Year 6

Everything we do, is designed to create a school where your child will flourish: academically, socially and personally. We believe in a curriculum which goes beyond the content of the national offer to enrich their learning, widen their experiences and strengthen their character.

The way we do this is to plan meaningful opportunities for the children to apply their learning in different contexts both in and out of school.

48 Things to do at Mead - Year 6
This is the final part of their ‘experience entitlement’ that will serve to enrich their learning at Mead and provide opportunities to develop a stronger SMSC understanding

1. To organise a community event
2. To watch a film in the cinema
3. To create and participate in a trial
4. To plan a meal
5. To experience the Olympic legacy
6. To create a lasting legacy

Curriculum Enrichment
Sky Academy - News Reporting
Royal Courts of Justice
Hampton Court Palace – linked to experience and topic (Tudors)
Italian Workshop
Olympic Park
SkyBlue Theatre - Romeo and Juliet
Junior Citizen Training - provided by the local police

Volunteering Opportunities

At Mead our vision is that the school is at the heart of the community. Pupils are provided with opportunities to volunteer inside and outside the school, making a meaningful contribution to the communities they live and work in.

Eco Heroes	Lunch Warrior	Play Leaders
Litter pick around grounds	Assisting younger pupils	EYFS Garden
Tidy up local area	Handing out water	Leading play activities
Recycle paper	Clearing plates	Football referee

Leadership Roles	Reading	Special Events
Prefects	Paired reading with KS1	Parents Evening
House Captains	Spinebreakers	Food Drive
JTAs	Book Fair	Pensioners Group

Reading Challenges

Focus Authors
Malorie Blackman
Anthony Horowitz

75 Books to Read at Mead - Year 6
Skellig
Carrie’s War
Once
Journey to the River Sea
Goodnight Mister Tom
A Monster Calls
Swallows and Amazons
The Hobbit
Private Peaceful
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Reading Rewards
10 books - Bookmark
25 books - Bronze
50 books - Silver & £5 voucher
75 books - Pupil chooses a book
100 books - Gold & Trophy
125 books - £10 voucher
150 books - Platinum & Trophy
200 books - Box set

Spiritual Experiences

We believe that our school curriculum should provide pupils with a range of experiences that deepen their spiritual understanding of their school and their community. Working in partnership with local clergy and faith organisations, we deliver the program both in and out of school across KS2.

Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs

Mead is situated in an area which is becoming ever more culturally diverse; therefore we place a great emphasis on promoting diversity with the children. Assemblies are regularly planned to address this issue either directly or through the inclusion of stories and celebrations from a variety of faiths and cultures. Our RE & PSHCE teaching reinforce this. Members of different faiths or religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school. Children visit places of worship that are important to different faiths.

'It's interesting when we find out about different places and people.  I didn't know that Walter Tull was one of the first professional footballers and first officers in the First World War who had a different background to other men.  He worked really hard and never gave up'. Emmanual Atuahene

At Mead we will actively challenge pupils, staff or parents expressing opinions contrary to fundamental British Values, including ‘extremist’ views.

In Year 6 the children will have the chance to talk to and meet a local religious leader.

Financial Skills Curriculum

To participate fully in life, we believe everyone needs a clear understanding of how to manage their money.  We believe in providing opportunities for our pupils that allow them to develop financial knowledge, skills and attitudes through practical and real life activities centred  around four core themes: - how to manage money - becoming a critical consumer - managing risks and emotions associated with money - understanding the important role money plays in our lives.

• introduce pupils to the basics of household expenditure, and get them to think about ways to reduce it;
• ask pupils to think about the different ways people are paid, and understand why different people are paid different salaries;
• highlight the differences between the private sector and the public sector in the provision of services, and the reasons behind the division;
• look at how the prices of goods vary around the world, and discuss some of the reasons behind the differences;
• introduce the topic of foreign currency, and the practical and mathematical basis of converting money from one currency to another;
• look at trade around the world and in different historical eras, and explore the reasons for changing patterns in the movement of goods;
• recreate the Dutch ‘Tulip Mania’ bubble with a role-playing activity, and show pupils how financial bubbles and crashes come about;
• teach your pupils to be safe with money, and help them avoid being victims of money crime. Lead them to think about the impact of crime with a role-play exercise.

Volunteering

We believe that it is vital our children learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others. All members of the school community treat each other with respect. Our volunteering programme for Mead, Team Mead, makes it quick and easy for pupils to give their time, find volunteer opportunities and do great things for their school community.

Whether it’s cleaning up the environment or volunteering at one of our events, Team Mead mobilises the community spirit and enthusiasm of our pupils to make a difference.

Building on all the work that has already taken place in improving the school, Team Mead focuses efforts on areas where volunteers can make the biggest impact. These areas are: Eco Heroes, Lunch Warriors, Play Leaders, Pupil Leaders, Reading Champions & Event Support.

'I love to volunteer at lunchtime! I get to wear an eco-hero jacket and help keep our school clean and tidy.'  Ella Nash

Year 6 Opportunities:

• Volunteering – Play leaders, Lunch warriors
• Lead Macmillan Coffee Mornings
• Environment - walking bus, ride to school week
• Food Drive
• We Are Silent
• Random acts of kindness
• Legacy

The culmination of all these Volunteering efforts each year is the chance to take part in WE Day UK.

WE Day 2016