Primary 6a Wallacewell Primary

This week in class we have been working on symmetry and improving our multiplication using various strategies in maths. We also took part in the maths week scavenger hunt.

We linked our writing to our Victorians topic and wrote a diary entry based on the life of a Victorian child. We worked really hard and produced detailed entries.
We have been continuing with our class novel “The Girl Who Stole an Elephant” and have been using our prediction skills to guess what might happen next. We are very close to finishing the book.

We started our autumnal art project and created some excellent pop art pumpkins which we will be completing next week. If you have any empty egg cartons or cardboard please bring them to school for our next art project.

Have a lovely weekend! 😃

P6A Term 1 Curriculum Newsletter

Happy Friday everyone!

We have had a great start to the term and have been working hard.

Our numeracy focus has been developing our understanding of place value, working with numbers up to 100,000 and exploring the value of each digit. We have also been working on subtraction with decomposition in mental maths.

In Literacy, we have been writing explanation texts, investigating how and why volcanic eruptions happen and learning about the fascinating history of child chimney sweeps from the Victorian Era.

Our topic work has taken us back to Victorian Britain, where we have been exploring what life was like during the Victorian era and learning about the experiences of children at the time, the industrial revolution and Victorian inventions.

We have even had a visit to the STEM Room where we were working in different stations creating things that float, things with wheels and using Spheros.

Have a lovely weekend,

Miss Smith

P6a Curriculum Newsletter – Term 4 2025-26

Maths: Symmetry

We have moved into geometry this week, specifically focusing on reflective symmetry. The students are learning to identify lines of symmetry in 2D shapes and are practicing drawing the “mirror image” of complex patterns. This requires them to count grid squares accurately to ensure the distance from the line of symmetry is identical on both sides.

Literacy: Grammar and Writing

• Suffixes: Our focus is on the suffix -ful. Beyond just spelling, we are analyzing how it functions to turn nouns or verbs into adjectives (e.g., power to powerful, care to careful). We are discussing how this suffix indicates that something is “full of” or “characterised by” the root word.

• Persuasive Writing: We are beginning our unit on persuasive techniques. The goal is to move beyond simple opinion statements and into structured argument. We are specifically looking at:

  • Emotive Language: Using words that trigger a strong reaction

  • The Rule of Three: Grouping three adjectives or phrases to make a point more memorable.

  • Rhetorical Questions: Engaging the reader by asking questions that don’t necessarily require an answer.

Topic: The Commonwealth Fact Files

Each student has been assigned a member nation of the Commonwealth. The current task is to  research and create  a structured fact file. This requires them to filter information into specific categories:

• Geography: Capital city, location, and climate.

• Culture: National symbols, languages spoken, and traditional customs.

• Contribution: How that nation participates in the Commonwealth and its role in the global community.

What a brilliant week it has been in Primary 6A! Here’s a little snapshot of what the children have been working on:

🔢 Maths: Breaking Down Barriers with the Grid Method
We have been tackling multiplication using the grid method. It’s been great to see the children gain confidence in breaking down larger numbers into their place values. By visually mapping out the multiplication, they are really beginning to master the “why” behind their calculations, not just the “how.” It’s a huge step forward in their numeracy journey!

✍️ Literacy: The Power of Suffixes
In literacy, we’ve been exploring how a few letters at the end of a word can completely change its meaning. By focusing on suffixes (like -tion, -ly, and -ness), the children are not only improving their spelling but also expanding their vocabulary and learning how to craft more precise sentences.detectives” in their book!

🌍 Topic: The Commonwealth Connection
Our social studies focus has shifted to the Commonwealth and the Commonwealth Games. It’s been a fascinating look at how 56 diverse nations come together under shared values. We’ve been discussing:

Global Citizenship: What it means to be part of a global community.

The “Friendly Games”: Why the Commonwealth Games are so special, particularly their focus on inclusivity and para-sports.

Geography & Culture: Discovering where our partner nations are on the map and learning about their unique traditions.

If you want to keep the conversation going at home, ask your child which Commonwealth country they would most like to visit and why, or see if they can explain how the grid method helped them solve their latest maths problem!

This week, Primary 6 took part in a range of team-building activities designed to develop cooperation and communication skills. Pupils worked together to solve challenges, share ideas, and support one another in completing tasks. These activities encouraged positive interaction, active listening, and problem-solving, helping to strengthen relationships within the class. It was great to see pupils demonstrating teamwork, resilience, and respect throughout.

Follow the link below to view our term 3 curriculum newsletter. 

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P6A Learning Highlights This Week 📐📊✏️

This week, P6A have been busy developing their skills across numeracy and literacy, showing great focus, curiosity and creativity in their learning.

In numeracy, we have been learning all about angles and how to measure them accurately using protractors. Pupils practised identifying acute, right, obtuse and reflex angles before applying their skills to real-life problems and diagrams. There was lots of careful measuring, checking and discussing strategies to make sure results were accurate. It was great to see pupils supporting one another and growing in confidence with this tricky skill.

We have also been working on interpreting data and graphs. Pupils analysed different types of graphs, including bar charts and line graphs, learning how to read scales, compare values and explain what the data shows. They were challenged to answer reasoning questions and explain patterns and trends using mathematical language.

In literacy, our focus has been on descriptive writing. Pupils explored how writers use their five senses to create vivid pictures for the reader. Through short writing lessons and modelled examples, pupils practised using sensory language to describe settings and experiences in more detail. There was a strong emphasis on choosing powerful vocabulary and showing, rather than telling, what is happening in a scene.

Overall, P6A have worked hard, shown great engagement and continued to develop important skills that will support them across the curriculum. Well done to everyone for another productive and positive week of learning! 👏

This week in Primary 6A, we had a visit from the PATHS team to help us with our buddy training. We acted out different playground situations that might happen when we are buddies. Some of the situations were tricky, but they helped us learn what to do, who to ask for help, and how to follow the buddy rules properly. We learned how important it is to be kind, calm, and helpful so that younger children feel safe and happy in the playground.

We are also getting very excited as we prepare for our Burns Showcase. We are learning two songs, Heather on the Hill and Caledonia, and practising two ceilidh dances. We have been working hard to remember the dance steps, move in time with the music, and help each other when someone forgets. We are having lots of fun and are really proud of how well we are working together. We can’t wait to show everyone what we have been learning!