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Year 6 SATs Revision

The children in Year 6 will be taking their SATs during the week of May 12^th. This is an exciting opportunity for the children to show off what they have learnt. We will endeavour to make this week as fun and enjoyable as possible whilst complying with the requirements of the testing regime.  

Please ensure children are in school in plenty of time each day and are well rested before and during SATs week - plenty of sleep, special meals, and relaxing diversions!

Schools are required to administer the following levels 3-5 tests:

·                                 English reading (comprehension)

·                                 English grammar, punctuation and spelling (spag)

·                                 Mathematics (Paper A, Paper B & Mental Maths)

    Timetable:

Schools may also choose to administer level 6 versions of these tests for those children who are already demonstrating attainment above level 5. Children who are entered in the Level 6 tests must achieve a level 5 in the levels 3-5 test and pass the corresponding level 6 test in the same year to be awarded an overall level 6 result. If the child does not pass the level 6 test they will be awarded the level achieved in the levels 3-5 test.

Useful revision website links:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/

http://www.compare4kids.co.uk/sats-papers.php

http://www.emaths.co.uk/index.php/4-students/other-resources/games

www.sumdog.com

Remember to check out the Kids Zone on our website…

If you find anymore useful links that you like to use write it down and tell Mr Pook and he will add it to our class page.

More Information:

For more information go to about this year’s Year 6 SATs tests go to the following website:

http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/assessment/keystage2/b00208296/ks2-2013

Half Term Sumdog Challenge

Well done to all those who took part in the Half Term Challenge.  As a class you answered almost 5000 maths questions!  Very well done to Danielle Frounks and Josh Lukins who made it to the top of the leader board and managed to answer 3500 questions between them.  Look out for the next challenge coming up soon.

Children in Willow class always have plenty to say, and have been taking part in debates as part of their Literacy this half term. In groups the children wrote and presented balanced arguments covering a range of topics that are important to them.

• Should Year 6 children be allowed to walk to and from school without an adult?
• Should all primary school children be in bed by 8 0'clock on a school night?
• Do dogs make good pets?
• Should children have to do homework in primary school?
• Should children have to do P.E. in school?
• Should children be allowed to play on game consoles or computers for more than one hour a day?
• Should children be given 'pocket money' when they don't do jobs at home?

What do YOU think?

Sumdog- Willow Christmas Holiday Challenge

Keep you mental maths skills up to scratch!  Why not participate in the Willow Christmas Holiday Challenge on Sumdog.  Answer 2000 questions and win 1000 coins to spend on your avatar.  Go on, you know you want too!!

Sumdog Competition

Willow class have been busy practising their mental maths skills using the online games site Sumdog.  Over the past couple of weeks they have been participating in an festive online competition against other children across the UK.  778 schools participated and Willow class finished in 29th place.  Over the course of the competition we made 15030 correct answers!  An AMAZING effort Willow Class! 

Don't forget to participate in out weekly Sumdog Homework Challenge!

www.sumdog.com

As part of our PSHE this term we had a visit from Buddy - The Childline mascot. 

He came to talk to Year 5 & 6 about how Childline can help if we ever need someone to talk to.

Come in to class to see some of our fantastic posters and learn more !

Autumn Term Literacy

In our Literacy work this term we have covered:

The Nightmare Man (a suspense story),

Instructions,

Biographies (King Alfred The Great, Tudor Monarchs and other important people we like) and

The Snow Queen.

Alfred The Great visited us during one of our literacy lessons!

For our instructions we wrote a stomach churning revolting book.

Come into our class read them – You’ll be truly disgusted!

Bikeability

Year 6 children in Willow class had the opportunity to gain their Bikeability Award.

“We learnt how to be safe on the roads while riding our bikes!” explains Paige Oxley.