Maths

The Circles group are working on 2-D shape, the Squares group are working on data analysis and the Triangles group are working on symmetry. The Circles are learning about quadrilaterals and polygons, and different types of triangles, such as scalene, as well as the  interior angles of a triangle. The Squares are learning about how to interpret information from different types of tables and diagrams, such as pie charts and bar graphs. Last but certainly not least drum roll the Triangles have been learning about how to complete another half of a shape by using a line of symmetry.

Science

In Science, we have been learning about plastic pollution and how it effects the environment. We watched various videos about how to gradually prevent plastic pollution and what we can do to play a part in saving our precious planet. We also watched videos about what would happen if plastic pollution continues and what could happen to our world in the future and future generations.

Australia

For our Australian topic, we drew the Sydney Harbour Bridge during our Art lessons. We also did Australia PowerPoint presentations and learned loads of facts based on many subjects that we chose for our presentations such as animals, landmarks, history, sports and much more. Mrs. Glancey asked us to complete 3 slides about our chosen topic, with information from the Internet or books (such as Wikipedia, Google, National Geographic and National Geographic Kids). We also pretended to be news reporters to create a news report about Tasmanian devils. We included some really interesting facts, such as there is a rare, contagious type of cancer that is really dangerous to them and conservationists are trying to introduce them back into the wild. We also used Chromebooks to find out about bushfires. We learned that they need high temperatures to thrive (that is why they are not common here) . They also need strong winds and lots of animals lose their habitat because the trees burn and people have to evacuate their homes. Last but certainly not least drum roll the Great Barrier Reef ! It is 348,700 square kilometres long (1429 miles) and it is roughly 500,000 years old (which is actually pretty young for a reef). It is surprisingly a relative to the jellyfish! The most common fish in the Great Barrier Reef is the Damself fish.

Outdoor Learning

During outdoor learning, we have loved exploring the Upper Forest and trekking through the river! We have played Capture the Flag, which is a very fun team game which everyone enjoyed. It has been a great learning experience :). We were very crafty with our hiding spots! We also were set a challenge called ‘Who’s Been Framed?’ to create a portrait of someone in our class using natural materials and had to guess who each was. It was so funny!

Literacy

For writing, we created some posters on plastic pollution using the knowledge we had gained from our Science lessons.

This was an interesting subject to focus on and VERY FUN to create beautiful and colourful posters about plastic pollution.

Some facts we learned are:

• 20 million water bottles are made every year.
• 50% of plastic created is single use.
• 8 million tonnes of plastic is polluted in the ocean.
• 80%  of plastic comes from land.
• 50% of all plastic sinks (so can be digested by fish).
• More than 40% of all sea birds eat plastic.

 R.E

We have been learning about Islam and Diwali for Interfaith Wee. Here is some more details:

Pope Francis Faith Award

We have now completed the knowledge section of our Pope Francis Faith Award and we have been thinking about what we want to be when we our older. We are all so excited to be continuing with this and cant wait to complete it :D.

INTERFAITH WEEK

Islam

During Inter Faith Week we have been learning about the Five Pillars of Islam. They are:

Shahada-The Word of God

Salah-Prayer

Sawm-During Ramadan

Zakat-Charity

Hajj-Pilgrimage

Hinduism

We have also been learning about the religion Hinduism.

It has been very interesting to learn about other religions and how people worship God. It is a fantastic religion to learn about with some very fascinating facts .We really enjoy hearing about how other people worship and pray.

Written by the children in P6A