Year Six
SATs Presentation 6/2/25
2024 - 25
Welcome to our Year 6 class page. We will updating our class stories every week to share with you the engaging work we are completing in year six.
This year, our staff consist of:
Eagle Class - Mrs Ward, Mrs McBride (who will work across both Y6 classes)
Kestrel Class - Miss Handel, Mrs Wilkinson (1:1)
We will also have the following teachers working with us over the year:
Music Specialist- Mrs Heap (autumn 1, spring 1, summer 1)
PE Specialist- Mr Williams (autumn 2, spring 2, summer 2)
French - Mrs Page (all year)
Useful Class Information
Drop off and pick-up
The school gates will open at 8.45am for registration at 8.55am. We expect for children to be in the classroom, ready for learning by 8.55am. Pick-up time is 3.15pm. If you would like your child to walk home independently, please pick up a form from the office which allows you to give permission for this to happen.
P.E
P.E will be taught this half-term by Mr Williams which will be on Mondays and on Wednesday with Miss Newstead. Please ensure that children come to school dressed in their PE kit on these days. We will aim to be outside, weather dependent, so please make sure that your child is suitable dressed.
Reading
Oxford Reading Buddy
We are delighted to tell you that our school uses Oxford Reading Buddy. This is a digital reading service to support children’s reading development at home and at school. It contains hundreds of digital books and book-quizzes all matched to each child’s reading ability. Please log in to Oxford Reading Buddy. Your child has their password in the back of their home-school learning journal. If you don’t have a tablet or PC at home the service works on smartphone as well. For more information go to this address and choose Parent Support: https://support.oxfordreadingbuddy.com/
Your child will also be given a physical copy of a book. This can be looked through when completing their quiz.
In year 6, children should be reading at home between 20-30 minutes, five times over a week. We also read every day in school between 8.45-9.05am. This is where children are able to read their book, complete a quiz and change their book once they’ve completed it.
Teachers keep track of individual scores and move on and/or support where necessary. When children complete a quiz, it gives teachers an analysis in how pupils have performed in certain areas such as finding information, making connections and using inference or understanding vocabulary. Teachers can then support appropriately.
The scheme goes up to level 20 which is aimed at Y6 greater depth readers/writers.
Homework (Please note for the summer 2 this will be reading and learning lines/song words for Madagascar).
Spellings and homework will be set on Fridays and will be due in the following Thursday. It is important that pupils complete their weekly tasks along with reading, times tables and practising their spellings on a daily basis.
Times Tables Rockstars (https://ttrockstars.com)
Your child will be set five 'soundchecks' to complete over the week.
Water bottles/snacks
Children are encouraged to drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep well hydrated. We ask that each child brings to school a named water bottle and a healthy snack (fruit or veg) each day to school (Fridays are for a small treat). Please remember that we are a nut-free school.
Communication
If you need to communicate anything to staff, please contact us (through email or telephone) via the school office. Alternatively, you may be able to speak with a member of the team during pick-up time.
Best wishes,
The Year 6 Team
Communication, Language and Literacy
This term, our writing will be closely linked to an exciting historical unit titled Crowns, Courage and Conspiracy: Duke of Monmouth. We will begin the unit with a trip to the Museum of Somerset where pupils will take part in a workshop on the theme. We will then continue the learning back at school. Pupils will explore the dramatic events surrounding the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion—a moment in British history full of bravery, betrayal, and political intrigue.
Our cross-curricular approach means that writing will be brought to life across subjects:
Place and Time: Children will learn about the political tensions of the time, key figures such as King James II and the Duke of Monmouth, and the consequences of rebellion. They will also use maps to locate where the famous events took place.
Communication, Language and Literacy: Pupils will use what they’ve learned to craft persuasive speeches, dramatic dialogues, letters, and historical narratives, developing both their creative and analytical writing skills.
Drama & Oracy: Through structured role-play and conversation, children will step into the shoes of historical characters, deepening their empathy and ability to write from different viewpoints.
Citizenship/PSHE: Themes of loyalty, justice, power, and courage will encourage thoughtful discussion and personal reflection.
This topic aims to offer a fantastic opportunity for children to develop their writing in meaningful, imaginative ways—while gaining a strong understanding of a fascinating period in British history.
Maths
The key areas being taught over this half-term will include:
Themed projects, consolidation and problem solving
Personal, Social, Health, Education (PSHE)
Jigsaw is sequential, the six puzzles (units) starting with 'Being Me in My World' (BM) at the beginning of the school year and working through to the end of the year:
BM (Being Me in My World)
'Who am I and how do I fit?'CD (Celebrating Difference)
Respect for similarity and difference. Anti-bullying and being uniqueDG (Dreams and Goals)
Aspirations, how to achieve goals and understanding the emotions that go with thisHM (Healthy Me)
Being and keeping safe and healthyRL (Relationships)
Building positive, healthy relationshipsCM (Changing Me)
Coping positively with change
This half term, Year 6 will be exploring the Changing Me unit as part of our Jigsaw PSHE programme. This sensitive and age-appropriate unit supports pupils as they prepare for the transition to secondary school and the physical, emotional and social changes of adolescence.
Key topics include:
Understanding the changes that happen during puberty
Human reproduction
Respect for self and others, and managing change with confidence
Recognising how emotions may change and how to manage them
Building self-esteem and body confidence
Looking ahead to the move to secondary school
The aim of the unit is to equip pupils with knowledge, reassurance and confidence as they move into the next phase of their education and development.
Faith and Belief
Unit: Christianity Kingdom of God
Pupils will investigate Creation and Science: conflicting or complementary?
They will explore how Jesus is portrayed in art from different ages and cultures and how this can send a message about different beliefs relating to him
Be able to explain, from a Christian's point of view, ‘Humans have a duty to care for God’s creation, as his stewards’. Pupils will be using their oracy skills to discuss the objectives.
Our school values for this half-term are Self-Control and Patience.
Madagascar!
Our talented Year 6 pupils are bringing the jungle to life with their vibrant performance of Madagascar – A Musical Adventure! Based on the much-loved DreamWorks film, this lively production follows Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, and Gloria the Hippo as they escape from the zoo and embark on a wild journey to Madagascar.
Expect singing, dancing, humour, and heart as the children showcase their incredible hard work and creativity on stage.
🎭 Performances: Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th June 2025
🎟️ Tickets available now from the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre – don’t miss out!
Come and support our fantastic Year 6 cast in this unforgettable production!