Year 6

Welcome back!

Welcome back to a brand-new school year! It’s been a joy to see all the children’s smiling faces as they’ve settled into Year 6 and embraced the first week. They have made a fantastic start, and we’re incredibly proud of how quickly they’ve adapted to new routines, expectations and the exciting challenges that come with being the oldest children in the school. Year 6 is a very special year, full of opportunities to grow in confidence, develop independence and take their learning to the next level. To stay updated on Year 6 news and to contact your teacher, please remember to check ClassDojo regularly. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send a message. We will respond as soon as we can.

Year 6 Team

• Mrs Robertson – Assistant Headteacher/Class Teacher
• Miss Lesley – Class TA
• Miss Amina – Class TA/LSA

What we will be learning this term

• English Texts: Beanie the Bansheenie, Follow your Dreams and The Station Cat
• Maths: Place Value, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions and Converting Units
• Computing: Computing systems and networks – Communication and collaboration
• Science: Animals including Humans and Living things and their Habitats.
• RE: Understanding the faith and beliefs in Lewisham
• History/Geography: Migration and Population Data and WW2 – The Homefront
• Art & DT: 2D Drawing to 3D Making and Construction
• PSHE: Relationships
• PE: Basketball, Dance, Gymnastics and Netball
• Music: Steel Pans

Home Learning

Weekly home learning will include regular reading, Maths and English CGP book activities, spelling practice and engaging online learning. These activities will help children consolidate their learning in school, build confidence and develop the skills they need to make continued progress.

Mathletics: Maths home learning will be set on Mathletics, www.mathletics.co.uk, every week.

Reading: Your child will bring home a reading book to enjoy and discuss with you. To support their progress, we suggest they read for at least 15 minutes each day. Regular reading helps build confidence, fluency, and a love of books. Please encourage your child to change their book regularly to keep them engaged and challenged. Don’t forget to sign and comment in their Reading Log after each shared reading session –  your feedback is a valuable part of their learning journey.

Spelling: Spellings will be sent home every Friday, and children will be tested on or before the following Thursday. Please take some time to practise the spellings with your child throughout the week to help build their confidence and accuracy.

Maths/English/Science: Your child will also be given a piece of homework based on maths, English and/or science. Occasionally, they may be asked to research something we are learning or going to learn in class.

PE days

PE will take place on Monday and Thursday on these days, all children need to wear their PE kit to school.

PE uniform

Blue or black shorts or tracksuit bottoms, with a white T-shirt and plimsolls or black trainers. Please ensure that every item of clothing has your child’s name on it.