Codes, Character & Connections
World Book Day 2026 – Cracking Codes and Cosy Reading
Year 6 had a brilliant World Book Day exploring the work of author Robin Stevens, whose friendly, chatty style and WW2‑based mysteries had everyone hooked. We read Chapter 1 of her new series and loved following the characters as they decoded clues and uncovered early hints about the story. A quick‑fire quiz tested how much we’d remembered - our detective skills were impressive!
We also joined the BBC Live Lesson, which added extra excitement to the day, before settling down to read with our friends from Year 3. With blankets, books and plenty of smiles, it was a lovely, relaxed way to share stories together.
Developing Characterisation Through Drama
Year 6 have been strengthening their suspense writing by using drama to develop richer, more intriguing characters. We created mysterious strangers with unusual traits - from a sullen, morose figure to someone speeding past on rollerblades - to add depth to our stories.
In groups, we experimented with how each character might speak, trying out formal language for older characters and informal speech for younger ones. This helped everyone write dialogue with more accuracy and personality. We also practised punctuating speech carefully, ensuring every line supported the tension in our writing.
We are soon to publish these fabulous stories and bring them home for you to enjoy!
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Percentages, Decimals and Fractions – Making Connections in Maths
Year 6 have been strengthening their understanding of percentages, decimals and fractions by learning how to convert confidently between all three. We explored how each representation links together and practised using these equivalents to solve a wide range of problems.
Pupils applied the four operations - adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing - using percentages, decimals and fractions, developing accuracy and clear mathematical reasoning. It was fantastic to see children spotting patterns, choosing efficient methods and explaining their thinking. We enjoyed playing games and quizzes to strengthen our knowledge.
British Science Week 2026 – Space, Engineering and Creativity
Year 6 had a fantastic British Science Week. We joined the BBC Live Lesson to learn about the solar system and how light travels through space, sparking lots of curiosity and questions.
We also took part in our Schools Engineering Competition, If you were an engineer, what would you do? It was hosted and judged by our very own engineers, the VEX IQ team. We had to design a product that could help identify birds. After sharing imaginative team ideas, we combined our best features to create a strong class entry - earning the Silver Award!
To help us achieve this, we had also written and performed our own song in assembly to market the product, inspired by the Pokémon tune. It was a fun, creative week where we learned a huge amount about space, engineering and the design process.
Exploring Evolution – Investigating Finch Beaks
To complete our learning about evolution, Year 6 carried out a hands‑on investigation inspired by Charles Darwin’s famous research on the Galápagos finches. Darwin observed that finches on different islands had evolved different beak shapes depending on the food available, and we set out to test this idea ourselves in class.
We represented beaks using pegs and spoons, and attempted to pick up different types of ‘food’, including beads, marbles and pipe cleaners. By comparing which tool worked best for each food type, we identified which finch would be suited to which diet - and even predicted the island it might have come from.
This practical experiment helped us understand how scientists test hypotheses, whether in a lab or, like Darwin in the 1800s, by observing animals in their natural habitats. A simple, but powerful activity that brought evolution to life for Year 6!
Mother’s Day – Crafting Surprise Cards
Year 6 enjoyed a lovely creative session for Mother’s Day, learning how to design surprise cards using careful folding techniques. Following step‑by‑step instructions, pupils experimented with different shapes, pop‑up styles and layered designs to create unique cards full of personality.
The children worked with great focus and care, making sure each fold and detail added to the final surprise effect. Their finished cards were thoughtful, beautifully made and ready to bring a smile to someone special.