq4xs
Activity 2 - Music
Structure, Texture and Melody
In this lesson learn about how texture can be used to make music more interesting, how pop songs are structured and the importance of pitch and melody.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zxn6wnb
Activity 3 - English
The Tempest
Learn how to analyse Shakespeare's The Tempest.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zwjdg7h
Activity 4 - Languages
German
Learn how to say the days of the week and months of the year in German.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdv4ydm
Activity 5 - News
Catch up with what's happening around the world with Newsround.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000kqy9/newsround-07072020
Tuesday 7th July
Good morning year 6. Today we have something very special to share with you.
Every summer year 6 meet up with many other year 6 classes from across Birmingham at St Martin's church in the Bull Ring for a leavers service. We have done this for many years. This year the Church of England Birmingham Diocese have made a very special leavers service video for you to watch and enjoy at home. It includes all of the schools that are part of the Birmingham Diocese - so make sure you look out for St Johns on the video. Enjoy!
https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=5ZaBNIkZ8Cg6bMWg1ykZ98v9ZWxBLoUDtu3FyjGXIzwoIwu0hpBPX
- Please note - the video is 30 minutes long, so sit down, get comfy and allow yourself to the time watch it in full!
As we are approaching the end of the school year, I just wanted to remind you of a few important notices;
1) Reports will be coming out at the end of this week on Parentmail.
2) Please bring ALL BOOKS back to school - there is a box outside the school gates.
3) Come and collect your exercise books (Learning journal, Maths etc) on Tuesday 12 - 2pm (6S) or Friday 12 - 2pm (6W).
Before you know it, you will be starting secondary school and many of you will be traveling there by yourself for the first time. This can be very exciting but there are also many dangers on busy roads. Below are some videos and activities that you can complete to help you become more aware and improve your road safety.
Activity 1 - Road Safety
First watch this video
Road Ready? Expect the Unexpected!
https://www.think.gov.uk/resource/expect-the-unexpected/
and this video
https://www.think.gov.uk/resource/first-journeys/
Activity 2 - Do you Stop, Look, Listen and Think ?
Click on the link and read through the slides. Discuss the questions with a parent.
https://www.think.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1.-Do-you-SLLT-slides.pdf
Activity 3 - Take the Quiz
Test your knowledge of road safety
https://create.kahoot.it/share/e297ae0a-44ef-434d-9d65-178f274fe27f
Activity 4 Game - Take the Lead
This game educates you on road safety awareness.
It gives you different road safety scenarios and you must choose the correct and safe option to win points.
https://www.think.gov.uk/resource/take-the-lead-game/
Friday 3rd July
Morning Year 6!
Before I explain the work for today, I just want to remind you about a couple of things.
1) Reports will be coming out next week on Parentmail.
2) Please bring ALL BOOKS back to school - there is a box outside the school gates.
3) Come and collect your exercise books (Learning journal, Maths etc) on Tuesday 12 - 2pm (6S) or Friday 12 - 2pm (6W).
Activity 1: Reading - Bitesize Daily Book Club: The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson by Devika Jina
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zwc2kty
Activity 2: DT - Scales of production
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhy8qnb
Activity 3: Science - Fossils with David Attenborough
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhy8qnb
Create a fact file explaining the different types of fossils.
Activity 3: Spellings - the 'ough' sound
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zt62mnb/articles/z9f2b82
Once you are done, ask you parents or your brother or sister to test you.
Activity 4: English - Alliteration
Write some super sentences that include alliteration.
Activity 5: Art - Drawing for Kids
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwuY5vFq1JrYuJUldW1-kYg
Create a beautiful piece of art work. Pick what you would like to draw and follow the tutorial.
Thursday 2nd July
Secondary school websites
Can you find your secondary school from the list below? When you have. explore their website and familiarise yourself with your new school.
