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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Easter is here!
Posted: Apr 15, 2025 by: Alex Tosta (ATosta) on: Year 6 Class Blog
The season of new starts and resets. And after all the work we have done this term, we need it! I don’t know about you, but I know the children and I needed this holiday (hence doing the blog now). I cannot believe how much work we have done. I can’t believe that I have been here 12 weeks and I feel like I have been here a lot longer.
The term ended with the children being given their leavers hoodies. They were so happy to have them; it really was a moment that marked the beginning of the end, as well a moment to look back at their journey at ASJ. The fashion show that followed showed how proud they were to be wearing them. And it also showed their talent for being last minute creatives because the fashion show was itself last minute.
I am afraid to say that we have 3 short weeks when we return after Easter break until the SATs. They are in the w/c 12 May, starting with Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.
In my short time at ASJ, I am really pleased and proud of everything that the children have done. I know they are aiming high to do and be their very best.
Below are a few highlights of the term.
Homework
Spellings - test on Tues 22 Apr
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Principle: ending -tion, -sion, -cian |
Common Exception Words |
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constitution compensation depreciation remission ascension implosion conclusion politician mortician clinician |
environment occupy privilege sincerely sacrifice |
Easter Work Booklet - Due Tues 22 Apr
Short booklet containing a 5 question reading exercise and a 10 question Maths exercise.
Books - Due Thurs 24 Apr
- Grammar: p54 & p55 - Suffixes
- Punctuation: p47 - Proofreading
- Spellings: p14 - Prefixes - tele, mis, anti, photo, circum.
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