• Identify the value of each digit in numbers given to 3 decimal places and multiply numbers by 10, 100 and 1 000 giving answers up to 3 decimal places. 
• Multiply one-digit numbers with up to 2 decimal places by whole numbers.
• Use written division methods in cases where the answer has up to 2 decimal places. 
• Solve problems which require answers to be rounded to specified degrees of accuracy

• Solve problems involving the calculation of percentages [for example, of measures and such as 15% of 360] and the use of percentages for comparison. 
• Recall and use equivalences between simple fractions, decimals and percentages including in different contexts. 

• Use simple formulae.
• Generate and describe linear number sequences. 
• Express missing number problems algebraically. 
• Find pairs of numbers that satisfy an equation with two unknowns. 
• Enumerate possibilities of combinations of two variables.

Our unit for this term will be biology, learning about animals including humans. By the end of the topic, children will be able to:

• Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system
• Describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood.
• Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function.
• Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans.

Excitingly, for the first time at St. Michael's, Year 6 will be studying Humanism, a non-religious way of life. This half term, our key question is:

‘Do Humanists believe life has a purpose?’

During this topic, pupils are expected to be able to:

• Show understanding of what Humanists believe
• Explain the significance to a Humanist of a chosen experession of their belief and;
• Explain how beliefs can affect actions.

This half term, we will be studying the causes and impact of the Second World War. Our key objectives are:

• Describe the causes of WW2. 
• Explain why both Nazi Germany and the USSR attacked Poland in Sept 1939 
• Describe what happened during the Phoney War and why it happened. 
• Explain what Blitzkrieg was and how it gave Nazi Germany an advantage.
• Describe the effects of the USSR and USA joining the war.
• Explain the consequences of victory.
• Understand the effects on the Home Front especially how children were affected.

• Say and write what we eat and drink to stay healthy
• Say and write activities we do to be healthy, including a choice of sports and physical activities.
• Follow a simple, healthy recipe in French.

The key skill that we will be focussing on in art is painting. We will study different types of paintings, styles of paintings, then study graffiti and stencilling.
Talk about life of street artist Banksy and examples of his work.
Be able to use a stencil to create their own street art.
Create their own piece of artwork in the style of Banksy relating to their viewpoint.

• Taking care of me
• Looking after our money
• Transition to secondary school.

This half term the children will be using the Ipads to explore the GarageBand music app. The children will have the opportunity to use the instruments section which includes the piano, guitar and drums. Then create their own music using  Live Loops.