Hall Green
https://www.hallgreen.bham.sch.uk/staff-home/#
Ninestiles
Yardleys
Moseley
https://www.moseley.bham.sch.uk/
Queensbridge
http://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/
Swanshurst
Kings Heath Boys
https://www.kingsheathboys.co.uk/
Wheelers Lane Boys
https://www.wheelerslane.bham.sch.uk/app/os#!welcome/home
King Edwards Camp Hill Girls
King Edwards Camp Hill Boys
http://www.camphillboys.bham.sch.uk/
King Edwards Handsworth
https://www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk/
King Edwards Five Ways
Selly Park Girls school
https://sellyparkgirls.org/news
Morning Year 6,
How are you all? Hope you are all having a wonderful day!
Activity 1: Find your secondary school above and find out the answer to the following questions.
1) What day do you start school?
2) What does your uniform look like?
3) When does school start?
4) When is break and lunch?
5) Which clubs would you like to join?
6) What does the head teacher look like and what is their name?
Activity 2: Maths - Solving problems involving ratio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zffq4xs
Activity 3: English - Create a leaflet and use semi-colons
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z98vtrd
Activity 4: German - Learn the days, months and time
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdv4ydm
Activity 5: Science - Make sure you know everything you can about the respiratory system, as you will need it next week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2YVt16Kxak
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/lungs.html
Make a poster or PowerPoint to explain how the lungs work - you will need this information next week.
- What is the respiratory system?
- How does it work?
- Can you label the lungs?
- How does exercise effect our respiratory system?
- What happens to the oxygen that we breathe in?
Wednesday 1st July
Good morning year 6 - can you believe we are now into the month of July and the final few weeks before the summer holidays! Here are today's learning links. Don't forget if you save some work onto BGFL and show us what you've been doing, we can mark it and give you points for your effort.
Activity One - Maths
Scale Factors
Learn how to enlarge shapes using your knowledge of multiplication and division
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z2vm8hv
Activity Two - English
How to write poetry
Get inspired to write poetry of your own.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhsybdm
Activity Three - Science
Evolution
Learn about Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zf6cf82
Activity Four - Geography
Learn about the Galápagos Islands including their location, environment, dramatic landscape and amazing wildlife.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zf6vtrd
Activity Five - Spanish
Learn about telling the time in Spanish and your daily routine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zxshjsg
Activity Six - SPAG
Revision of nouns
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zj2xhbk
Activity Seven - Art and Craft club
How to make origami from Japan
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/origami-primary
Tuesday 30th June
Good morning year 6. Well the weather has certainly changed this week hasn't it. if you're feeling bored, why not try some of the following activities?
Activity one
Maths
Represent and calculate ratio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zqsjcmn
Activity Two
English
The Big Read - 'Journey to the River Sea'
Learn how to summarise a character and write a character description
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdn6dp3
Activity Three
Science
Floating and Sinking
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbkkvwx
Activity Four
Geography
Tropical Storms - Learn what they are and what causes them
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7dwg7h
Activity Five
Art - drawing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zd9r47h
Activity Six
Wellbeing
Teenage Pressures - Body Image
Find out more about the pressures teenagers may face with body image and the pressure to look a certain way
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zn32mfr
Activity Seven
Art Club
Learn how to make sculptures from tin foil
Monday 29th June
Good morning year 6. We hope you are all well and keeping busy at home. Below are today's learning links for you to have a look at. Don't forget - if you send us your work on BGFL we can see it and mark it. We are adding stars for children who are continuing to work at home and we are so impressed with the dedication of lots of you who have continued to hand in work every single day! That really is amazing!
Activity One
English
Use parenthesis when writing instructions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zcydg7h
Activity Two
Maths
Revise solving ratio problems
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6tcf82
Activity Three
Geography
Learn about the different types of volcanoes and the causes and effects of volcanic eruptions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmjxprd
Activity Four
Computing
Learn about coding and different ways you can use coding correctly
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrtckmn
Activity Five
Music
Learn how to write songs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zh3nscw
Activity Six
Science
Learn about the structure of the earth and how it is broken down
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrrnscw
Activity Seven
Spanish
Learn how to name family members and pets in Spanish
Friday 26th June
Good morning Year 6!
