Hello and Welcome to Year 6!
In Year 6, we are taught by Miss Hetherington, Miss Simpson, Mrs Purvis and Mr Curd!
Spring Term 2026
We are so excited to welcome you back to school!
Have a look at what we will be doing this term.
This term, Year 6 have an exciting and busy schedule ahead. In Science, pupils will be learning about animals, including humans, while Art will explore street art and graffiti to inspire creativity. In History, we will study the ancient Kingdom of Benin, and in Geography, we will recap earthquakes. During RE, students will discuss justice, freedom, free will, and determinism. We also have many exciting trips planned, including a visit to the live theatre in Newcastle and a trip to Safety Works, where pupils will learn how to stay safe both inside and outside the home. It promises to be a very busy term as we also prepare for our SATs in May. P.E. will still be on a Tuesday and we will be looking at dance and gymnastics.
Dates for your diary
Spring 1
Friday 6th February 2026 – World Number Day in association with NSPCC
Friday 6th February 2026 – Year 6 Writing Workshop at The Live Theatre
Wednesday 11th February 2026 – Valentine’s Day Disco
Spring 2
Friday 6th March 2026 – World Book Day
Monday 9th – Friday 13 March 2026 – British Science Week
Friday 20th March 2026 – Red nose Day
Homework
- Maths (TTRS) children know their log ins and are expected to complete at least 30 minutes a week.
- Weekly spelling lists will be given out on a Monday for children to practise for a spelling quiz on Friday.
- Reading records MUST be signed at least 3-times a week
P.E.
This term, year 6’s PE slot is on a Tuesday afternoon.
Please make sure your child has a white PE top, blue PE shorts and trainers in school with them on this day.
Home Reader
It is expected for children to read at home every day.
Children should return their book to school daily, so they have the opportunity to read with adults in school. Please sign your child’s reading record book when they have read – a minimum of three times a week. When children have completed a book, they will be able to complete a quiz based on the book they have read. These results will be recorded in your child’s home reader. Points and prizes will be awarded for completing quizzes.
Children who are unable to read at home will be given the opportunity to read in school if books are not returned.
Please feel free to see us or write in your child’s Home-School Contact Book if there are any issues. It is essential that home and school communicate effectively, working together to ensure your child receives the very best from school.
All passwords are in your child’s reading record book.
Useful Websites
Use the links below to help you keep up to date with your child’s learning:
General
Literacy
The English area of the Bitesize website is packed with activities and questions to help you prepare for the National Tests in English.
Numeracy
Get your head around addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Take a visit to Gere’s Bike Shop and help them read their graphs and charts. Practise working out the mode, median and mean for a set of numbers. Take a look at time, mass and capacity. Investigate the properties of different shapes. Get your brain ticking with some mental maths questions.
Home learning
Here are some documents to support your child’s learning at home:
