Year 6 Newsletter - Week 7 Term 3
5th June 2021
We are glad to welcome Braestars to the second half of term three after a restful break. We believe they are all excited to be in the last leg of primary. This week was short but very busy. The students learnt and participated in their various clubs with a lot of enthusiasm.
Tests
The students will sit for the Progress tests in Maths, English and Science and the foundation subjects tests from Thursday,10th to Wednesday, 16th June 2021. See the below timetable.
| DAY/DATE | TEST/TIME | TEST/TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: Thursday, 10th June 2021 | Progress Test in Mathematics8:10-9:10am | No Test |
| Day 2: Friday, 11th June 2021 | Progress Test in English8:10-9:10am | English Writing Task11:00-12:00am |
| Day 3: Monday, 14th June 2021 | Progress Test in Science10:00-11:00am | No Test |
| Day 4: Tuesday, 15th June 2021 | Humanities8:10:-9:10 am | Kiswahili10:00-11:00am |
| Day 5: Wednesday, 16th June 2021 | No Test | French10:00-11:00am |
Revision
We have posted some revision materials in the students’ google classroom. Take time to go through the papers with your child using the answers that were emailed to you.
Here are some tips on how to help your child:
- Avoid communicating panic and anxiety
- Support your child and listen to them
- Ensure that your child has all the necessary stationery and a working lap top
- Try not to put pressure on your child
- Encourage early nights and enough sleep (avoid sleepovers)
- Provide a good and healthy breakfast
- Give lots of praise and encouragement
- Ensure punctuality and full attendance
A glimpse of learning this week…
| SUBJECT | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Algebra and revision |
| English | Poetry (Haikus) and revision |
| Science | Shadows and revision |
| Geography | Natural Disasters (drought) |
| History | Shang Dynasty; Artefacts |
Coming up next week…
| SUBJECT | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Ratio and Proportion and revision |
| English | Poetry (Limericks), Hyphens |
| Science | Shadows and revision |
| Geography | Map Skills (symbols, compass directions and grid reference) |
| History |
Feel free to get in touch with us for any questions or concerns.
