Year 6
Assalamu alaykum
Welcome to the Year 6 Page
Spring 2 2021

Welcome back to Spring 2 . In shaa Allah you and your families are all well.
In shaa Allah you had a restful break. We are starting back to the new term, online so pleased be ready every morning at 8.30am with your jumpers and cameras on.
I have set out the learning for this term below. If there are any questions please let me know.
Maths
This term we will be completing our work on algebra before learning about the perimeter and area of shapes such as parallelograms and triangles. The children will also learn how to calculate volume. The children will learn how to measure angles as well as finding missing angles and nets of shapes.
English
Last term we were reading Street Child. A story about an orphan who is sent to a workhouse. After sharing the rest of the story , the children will learn out Dr Barnardo , who set up the ‘safe houses’ for the orphans. The children will write a biography of Dr Barnardo. Following on from this , we will read Tom’s Midnight Garden (the graphic novel). The children will write persuasive arguments, poetry and letters. The emphasis will be on using a range of punctuation and interesting vocabulary to enhance the appeal to the audience.
Guided Reading
We will be reading ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’. The children will learn new vocabulary, answer retrieval questions and work on their inferencing skills to enable them to improve their comprehension skills.
Science –
Evolution and inheritance
We will be starting the term with the science topic ‘evolution and inheritance. The children will be learning about the similarities and difference which are passed down through famiiliies. They will about how scientists learn about chaanges through studying fossils. The will learn about the features of plants and animals which make them suitable for their envirnoment.
Computing
Year 6 will be learning how to code using Scratch. They will follow the presentations to complete maths investigations.
P.E
Year 6 have P.E on Thursdays. The sessions will start at 3pm online. The coach will teach exercises and movement which can be followed at home.
Geography
This term we will be learning about Climate change. They will learn the scientific reasons why the world’s climate changes as well as the importance of citizens taking responsibilty for their world. They will also learn about the effects of climate change on difference habitats and people around the world.






Code of Conduct for Learning Online
At school we have systems and routines in place to ensure that pupils learn and progress. To acheive this, we make sure of four things:
1. The routine is ready (school starts on time, break times, lunch times, all children are back on time, all children in class on time),
2. The children are ready (with uniform, equipment and attitude, good beahviour)
3. The environment is ready (the class are behaving, following rules, children are focussed, distractions are removed, learning atmosphere in class)
4. The teacher is ready (with high quality lessons)
Three of the four ingredients are now in your hands. Please ensure that your child:
1. Is in a regular routine (bed time, waking up, breakfast, lunch, knows when lessons start, reads regularly, praying, exercise, fun time etc)
2. Is ready for learning (in school jumper, chromebook charged, headphones on, mics muted, pencil and papers ready, school work completed)
3. Is in a good environment ( a fixed place where they can learn comfortably, chair, desk, no distractions)
By ensuring these 3 things, you as parents can help your child make excellent learning insha’Allah.
Praying for your success!
Year 6 Staff
Ustadha Djelladj has been working at Iqra for a number of years as a key member of the team.
Ustadh Hajji loves sports and discipline! He’s always ready to help Year 6 achieve their goals.
One of our amazing LSA’s. Ustadha Iffat is ure to bring a joy to your step and smile to your face!
Hard working and aiming for the best, Ustdha Forbes works closely with children to help them progress.
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