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Year 6

Welcome to Year 6

Here you will find all the information you need to know about the goings on in Year 6.

We hope you all had a restful Easter break and are looking forward to a busy Summer Term.  

Our topic this term is called 'Rivers, Seas and Oceans', where we will study the water cycle, significant bodies of water around the world and the wildlife that live within them. Our learning will include:

  • Understanding how the water cycle works. 
  • Locating major bodies of water around the world.
  • Understanding the physical features of these bodies of water and how these can change over time.

Within our topic, we will also be looking at how different artists have used water within their work and use these as inspiration for our own water-themed artwork. 

Throughout our topic, we will be considering the following key questions and using our research and knowledge to answer them at the end of the term:

  •  Why is the sea salty?

  •  Why is the exploration of the oceans so difficult? 

  • What are the biggest threats to the seas and oceans? How can we help to stop this?
  • Why was the River Nile an important geographical feature for the Ancient Egyptians?

Additional details about our topic can be found using the link below:

The Water Cycle - Rivers, Seas and Oceans

 

Year 6 English Curriculum coverage

Our English units of work this term will be based around the following books:

  • The Rain Player by David Wisniewski
  • The Explorer by Katherine Rundell

 For details about curriculum coverage of our English units, please click link below:

English Pathways Year 6 Summer

 

 

Year 6 Maths Curriculum coverage

We continue to follow White Rose curriculum in Maths and the Year 6 yearly topic overview can be found on the Maths Curriculum page by clicking here.

This term, we will mostly be revising previously taught units in preparation for the SATs assessments later this term. Summer 2 will be spent on longer projects and getting prepared for secondary school.  

 

Significant Dates and Events this term

Thursday 24th May 3.30pm: Parent Information session - SATs and residential. 

12th May - 15th May - SATs week

18th May - 23rd May - Residential

WB 9th June - Bikeability

17th July - Year 6 Play

23rd July 9.15am - Leavers' Assembly 

 

PE days will continue to be on a Tuesday and  Friday. Please come to school wearing your PE kit on these days, but bring your school uniform in a separate bag for you to change into if you get wet during your PE lesson. 

Please ensure you bring your pencil case, reading book and water bottle to school every day.  

Leavers' hoodies may be worn for PE lessons from 3rd June and instead of school jumpers from 1st July. 

Mrs Brown and Mrs John

Communicating with school:

For general things e.g. lost jumpers, wearing trainers etc, please contact Mrs Brown using the messaging function on Seesaw.

For more significant concerns or worries, please email secretary@nshprimary.co.uk with FAO Mrs Brown Class teacher in the subject.

Any changes to school pick-up should go through the school office. 


Helpful links

 

 

  • Oxford Owl Get practical information and ideas about English and maths

  • Newsround Make sure you're up-to-date with current events

  • Homework Help Use this to support learning across the curriculum

  • Mathszone Choose from hundreds of maths games