Year 6: The Elephants: Blog items
What have we done today?, by Mrs Fletcher
Date: 11th Dec 2023 @ 10:13pm
Monday
Today we have ....
Morning task - revised adding the suffix es to words ending in y. Someties it makes an i sound as in complies and sometimes it makes an ee sound as in babies.
Spelling - we discussed the meaning of the suffix ful and then identified it in this week's spellings.
Reading - we enjoyed reading the text The night before the night before Christmas together and the did an awesome job answering our VIPERS questions.
Maths started with Fluent in Five ( 5 arithmetic questions) and a reasoning task. Most of us then worked on multiplying fractions by fractions. Some children did some work with Mrs Atkinson on mixed numbers.
English - started by listening to the poem The Highwayman - lots of the class were joining in . Today's English task was working with a partner to do a vocabulary task. Having chosen 5 words from a vocab list the children wrote what they thought the word meant in the poem before looking it up in dictionaries- book and online.
PE - it was evidence day today in Gymnastics. The class did an amazing job creating gymnastics sequences using counterbalance and countertension. The sequences were videoed for assessment evidence.
During RE some children went with Mrs Brown to chrch to deliver the Christmas art boards, some were sewing with Mrs Atkinson and some were getting more points for the class on the Times Tables Rock Stars Tournament. We will look at confirmation later in the week when we are all together.
Tomorrow afternoon we will be finishing our geography unit and doing some more work on our playground structures in DT.
Busy Day, by Mrs Fletcher
Date: 29th Nov 2023 @ 9:08pm
The Elephants have had a really busy day .
The day started with a visit to Longton Library where Helen shared lots of really interesting facts about Christmas. She then read us some Christmas poems and chose some of the children to read poems aloud.
Next the cildren all got to make gorgeous Christmas cards.
Back in school the children worked hard in English to bring scenes from Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and The Tempest to life with actions and dialogue. The rsults ww=ere amazing.
Congratulations, by Mrs Fletcher
Date: 26th Nov 2023 @ 5:34pm
The Elephnats have been shining and have earned themseleves a number of class compliments for displaying Longton behaviour. They have now achieved 20 compliments and which means they can choose a class treat.
Well done Elephants- I am super proud of you .
Eco Halloween, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 2nd Nov 2023 @ 8:19am
A big thank you to some of the Eco team who helped Kelly create some funky Halloween decorations out of milk cartons They looked fab..and the team enjoyed helping out!
Busy Elephants, by Mrs Fletcher
Date: 5th Oct 2023 @ 7:39pm
Year 6 have been busy this week showing what amazing learners they are. There has been a real imrovemnet in the presentation of work this week and the class are rising to every challenge they are are faced with.
In LPS+ the children looked at the new Blue Peter Badge for reading and discussed how important reading ie, reaching the conclusion that it really is the key that opens doors of opportunity.
In maths we are getting ready to tackle long division, it would be great if over the coming weeks the children could spend some time on Times Tables Rockstars refreshing their knowledge - it will really help !
Don't forget that projects are in soon - we can't wait to see them.
Fun in Science, by Mrs Fletcher
Date: 17th Sep 2023 @ 6:33pm
The children enjoyed learning about Charles Darwin in science and had great fun playing The Game of Survival.
Excellent Start, by Mrs Fletcher
Date: 7th Sep 2023 @ 7:36pm
Well done everyone, you have made an excellent start to Year 6. You have all settled into your new class really well and it wonderful to see such focussed learning.
The class have now had a taste of every lesson on thier timetable, making a great start to their work in History and Science.
This is going to be an amazing year Elephants!
Hickory's Brunch for lucky readers!, by Mr Kennedy
Date: 26th May 2023 @ 2:44pm
Big well done to all the children who attended Hickory's brunch today! The children won this lovely rewards from being in the lucky draw for reading every day. A big thank you to Hickorys Hutton for looking after us.
Art week Elephants, by Mr Pearson
Date: 25th May 2023 @ 11:06am
An enjoyable week of creative in the Elephant Tribe
Amazing actors, by Mr Pearson
Date: 18th May 2023 @ 9:37pm
Congratulations to the children who performed brilliantly in the class play.
Science festival UCAL, by Mr Pearson
Date: 18th May 2023 @ 2:52pm
The Elephant tribe had a wonderful experience at UCAL enjoying science workshops and science experiments and experiences.
Football Tournament, by Mr Pearson
Date: 17th May 2023 @ 3:07pm
A group of Y4 & Y5 children took part in a football tournament organised by Blackburn Football Club.
Mad Science Assembly, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 13th May 2023 @ 1:32pm
We enjoyed a visit from Mad Science. The assembly was full of excitement, fascinating facts and lots of wow moments.
The week Written by Elizabeth and Poppy Mc, by Mr Pearson
Date: 28th Apr 2023 @ 2:38pm
Monday
Maths
In maths we have been learning statistics. We have learnt how to read, draw and interpret line graphs.
