British Values
St George's Day, celebrated annually on April 23rd, commemorates the death of St George, the patron saint of England. It is a day to celebrate English national identity, and while not a national holiday, many people observe it with feasts, fellowship, and displays of the St George's Cross flag. The children in 6GH had a feast at lunch and then did some research into the life of St George.
Maths
Plotting coordinates in all four quadrants.
Quadrant one (QI) is the top right fourth of the coordinate plane, where there are only positive coordinates. Quadrant two (QII) is the top left fourth of the coordinate plane. Quadrant three (QIII) is the bottom left fourth.
The children worked on plotting coordinates in all four quadrants.
SATs week
6GH, SATs don't hear your laughter, or see you've come this far, SATs are just a tiny glimpse of who you really are. So sitting at your table, with a pencil and your test, Remember SATs aren't who you are, remember you're the best.
The children received a Good Luck cupcake before SATs week started. The children are well prepared for the assessments and ready to complete them.
Bradford City Fire
The Bradford City stadium fire occurred during a Football League Third Division match on Saturday 11 May 1985 at the Valley Parade stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, killing 56 spectators and injuring at least 265.
To remember the 40th Anniversary of this tragic event, the children wore claret and amber and raised money from Bradford's Burns Unit.
VE Day Celebrations
On Thursday 8th May 2025 we remembered and celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE day. VE Day - which stands for Victory in Europe Day - was the day near the end of World War Two when fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe stopped. World War Two had begun in 1939. By 1945 it was clear Germany was going to lose the war.
The children looked at how the day was celebrated in 1945 and wrote their own diaries of these celebrations.
Leaver's Hoodies
The end of SATs was celebrated with extra play times and even a football tournament between 6GH and 6N. The children received their Leaver's Hoodies from our generous PTFA. Year 6 can now wear these instead of their usual school jumper.
Emotional Educational Wellbeing Team
The Emotional Educational Wellbeing Team (EEWT) came to 6GH to discuss transition. The team spoke about the different emotions which children may feel during this time and how to cope to with these feelings.
History - Vikings
Our new topic is learning about Vikings. The children did a pre learning task to show what they already know about this topic.
The children are excited about the topic and the upcoming trip to Dane Law
History - why and how did the Vikings come to Britain?
Vikings came to Britain for a mix of reasons, including raiding for treasure and slaves, trading, and ultimately, settling and conquering. They arrived by longboats, traveling from Scandinavia to British shores, first as raiders and later as traders and settlers.
History - to know chronological order of events
The Viking Age is generally considered to have lasted from the late 8th century to the early 11th century, roughly 800 to 1050 AD. Specifically, it's often associated with the period from the first recorded Viking raid on Lindisfarne in 793 AD until the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 AD. While Viking raids and exploration occurred before and after this period, these dates mark the main era of Viking expansion, warfare, and settlement.
The children produced timelines to show key events in the Viking era.
History - to know how the Vikings travelled.
The Vikings built many different kinds of craft, from small fishing boats and ferries, to their famous longships. They were all made from planks of timber, usually oak, overlapped and nailed together. The ships were made watertight by filling the spaces between the planks with wool, moss or animal hair, mixed with tar or tallow. The ships were all the same long narrow shape, with shallow draughts. This meant that they could be used in shallow water.
Vikings used longships to make raids and carry their warriors. Often, the prow (front) of the ship was decorated with a carving of an animal head – perhaps a dragon or a snake.
The children looked at longships and imagined what it would be like to travel the seas on one.
History - What did the warriors wear?
Viking warriors were renowned for their skills and ferocity . They primarily fought on foot, using weapons like swords, axes, and spears. They also employed shields for protection and sometimes wore mail coats. Some Vikings, known as berserkers, fought in a frenzy, believing they were granted superhuman power by the god Odin.
The children looked at the different weapons and clothing that they wore.
History - daily life for Vikings
Men were involved in various activities such as farming, fishing, building, and crafting. They would tend to farm animals like sheep, cattle, and pigs, and grow crops like wheat, oats, and barley. Women played a crucial role in maintaining the home, cooking, cleaning, and managing the household.
The children visited a longhouse and took part in the daily roles. The children discovered what it would be like to live in a longhouse.
What did the Vikings eat?
Vikings primarily consumed a diet consisting of grains, dairy products, meat, fish and some fruit and vegetables. They cultivated barley, rye, and oats for bread, porridge, and even beer. They also raised livestock, including cows, sheep, and pigs, for meat and dairy. Fish was a staple, especially in coastal areas. Wild berries and fruits were also gathered, along with honey for sweetening and mead production. The children discovered how the food was made and prepared in the longhouses.
History - How did the Vikings protect their land?
Vikings defended their villages using a combination of defensive structures and strategic planning. These included ringforts, hillforts, coastal defenses, and walls, often constructed with earthworks, timber, and stone. Strategic placement of villages considered natural terrain, trade routes, and both coastal and inland locations
The children looked took part in defending the Dane Law village.
History - how did Vikings produce pottery
Although the production of pottery was limited, the Vikings demonstrated remarkable craftsmanship in their choice of clay, firing processes, and decorative techniques. Viking ceramics, including cooking vessels and storage containers, were used for practical purposes such as cooking and storing food. The children had a go at using clay to make their own beakers.
History- what did the Vikings do for fun?
Vikings engaged in a variety of games, including physical contests like wrestling, ball games with sticks, and even a version of tug-of-war. They also enjoyed strategic board games like Hnefatafl. The children had a go at a Viking board game. It was harder than it looked.
History - how do we know about the Vikings?
Primary sources about the Vikings include contemporary records, artifacts, and archaeological findings created during the Viking Age (roughly 700-1100 AD). Secondary sources offer interpretations, analysis, and reconstructions of the Vikings and their era, written after the Viking Age. During the visit, the children looked at primary and secondary sources of information.
What were Viking houses and settlements like?
Vikings lived in elongated, rectangular structures called longhouses. Across the Viking world, most houses had timber frames but, where wood was scarce, stone and turf were also used as construction materials. The walls were often made of wattle and daub or timber planking, with a grass roof.
Smaller houses surrounded the lord and lady's longhouse.
During the visit to Dane Law, the children explored an replica Viking village.