I am the Prime Minister
Courtroom Visit
Year Six have spent the morning in court! After preparing our cases and writing our statements, we attended the courts in Burnley to re-enact a case based on a real-life hearing. Our prosecution and defence teams battled it out, questioning witnesses and suspects as well as addressing the jury. Eventually, they concluded their cases and left the vital decision in the hands of our dedicated jurors. What an amazing experience with the opportunity to experience a real courtroom, gain valuable insight into our justice system as well as question a real solicitor and judge!
I am an Egyptologist
Ancient Egyptian Day
After reading about the recent discovery of a pharaoh’s tomb, we explored ancient Egyptian medicine and the mummification process. We then explored the “tunnels” of a pyramid before blogging about our discoveries. We also constructed a piece of ancient Egyptian music and then built pyramids from nets. What a fantastic day!
Year 6 Resources
Below is a list of useful Year 6 revision websites. Please don’t try to use them all- have a look through them and find your favourites. Mrs Ilyas’ favourites are BBC Bitesize and the learning games on Topmarks.
Maths and English Practise
IXL have separate pages of skills linked to individual Year group. The Y6 page has links to practise both English and Maths skills. Pages are then split into skills of which has a practise question for the children to think about.
BBC Education have produced a whole host of materials for KS2. Follow the KS2 link and then select either Maths or English. Each area usually has an information section for reading, plus an activity and then quiz which is marked online. Some aspects require a subscription.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education
A site with fantastic learning games. Pick a topic and play the game. Hit the button is fantastic for learning multiplications.
A site with both Maths and English based quizzes which are marked as you go along.
http://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/maths/
A site with a range of information and questions – great for revision purposes!
http://www.icteachers.co.uk/children/children_sats.htm
A revision site based upon the old Key Stage 2 Tests but still contains lots of useful information for both Maths and English.
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/
Click on “For Kids” to access some fun games to practise speed of recall of times tables.
This site has loads of Maths games which help to practise a range of skills.
http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html
Loads of Maths games on a range of Mathematical concepts.
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm
A range of English games and activities.
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2literacy.html
Activities to reinforce and practise a range of spelling rules.
http://www.keystage2literacy.co.uk/spellings-menu.html
A range of activities and games to practise a range of spelling rules and patterns.