The wider context of World War Two and the in depth look at the turning point of the Battle of Britain, realises the conclusion of British history’s chronology at Key Stage 2. It takes place during the autumn term to encompass the Remembrance commemorations in November.
As this topic sees children working with more complex information about the world, including the relevance of people’s attitudes, values and beliefs, its place in year 6 is appropriate. The key geographical locations in Britain are revisited in terms of bombing raids and evacuation, and a wide range of secondary and primary sources utilised. Churchill’s speech can be directly compared with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s and the impact it had on contemporary society. Operation Sealion is equally contrasted with the successful invasions nearly 2000 year before.

	School Learning Zone - World War II
	School Learning Zone - Remembrance

Year 6 consolidate their Science Skills, Keeping Healthy and Light. They learn about the circulatory system, the impact of diet and lifestyle, how light travels in straight lines, reflection and shadows.

	Light Learning Outcomes	[pdf 204KB]
	Light Topic Mat	[pdf 194KB]
	Keeping Healthy Learning Outcomes	[pdf 310KB]
	Keeping Healthy Topic Mat	[pdf 287KB]

At Knowsley Junior School, we know that children achieve their best when home and school work together. This year, we have developed our approach to home learning, informed by research from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).

Our home learning activities are designed to be purposeful, manageable and enjoyable, reinforcing classroom learning, encouraging regular reading and helping children practise key skills. We encourage children to complete activities little and often, developing their confidence, independence and positive learning habits.

Please encourage your child to take part and use their school planner to record, share and celebrate their learning at home.

Learning happens everywhere. By working together, we can help our children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive.

• Year 5/6 Spelling Challenge – practise the Year 5 and Year 6 statutory spelling words. Can you explain their meanings and use them correctly in sentences?
• Research Challenge – find out more about the topic you are studying in school. Can you discover three interesting facts that have not been discussed in class?
• Weekly Journal – write about something you have enjoyed, learned or achieved during the week. Remember to use accurate punctuation and interesting vocabulary.

Proofreading Challenge – choose a piece of your own writing and improve it. Check spelling, punctuation, sentence structure and whether you could use more ambitious vocabulary.