Hello and Welcome to Year 6!
In Year 6, we are taught by Mrs Barker, Miss Slater, Miss Hetherington. Mr Curd also supports us in class.
Autumn Term 2026
We are so excited to start the year with our amazing children! Keep an eye on the website to see the wonderful things they produce and the exciting experiences they undertake!
Have a look at what we will be doing this term.
We have a fun, exciting and very busy term ahead in Year 6, with lots of opportunities for children to develop their knowledge, skills and creativity across the curriculum.
In Science, children will be learning about Living Things and Their Habitats, before exploring Evolution and Inheritance. In Geography, we will investigate Earthquakes and explore how they can change the world around us. Our History topic will take us through Medicine Through the Ages, looking at how medical knowledge and treatments have developed over time.
In PE, children will develop their skills in athletics and basketball, while in Computing they will explore vlogging, computer networks, online bullying, coding and using micro.
Our Art lessons will focus on drawing, painting and collage, with rainforest animals providing inspiration. In Design and Technology, children will enjoy getting practical as they explore and create using electronics.
In Music, we will be exploring swing music and scat singing, as well as developing our rhythm and performance skills through chair drumming.
In RE, children will explore Creation stories and learn about the Christmas story. In Spanish, we will be developing our language skills through the topics ‘Meet and Greet’ and ‘My Body’.
There is lots to look forward to, and we can’t wait to see the children learn, explore, create and have fun throughout the term!
Dates for your diary
Monday 7th September-children return to school
Friday 25th September-whole school Harvest and Sukkot assembly for parents
Friday 23rd October-break up for half term
Monday 2nd November-children return to school
Friday 18th December-school closes for Christmas holidays
Tuesday 5th January-children return to school
Other dates TBC
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.
P.E.
This term, year 6’s PE slot is on a Tuesday.
To participate fully in PE, children will need: a white t-shirt, blue shorts and a pair of plimsolls/ trainers. All jewellery including earrings MUST be removed for P.E lessons.
Year 6 pupils will also take part in swimming lessons on Friday afternoons. You will receive a letter confirming the specific weeks when your child will be attending swimming lessons.
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
English
The English area of the Bitesize website is packed with activities and questions to help you prepare for the National Tests in English.
Maths
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:
