Year 6
Miss Kaur (Class Teacher) and Mrs Craddock (LSA)
Our Class Saint is Maximilian Kolbe
Maximilian Kolbe was born in Poland in 1894, who had a devotion to Our Lady. He became Franciscan priest and during WW11, he was arrested by the Nazis and sent to a concentration camp. Maximilian died in Auschwitz because he wanted to save another prisoner.
How can we be like Saint Maximilian?
We think about St Maximilian Kolbe and how he was a missionary. He travelled the world and informed people of the life of Mary and Jesus. St Maximilian Kolbe formed the Knight of the Immaculata, which later developed a magazine. He used what he had learned about Mary to help others around him, which was a challenge for him considering that he was persecuted for his beliefs.
Our values and virtues for this half term are Attentive and Discerning
In Year 6, this half-term our values and virtues are being attentive and discerning. We will spend time considering how we are attentive to our experiences and how they can shape not only our present but also our future path in life. We will dig deep into thinking about the difference between a job and a vocation and pray about where God might be leading us with our individual gifts. We hope that this will in some way begin to shape our future vocation. Alongside this, will develop a greater understanding of what it means to be discerning; think about how
Our Catholic Social Teaching for this half term is Solidarity for the Common Good
Solidarity and the common good are rooted in our belief that we are all children of God. Because of this, we are called to care about the wellbeing of everyone, especially those who are often overlooked or unheard.
The resources of the earth are meant for all people to share fairly. We are encouraged to stand alongside those who have less, including communities affected by injustice, such as farmers who struggle while large companies make significant profits.
What happens to one person can affect us all—locally, nationally, and globally. At the heart of solidarity is a commitment to peace and justice. We are called to build a society where everyone is treated with dignity, has access to what they need for a sustainable life, and is given equal opportunities to grow and thrive.
RE - Summer 2
Pentecost
In this unit the children will learn about two stories from the
New Testament about the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Through their study of the Sacrament of Confirmation they
will learn about the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit and
how they are important in the lives of Christians
Celebrating the Life of Mary & The Saints
In this unit we explore some of the Church’s beliefs about
the Blessed Virgin Mary and the feasts that are celebrated
in her honour. The children will consider why her role in the
life of Christ was so important.
Children will also learn about Mary and the saints being
united with Christ in heaven. They will explore devotions
and prayers in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the
saints.
Belonging to the Community Church Community
In this unit of work the children will learn about the
foundations of the life and teaching of the Catholic Church
being rooted in the life and teaching of the Apostles. The
children will learn about the role of the Pope and local
Bishop in the life of the universal and local Church. They
will also explore the life of the local parish community
where the faith of God’s People is nourished and
celebrated
Homework
Reading
Please ensure that your child reads for at least 10 minutes each evening and sign their diary.
Spellings
Children will be given new spellings each Friday, please test your child on these each day.
Times tables
As well as TT Rockstars, the children will be given a specific times table to learn each week. Please test your child on this.
Maths
Children will be given weekly maths homework which will look at securing the following concepts: the four operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, geometry, time, money and BODMAS.
Class Notices
- Please remember to bring a water bottle to school.
- Remember to read and complete your TT Rockstars each evening for at least 10 minutes.
- Don't forget to bring your reading book, diary and knowledge organiser to school each day.
- PE is on a Friday so remember to wear your PE kit to school.
