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    • Year 6

    Welcome To Year 6! 

    Year 6 is taught by Mrs Buckley and supported by Mrs Calcutt and Mrs Broadhead in the mornings and Mrs Wilding in the afternoons.

    Year 6 is, of course, the children's final year in primary school! In Year 6 we work hard in preparation for high school, but also have fun making final primary school memories.

    This half term our PE days are Tuesday and Thursday. Please make sure you have PE kit in school on these days.

    Our homework target is to complete at least 3 'reads' a week, regular Times Table Rockstars practice and a weekly maths or reading activity. The children that complete their homework each week take part in exciting 'homework treats' at the end of each half term!

    Summer Term in Year 6 - scroll down for our current Knowledge Organisers!

    This term, we are studying the Ancient Civilisation of Benin in history. We will learn all about this civilisation's location, customs, traditions and downfall. This will involve analysing historical artefacts and making links with our previous history topics.

    In maths, we will complete the maths curriculum by learning about translations and reflections, before revising all of our topics, ready for SATs.

    In English, we will debate the question 'Should Zoos be Allowed?' in order to write balanced arguments. In Guided Reading, we will complete our mystery book 'Dead Man's Cove'.

    In RE, we will examine ‘What Kind of King is Jesus?’ and learn all about the Kingdom of God.

    This term is all about preparing for SATs (week commencing 11th May) and enjoying our last months in Year 6. It will be a busy one with the residential trip (Wednesday 24th - Friday 26th June) and play rehearsals!

    Our PE days remain Tuesdays and Thursdays.

    Our Learning Year 6:

    Reading:

    The basis for all good learning is to secure fluent and expressive reading. Children should read for a minimum of 20 minutes a day, preferably aloud to another person, but if not, by themselves. Reading records are checked by staff on a daily basis to ensure children are completing this as it is essential for children to be able to read fluently in order to access the rest of the curriculum. The Reading SATs paper requires children to read at roughly 120 words per minute in order to access the highest levels of achievement.

    Maths

    The whole school uses the Maths No Problem approach to lessons. If you would like to know more about the Maths No Problem programme, follow this link: https://mathsnoproblem.com/en/parent-videos/

    Spellings

    We follow the Spelling programme on Spelling Shed. Each week children have lessons on how to spell the patterns needed to be successful spellers for their age group. Children use Spelling Journals in class to record their learning and support their independent spelling during writing lessons. 

    PE - Your child should have their PE kit in school every day as sessions are sometimes subject to change.

    PE kit should consist of:

    • White t-shirt or polo shirt
    • Black or navy blue shorts or leggings
    • Pumps or trainers (personally I prefer children to wear trainers as these provide better support for their ankles)
    • Tape for earrings if they cannot be removed.

    In the winter, children may bring tracksuit tops and or bottoms as well if it is cold.

    Useful Links!

     
    1. Benin Knowledge Organiser

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