Hope you are all well and that you have some lovely plans for the weekend.
Activity one: English - Macbeth
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zphn7yc
Once you've watched the videos, summarise the play in 100 words.
Activity two: What was life like for the Ancient Egyptians?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zg87xnb/articles/zf4cxyc/
Activity three: What happened to the Ancient Egyptians?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zg87xnb/articles/zf4cxyc/
Activity four: Farming and the River Nile
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zg87xnb/articles/zkkywty/
Activity five: Using all of the information, can you create a beautiful poster explaining the importance of the River NIle?
You might want to include:
- Key facts (How long is it? What countries does it flow through?)
- How does it help farming?
- Animals in the River Nile
Thursday 25th June
Morning!
The sun is shinning again and it is meant to be about 30 degrees today - what a treat! When you go out, make sure you have sun cream on and take a hat with you. Today, we are going to go on a tour through Ancient Egypt!
Activity one: An introduction to Ancient Egypt
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zg87xnb/articles/z6x2382/
Activity two: What remains of Ancient Egypt?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zg87xnb/articles/zr7qy9q/
Activity 3: Combine all the information into a poster, PowerPoint or fact file.
Think about doing your own research too. What could your different sections be about? Is it going to be formal or informal? Pictures?
Activity 4: 360 video tour of a tomb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMzouTzim0o
Watch the video, but also click on the screen and move it - you can see all around you!
Activity 5: Travel down the Nile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glEBxUm1WAk
Experience what it would be like to travel down the River Nile.
Good morning Year 6,
How are you all? Please send Mrs Hughes or Mrs Wale an email to update us on everything you have been up to.
Activity one: GO OUTSIDE! It is meant to be a scorcher today.
Get creative outside. Use mud, sticks, leaves and stones to create a picture. Here is some inspiration: https://artful-kids.com/2011/06/29/the-art-of-mud/
Activity two: English - Diary entries
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/diary-entry-lesson-1-reading-focus
Activity three: Science - Dissolving particles
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/explain-what-happens-to-particles-during-dissolving
Activity four: Food Technology - Bite Back
Have a look at some of the recipes and have a go at making some of them. Remember, always check with your parents first.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/activity-clubs/bite-back-2030
Activity five: Geography - Population
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/where-are-all-the-people
Tuesday 23rd June
Good morning year 6. Here are today's learning links for you.
Activity One
English
Learn all about play scripts and how to perform them.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z69q4xs
Activity Two
Computing
How do you know if you can trust a website? Can you believe everything you read online?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zq39vwx
Activity Three
Maths - Learn how to calculate the area of a triangle
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6bq4xs
Activity Four
Geography - Florida
Learn all about Florida, including its location, climate and industries.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zvybp4j
Activity Five
Art - Creative crafts
How to make a wind whirler for your garden
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-world-around-us-wind-whirlers-primary/activities/1
Activity Six
Science
Explain what happens to particles during dissolving.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/explain-what-happens-to-particles-during-dissolving
Activity Seven
PSHE
Do YOU want to become a hero?
In today’s lesson, we will be looking at some of the heroes in the NHS who have worked tirelessly to protect us. So many doctors and nurses have come out of retirement to help – we need a new generation to support our wonderful NHS.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/do-you-want-to-be-a-hero-0ccf91
Monday 22nd June
Good morning year 6.
We hope you are all well and looking forward to the sunny weather this week. It was so lovely to see so many of you in school last week. If you haven't already done a memory or message for the year 6 leavers book, please can you contact us with it. We are going to be calling the children we haven't heard from this week, so you can tell us your messages.
Here are today's learning links.
