Welcome to Year 6
Our teacher is Mrs Leonard
"My favourite things to do in my spare time are going to the theatre and relaxing with a good book. We love to go for days out as a family, theme parks are a big hit in the school holidays!"
Learning
If you would like to learn more about what we are learning at school take a look at our long term plan.
Newsletters
Each term we will provide parents/carers with a newsletter to help you support your child in their learning at home.
UKS2 Autumn 1 newsletter 2024
UKS2 Autumn 2 newsletter 2024
PE Days
Children can wear their school PE kits all day on PE days. Our PE day is .It is important that children arrive in school in their P.E kit (white/purple t-shirt, blue/black shorts/joggers and warm blue/black top and trainers). Remember that there should be no earrings worn on PE days. Please check your child's name is visible in all items of clothing.
Our PE days are Tuesday and Wednesday (swimming)
Home Learning:
Reading:
Your child should also be taking home their personal reading book at the end of each day. There are lots of activities that could be carried out linked to their reading book. For example: a book review (this could be done on the computer using Word or Powerpoint); creative writing based on character, plot or setting; a study of the author (their life and work) or a piece of art work linked to the text.
Spelling:
Your child will have been given a set of weekly spellings to practise across the week. Why not have a go at some creative ways to practise these e.g. mnemonics, wordsearches, crosswords, playing charades, making a mini dictionary, making a poster, hangman, scrabble etc.
Grammar:
We are now using Spag.com. The children each have a log in and the homework will be set by the class teacher.
Maths:
Fluent in 5 – Arithmetic questions your child can have a go at.
Rapid Reasoning – Reasoning and problem solving questions based on what your child has been learning in class.
BBC Bitesize – Click on the link to access Maths games and activities:
Primary Homework Help | Online Games For Kids – BBC Bitesize
Times Table Rockstars – download from the App store on chosen device.
To assist with home learning during school closures, please find a list of useful websites and documents to keep your child busy and learning whilst not in school. Please also encourage your child to read and practise their times tables.
Science:
Visit the Oak Academy website and click on the area of Science you would like to access. You can see what topic your child is learning in Science on the most recent newsletter published.
Science lessons recommended for Key Stage 2 | Teacher Hub | Oak National Academy (thenational.academy)
Foundation subjects:
Visit the Oak Academy website and click on the subject that you would like to access.
Key Stage Key Stage 2 | Teacher Hub | Oak National Academy (thenational.academy)
BBC Bitesize – A range of online activities/games linked to all curriculum subjects:
Primary Homework Help | Online Games For Kids – BBC Bitesize
Useful websites:
Times Tables:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Answering questions on a text:
Jo Wicks workout:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjcw2Vov_5k
News and events in Year 5/6...
Wednesday 16th October – Year 6 children to attend Crucial Crew event
Thursday 24th October– Sponsored spooky day – children invited to wear spooky costumes and take part in spooky events to fundraise for school funds
Friday 8th November 2:45pm – Parents of children in year 5 and 6 invited to join us for a ‘Starbooks’ event
Monday 11th November– Class 10 (Mrs Leonard) Stay and Pray 2:45pm
Tuesday 19th November 3:30pm – 6:00pm - Parents Consultation Evening
Wednesday 20th November 3:30-6:00pm – Parents Consultation Evening
Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th – Year 6 residential at Derwent Hill
Wednesday 11th December – Christmas Dinner – children invited to wear Christmas Jumpers
Wednesday 11th 5:30pm – Year 5 and Year 6 (All Y5 and Y6) Christmas Performance
Thursday 12th December 10:00am - Year 5 and Year 6 (All Y5 and Y6) Christmas Performance
Wednesday 18th December – Key Stage 2 Christmas Party Day
Wednesday 2nd April 3:30pm – 6:00pm - Parent Consultation Evening
Thursday 3rd April 3:30pm – 6:00pm - Parent Consultation Evening
Friday 4th April 2:45pm – Class 10 (Mrs Leonard) Stay and Play
Monday 23rd June – Sponsored colour run – whole school
Friday 27th June - 1.30pm Y5/6 Sport's afternoon and picnic
Thursday 3rd July - Year 6 leavers Mass 9:30am
Thursday 10th July -1:30pm – Year 6 leavers assembly
Monday 14th to Thursday 17th July - Year 6 Transition