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  • 11/02/20

    BLETCHLEY PARK

    On Monday the 3rd of February 2020, we left the school at 9:30am to head to our destination of Bletchley Park in the hope of learning exciting, historical facts. We arrived at Milton Keynes at 10:30am and were split into 5 different groups. Then, in our groups, we went to different huts which all co...
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  • 15/01/20

    YEAR 6 MATHS!

    Year 6 have been working hard this year and we’re really proud of all of the children’s accomplishments and achievements already! We’re looking forward to the term ahead and to see the amount of progress that the Year 6 children will continue to make. We wanted to take the opportun...
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  • 10/12/19

    YEAR 6 SCIENCE!

    In science so far this half term, we have been looking at our circulatory system. We have looked in depth at blood, and what it is made up of
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  • 21/11/19

    STORMBREAKER

    This year, Year 6 are completing a novel-based scheme of work during literacy lessons. Each week, children are reading a chapter of the novel Stormbreaker and then producing a piece of writing based on that chapter
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  • 25/09/19

    year 6's stunning start!

    On Thursday, we kick started our topic of World War II with Sir Teach A Lot.
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  • 17/07/19

    THE X FACTORY

    This half-term, Year 6 have been preparing a fabulous production; they have been celebrating the end of SATs and the end to their time at The Hills Academy. They have been sharing it with the school and their parents and they hope that they have enjoyed it.
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  • 27/06/19

    YEAR 6 FRENCH TRIP!

    On Monday 17th June, Year 6 began their journey to France for their 3 night stay on their first overseas residential accompanied by Mrs Whitehead, Mrs Cope, Miss Lowdon and Mr Parker.
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  • 21/05/19

    OUR EXPERIENCE AFTERNOONS!

    Every Friday afternoon, Years 1-6 relax and enjoy their free choice of experience to do with the teachers.
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  • 07/05/19

    YEAR 6 STUDY THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION!

    During science lessons this term, Year 6 have begun to study the theory of evolution. The theory was first formulated by Charles Darwin – a famous scientist – in his book ‘On the Origin of Species’ in 1859. The theory of evolution refers to the changes in living organisms ove...
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  • 15/03/19

    stormbreaker

    Year 6 have been completing a scheme of work in Literacy based around Anthony Horowitz’s novel ‘Stormbreaker’. Recently, the children had a screening of the film Stormbreaker at school. The film boasts a very impressive cast: Jimmy Carr, Ewan McGregor, Bill Nighy, Alicia Silverston...
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  • 20/02/19

    BLETCHLEY PARK VISIT.

    Year 6 visited Bletchley Park on Thursday 7th February. We arrived at 09:30am and were eager to start learning about the incredible events that took place in the tiny huts at Bletchley during WWII.
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  • 31/01/19

    YEAR 6 ENGLISH

    Currently in Year 6 the most popular lesson (I think) is English.  This is mainly because of our fabulous new teacher Mrs Lusty and her excellent way of teaching us things.
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  • 13/12/18

    INTERNET SAFETY!

    In computing we have been learning about how to stay safe online.
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  • 29/11/18

    CLICK!

    On Tuesday 20th November, year 6 walked to Castle Newnham to watch a very interesting performance about cyber bullying and online safety. 
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  • 09/11/18

    ANDERSON SHELTERS!

    By Emily Year 6 had so much fun making our very own Anderson Shelters.  We used different materials such as cardboard, paint, mud and straws.
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  • 10/10/18

    Rose Blanche

    In Year 6 we have been learning about World War 2 for our topic this term.
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  • 20/09/18

    Watercolour flowers

    in Year 6 art this week we were looking at different flowers and then we drew one of our choice and painted it with watercolours.
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  • 13/09/18

    WORLD WAR 2 STUNNING START

    Last week Year 6 were treated to a fantastic day spent with a WW2 Soldier who told us all about the war as our topic is World War 2.
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