<![CDATA[News Feed - Year 6 Blog 2023/24 - Loughton School]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D80%26amp%3Bnid%3D23 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 5 Jul 2024 15:24:24 GMT Fri, 5 Jul 2024 15:24:24 GMT <![CDATA[ A week of fun! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1784 The year 6 children have really been able to let their hair down and enjoy some downtime this week. 

]]> Fri, 5 Jul 2024 15:24:24 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1784 <![CDATA[ Baking project! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1780 Year 6 very much enjoyed their maths baking project!

]]> Tue, 2 Jul 2024 10:06:55 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1780 <![CDATA[ Exploring the Amazon Rainforest ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1778 We found out what it was like to be a jungle explorer this week! 

]]> Sat, 29 Jun 2024 08:41:34 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1778 <![CDATA[ Cooking Day and Keeping Safe ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1776 It's been another busy Friday! 

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 21:03:26 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1776 <![CDATA[ Exciting Samba Rhythms! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1772 Year 6 took part in their South America Samba Drumming workshop this week!

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 08:27:11 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1772 <![CDATA[ Shrink Art and Keeping Safe ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1771 Year 6 have been continuing their Maya artwork and this week they have been exploring shrink art!

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:27:43 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1771 <![CDATA[ Year 6 STEM week ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1767 This week, year six children have been honing their computing skills in our immersive STEM week. We have been able to make use of the laptops to learn how to program the micro:bits to perform a variety of functions. 

]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2024 14:52:28 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1767 <![CDATA[ Maya civilisation models ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1760 Fun Maya model-making to end the half term

]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 13:17:09 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1760 <![CDATA[ Celebration Time! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1754 After a tough week, concentrating on their SATs tests, the year six children were overjoyed when the final maths papers were collected in on Thursday morning and it was time for some fun!

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 09:10:32 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1754 <![CDATA[ Rafts and ball games ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1751 Despite the hard preparation work still going on, we have found plenty of time to be practical this week. 

]]> Thu, 9 May 2024 17:46:49 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1751 <![CDATA[ Hall of Fame ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1749 The children in year 6 are having the opportunity to be celebrated in their class's "Hall of Fame".

]]> Fri, 3 May 2024 13:13:42 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1749 <![CDATA[ Maya Civilisation ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1741 This week, we have begun our new theme topic and have found out about the Maya civilisation which survived for 3600 years in central America. 

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:59:12 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1741 <![CDATA[ First week of the summer term ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1738 This week, we would like to start by once again celebrating our amazing writers from year 6 who got a huge shout out in this week's writing celebration assembly.  Their work from the spring term showed attention to detail and the creativity we have come to expect from this year group. Well done to Harun, Maisie, Tevin and Georgie, whose work can be seen in our writing corridor. 

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:55:51 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1738 <![CDATA[ Dancing and Blogging ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1730 Are you a leader or a passenger?

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:38:10 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1730 <![CDATA[ Biomes and red noses ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1723 This week, year 6 have been putting their practical and creative abilities to work while creating a fantastic biomes display.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:24:21 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1723 <![CDATA[ Books and other things ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1720 This week our blog gives you an insight into what the children have been learning about during their English writing and reading lessons which tie in with our topic of Natural vs. Supernatural. You can also check out some of today's wonderful World Book Day costumes below. 

]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2024 10:52:05 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1720 <![CDATA[ Biomes ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1717 Year 6 have been busy researching different biomes and where they can be located across the world.  They have found lots of fun facts about each biome. 

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 10:38:24 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1717 <![CDATA[ Eye of the Tiger/Zoo game ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1712 This week, the children have found more time to put their learning into practice in new and fun ways.

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:53:41 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1712 <![CDATA[ Classification and Glockenspiel Fun in Class! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1709 It's been great to see the children enjoying some practical fun this week in their science and music. lessons. 

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 10:31:35 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1709 <![CDATA[ Quest! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1702 Exploring the story of 'Quest'...

]]> Fri, 2 Feb 2024 15:26:14 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1702 <![CDATA[ Zoolab comes to Year 6! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1696 We were so pleased that all the children were able to experience the Zoolab workshop on Wednesday. Our Young Voices singers even managed to squeeze it in before they headed off to Birmingham for their amazing experience. 

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:45:53 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1696 <![CDATA[ Super selfies and science investigations! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1685 Year 6 have had a great week learning about Darwin's finches and exploring different beaks in science. In art, they have become superheroes with their 'super selfies' drawings!

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:27:17 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1685 <![CDATA[ Moths and other news! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1684 "This is a story of light and dark.

Of change and adaptation,

of survival and hope.

It starts with a little moth.”

]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:04:14 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1684 <![CDATA[ Christmas Week! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1681 It's been a busy final week of term here in year 6. 

]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:26:25 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1681 <![CDATA[ It's Christmas! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1679 It is Christmas time once again here at Loughton School and we are in full swing of celebrations in year 6. 

]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2023 12:25:17 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1679 <![CDATA[ Learning about Islam and new art skills ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1665 This week sees the beginning of our Religious Education theme leading up to Christmas. 

]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2023 16:47:48 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1665 <![CDATA[ WW2 tanks continued AND Spitfires ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1663 What a week!  This week, the students in year 6 continued with their World War Two tank project.  They finished making their bases and designed and constructed the main body and cannon of their tank.  

]]> Fri, 1 Dec 2023 13:25:17 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1663 <![CDATA[ New DT Project - WW2 Tanks ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1656 This week, the children have started our latest Design Technology project which involves them working in groups of three to design and construct a WW2 tank which can propel a projectile the size of a marble using pneumatics. 

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:58:12 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1656 <![CDATA[ Secret war diaries... ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1651 Diary of an evacuee!

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:08:42 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1651 <![CDATA[ World War Two - bread pudding & the Berlin Wall ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1644 During World War Two, food was rationed and people had to take advantage of the ingredients they had in their households and ensure nothing went to waste.  In year 6, we used ingredients that would have been available at the time to produce some delicious Bread Pudding.  The children worked collectively, in teams of 15, to organise and share out the different jobs and roles needed to complete the task. They had a fantastic time getting their hands dirty!

It was great to see the children working together and many clearly enjoyed the fruits of their labour and have given us their verdict!

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:02:33 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1644 <![CDATA[ Evacuation and self-defence! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1640 Evacuation and... self-defence!

]]> Fri, 3 Nov 2023 13:57:19 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1640 <![CDATA[ Bletchley Park ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1633 Year six had a brilliant day out at Bletchley Park today. 

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:40:48 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1633 <![CDATA[ A creative week in year 6! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1630 The children have had plenty of chance to explore their creative side this week in science and dance. 

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:20:59 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1630 <![CDATA[ Lighthouses ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1624 This week, year 6 have had the opportunity to show their creative side.

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 10:30:41 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1624 <![CDATA[ Welcome to ancient Egypt! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1617 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:15:55 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1617 <![CDATA[ Dunkirk and lighthouse making! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1604 This week in theme, the children in year 6 have been learning all about Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of Dunkirk, and discussing whether it was a triumph or defeat. They have also been starting to create their lighthouses for their topic of electricity and light.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:42:47 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1604 <![CDATA[ How did World War Two start? ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1599 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:33:27 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1599 <![CDATA[ Take One Book week ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1596 The year six children have started their year six journey this week with some excellent behaviour and hard work going on in all four classes.  There has also been some time to enjoy sharing their teachers' favourite books and taking part in an assortment of activities related to the stories. 

]]> Fri, 8 Sep 2023 14:18:47 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/news/?pid=80&nid=23&storyid=1596