Activity One
PSHE
Black Lives Matter
In today's lesson, we visit a key topic of Black Lives Matter given the recent case of George Floyd. The lesson is around creating hope for the future – a future that is not based on the colour of someone's skin but the content of their character.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/black-lives-matter-ffb071
Activity Two
Geography - 'Where are all the people?'
In this lesson, we will be starting a new topic all about population! We will consider how many people there are on the planet, how this has changed, and where populations are distributed.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/where-are-all-the-people
Activity Three
Spanish - To be able to say what is in your town or city In Spanish
In this lesson we will recap our previous learning, then learn how to say different places in a town or city. For this lesson you will need a pen and paper.
Activity Four
Art - Juan Miro and Automatic Drawing
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/juan-miro-and-automatic-drawing-1459cb
In this lesson, we will learn about automatic drawing and create our own abstract artwork.
Activity Five
English - Writing a story
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/writing-focus-writing-a-story/activities/1
Activity Six
RE - What is Hinduism?
Learn all about the origins of Hinduism and what Hindus believe in this lesson.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zh86n39/articles/zmpp92p
Activity Seven
History - Who was Mary Anning?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zd8fv9q/articles/zf6vb82
Morning Year 6!
Hope you are all well and are looking forward to a more sunny weekend. Please please please reply to Mrs Shingadia with a Leavers message if you haven't already.
Activity 1: Book Club
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zfkrn9q
Watch the videos and then answer the questions.
Activity 2: REALLY IMPORTANT - How to trust what you read online.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zq39vwx
Activity 3: A Geography lesson with David Attenborough
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zw7vtrd
Choose a couple of videos to watch and then write a summary or create a poster.
Activity 4: REALLY IMPORTANT George Floyd Protests - misleading images and videos that have been shared on social media
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zwjqcmn
Activity 5: What is harmony?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zcbkcj6/articles/zgxx2nb
Thursday 18th June
Well what a wet and rainy day it is today! If you haven't checked out the videos on Flipgrid yet, do so... even if you don't want to post a video yourself you can see them from teachers and other children: https://flipgrid.com/93138006
Activity 1: Write a mnemonic for all things St John's, e.g.
Successful - even though we didn't do SATs, we are so successful.
T
J
O
Hudson Evans - I loved doing PE with Mr HE!
N
S
These are just suggestions and you would obviously need to fill in the other ones. Send it to me once you're done.
Activity 2: Watch these Espresso videos about Transition
Activity 3: Writing a narrative poem - maybe it could be about your time at St John's
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zy4csk7
Activity 4: DT Anthropometrics and ergonomic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4fhscw
Activity 5: Science - How do Humans Impact the Planet?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zp22pv4/articles/z2md82p
Wednesday 17th June
Good morning year 6 and have you seen this?
It's called flipgrid and you can leave video messages for everyone at St Johns to see. You have to log on through Microsoft Teams and then you watch the videos or record your own video for us all to see. Have a go at recording a message today telling everyone what you have been up to over the lock down and what you're most proud of.
Activity One
Click on the flipgrid link (see above) and watch the videos by Mrs Seymour. Ms Lyne and Mrs Kirby. Find out what they have been up to during lock down. Then record your own short video telling us what you have been doing. Don't forget to include something that you are proud of. We can't wait to see them!
Activity Two
Science 'The Circulatory System'
Learn about the circulatory system and why it is so important.
This guide includes:
- two videos on the circulatory system and how it works.
- three videos looking at the parts of the circulatory system individually.
- two activities to build upon your knowledge of the circulatory system.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zq6x8hv
Activity Three
English - Poetry
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zpb3trd
Home learning focus
Learn how to write limericks and clerihews.
This lesson includes:
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two videos
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three activities
Extra challenge - Can you write a limerick about a St Johns teacher that we could include in the memory book ?
Activity Four
Spanish - Learning how to talk about free time, sports and hobbies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zh33trd
Activity Five
Art - Exciting paintings
Learn the basics of exciting paintings.
This lesson includes:
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three video clips demonstrating different famous artists and their exciting paintings
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three activities to try at home
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/ztwkvwx
Tuesday 16th June
Good morning year 6. If you haven't already done so, please can you fill in the following questionaire for us. You only need to fill it in if you are returning to school. Click on the link below;
https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Questionaire/
Here are today's learning links-
Activity One
Some of the best memories of childhood are the silly ones that make you giggle. Can you create an amusing comic strip of funny moments from your time at St Johns. Use thought and speech bubbles to show what is being said and bring your comic to life. If you cannot recall a funny moment, then maybe choose significant moments from your time at St Johns like, class collective worships, PGL trip or special days and events that you really enjoyed. You could illustrate meeting your best friend or taking part in sports day.
If you can send us a photo of your comic, we may be able to use it in the memory book.
Activity Two
Not only is it important to value your past experiences and memories, it is also important to plan new goals for the future. Can you create a 'bucket list' of things you would like to achieve in the first year of secondary school. This could include things like, making new friends, taking the bus to school by yourself for the first time,
Activity Three
Spanish - How to describe the weather in Spanish
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-be-able-to-describe-the-weather-in-spanish-0ab4ac
Activity Four
Art - The circle challenge
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/the-circle-challenge-f2c8c2
Activity Five
Geography - Learn all about the Alps
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zfnkjp3
Activity Six
Science - Reversible and irreversible changes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zndmhg8
Children in school: https://www.j2e.com/st-johns-cofe-primary-school5/Mrs+S+Hughes/Questionaire/
Monday 15th June
Good morning year 6 and we would like to welcome back some of 6S who will be returning to school today for the first time in a long time! Good luck to those children - we hope you have a great day. For those of you who are staying at home, we will still be continuing to update the learning links on a daily basis and you can still contact us through teams and email as normal.
Here are today's activities -
Activity One
Natasha's story
(This activity is a continuation of the Black Lives Matter work that was posted on Friday. You will need to have read Natasha's story before you complete it.)
Now you have read Natasha’s story, choose one of these activities:
- Imagine you were one of her friends writing a letter to your M.P. (Member of Parliament) persuading him or her to let Natasha and her family stay in Britain.
Here are some sentence starters that might help.
Dear ___________________,
I am writing to you because _________________________________________
If Natasha and her family have to return to their home country, ______________________________
You should let this family stay in Britain so that ______________________________________
Yours sincerely,
_______________________________
or you could,
· Make a card for Natasha to show her that you care about her.
· Make a poster that persuades people Natasha and her family should stay in Britain.
This week, as part of our transition work, we will be thinking about what makes us all special and unique. It will give you a chance to reflect on what your strengths and weaknesses are and where your talents lie.
Activity Two
What makes you special? What qualities do you possess that make you unique? Write down the five most important ones that you have. Now ask your parent to write down five qualities about you too. Come together and see what you've both put. Are they all the same? Are there any differences?
Now pick your three best qualities and write down why you chose them.
Activity Three
Think about the five qualities that best describe you. Can you create a piece of artwork in the shape of a star to represent your own star qualities? You could make the outline of the star using the words you picked to describe yourself. Put your name on it and send us a photo of your creation if you can.
Activity Four
If you feel you are not very good at anything, maybe you have low self-esteem. Have a read of what self- esteem is and how you can raise your own self- esteem in the following link -
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/self-esteem.html
Friday 12th June 2020
Black Lives Matter
Good morning Year 6!
I am sure you have seen on the news that there have been protests after George Ffoyd's (a black man) death. He was killed by the police in the USA. Here is a link which shows what has been happening: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52950491
At St John's we believe that we are all equal, no matter what your skin colour is. The work for today is to help you reflect on what racism is and how we can fight it.
Activity 1:
A protest is when lots of people gather together to show they don’t like something and want it to change. Recently, lots of people have been protesting in our country and around the world for the opposite reason. They are protesting because black and brown people are often treated unfairly in our society and people don’t think this is right.
