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  • What surprised you from our heart dissection lesson?

    Published 13/06/25

    This wee, Year 6 completed one of our most eagerly-awaited lessons of the whole year: dissection of a lamb's heart. To kickstart our Science topic about the Circulatory system, groups of 3 were given a lamb's heart and, using a scalpel, they cut it open to explore for themselves what they had been learning about. The children absolutely loved it, and we are particularly proud of a few children who persevered to overcome initial thoughts. Definitely a highlight of the year so far.

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  • What was the most challenging about finding the area and perimeter of your name?

    Published 05/06/25

    In Maths this week, the children were set the challenge of drawing their own name on squared paper using only horizontal and vertical lines and then calculating the perimeter and the area of each letter. They then had to calculate the grand total of each. The children had to persevere and also think in a slightly different way to achieve this. The results were fabulous!

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  • What are you proud of with your waistcoat so far?

    Published 21/05/25

    This week, in DT, the children in Year 6 have been sewing together the parts of their waistcoats for soft toys. They have had to persevere to master the various skills and have made great progress.

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  • How did you show our school values this week?

    Published 14/05/25

    We are so proud of how our Year 6 children have risen to the challenge that is SATs. This week has allowed them to show off all that they have worked hard to master in English and Maths during their time in primary school. Because SATs are the culmination of all of their learning, not just in Year 6. They have shown many of our school values this week: perseverance, responsibility, self-belief, empathy and togetherness, as they have supported and encouraged each other. They have 'dug deep' this week and they have done themselves proud too.

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  • Why should we pay more for fair trade goods?

    Published 07/05/25

    In Geography this week, we have been exploring the imbalance in the numbers of primary workers in the global trade market in less developed countries with those in more developed countries and the effect this has on average income. It led to a fascinating discussion about equality and the need for fairness for all - one of the pillars we have at Dorchester, that underpins our curriculum.

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  • How does cotton go from the field to the clothes shop?

    Published 30/04/25

    In Geography this week, we have looked at the role of primary, secondary and tertiary workers in the global supply chain. We have used maps, atlases and globes to explore the many different countries that are involved in the production of some of our clothes.

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  • How did trade become global?

    Published 23/04/25

    This week, we have begun our Geography topic of Global Trade. We have been exploring how trade started thousands of years ago and has developed into the way we buy and sell goods today. The children have taken a different aspect of this journey and researched how trade expanded during that time period.

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  • Which part of your model playground are you most proud of? Why?

    Published 02/04/25

    Year 6 worked very hard on Tuesday morning to build their model playgrounds in DT and the results have been fantastic. All the children worked collaboratively  and overcame challenges by problem-solving and persevering. They learnt about the importance of measuring accurately and had to consider how to ensure stability in each piece of playground equipment. Well done Year 6!

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  • How will your playground in DT match the design brief?

    Published 26/03/25

    This week, we have designed new playgrounds. We will be constructing these next week, using card, wood, lolly sticks and string. The children have worked in groups to use the design brief to plan their playgrounds and will be using glue guns and saws next week to build these. The photo above is from last year.

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  • How did reading the news blog about the 2 astronauts who returned to Earth on March 18th, help us with our news blog?

    Published 19/03/25

    Year 6 have been finding out more about one of the biggest global events of the twentieth century: the moon landings. We will be writing news blogs about this incredible event. It was very timely, therefore, to look at the news blog about the astronauts who returned from the International Space Station late on March 18th. This has helped the children's understanding of news blogs hugely.

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  • What was your prediction for the electricity experiment?

    Published 12/03/25

    In Science this week, we have planned and carried out an experiment on how to change the brightness of a bulb. The children all worked very well together and asked great further questions. Next week, we will be writing a formal report about this. The children are developing their formal writing skills well this half term, and we are proud of the progress they are making.

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  • What does a circuit need to have in order to work?

    Published 06/03/25

    In Science this week, Year 6 have been making electrical circuits and exploring the use of switches. Perhaps their greatest achievement though, was problem-solving. Rather than ask for help when the circuit wouldn't work, the children were encouraged to think logically through the circuit and explore all possible options. Then - and only then - could they ask for help. The perseverance and critical thinking were excellent. 

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