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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Writing and some extra bits
Posted: Jun 13, 2025 by: Alex Tosta (ATosta) on: Year 6 Class Blog
Well, for me, it feels like we are always writing - this is in advance of the external moderation taking place next Friday (20th June). The suspense narratives are sounding amazing and the twists in the tale have been unexpected, fascinating and gruesome. And we have a smaller piece to do about healthy living.
Mentioning healthy living, it is ASJ's healthy living week next week. There is a focus on physical health, but also on overall wellbeing. Y6 start the week with a first aid course, then they romp over to forest school. Tuesday is sports day, Wednesday is Yoga and we end the week in the kitchen baking some healthy treats. It will be a fun packed week. The children can wear sports kit all week.
Y6 also spent some time with Reception this week - they really enjoyed working with our youngest students. They supported the Reception children in making a father's day card. It was a well-needed break from our writing.
Also, we have been practising for the end of year show. Good progress, but still lots to do.
After next Friday, we return to a more usual timetable.
Homework
Spellings - test on Tues 17 June 2025
Maths - Thurs 19 June 2025
Homework is on the link below.
Children can answer on a piece of paper, or complete some of it online. It is multiplication based and about thinking systematically.
https://nrich.maths.org/problems/mystery-matrix
If a print out is needed or any questions, let me know.
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