Harmans Water Primary School

In this term, Year 6 pupils are diving into a wide range of exciting and meaningful topics across the curriculum. In History, we explore the powerful Kingdoms and Empires of Africa and examine the transatlantic slave trade. Geography lessons focus on understanding longitude and latitude, while in Art, students express their creativity through mood boards and colour palettes. In Science, we investigate the circulatory system, learning how the heart and blood vessels work together to keep us healthy. In Design & Technology (DT), the focus is on making healthy food choices and understanding the importance of exercise, encouraging pupils to think about how lifestyle affects wellbeing.

This term promises to be an exciting and enriching journey. Our main topic – Frozen Kingdoms will see the children dive into the physical features of the polar regions, including glaciers, icebergs and tundra landscapes. In D&T, pupils will explore the fascinating world of engineering and structural design. They will learn about remarkable engineers and the significant bridges they’ve created throughout history. In Art, the children will explore the Inuit way of life, learning about their rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions. In Science, pupils will explore electrical circuits. They will learn about the key components—such as batteries, wires, bulbs, switches, and buzzers—and how these elements work together to form functioning circuits.

In the summer term, Year 6 pupils will explore the powerful topic of Britain at War, learning about the causes, key events, and lasting consequences of both the First and Second World Wars. In Science, children will investigate how light travels in straight lines from sources and reflectors into the eye, and also explore how living things have changed over time, using fossils as evidence of evolution and adaptation. Art lessons will introduce pupils to the concepts of abstraction and distortion, encouraging creative expression and interpretation. In D&T children will learn a range of simple sewing stitches, with a focus on recycling and repurposing old clothes and materials, promoting sustainability and practical skills.