English
Recently we have just finished a book called cloud tea monkey.
Tuesday
Maths
In maths we have been classifying angles and drawing angles. Also estimating degrees.
English
In English we have been writing sentences using adverbs. Here is one of them. Below the ground there are bones that have not been discovered and they could have zero arms.
After lunch we practised some of our play which is coming along very well. Also it was parents in class where we learnt about the history of the cotton mills in Preston.
Wednesday
Maths
On Wednesday we were estimating angles. It was very fun trying to guess [estimated guess] the right answer.
English
We were learning about a poem called Sir Autumn It was very interesting. Here is one of them, Lady winter who spreads her cold frost on to the dried leaves as she glides around the garden.
After lunch
After lunch we did history which we enjoyed very much.It was all about mills and if we were in the mills at the time. Here is one of them.
Dear Diary
Wednesday 26th April 1824 6am
Off to the cotton mill again. Sloppy old porridge again. I have the worst job in the world. Every day I get up and nearly chopping my hands off, rubbing my hands together with sores everywhere, bleeding constantly. It’s just pain after pain after pain.
Thursday
Maths
Today we learnt about regular and Irregular
Polygons we were very surprised to find out the rules of them. They are: all angles need to be the same and the sides have to be straight and the same length.
English
In English we watched Eye of the storm. It was very good and we all enjoyed it very much. It was also very interesting and a bit puzzling as well. We did some writing in out books about who ,which,what,where and when
After lunch
After lunch we practised for our play. They are coming along very well.Then we did some of our lines.
Friday
On Friday our special teachers come in.
Drama
In drama we are doing our play and Mr Sumner-who is our drama- teacher has really brought it to life .
Art
In art we are making sculptures out of playground toys and cardboard boxes. It is really fun and everyone is enjoying it very much.
After lunch
After lunch we do PE and computing
Computing
We really like computing because we used micro bits which are mini computers and we have loved programming them to show different things.
Elephant musicians, by Mr Pearson
Date: 27th Mar 2023 @ 4:33pm
The elephants today went across to the social club and performed for the Chatty Latte group.
Solos, groups and whole class singing.
Red Nose Day, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 21st Mar 2023 @ 6:39pm
Congratulations to our Red Nose Day competition winners.
Their positive character trait Mr Men/Little Miss characters were put on a t.shirt for them to wear with pride.
Thank you to everyone who entered. Certificates are on there way to each of you.
Science Explorers, by Mrs Fletcher
Date: 8th Mar 2023 @ 8:22pm
At lunchtime 31 children and 4 adults left school and headed by coach to Widnes. The reason for the trip was for a group of science explorers made up of scientists from Years 3,4,5,6 to visit the Catalyst Science and Discovery Centre in Widnes. Jacob one of our Year 6 Science Ambassadors has been working hard to organise the trip and he did a great job making the booking, checking us in and leading us on and off the coach.
On arrival at the centre we dropped our bags off and went to explore the museum. The first gallery visited was an interactive one where everyne had an enormous amount of fun learning through practical hands on science. At half past two we did a soap making worksop where we learnt about the history of soap and the chemisrty involved in making the product. The best bit was getting to make soap, colour it and add a fragrance. The finished products looked great and smelt fantastic.
Next we had a look at the other galleries, including the observation gallery on the top floor- more about that one later.
Fresh air was then needed so outside we went to spend some time on the playground and zipwire. After a while it started to get cold so we headed back inside the museum. However instead of getting ready to head back to Longton we headed to the cafe for our tea. Following a feast we went to collect our bags and started the long climb to the top floor where the observation gallery was to become our bedroom for the night. The views from the room were spectacular, especially as the lights came on across Widnes and on the bridges spanning the Mersey. It was made even better by the fact that it as a clear night and a full moon.
Once sleep areas had been set up , pyjamas were popped on and we settled down to watch a movie accompanied by a range of snacks.
Following a good sleep the scientists were all up and ready for action this morning. Breakfast of cereal and toast was enjoyed before an amazing workshop in the theatre about the universe, infra red light, magnetism and many other things.
The next part of the adventure took us outside to see the sapling presented to the museum in January which has grown from a seed from Isac Newtons tree. The seed had been to space with British astronaut Tim Peake.
Once back insode the children headed back into the interactive gallery to further enjoy the science on offer.
The trip was a huge success, the children were fantastic ambassadors for the school and all had a wonderful time. Memories for life have definitely been created and we all thank Jacob for organising this wonderful opportunity .
Where, by Mr Pearson
Date: 2nd Mar 2023 @ 12:03pm
World Book Day in the Elephant tribe we have Wally, Odlaw, Wizard Whitebeard, Wenda and some explores (including Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Dent)
Investigating Bridges, by Mr Pearson
Date: 23rd Feb 2023 @ 2:33pm
Today we have learnt about beam and arch bridges
Trait of the week, by Mr Pearson
Date: 13th Jan 2023 @ 11:28am
Each week the pupil's of Longton Primary School will discuss a positive quality or characteristic trait.