Create a banner that you could take to a protest. It could say something like...
Black and white unite!
Freedom to learn together.
We are all part of the human family.
There are some pictures below.
Activity 2: Let Natasha Stay
Read the above text and then answer the questions:
1. Why was Natasha upset?
2. Where did Natasha come from?
3. Why did her family have to leave their home country and come to Britain?
4. Natasha’s friend, Shamima, said, “I think this country should welcome people of all cultures, particularly if they are escaping from danger at home.”
Do you agree with her? Why or why not?
5. Why do you think the government changed their minds and let Natasha and her family stay in Britain?
6. If you were Natasha, how would it feel to have all your friends supporting you?
Activity 3: Something Inside So Strong
Listen to this song and while you listen, have a think about these questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otuwNwsqHmQ
- What do you think is the message of this song?
- How might these words be encouraging to someone facing racism?
- What is something you can do to help stop racism?
Can you find any other songs that have important messages about racism?
Thursday 11th June
Good morning year 6. Today's activities are all about problem solving. Below are some challenges a child may face when they go to secondary school. Think about how they could solve each one and write a letter to them giving advice on what to do. Remember, if you save your work on BGFL we will be able to read it too.
Problem 1
I've got two really good friends who don't like each other. One keeps inviting me to things and leaving the other one out. It's getting awkward and I don't know what to do. Can you help me please?
Problem 2
I got a hot dinner in the canteen and when I got to the counter to pay, I realised that I'd forgotten to put money on my dinner card. What should I do?
Problem 3
My teacher has paired me up with a child I don't get on with, who expects me to do all the work for them. They are really popular and I'm worried that if I say anything, I will get picked on. I also don't want to get bad grades. What should I do?
Problem 4
My friend added me to a group chat and there are some unkind comments about another child in my year group on there. I don't want to get involved but I'm worried about that child. What should I do?
Problem 5
The friend who I usually walk home with is off sick. I don't have anyone to walk home with and I'm really worried about being by myself. What should I do?
All of the above problems are quite common problems that you may encounter in secondary school. So it's important to think about how could solve them.
Wednesday 10th June
Good morning year 6. If you haven't had a chance to look already, please find attached below a list of local secondary schools. Have a look at the one you will be going to and see if you can find a virtual tour of the school. Does your school have a list of clubs and which ones would you like to attend? Take the time to find out as much as you can about your new school.
Hall Green
https://www.hallgreen.bham.sch.uk/staff-home/#
Ninestiles
Yardleys
Moseley
https://www.moseley.bham.sch.uk/
Queensbridge
http://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/
Swanshurst
Kings Heath Boys
https://www.kingsheathboys.co.uk/
Wheelers Lane Boys
https://www.wheelerslane.bham.sch.uk/app/os#!welcome/home
King Edwards Camp Hill Girls
King Edwards Camp Hill Boys
http://www.camphillboys.bham.sch.uk/
King Edwards Five Ways
Selly Park Girls school
Here are some more activities you could do today to help you prepare for life at secondary school:
Activity 1
Making friends at secondary school
You might be attending a secondary school that none of your friends are attending. Even if you are, your friends might not be in the same classes or on the same timetable as you. Therefore, you will need to make some new friends.
Watch this short video to gather some ideas on the best way to make friends or speak to family members about how they made friends when they went to secondary school (this could be parents, older siblings, aunties/uncles etc). Make a top tips poster on the best way to make new friends.
How to make friends
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znhf7nb
https://safeyoutube.net/w/IKaF
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6mj47h
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6gkf4j
Activity 2
Getting to know your new teachers
At your new secondary school, you will have different members of staff for each lesson. It is important that you begin to see these teachers as safe adults and consider who you will go to with problems
Research your new school website (see the links above) and find out which teachers are in different departments.
