Year 6 Class Page

Summer Term 2

Welcome back after the half-term break!

Athough SATs are over, this term, Year 6 will be working hard to prepare for Secondary School in September.  It is very important that children are dedicated to working hard every day.  I recommend at least 15 minutes of Mathletics, 30 minutes of Reading Eggs, 15 minutes of spelling and 30 minutes of reading daily.  If your child is struggling with any of these areas, please support your child to spend more time on these.  This is in addition to the homework that is posted each Friday on Google Classroom.  Homework needs to be submitted by the following Wednesday.  Please ensure your child has support, a space and time to complete homework.  If there are any questions about the homework, children can come to see one of the Year 6 team each Monday lunchtime and we will go over this with them.

This term, Year 6 will have Kayaking lessons every Wednesday morning.  Children should come to school with their Kayaking and PE kits in their bags.  For all Kayaking sessions, children need to bring an extra pair of shoes, a towel and their school uniform.  Our additional PE day is Tuesday (pm).  Children need to bring a PE kit with them every Tuesday to get changed during school time.  PE kits consist of a white t-shirt, black bottoms and black trainers.  It is very important that children are getting changed fully for PE to promote good personal hygiene.  School uniform is a red school jumper or fleece with a white or red shirt underneath.  Bottoms should be grey trousers or skirts, not tracksuit bottoms or leggings.  All shoes should be black.

This half term's topic is 'It's a Mystery'.  In Destination Reader we will be reading the book 'The London Eye Mystery' and in Literacy, we will focus on non-fiction writing, this will include report, journalistic and instructional writing.  In Numeracy our learning focus will be on problem solving and consolidation.  During Science lessons, we will learn about animals, including humans and in Geography, we will explore 'Britain Now & Then'.  RE sessions will centre around Christianity and more specifically, Christian rules and responsibilities.

School begins with a 'Soft Start' Tuesday - Friday at 8:45am.  This is a time for children to respond to marking feedback or address any difficulties they may be experiencing with their work.  The Year 6 Team will always be in the classroom at these times for support and guidance.  

Important Dates:

• Every Wednesday - Kayaking at Laburnum Boat Club
• Friday 13th June - Father Figures Celebration
• Friday 27th June - Talent Show
• Thursday 3rd July - Transition Day
• Tuesday 8th July - Reading Cafe
• Thursday 10th July - Joint Leavers' Service (St John and Jerusalem, 10am)
• Friday 11th July - Year 6 Prom
• Wednesday 16th July - Year 6 play
• Friday 18th July - Leavers' Service at Church, 10am

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspects of  your child's learning or welfare, please make an appointment to see one of us.  Thank you,

The Year 6 Team 

If you would like more information about the curriculum SPSM follows, please ask your child's class teacher.  Thank you.