After weeks of learning about classifying organisms and classification keys, Year 6 have created eye-catching and informative fact-files about 'The Father of Taxonomy'- Carl Linneaus. Carl Linneaus, the botanist who developed the system to classify organisms. #Science @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Let's sing, rap, dance, chant! Year 6 were given excerpts from famous hymns and gospel songs to create their own musical soundtracks. Pupils then performed to one another, and listeners discussed the impact of emotion. #Christianity #religion #worldbeliefs @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

In RE, Y6 pupils have been learning how the Christian faith is expressed through different art forms. In their most recent lesson, they explored the symbolism behind the paintings of icons within the Orthodox Church, using this as a stimulus to create their own icons. @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Arithmetic lessons with peer to peer support is not only essential in year 6 when preparing for SATS but also rewarding and enjoyable! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

This week, the pupils in Y6 have been introduced to their new online maths homework programme - maths.co.uk Teachers will use the programme to set weekly tasks (on a Thursday) which will reinforce what the children have been learning about in class during the week. @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

In their humanities topic, Y6 pupils have been learning how countries, such as Japan, prepare for earthquakes and limit their impact. They particularly enjoyed designing public information posters, advising people what to do in the event of an earthquake. @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Our Year 6s have been learning how to write informal letters, using punctuation lighten their tone of writing ✍️ Using inspiration from the book ‘The Windrush Child’ they wrote letters as Leonard to his father. Then, they published their work. What great teaching sequence @literacytree.bsky.social

Year 6s @brunswickparkps.bsky.social have been reading the book ‘The Windrush Child’ and through it studied key events of the Windrush generation. They used these to create timelines in English lessons. @literacytree.bsky.social

Well done Year 6. Everyone loved your sharing assembly on Friday! You certainly found your ‘spark’! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Happy Friday everyone! We hope you enjoy your weekend after a busy week of Year 6! Trips, Sharing Assembly, engaging lessons and more! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

This morning, Y6 pupils have been taking part in the Junior Citizenship Scheme, learning about important aspects of personal safety through a variety of workshop sessions involving organisations like the Police, Fire Brigade, TfL and Trading Standards. @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Year 6 Sharing Assembly practice is in full swing! Friday 26th September- 915am, don't be late! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

In PSHE this week, Y6 pupils have been learning about the importance of exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. They have enjoyed investigating (both practically and through case studies) how different types of exercise can benefit the human body in different ways. @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Congratulations to these Year 6 pupils! Purple slips for fantastic effort and presentation in DT! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Our Year 6s absolutely loved the @literacytree.bsky.social writing sequence “Can we save the tiger?” They wrote persuasive speeches to her peers, trying to convince their audience to act immediately and support the tigers, before it’s too late 🐅🐯

The children in Year 6 are thoroughly enjoying their first humanities unit this year on earthquakes. They can already explain how earthquakes are caused, where they mainly occur and how they are measured! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Year 6 @brunswickparkps.bsky.social have really enjoyed their first Literacy Tree text of the year,Can We Save The Tiger? which has already provided opportunities for children to write in a range of styles as well as engage in role play and class debates!

Busy busy busy! Year 6 have categorised and organised our classroom book shelf! It seems we love to enter the world of fiction! Who wouldn't! 🤗🤩 @brunswickparkps.bsky.social @literacypippa.bsky.social

Year 6 classroom was destroyed by a ferocious but majestic tiger! Pupils discussed and debated poaching and wrote eye-catching fact files with a range of captivating expanded noun phrases - what a great start Year 6! @literacypippa.bsky.social Can We Save the Tiger🐅 @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

So proud of everything you have achieved this year… you have been the most amazing class any teacher could wish for…❤️❤️❤️ @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Well…maybe not everyone enjoyed themselves the entire time they were at Adventure Island…sometimes you have to be careful not to eat too much ice cream before you go on the rollercoasters! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Some more photos of Y6 pupils enjoying themselves today at Adventure Island in Southend! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Year 6 had an absolute blast at Adventure Island! From thrilling rides to endless laughter, it was a day full of excitement, team spirit, and unforgettable memories. A perfect way to celebrate the end of primary school! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

The pupils in 6A thoroughly enjoyed their marble treat on Friday - certainly more than their teacher!