Write a list of which teachers teach which subjects and who is the head of year 7. Think about which teacher you might go to if you have forgotten homework, if you have concerns over a friendship group, if someone is being unkind to you, and if you are finding a piece of work difficult. What is the name of your schools headteacher and deputy head? Is there a member of staff there who job is pastoral care? (That means they are employed as someone who you can go to with a problem, if you are scared or worried and they will help you out.)
Activity 3
Staying safe online
What online platforms do you use; this could be games, social media or websites? How do you know it’s safe and what do you do online to keep safe? Social media and technology will come into your lives more as you grow up and it is really important to use them wisely as this may impact at school and in the future if you do not..
Can you create a set of guidelines to make sure that you stay safe online?
Even better, you could make a short 2 minute video about how to stay safe online and enter this competition - see the link below for more details. (Competition closes on the 22nd June so you have to be quick!)
https://www.childnet.com/resources/film-competition/2020
Tuesday 9th June
Good morning year 6. Today's learning links will be focusing on preparing you for your transition to secondary school and how to organise yourself. If you haven't yet looked at yesterday's work, you can find those activities below. Please take a look - there are some great videos featuring common worries about starting secondary school. If you have any questions or worries, please do not hesitate to contact any of us year 6 staff. Have a good day!
Activity 1
Plan your route
Starting secondary school is a time where organisation and independence can flourish; a good routine is essential for this. Can you plan your morning routine (from waking up to arriving at school) and then plan your evening routine too (from leaving school to going to bed). Remember to think carefully about how long each activity will take and what times of the day you will be able to complete hobbies such as reading or after school clubs.
Think about what time you will need to arrive at school and then work out how long it will take you to get there. What time in the morning will you have to get up to give yourself enough time to eat breakfast and get ready?
How long do you think you might need to complete homework every night?
Draw a timetable of what your day might look like. Remember, if you save it on BGFL we can see it too.
Activity 2
What should I take to school?
Lots of new and different equipment is needed for secondary school. Create a shopping list which includes all of the equipment you will need; consider specific lessons such as P.E and Food Technology. Use their new school’s website for support. Can you draw the everyday items needed. Will you need different equipment on different days? What should you not take with you?
Activity 3
How will I get to my new school?
Travelling to and from secondary school requires careful planning and organisation. How will you get to your new school? Will you walk or ride your bicycle? Take the bus? Or travel in the car?
Can you plan your journey to school and your journey home from school. What time will you need to leave the house to arrive at school on time? Which route will you take? Will you meet any friends en route? Do you need to take anything with them e.g. a bus pass or a bicycle helmet? These websites may help you plan your journey:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/
https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/
How to stay safe on your bike:
https://www.think.gov.uk/cycle-safety/
Activity 4
How to tie a tie!
Your new uniform may include a proper school tie. Practise how to your tie by watching this tutorial. Once you've mastered it, can you write a set of instructions for someone else teaching them how to tie theirs?
https://safeyoutube.net/w/IxID
Activity 5
Create a 'Memory Jar' of your time at St Johns
You may wish to reminisce about your memories of primary school in the future. Capture these memories in a fun way by creating a ‘Memory Jar’. Using coloured paper write down your favourite memories. You can use different colours to show different categories of memory e.g blue for friendship, yellow for teachers, red for favourite lessons, green for school trips. Use a jam jar or a plastic bottle to collect your memories; you could even personalise their jar with decoration.
Activity 6
Secondary school websites
Can you find your secondary school from the list below? When you have. explore their website and familiarise yourself with your new school.
Hall Green
https://www.hallgreen.bham.sch.uk/staff-home/#
Ninestiles
Yardleys
Moseley
https://www.moseley.bham.sch.uk/
Queensbridge
http://www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk/
Swanshurst
Kings Heath Boys
https://www.kingsheathboys.co.uk/
Wheelers Lane Boys
https://www.wheelerslane.bham.sch.uk/app/os#!welcome/home
King Edwards Camp Hill Girls
King Edwards Camp Hill Boys
http://www.camphillboys.bham.sch.uk/
King Edwards Five Ways
Selly Park Girls school
https://sellyparkgirls.org/news
Please note - Let us Know if we have missed your secondary school and we will add it on.