Please share as a family.
Week beginning 16th Jan
Trait 1: Be honest. Don’t lie. Be a person people can depend upon. Think of the people we admire in books, movies and real life. Don’t they act with honesty and integrity? Aren’t they generous with others? Doesn’t everyone look up to them?
Subject organiser Spring term, by Mr Pearson
Date: 11th Jan 2023 @ 1:52pm
Please find beolw this 1/2 terms subject organiser
The week before Christmas, by Mr Pearson
Date: 12th Dec 2022 @ 9:22am
On Monday, we started off by doing a spelling test of last week’s words which were tolerable, toleration, irreplaceable, salvageable, changeable, noticeable, forcible, possible, incredible and probable.Afterwards we practised our new words for the week. After break, we did Maths and learnt how to make equal fractions by changing the denominator and numerator, we did it with our trainee teacher called Miss McGowan. After lunch, we completed our History and our adverts for Baghdad and London. In assembly, the Heads Team announced the certificates and team points and attendance were also announced.
On Tuesday, we started the day by doing times table rockstars to help us learn our times tables. After playtime we did Maths with Ms McGowen and then after lunch we went to the pantomime, Jack and The Beanstalk. It was great and so funny, we also got to join in with it.
On Wednesday, we started off with Times Table rockstars. After break, we did Maths and learnt how to add fractions within 1. After lunch, we sang along to the Christmas carols for the service and then we watched a film as it was Christmas dinner and jumper day.
On Thursday, we started off with practising our spellings which are afterwards, immediately, earlier, eventually previously, finally, recently, yesterday, tomorrow and whilst. After lunch, we learnt how to add 3 or more fractions. We went on times table rockstars as some people went to sing at Church for the over 50’s.
On Friday, we started off with French and learnt how to write about our families and learnt some new connectives. After break we did computing and learnt how to edit and film our videos which was lots of fun. Next, we did Music and practised the Christmas Carols for the service.Then we did a few tests for what lesson we like the most, computing and then we did a Science test so Mr Pearson can see if we need to go over a few things again.
W/B 28th November, by Mr Pearson
Date: 2nd Dec 2022 @ 1:56pm
Monday started off with phonics and we learnt the sound ure so we had to write down 10 words that had the sound ure in them.Next we did spelling and tested on last week's spellings which are adorable, adorably, adoration, applicable, application, considerable, considerably and consideration. After playtime we did maths. In maths we did improper fractions to mixed numbers. We practised on how to use our times tables to our advantage. Next we did English and highlighted key information in Mowgli’s Brothers-Extract 3 then wrote it down in our books.In the afternoon, we compared London and Baghdad and saw that Baghdad had much better living conditions than London. For the assembly we had a certificate assembly where team points were announced, attendance was announced and people were congratulated for their accomplishments.
On Tuesday morning, we practised improper fractions to mixed numbers and how to find equal fractions accurately. Before lunch, we did english and converted drama into direct speech from an extract, that wasn’t punctuated correctly, from the jungle book.After lunch. We collected facts from various videos about the planets in science,next we did about the 8 phases of the moon and drew them on a diagram.
On Wednesday we spent before playtime watching the reception and year one's nativity and enjoyed it lots.Next we did maths and we focused on improper fractions and their equal fractions, after we read a text on the board, it was about the jungle book and found lots of new information. In the afternoon we decorated and designed calendars for 2023 either on computers or by hand. It was the singing assembly and practised Away In A Manger and the sign language to it,we also practised starry night and its actions.
On Thursday morning we practised the er sound and wrote lots of words containing er for example: counter, teacher, butter, caterpillar, permission and toleration.After break, we looked at number patterns and how to tell which out of fractions is the largest. Next we did English and answered three sets of questions about Rikki Tikki Tavi the mongoose and his adventures. Straight after lunch we did DT and learnt what ingredients are needed for a spaghetti bolognese and wrote them down in our books as well as how to cook it. We had a special assembly about The Grinch and how you can give gifts that don’t cost anything for Christmas.
To start off Friday we did French and learnt some new words like She is =elle est and he is = il est. Next we did computing and filmed some fabulous videos about online safety. After that, we did Music and learnt how to improvise on the glockenspiel and even made our own.In the afternoon we finished some that we started last week, wonderful writing about the invisible man in a green hoodie.
Evie and Eve (Elephant bloggers)
Enterprise success, by Mr Pearson
Date: 30th Nov 2022 @ 2:25pm
The Elephant tribe held a successful enterprise event in November. The children chose a space themed biscuit sale linked to our science topic.
Chocolate was melted and biscuits dipped and decorated.
A design team made posters and the accounting team worked out how much to sell them while making a profit.
We actually sold out of biscuits and had to make a second batch.
A profit of £80 was made.
Big thank you to Mrs Doherty and her daughter Ella who made the prototype biscuits.
