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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Posted: May 9, 2025 by: Alex Tosta (ATosta) on: Year 6 Class Blog
Yes, we have finally to the week of the SATs. The children have been revising really hard this week, filling in those gaps in Reading, Spelling and Maths. I think they may even be a bit bored of problem solving.
I am so pleased with the work they have done, the effort they have put in and the resilience they have shown in my time in ASJ. In my eyes, they are all shining stars and I know that they will try their very best next. And they want the best for themselves. I know that a lot of this is down to you: their parents, carers and adults. You have given the love, drive and determination they need.
Homework for this weekend: rest, relax and get some good sleep, so you are ready for Monday morning.
Order of the SATS, in case you didn't know:
Monday - Punctuation and Grammar; Spelling
Tuesday - Reading
Wednesday - Maths Arithmetic (Paper 1); Maths Reasoning (Paper 2)
Thursday - Maths Reasoning (Paper 3).
Oh, don't forget about the SATs Cafe, which opens at 0810 on Monday morning. Come in through the KS2 entrance.
Have a restful weekend!
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