Video for parents
Parents share the worries they had before their child started secondary school and give tips and advice on how you can overcome those same concerns.
Monday 8th June
Good morning year 6. Over the next few weeks we will be thinking about your transition to secondary school.
Transition means the process of change and moving onto secondary school is a big change for all of you.
Every year in year 6, we spend a few weeks thinking about the changes to come and we try to help prepare and support you as best we can to make this transition smoothly. Of course, nothing could have prepared us for the pandemic and all its effects but whether you're continuing to work from home, or possibly thinking of returning to school in the coming weeks, we will try are best to help get you ready for your new schools.
So this week, all of the learning activities will be linked to transition. We will still set the White Rose Hub Maths assignments everyday, as we know so many of you enjoy completing them, but we will also be setting other assignments linked with your transition to secondary school. It really is in your best interests to complete as many of these as you can. Any problems or issues- then please do not hesitate to email any of us year 6 staff.
Here are today's activities:
Favourite Memories
Starting secondary school is a time for your to say farewell to current teachers and classmates and hello to many new faces. It is important for you to look back and remember some of your favourite memories from your time at St Johns. Can you create a drawing of your special memory and frame it in a photo frame? You may choose to draw a favourite lesson, a funny moment with friends, a school trip, your favourite teacher or a job role you were proud of. You could choose to decorate the photo frame provided or to craft your own using card.
Here is a video link with some ideas for photo frames you could use around your photo.
https://safeyoutube.net/w/DegE
Please note - we would REALLY love for you to send us your pictures so that we can create a memory book. If you could take a photo of your picture and email it to us with a sentence explaining why it is your favourite memory, we can include it.
What's the difference?
The thought of going to secondary school for the first time can be quite scary. There are so many things that are different. But there are also many things that are the same as primary school too.
Get a piece of paper and divide it into two columns.
Write down similarities in one column and differences in the other. Compile a list of all the things that will be the same and different about the school day in your new school. Think about - the journey to school, lessons, teachers, lunchtimes and friends. If you complete this on BGFL we can see it too.
Conduct an interview
Interview someone about how they coped with some of the changes they faced at secondary school. This could be a family member in your household or a neighbour/relative that has been to secondary school (please ensure that you either use technology or follow social distancing guidelines). Think about what questions you could ask
e.g. how did you make new friends?
What did you do if you got lost?
What did you do if you forgot your PE kit/forgot to do your homework?
Common worries about starting secondary school
The link below takes you to some videos all about the common worries every child has about starting secondary school. It's great because it gives real life examples and ways in which the children overcame their problems and fears.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zh4wy9q/starting-secondary-school/1
A video for parents
Ask your parents to sit down and watch this video. It talks about how best they can support you with your move to secondary school . Don't give them a choice - tell them the teacher says they have to!!
Will I lose my old friends?
Losing old friends is always a worry when you move from primary to secondary school but it doesn’t need to happen. Students from CBBC’s Our school explain how they stayed in contact with their friends, from taking time to meet up outside school to introducing your new friends to your old ones.
Click on the link below to find out ways you can stay in touch with your friends:
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
If you have been enjoying listening to the different celebrities reading a chapter of Harry Potter here are the links to each chapter.
Enjoy:
https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-boy-who-lived
Please note - you now have to set up a personal account to watch the videos.
Ask your parents if they can set up an account using their own email address.
Other activities you could try
* spend 5 minutes everyday on ttrockstars.com
* spend 20 minutes 3 or 4 times a week on readtheory.org.uk
* get active with Joe Wicks, everyday at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1/featured
* chill out and listen to a story on https://stories.audible.com/start-listen