Y6 loved their Sports Day @brunswickparkps.bsky.social. You’re never too old for a sack race or three-legged race!

Year 6 were thrilled to welcome Ms MacDonald and her adorable baby for a special visit. @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

A great game of water polo for the pupils in Y6 today at the end of their swimming lesson…tactical positioning is still something they are working on though! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Children are always fascinated by fossils and Y6 pupils @brunswickparkps.bsky.social are no different. Today, they were lucky enough to get their hands on some rather large orthoceras fossils (and some smaller ammonites).

Another day exploring London for Y6! This time it was Greenwich and an opportunity to visit one of London’s most historic areas. The children really enjoyed using OS maps to find their way around and locate important landmarks. @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Although they have been a few weeks in the making, the children in 6A finally finished their African masks this week! Well worth the wait though… @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

To celebrate Pride Month @brunswickparkps.bsky.social, children in Y6 have been reading some brilliant books this week!

Pupils in 6A loved visiting the pop up book shop yesterday where they were able choose two brand new books to take home! Again! How fortunate are the children at BPPS? @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

6A had their first swimming lesson today. There was a bit of trepidation at first but lots of fun and a sense of achievement by the end. Out of a class of 26, twenty pupils entered the pool as non-swimmers. Hopefully, there will be a lot less in the next four weeks! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Year 6 chose a pyjama party as their reward for filling up the class marble jar. Well done and keep up the great work! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Y6 pupils have just finished writing their extensive non-chronological reports, describing how Britain changed after the Second World War. University students studying History would have been of some of these efforts! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Year 6 created vibrant masks to celebrate Nigerian parades and explore the country’s rich cultural traditions. @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

International Day in 6A! Lots of amazing, colourful outfits…umm..maybe not the teacher at the front!! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

To mark International Day, Year 6 have been learning all about Nigeria — its culture, history, and vibrant traditions. Here is some of their phenomenal writing showcasing what they’ve discovered. @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Y6 will be working with the ACE schools cricket programme over the next few weeks in the hope of identifying cricket players of the future. The first session yesterday was lots of fun! Who knows: will we be seeing one of these pupils at the Oval in a few years? @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

International Day in 6B ! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

As Y6 continue to ‘Explore London’, the children were lucky enough to visit one of the world’s best museums today and find out more about the Benin Bronzes - the subject of a recent history topic. A trip to the British Museum is always a fantastic experience! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

In preparation for our International Day art project, we planned the design of Nigerian masquerade masks. We can’t wait to create the actual masks on International Day! 🎭 @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

In Science , we created double page spreads on Charles Darwin . @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Here are some more photos from our fantastic trip to Tate Modern. @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Everyone in Y6 loved their trip to the Tate Modern today. There were so many interesting and varied artwork collections to enjoy. It’s always a good sign when children say they are going to come back with their parents at the weekend! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

This week, the Y6 pupils have been using the online paint tool, Kleki, to create images of coastlines. Even Eric Gaskell would have been proud of these pieces of artwork… @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

Nothing beats the Friday after SATs for Y6 pupils…a well earned trip to the park! Well done to every single pupil in Y6..so proud of all your efforts!

The pupils in Y6 are thoroughly enjoying their science topic on ‘Variation and Adaptation’. This week, they have been working on a Google slide presentation, explaining how different animals adapt to their environment. @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

The last afternoon before SATs week and the Y6 pupils are still putting 100% effort into their revision. Your teachers could not have asked for anything more from you….so proud of you! @brunswickparkps.bsky.social

As part of their unit on ‘Digital Layering’, the children in Y6 have been using the artwork of Eric Gaskell as inspiration for their own work. Today, they created images of coastlines using coloured pencils; next week it will digital paint tools and layering techniques. @brunswickparkps.bsky.social