Welcome to Year 6
Presentations from the SATs and Carlton Lodge Meeting
Year 6 Curriculum Map
After a super first half term in Year 6, we will be continuing with certain topics in some subjects, but changing them in others. We will also be saying goodbye to Mr Gleeson which is of course really sad, but we are grateful for everything he has given the school in his time here and wish him all the best in the future.
Topic Book
Our focus in topic will be The Galapagos Islands- we have already learnt bits about Charles Darwin’s famous voyage there.
English
We will be continuing with our World War One topic, but will be writing a setting description, diary entry and a speech.
Please ensure your child is reading at the very least 3 times per week at home to support them, not just reading independently but also with an adult or sibling, allowing for discussions around what they have read. Children take home a planner and I ask that they fill in new words or phrases they have found 3 times a week. To be successful this year, it is imperative they develop a broad and in-depth knowledge of precise vocabulary and can infer meaning from what they have read. A parent or carer should then sign off what they have written. We will check the planners every week (each Monday).
Science
In science, our topic will be Electricity (which fits nicely with DT).
Maths
Our topics this half term are fractions and converting units.
RE
We will still be learning about the Jewish faith this half term. This will mean both looking at cornerstones of their faith and also customs for the people who follow that faith.
Computing
In computing, this half term, we will be creating our own webpages, which I know the children are really excited about!
PE
In PE, we will be continuing with gymnastics on Wednesdays and dodgeball on Thursdays. The children can be in PE kit both days but must remember to remove jewellery on those days please.
DT
Our topic will be ‘Electricity’ and the children will make a steady-hand game.
Thank you for taking the time to read this information and please do not hesitate to be in touch.
Kind regards,
Mr Smithson and Mr Gleeson.
Year 6 Class Blog
They're done!
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
The SATs are done and dusted. The children tackled them with great resilience, maturity and support for one another. The focus in the exam room was immense.
We can all breathe a bit more.
But 'what now?' I hear you ask. Well, we still have The Maya to learn about in History, continue with Rounders and Tennis in PE, 3D modelling and using a programme to help us transit into Secondary in Computer, carrying on with Music and Art. Oh, and we need to think about the Year 6 show.
I have been asked when the SATs results will be out. Gov.uk say that schools will be informed of the results on 08 July. The information is found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-2-national-curriculum-tests-and-results-information-for-parents/2025-key-stage-2-national-curriculum-tests-information-for-parents. ASJ will let you know shortly after - date to be confirmed.
Hope you all feel that you can have a bit of a break. There are only 4 more days until half term; Friday 23 May is an inset day, so the children get an extra day this half term. Have a good week!
Homework
Find and read a poem (we are doing poetry appreciation next week) - the children may want to share it in class.
They're here!
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
Yes, we have finally to the week of the SATs. The children have been revising really hard this week, filling in those gaps in Reading, Spelling and Maths. I think they may even be a bit bored of problem solving.
I am so pleased with the work they have done, the effort they have put in and the resilience they have shown in my time in ASJ. In my eyes, they are all shining stars and I know that they will try their very best next. And they want the best for themselves. I know that a lot of this is down to you: their parents, carers and adults. You have given the love, drive and determination they need.
Homework for this weekend: rest, relax and get some good sleep, so you are ready for Monday morning.
Order of the SATS, in case you didn't know:
Monday - Punctuation and Grammar; Spelling
Tuesday - Reading
Wednesday - Maths Arithmetic (Paper 1); Maths Reasoning (Paper 2)
Thursday - Maths Reasoning (Paper 3).
Oh, don't forget about the SATs Cafe, which opens at 0810 on Monday morning. Come in through the KS2 entrance.
Have a restful weekend!
They're here!
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
Yes, we have finally made it to the week of the SATs. The children have been revising really hard this week, filling in those gaps in Reading, Spelling and Maths. I think they may even be a bit bored of problem solving.
I am so pleased with the work they have done, the effort they have put in and the resilience they have shown in my time at ASJ. In my eyes, they are all shining stars and I know that they will try their very best next. And they want the best for themselves. I know that a lot of this is down to you: their parents, carers and adults. You have given them the love, drive and determination they need.
Homework for this weekend: rest, relax and get some good sleep, so you are ready for Monday morning.
Order of the SATS, in case you didn't know:
Monday - Punctuation and Grammar; Spelling
Tuesday - Reading
Wednesday - Maths Arithmetic (Paper 1); Maths Reasoning (Paper 2)
Thursday - Maths Reasoning (Paper 3).
Oh, don't forget about the SATs Cafe, which opens at 0810 on Monday morning. Come in through the KS2 entrance.
Have a restful weekend!
Another week done!
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
So, the mock SATs are done, and just over a week before the real ones.
This week has been very mixed: carrying on with learning, including thinking about The Resurrection, practising our tennis volleys in PE, whilst doing mock SATs. Four were done this week and then we just jumped straight into learning or revision.
Next week we will be doing revision, giving focus to specific areas in Maths, Reading and Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar. Actually, we have already starting doing this, following the mocks. Reading focussed on inference and explain questions and we have focussed on possessive pronouns, determiners and adverbials in Punctuation and Grammar.
Beyond this, we had the local PCSOs in, leading a small event about parking safely and respectfully outside schools. The children loved this, but I think this was more about being in the police van and hearing the siren go off. I have to say, some did get carried away with putting their leaflets out (the children made their own) with some teachers coming out to see that they had a leaflet about parking safely when they were parked fine in the school car park!
Enjoy the bank holiday!
Homework
Spellings - test on Tues 06 May
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Principle: gaps from the mock SATs |
Common Exception Words |
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magician diversion omission indication referring forbidden relaxing forgotten benefitted prefix |
awkward conscious determined interfere symbol |
Books - Due Thurs Wed 07 May
- Grammar: p58 Synonyms; p59 Antonyms
- Punctuation: book has been completed, so try this quiz: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhcxtv4
- Spellings: p38 - Words with 'que' and 'gue' in
One week down...
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 6 Class Blog
So coming back after the break, we all feel refreshed and ready to go; we have jumped straight into finishing our latest writing (an information report), ran through angles and shape, analysed The Resurrection Story and started playing tennis in PE.. Oh, and we have sat our first mock SATS of this session (just getting in more practise before the real thing).
Year 6 have settled right back into it, with improved focus through out the week.
A reminder: SATs will eb w/c 12 May, starting with Grammar, Punctuation and Grammar.
So only 2 more weeks before SATs. Let's go!
Homework
Finish any outstanding Mathletics tasks. Everyone should have their log-on. If not let me know.
No spellings or book tasks this week.
