6PD have made radio reports about rationingduring in WW2.

At the beginning of World War II, the UK imported 55 million tons of foodstuffs per year (70%), including more than 50% of its meat, 70% of its cheese and sugar, nearly 80% of fruits and about 90% of cereals and fats. It was one of the principal strategies of the Axis to attack shipping bound for the UK, restricting British industry and potentially starving the nation into submission (see Battle of the Atlantic).

In order to deal with the extreme shortages the Ministry of Food instituted a system of rationing. Each person would register with their local shops, and was provided with a ration book containing coupons. The shopkeeper was then provided with enough food for his or her registered customers. When purchasing goods, the purchaser had to hand over the coupon as well as the money for the purchase.

You can download the podcast here.

Over the past few weeks the children in Year 6 have been looking at Impressionism during their art lessons. They have studied a range of famous art including 'Water Lilies' by Claude Monet and 'Starry Night' by Van Gogh. The children have been experimenting with the 'dabbing' technique used by the impressionist painters and have produced some stunning results.
 
To see examples of the Year 6 art work created - click on the link below.

View The year 6 Gallery
 
Mrs Garland

This week Year 6 visited the Nothe Fort in Weymouth to experience what life was like for children during the Second World War (1939 – 1945) 

The children dressed up as evacuees and took authentic packed lunches that would have been available in the 1940s. This included everything from jam sandwiches to rock cakes. Some children even wrapped their lunches in brown paper and tied them with string. 

During the day the children found out what it was like to go to school, wear a gas mask, use ration / coupon books, be in an air raid and wash clothes using a dolly. 

It was a brilliant day that taught us all a great deal. Well done to everyone in Year 6 for making it a fantastic success! 

The Year 6 Team 

As part of their study of the Second World War, it has been arranged for Year 6 to visit the Nothe Fort for 'A Wartime Experience'

6G and half of 6W will visit on Wednesday 7th November

6PD and half of 6W will visit on Friday 9th November

It is hoped that the children will enter into the spirit of the occasion by coming appropriately dressed in a 1940's style. In the past the visit has provided a valuable insight into life for children in 1940. We will be making boxes for gas masks and producing identity cards and labels at school.

The children will need to provide their lunch, but once again, we are hoping that they will bring lunches available during wartime and wrapped appropriately, perhaps in a brown paper bag.

We are requesting that parents/carers make a voluntary contribution of £5.00 towards the cost of the coach and the visit.

Many thanks.

The Year 6 Team

Welcome to Year 6! We hope that you have all had good summer holiday and have come back refreshed for the new school year. Year 6 is an action-packed year and one that will fly by, so make the most of every opportunity that you have. This term we will be covering a range of topics;

World War Two
Forces, Light & Shadows and Electricity
The Media and personal values

This term will also be used to set personal targets in literacy and numeracy. Your class teacher will tell you more about this. The Year 6 teachers have set up some educational links on the Year 6 web page so that you can continue your learning at home. This will be updated on a regular basis so keep checking the page to see what is new! We hope that this year will be a very successful year for all of you…we want each and every one of you to enjoy your time with us!

Mrs Garland, Mrs Dyke, Mr Payne and Mr West