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This week in Maths, we have been learning how to measure and classify angles. Shape is a tricky topic in Y6; however, Y6 have persevered with their learning and showed an excellent understanding of the different types of angles. Well done!

This week in writing, we have started a new genre. We have explored the features of a formal letter and annotated WAGOLLs on Showbie identifying the different features. 

This week in Art, we began to make our activism posters. Our first technique we used to create our posters was collaging. We ripped up wallpaper and used this as a base for our posters. Y6 did really well in this lesson and created superb collages ready for the next step next week!

On Monday, it was our Red2Blue morning! As part of our morning, we painted some red ladybugs onto a blue leaf to represent how when we are in our red headspace it creates a feeling similar to a ladybug being stuck on its back unable to turn around. Y6 Whales produced some wonderful…

This week in Science, we have considered the question ‘What causes rainbows?’ We found out that rainbows are caused when light travels from one state of matter to another causing the colours of light to separate! We observed this in class too in which we used a prism and torch to make a rainbow.…

This week in Writing, Y6 have started their brand new text called ‘Wonder’. Y6 are really enjoying this text so far! This week, we have explored the different features of a diary entry and used SHOWBIE to annotate a WAGOLL.

This week in Y6, we have explored poetry. During our features lesson, we explored different ‘Poetry Tools’ poets use to capture the reader’s imagination. Poetry can be really tricky; however, Y6 have shown their determination and excellence to develop a super understanding so far! Well done…

We have started a new topic in Geography all about Birmingham. As part of this week’s learning,  we completed geographical sketches to represent how redevelopment has changed Birmingham’s skyline. Here are just a few of the amazing example Y6 Whales produced! 

This week, we have continued to practice a range of skills to prepare us for our independent writes which will be an alternative event based on the text ‘War Horse’. I have been beyond impressed with the writing this week and look forward to reading everybody’s independent…

This week in Science, we conducted an investigation to explore how light travels. We proved that light does in fact travel in straight lines and becomes blocked by opaque objects. Y6 Whales worked really hard in this lesson. Well done!

This week in Science, we have considered how plants are adapted to survive. As part of our lesson, we create posters based on either a cactus, sunflower or Venus fly trap. Here are some amazing examples in which Y6 Whales produced!

Today in Geography, we considered how climate change is impacting Ethiopia. We explored some of the impacts of climate change and some of the responses to it as well. Y6 Whales produced some great work on Showbie highlighting the impact climate change has on both rural and urban areas and how…