Year 6 Class Page

Autumn Term 2

Welcome to a new term - Autumn Term 2!

We hope you are looking forward to a wonderful year in Year 6.  There are trips planned, RE learning with SPSM's vicar in our school church, Seconday School options ahead and preparations for SATs in May - this is a busy and exciting time!

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.

PE days are Tuesday (pm) and Wednesday (am).  Children need to bring a PE kit with them on both these days 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.

Reading records need to be completed DAILY with a comment from the child.  It is not expected that parents complete the reading records as this is something the children can now take responsibility for.

Our topic this term is The Vikings (the main area of our History learning).  In Destination Reader we will read the book 'Cloud Busting' and in Literacy, we will write short stories using formal speech and using subjunctive forms.  Our Numeracy focus will be on multiplication strategies and dividing by two-digit divisors.  During Science lessons we will be learning about Evolution and Inheritance.  Our RE topic for this term is Christianity.

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:

• Monday 11th - Friday 15th November - IntoUniversity visit
• Tuesday 19th November - Year 6 Reading Cafe
• Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st November - Parents' Evening
• Friday 13th December - Topic Dress Up Day
• Friday 20th December - Christmas Service 

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.