W.C 23.03.2026

This week in UKS2, we’ve been busy developing our skills across a range of subjects. In maths, the children have been learning all about volume and exploring how to calculate it in different ways. In DT, they have been constructing their own memory boxes by building wooden frames and then decorating them creatively with card. Finally, in RE, we have been learning about the Eucharist and exploring the Stations of the Cross, helping the children deepen their understanding of these important aspects of the Christian faith.

Yr 6 Homework

            

W.C. 16.03.2026

Learning Lifesaving Skills in Our PRSHE Lessons

As part of our PRSHE learning this week, we took part in hands‑on first aid workshops designed to help us understand what to do in an emergency. The sessions were practical, engaging, and gave us the confidence to respond safely and sensibly if someone needs help.

One of the key areas we explored was how to bandage a wound. We learnt the importance of staying calm, applying pressure to stop bleeding, and using a bandage correctly to protect the injury. Everyone had the chance to practise, and by the end we were much more confident in our technique.

We also took part in a practical session on CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). Using training dummies, we learnt how to check for breathing, call for help, and perform chest compressions properly. Although we hope we’ll never need to use it, learning CPR could one day help save a life.

Another vital part of the workshop focused on what to do when someone is choking. We were shown how to recognise the signs of choking and how to carry out back blows and abdominal thrusts safely and effectively.

      

Electricity NorthWest - STEM learning

This week pupils took part in exciting workshops with Electricity North West! 💡🔌

They explored:
🔹 How electricity and electrical circuits work
🔹 The importance of staying safe around electricity
🔹 An exciting electrical challenge to put their learning to the test
🔹 The different STEM careers and the people who keep our electricity flowing ⚙️✨

Year 6 SATs Homework: Circles Homework (Maths.co.uk). Synonyms & Antonyms (SPAG.com). Due 27/03/2026

W.C 09.03.26

This week in UKS2 has been packed with hands‑on learning and exciting experiences. On Monday, we welcomed Skipping John, who led an energetic skipping workshop that got everyone active and inspired. In science, the children learnt about the role of blood in the human body before creating their own “blood cocktails” to model its different components. As part of Science Week, Year 6 took on a STEM challenge led by employees from local firm Johnson Matthey, working collaboratively to build sturdy radio towers out of dowel wood. Meanwhile, Year 5 travelled to Ribblesdale High School, where they took part in a special Science Week workshop and explored new practical activities in a secondary-school setting.

Year 6 SATs Homework: SATS Decimals and Percentages (maths.co.uk) and KS2 SATs 3 (SPAG.com). Due 20/3/26

 

 

W.C 02.03.26

This week in UKS2, we’ve been busy with a range of exciting learning. In geography, the children explored how humans use mines, focusing on the Mojave Desert and its many purposes, including military use, tourism, settlements, mining, ranching and renewable energy. On Thursday, we celebrated World Book Day by diving into The Mysterious Story of Francis Brandywine and her disappearance in Quetico National Park; the children produced detailed police reports and even wrote their own short sequels to continue the mystery. In English, we continued our work on legends, studying the tale of Finn McCool and Benandonner linked to the Giant’s Causeway, the story of The Waterhorse, and the classic legend of George and the Dragon.

Year 6 SATs Homework: SATS Ratio and Proportion buster (maths.co.uk) and KS2 SATs Terminology (SPAG.com). Due 13/3/26

W.C 23.02.26

This week in UKS2 has been full of exciting learning across the curriculum. In History, we explored the origins of democracy in Ancient Greece, and the children even held their own debate to experience how decisions were made thousands of years ago. In Maths, we have been working hard on all things fractions—practising how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them with increasing confidence. In PE, we continued developing our badminton skills by using balloons to help the children get used to the light weight and control needed for a shuttlecock, making for a fun and energetic session.

🎭 A Special Treat!
We were very lucky on Friday morning to watch a brilliant production of The Jungle Book. The children were captivated from start to finish, and it was a wonderful way to end the week.

Year 6 SATs Homework: SATS buster (maths.co.uk) and KS2 SATs Grammar Test A (SPAG.com). Due 6/3/26