What’s happening in Year 6

Year 6 students have been busy in the science laboratory exploring how electrical energy moves and changes form. As part of their unit on energy transfer and transformation, students planned and constructed their own simple electrical circuits using battery packs, wires, light globes and a bell. They investigated how energy flows from a source, such as a battery, through a pathway of wires to a device that transforms the energy into light, heat, sound or movement. Throughout the lessons, students experimented with different circuit designs and observed how altering components affected the outcome. They were excited to see their light globes glow and bells ring as they successfully completed their circuits. This hands‑on experience helped deepen their understanding of how everyday electrical systems work. It was wonderful to see their curiosity, teamwork and problem‑solving skills shine during these practical sessions.

Marisa Maks, Eamonn Dunphy, Ann Milicic, Georgia Wheatley, Rebecca Seidman
Year 6 teachers