If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the Year 6 team.
Colossians 3:23
‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,’
Our Collective Worship theme for this half term is Care.
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted. forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
KS2 SATs
Year 6 is a particularly important year as all children will be sitting their SATs in May; many children and parents coming into Year 6 can often feel apprehensive about these - please don't, we're here to help.
SATs will be taking place Monday 11th May to Thursday 14th May 2026; we will share more information with you throughout the year and will be holding a parent information session early in March.
Booster sessions will be starting later in the year - we will let you know which groups and days your session will be taking place closer to the time.
Reading at home
In Year 6, we ask your child to bring their reading record and reading book into school every day.
We appreciate that it is not always possible to read every night with your child, but do ask that you make every effort to read at least 5 times per week with them, and make a comment in their reading records. Each time a child reads and gets their book signed, they will receive a raffle ticket to be entered into our reading draw, where they have the opportunity to win a wonderful prize at the end of the term.
Reading at home doesn't always mean their school reading books, it could be anything from a newspaper, magazine, kindle books to instructions of a board game.
Follow the link to access the Oxford Owl Ebooks library for a wide range of reading choices - you will need your login details.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
You can also access EPIC which is an online book library.
Homework
In line with our school policy, children in Year 6 will be expected to complete the the following homework each week:
TTRS - To support children’s fluency in recalling their times tables, every week children will be asked to complete 10 minutes to play on TTRS at home. We ask that you encourage your child to play a few 2/3 minute games throughout the week rather than completing this in one go.
Year 6 staff will monitor who is regularly completing this homework and enter these children’s names into our exciting prize draw where one lucky child will receive a prize each half term.
P.E Days
Our P.E days this half term are Wednesday and .
Children now come into school in their PE kits on their PE day. As our PE is outside and the weather is still chilly, please send your child into school in jogging bottoms and school jumper.
PE kit consists of:
*a plain white t-shirt; *black shorts/tracksuit bottoms ; *black PE pumps.
Children may also bring in roll-on / cream stick deodorant for their personal hygiene - no aerosols will be allowed.
Bags, Water bottles & snacks
Due to the limited space we have in the cloakroom, please can children refrain from bringing in large rucksacks/handbags. They are too big for the pegs and children cannot hang their coats up properly. Instead children will only be permitted to bring the green school reading book bags to put their belongings in. Thank you for your co-operation with this.
Please remember to bring a water bottle in every day - it is important for the children to stay hydrated throughout the day. Please clearly label your child's water bottle. These are to go home every night to be cleaned, re-filled and brought back to school the next day. Water bottles should be carried to avoid leakages in their book bags.
Children can purchase bread sticks at the start of each half term, this is payable through Parent Pay or children can bring a healthy snack for break time.
Maths
In Year 6, students deepen understanding of place value in numbers up to 10 million, exploring digits’ values, rounding, ordering, and comparing. They extend work with decimals, fractions, and negative numbers, building strong number sense to support advanced calculations and problem-solving in later topics.
English
Our first writing outcomes will be to write a diary and a speech using the text 'Rose Blanche'
by Ian McEwan and Roberto Innocenti as inspiration; this text is set during WW2. During this unit we will focus on strengthening formal writing skills. Children will explore differences between informal and formal language, use synonyms and antonyms effectively, and practise linking ideas with cohesive devices. They will also develop confidence using advanced punctuation, including colons, semi-colons, dashes, commas, and the passive voice.
Science
Our first science unit will be electricity. We will learn how to describe the parts of an electric circuit, explore voltage and its effect on a circuit, apply knowledge to identify and correct problems in a circuit, build a working set of traffic lights and apply knowledge of conductors and insulators.
RE
Why do some people believe in God and some people not?
In this unit, children will explore different beliefs about God, learning what theist, atheist, and agnostic mean. They will examine Christian ideas about God, reasons for belief and non-belief, and how science and faith can connect. Children will also reflect on how beliefs impact people’s lives and choices.
Geography
Why does population change?
We will look at why population has changed over time. Using census data we will compare the population globally and in our local area. We will learn terms such as birth and death rate and consider the push and pull factors in migration.
Art - Fauvism (Textiles)
In Art, children will explore Fauvism, studying how artists used bold colours and expressive brushstrokes to convey emotion. They will experiment with this style in their own work before learning the technique of batik, creating designs using wax and dye. This unit develops creativity, colour use, and cultural appreciation.
PSHE - Being Me In My World
Children will explore their roles and responsibilities within school and the wider community. They will reflect on personal goals, understand how their choices affect others, and develop strategies for teamwork, leadership, and resilience, building confidence as responsible global citizens.
A look ahead to Autumn 2
History
How did the Victorians shape Britain?
In this unit, children will explore how the Victorians shaped Britain. They will place the period on a timeline, learn key facts, and investigate the Industrial Revolution through its inventions. Children will also discover how their local area was affected and transformed by changes during this important era.
Design Technology
In Year 6 Design Technology, children will design and create a light with a specific purpose. They will learn about electrical components, circuits, and switches, while applying design skills to develop and test their ideas. The project encourages creativity, problem-solving, and practical understanding of how lights work in everyday life.
