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.
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Celebration and more to come
Posted: Mar 28, 2025 by: Alex Tosta (ATosta) on: Year 6 Class Blog
Each week, I feel like (and say) time is rushing by and I have less time with the children; it is both somber and joyful. Sad because I realise that time has been really short this year, and I would like more time with the wonderful Year 6, and joy at seeing the children grow and develop further, finding their voice and stretching their wings.
This week as particularly joyful, as we celebrated the children's work and successes with you, the adults, carers and parents. The children were eloquent and clear about their art (going through their approach) and the rendition of their writing showed their amazing authorial voice. I hope you are pleased and proud of what they have achieved. (I should have recorded it!)
Well, what is next? We are writing an information piece about National Parks, Statistics in Maths, building a photo frame in DT and much, much more. Is a week enough to do all this? Hmmm.
On the note of work...
Homework
Spellings - test on Mon 31 Mar
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Principle: prefix sub-, inter- super-
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Common Exception Words |
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subdivide subheading submerge intercity international interrelated intertwined superstar superabundance superdense |
muscle existence possesses twelfth yacht |
Books - due Thurs 03 Apr (will be sent home on Monday)
Children have been given the marking booklets, so they can mark in green (or another colour pen from what they write in). Any questions, bring the book in for me to look at; I still would like to see them on Thursday.
- Grammar: p51 - Word Families ; p52 & 53 - Prefixes
- Punctuation: p42 - p44 - Mixed Practice
- Spellings: p13 - Prefixes - auto, trans, bi, tri and semi; p14 - Prefixes - aero, micro, super, sub, inter.
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