--- title: "Blog" url: "https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/index/category:year-6-blog/page:3" school: "The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School" --- # Blog [![Image of 6B Science](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/0D0E3BD8-FD3D-4257-AB0A-CBF5CA3CD1B9.jpeg)](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-46-20-6b-science) 21 December 2023 #### [6B Science](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-46-20-6b-science) Blood, sweat, tears, determination and an amazing, positive attitude saw 6B succeed in making Christmas cards which lit up by making a circuit and a bulb. Super proud of everyone! [Continue reading](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-46-20-6b-science) [![Image of Y6 Christmas party](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/550DE9F4-B3DD-4944-8072-90954647DB88.jpeg)](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-42-45-y6-christmas-party) 21 December 2023 #### [Y6 Christmas party](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-42-45-y6-christmas-party) Last Christmas party in primary school…and they still strutted their stuff! Merry Christmas everyone ⛄️ [Continue reading](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-42-45-y6-christmas-party) [![Image of 6B A Christmas Carol](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/25C83600-97F3-4EA1-A42A-28215130A60E.jpeg)](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-34-38-6b-a-christmas-carol) 21 December 2023 #### [6B A Christmas Carol](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-34-38-6b-a-christmas-carol) We had the best time watching A Christmas Carol at the Dukes Theatre in Lancaster consolidating out learning in English when we wrote a new chapter of the story and then we’re able to do a formal review of a theatre performance. Behaviour and attitudes were exemplary and I was incredibly proud of… [Continue reading](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-34-38-6b-a-christmas-carol) [![Image of Science - Electricity](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/283F9614-45F0-43DC-8214-62A891788A16.jpeg)](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-11-26-20-22-56-science-electricity) 26 November 2023 #### [Science - Electricity](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-11-26-20-22-56-science-electricity) 6B conducted an investigation in to if we changed the numbe of cells in a circuit, would it affect the brightness of a bulb. After completing independent investigations, we decided to see how big a circuit we could make…very exciting! [Continue reading](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-11-26-20-22-56-science-electricity) [![Image of Year 6 Ancient Egyptian workshop](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/A2496808-891B-4E95-A1E2-2A41C94E13B4.jpeg)](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-11-26-20-19-19-year-6-ancient-egyptian-workshop) 26 November 2023 #### [Year 6 Ancient Egyptian workshop](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-11-26-20-19-19-year-6-ancient-egyptian-workshop) We had a great day at Bolton Museum bringing our learning to life. We learnt about the chronology and the mummification process amongst many other things. Behaviour was impeccable and we were complimented on how well we did [Continue reading](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-11-26-20-19-19-year-6-ancient-egyptian-workshop) [![Image of 6B Science and PE](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/28F841D2-7607-462D-B687-87E71067DADA.jpeg)](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-09-23-22-44-51-6b-science-and-pe) 23 September 2023 #### [6B Science and PE](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-09-23-22-44-51-6b-science-and-pe) As we couldn’t get outside for PE due to the rain, we combined our PE lesson with Science and learnt how to take and measure our heart rate, then observed how our heart rate changed after various periods of exercise. We concluded that doing exercise for a prolonged period of time increased our… [Continue reading](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-09-23-22-44-51-6b-science-and-pe) [![Image of Fire Safety Talk from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/86A959D4-BBEC-45D1-87D7-3E6213AF2F57.jpeg)](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-04-24-14-01-27-fire-safety-talk-from-lancashire-fire-and-rescue-service) 24 April 2023 #### [Fire Safety Talk from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-04-24-14-01-27-fire-safety-talk-from-lancashire-fire-and-rescue-service) In Year 6 today, we had a visit from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. We recapped what we should do if we are ever involved in a fire within our homes. - Never play with matches - If your clothes catch fire …. Stop drop and roll - make a fire plan - have working smoking alarms - close… [Continue reading](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-04-24-14-01-27-fire-safety-talk-from-lancashire-fire-and-rescue-service) [![Image of English in 6S](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/The_ISland.jpg)](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-10-11-12-46-50-english-in-6s) 11 October 2022 #### [English in 6S](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-10-11-12-46-50-english-in-6s) In our English lessons over the last week we have been reading a book called 'The Island' by Armin Greder. We have found this book very interesting and thought provoking. The book is about a man who gets washed up on an island with nothing to his name and the islanders have to decide whether… [Continue reading](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-10-11-12-46-50-english-in-6s) [![Image of Perspective Art](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/D6F71F1A-5B58-404F-BC32-A2F8D0AEF8AA.jpeg)](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-09-24-15-44-03-perspective-art) 24 September 2022 #### [Perspective Art](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-09-24-15-44-03-perspective-art) In Year 6, we have been investigating the use of perspective. This is the representation of 3D objects in in 2D pieces of art. We have learnt about the horizon line and the focal point. We then used this knowledge to produce our own piece of art. I think there are some amazing artists in… [Continue reading](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-09-24-15-44-03-perspective-art) [![Image of Swimming](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_20220921_184423.jpg)](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-09-21-18-45-37-swimming) 21 September 2022 #### [Swimming](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-09-21-18-45-37-swimming) In Year 6 this week, 6B have started their swimming lessons at Fulwood Leisure Centre. I had the privilege of joining the class on their first session on Wednesday and I was blown away by the bravery of some of the children who had never stepped foot in a pool before. I was also massively… [Continue reading](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-09-21-18-45-37-swimming) [![Image of Whole School Mass](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_20220915_195523.jpg)](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-09-15-19-56-06-whole-school-mass) 15 September 2022 #### [Whole School Mass](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-09-15-19-56-06-whole-school-mass) On Wednesday, the whole school attended the first Mass of the year. It was a proud day for some of the members of Year 6 as they performed admirably in helping Mrs McCaul set up church ready for us and then giving readings and performing the bidding prayers. The rest of Year 6 were… [Continue reading](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-09-15-19-56-06-whole-school-mass) [![Image of First Week in Year 6](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/FB2AE11D-35DA-474E-AC88-B52C38C3A169.jpeg)](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-09-09-15-45-56-first-week-in-year-6) 9 September 2022 #### [First Week in Year 6](https://blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-09-09-15-45-56-first-week-in-year-6) It has been a great week back at school and we have loved being in Year 6. We have enjoyed being able to sit on benches during our assemblies, being given more responsibilities around school and some of the stunning starts to our learning. 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