This week in French we have been starting to learn the vocabulary for different jobs. We looked at a matching game to help us remember the different terms.
Category: Year 6H
6H Maths – Smarties Ratio Investigation
To investigate different ratios, we looked at smarties and looked to see if the ratios of colours were the same. We found some matching ratios between packets but they were not all the same. It was also helpful for us to simplify a ratio.
Special Mentions
Today we celebrated our children’s successes during special mentions. A wonderful assembly. We are so proud of you all.
6H DT Food tasting
This week we have been researching foods for healthy smoothies so that we can use them for leaving events later in the year. The testing was for flavour combinations and looking at the health benefits of the fruit so that we can then design smoothies and test out how they taste.
6H Salsa for International Dance Day
This morning 6H celebrated International Dance Day by attempting some Salsa steps. We followed some basic steps to see if we could start off some Salsa dancing. Mr Hanson again tried to show off his best moves. It was so much fun, so why not give it a go?
6H LEAF Centre
Today 6H went to have another look at how the LEAF centre is developing. We went up to see how the building is progressing and looked at how the walls are being constructed. We enjoyed seeing the crane. The children are looking forward to going again in a couple of weeks to see how it […]
Every Kid Healthy Week 26.04.21
Every Kid Healthy Week: What is it? Every Kid Healthy™ Week is an annual observance created in 2013 to celebrate school health and wellness achievements. Recognised on the calendar of National Health Observances and observed the last full week of April each year, each day of the week shines a spotlight on the great actions […]
6H PE -Tennis
This week in PE, 6H have been practicing their forehand and backhand strokes in tennis. We have been working on our hand eye coordination and also our control when striking the ball. The shots were getting much better by the end of the session and will continue to improve next time.
6H Geography – Earth Day
As part of Earth week, 6H looked at how humans have an impact on our planet. To be the change makers of the future, we wrote pledges for what we could do to look after the planet for future generations. Using cars less, planting more trees and using recyclable plastics were just some of the […]
6H Science – Making Blood
As part of our science learning this week, 6H looked at the different cells which make up blood in the body. Using different foods we made blood looking at the percentages of each type of cell you needed. The results were fantastic.
6H Meeting the Goats
This week, we were very lucky that Mrs Elliott brought in two new born goats to school. 6H really enjoyed visiting them and asking questions. They were really impressed that Mr Hanson even held one! Hopefully we will see them again when they are bigger.
Big Pedal/Go Green for Earth Day @BTSRotherham
Next week we have our activities to support Beat the Street. Get involved and join in the fun.
Year 6 – What makes me me?
Our Year 6 children showcased their learning during special mentions this week focussing on their topic ‘What makes me me?’ The children explored who they are as a person through art and through literacy. It was lovely to hear them discuss who they are as a person and how they feel about themselves. Fabulous PSHE […]
Mrs Elliott pops in with the Newspaper – Leaf Centre
After cutting the sod our journey in developing our very own Nurture Provision hits the Advertiser. The children are really enjoying being involved in our Nemesis project and making a difference to the local community. Thank you Mrs Elliott for taking the time to bring copies in for our children, what a special keep sake.
We love our Immersive Reading Environments.
Our children have loved coming back after Easter to their new Reading Environments. It’s been wonderful seeing the children fully immersed in the class texts. I can’t wait to hear all about your reading.
Our Hens are laying.
Today our children collected their first egg from our Hens. The children have enjoyed looking after them and learning all about caring for battery chickens. So proud of you all.
Environment Club, outdoor learning,
Our children in KS2 have enjoyed a series of environmental challenges and a carrousel of activities in developing the grounds. We can’t wait to follow their journey throughout the term.
6H get back on the court.
Y6H have loved getting back into their after school club. Enjoying time together and developing their skills. Well done 6H excellent team work.
Maths Passport Achievements
Our Children in 6H are flying the flag with their maths passport achievements thanks to the wonderful support from Mrs Baum who has been supporting the children with their mental arithmetic. The children have now moved onto the next planet. Well done 6H.
Year 6 NEMESIS Calendar Attentive April
The new year 6 NEMESIS calendar has been put up in front of school with the theme of Attentive April. We would like to thank the congregation at St Mary’s Church Greasbrough and Reverend Wortley who contributed the ideas for the calendar for the children to then put onto paper. We have really enjoyed making […]
Special Mentions at Rockingham
Today’s final special mentions was one to remember. We said our goodbyes to Mrs Perratt, Ms Atkinson and Mrs Marlow who will all be greatly missed at Rockingham. We awarded 20 Easter Raffle prizes courtesy of Mrs Slack who did an excellent job of organising this this term. Thank you Mrs Slack. We also awarded […]
NEMESIS with Los Albares
Today our Year 6 children enjoyed their meeting with Los Albares to discuss our NEMESIS projects and shared our experiences of lockdown. Both children enjoyed finding out the similarities and differences between the two counties. We can’t wait for our next meeting.
Newsletter 26.03.21
Welcome to Winterhill
Here is the new Induction magazing from Winterhill which explains all about Transition at Winterhill school for our Year 5 and 6 Children.
Beat the Street is here!
Mr Purshouse is busy allocating our Beat the Street Fobs, maps and Teacher Information. We just know our children are going to love getting involved in such a fabulous initiative. Thank you so much for allowing us to be part of this amazing opportunity. Mental Health, Wellbeing and fitness is at the heart of what […]
Mr Hanson’s Basketball Extra Curricular.
Basketball with Mr Hanson, the children in 6H love being outdoors especially being involved in sport. The children were extremely competitive and worked well as a team.
Easter Service
Our children beautifully told the story of Easter through the arts, drama and literacy. The children worked collaboratively together to celebrate Easter. Our youngest children talked about the joys of Spring and Growth. Thank you to all our parents who were able go join and to Reverend Lyn Wortley for sharing a beautiful video for […]
6H Census Day
This week we have been looking at the Census taking place this week. We looked at how helpful they are and what data they generate every ten years. The children then developed their own questions to investigate and carry out a census.
6H Red Nose Day
Today 6H have come dressed as a colour to represent an emotion. There were lots of different colours represented.
6H P4C My Strong Mind
This week, 6H have carried out learning about growth mindsets and being positive. Today we held a Philosophy for Children session. The children developed their own question – How can you build a strong mind? – which they discussed brilliantly. We have posted the question on dojo so that parents can share with our discussion. […]