This week, Year 6 has been writing setting descriptions. They have used expanded noun phrases, prepositions and figurative language to describe what prisoners could see, hear, feel and smell in prison camps during WWII. Take a look at Vera’s incredible writing!
News story: What’s happening in Year 6 – Week 4
25 Sep 2026
This week, Year 6 has been writing setting descriptions. They have used expanded noun phrases, prepositions and figurative language to describe what prisoners could see, hear, feel and smell in prison camps during WWII. Take a look at Vera’s incredible writing!
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