--- title: "Blog" url: "https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/index/tag:year-6/page:4" school: "Brookside Primary School" --- # Blog [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG-20241126-WA0008.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-26-13-33-00-big-maths-y6) 26 Nov #### [Big Maths Y6](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-26-13-33-00-big-maths-y6) Well done Y6! We went to Whitby High School and worked with Year 9 pupils to solve some 'BIG MATHS CHALLENGES'! Excellent behaviour and we set some great impressions on the Whitby staff! Well done everyone! [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_20241111_144620.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-11-16-20-00-y6-music) 11 Nov #### [Y6 Music](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-11-16-20-00-y6-music) Today - Y6 got into 'composing crews' to perform some percussion rhythms. We developed an understanding of the Kodaly music method. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_20241107_145105.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-08-16-31-00-electricity) 8 Nov #### [Electricity](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-08-16-31-00-electricity) Building circuits with Y6! The Year 6 children were challenged to build 'complete circuits' to light up bulbs and to sound buzzers when we turned the switch on. We then considered how the brightness of the bulb would be effected by making different changes to the circuit. Well done… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/1000009001.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-14-16-09-00-y6-church-visit) 14 Oct #### [Y6 Church visit](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-14-16-09-00-y6-church-visit) Well done Y6 - we had a very exciting and informative visit to St John's the Evangelist Church today. Father Antony explained the layout of the church and meanings behind Christian symbols. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_20241009_154944%5B1%5D.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-10-09-18-00-ks2-disco) 10 Oct #### [KS2 Disco](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-10-09-18-00-ks2-disco) Yesterday after school, KS2 held their Autumn disco. There were lots of fantastic dance moves on show! We hope you all had fun! [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/461854824_2242795096119067_7704229438063911657_n.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-07-12-30-00-y6-residential-anglesey) 7 Oct #### [Y6 Residential - Anglesey](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-07-12-30-00-y6-residential-anglesey) Well done to the Y6 Class last week for a truly memorable residential experience! [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/DSCF0855.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-04-14-26-00-take-a-chance) 4 Oct #### [Take A Chance!](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-04-14-26-00-take-a-chance) Prizes! Find out about our ‘Take a Chance’ initiative to celebrate and reward our pupils for their hard work and dedication. **How It Works:** - **Earning ‘Take a Chance’ Slips:** Throughout the week, children can earn ‘Take a Chance’ slips from their class teachers. These slips are awarded for… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/20240912_162406.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-09-12-16-33-00-y6-science) 12 Sep #### [Y6 Science](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-09-12-16-33-00-y6-science) Well done Y6. This week in science we have been looking at: - the effects of overeating on the body​ - the food groups that should not make up a large part of our diet - the food groups we need to eat to maintain our health Lots of 'food for thought'! [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/20240912_162337.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-09-12-16-27-00-y6-history) 12 Sep #### [Y6 History](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-09-12-16-27-00-y6-history) In history this week, Year 6 have focussed on "Why did Britain go to war in 1939?" We looked at all of the causes and effects which led to the beginning of the war. We have also analysed the 'Battle of Britain'. We have discussed the phases of the battle, compared the relative strengths of… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_20240722_141022.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-07-22-15-05-00-y6-ice-creams) 22 Jul #### [Y6 Ice Creams](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-07-22-15-05-00-y6-ice-creams) A lovely treat today - we even let the Y6's have an ice cream too! [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4876%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-06-06-08-27-50-evening-at-ellesmere-port-civic-hall) 6 Jun #### [Evening at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-06-06-08-27-50-evening-at-ellesmere-port-civic-hall) Well done to the Year 3 pupils and friends who performed so fantastically at the Civic Hall as the new Mayor Of Ellesmere Port took office. We were very honoured to be present at the ceremony as our Chair of Governors, Councillor Donovan, was sworn in as the new Mayor. You were all fantastic in… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_20240520_155152.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-05-20-15-53-17-y6-computing) 20 May #### [Y6 Computing](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-05-20-15-53-17-y6-computing) This week, Year 6 have started their 'Coding journey'. They all have their own user names and passwords so that they can log in at home and continue their learning if possible. 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