MOUNT PLEASANT PRIMARY SCHOOL SUMMER 2 YEAR 6 MATHS DRAMA

MOUNT PLEASANT PRIMARY SCHOOL
SUMMER 2 YEAR 6
MATHS This half term the focus will be on
using applying what they have learnt over the
year. The children will be involved in problem
solving activities. We will also be having some
fun with tessellating shapes. We will also be
introducing children to some of the maths
concepts that they will be exploring in KS3
YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD BY –
Making sure they continue to practise times
tables and know their number facts.
Encourage children to carry out tasks on
mymaths.co.uk
DRAMA
ENGLISH
As well as performing parts of ‘Macbeth’ the
children will be working on the leavers’
production – ‘Goodbye, my Friend’. They will be
learning how to use actions and vocal
expression to entertain and engage the
audience.
YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD BY – Helping
your child rehearse their part in the
performance, whether it be learning lines or
practising actions. Come and see year 6
This half term the focus for English is
Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’. The children will be
interpreting some Shakespearian language as
well as writing letters and diaries in character.
They will have the opportunity to perform
parts of the play and read a range of modern
interpretations.
YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD BY –
Introducing them to a range of Shakespeare
plays – there are many modern versions,
including comics, which the children will be
able to understand and enjoy.
perform on Wednesday 2nd July at
2pm!
MUSIC
HISTORY
We will be rehearsing a number of songs for
our leavers’ production. The children will be
learning how to control their breathing while
singing as well as thinking about staying in tune
and in time with the rest of the group.
We will be looking at the life of Shakespeare
in great detail and the children will be carrying
out their own research in order to write a
biography.
YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD BY – Helping you
child research key facts about William
Shakespeare, for example information about
his plays and sonnets, his family life and the
Globe Theatre.
YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD BY – Listening
to them rehearse the songs at home.
ART AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
P.S.H.C.E.
P.E.
YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD BY – Looking at
the painting styles of a range of artists who
have painted self-portraits and discussing how
they have used colour and brush strokes.
The children will be discussing changes, in
particular the move from primary to secondary
school. They will have an opportunity to ask
any questions they have about the next step in
their education and share any worries they
may have. .
YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD BY – Talking to
them about secondary school and your
experience or the experience of older
relatives, such as siblings and cousins.
The children will be working on their football
skills – dribbling, passing and defence. They
will also have the opportunity to work with Mr
Simmons, a teacher from Moor End, who will
develop their agility and co-ordination.
YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD BY – Ensuring
they bring in the correct P.E kit on Monday
and Tuesday: white t-shirt, blue or black
trousers/shorts and suitable footwear
(plimsolls or lace-up trainers/pumps)
Children will be creating a self-portrait in the
style of modern artist, Julian Opie. They will
be using bright, contrasting colours and
considering how they control their brush
strokes to create a bold block of colour.