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, Writing Everywhere
Posted: Jun 6, 2025 by: Alex Tosta (ATosta) on: Year 6 Class Blog
Well, I don't know about you, but last term flew by; it was the shortest term but seemed like the biggest. I hope you have been well rested after the half term break.
The first week of the last haft term (!) has brought with it writing, writing and more writing. We are being externally moderated in 2 weeks' time and I wanted to squeeze in one last unit to showcase the children's authorial prowess. We are doing a suspense narrative, based on Hansel and Gretel, but we are going to twist the ending. The children are being challenged but they are loving it. We have had some amazing sentence stacks (test writing our ideas and features) and some already have their narrative.
On top of that we have started rehearsing the end of school show - a large moment in the children's primary school life. It is now very evident that they only have a few weeks left before we send them off to secondary. I know this is a show that you will all enjoy. That reminds me, there is a Year 6 celebration assembly - more to come on that.
Homework
Spellings - Test on Monday 09 June
Maths - have a look at the 2 reasoning problems. What do you notice? Answer the questions on the sheet
Due Wednesday 11 Jun - I will provide hard copies on Monday if the children need them
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