Beech 2025-26

 

Hello and welcome to the Beech Class page! We’re a brilliant bunch of Year 6 learners who work really hard but know how to have lots of fun along the way. This year is particularly exciting as we prepare for our SATs while diving into some fascinating topics in history, geography, and science. Our curiosity knows no bounds, and we can’t wait to explore the world around us! As we look forward to the end of the year, we are especially excited about our residential trip and play. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead in Beech Class!

 

Beech Class 2025!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer 1 2025

Reaching New Heights in Nepal!

Key Question: Does the place you live define who you are? 

Values: Identity; Community; Belonging

This half term, Beech Class will learn about mountains, in particular, Mount Everest. They will be able to locate Mount Everest on a map and use 6-figure grid references. They will look at how people in Nepal use the mountains, before finding out about the 2015 Nepalese Earthquake. As part of their art, Beech Class will create some still life images, with inspiration from Picasso and cubism. 

Spring 2 2025

The Mayans

Key Question: Were the Mayan Civilisation Civilised? 

Values: Judgement;   Class;   Tradition

This half term, Beech Class will be learning about the Mayans. They will explore why it is important to learn about them, even though they lived in Central America. They will look at what the Mayans were able to do e.g. build structures, develop calendars and number systems and their religious beliefs. They will also explore the class structure they had in place. In STEM, the children will explore forces, particularly looking at pulley systems, where they will design and make their own pulley system. The children will continue to use 'My Happy Mind'  for their PSHE learning.

Where in Europe is Fabulous France? 

Key Question: What does it mean to be a neighbour? 

Values: Friendship; Value; Respect

This half term, Beech Class will be exploring Europe and particularly looking at the human and physical landscape of France. They will explore the works of Monet and use him as inspiration for their own artwork. They will also begin to work on 'My Happy Mind'. 

Autumn 1 and 2 2024

Who do you think you are kidding Mr Hitler? 

Key Question: Should children have a choice in what happens to them? 

Values:   Conflict    Sacrifice    Rights

This half term, Year 6 will mainly be learning about WW2 with a huge focus on evacuation. During the topic, they will learn about why the war began, why the children had to be evacuated and how Britain was able to stand firm against the German threat. Within their artwork, they will be looking at the work of L.S. Lowry and how they can use light and shade to create perspective.