Class Teacher : Mrs Don-Duncan
Teaching Assistants: Mrs Penn and Mrs Chambers (Friday)
Welcome to our class page! Here, you’ll find useful information about our curriculum, homework expectations, and other important updates. You can also explore photos of our learning in action and see what we’ve been up to in class.
Autumn Term : The Greeks
Spring Term : World War II
Summer Term: Book study of Holes by Louis Sachar
Reading
We believe that reading opens doors to imagination, knowledge, and confidence. At our school, we aim to nurture a lifelong love of books while helping every child grow into an enthusiastic and independent reader.
Children are encouraged to read at home for at least 15 minutes each day. Regular reading helps to build fluency, deepen comprehension, and broaden vocabulary, while also developing curiosity and resilience as learners.
Reading diaries are used to record daily reading and are checked regularly by staff. We greatly value the support of parents and carers, and encourage families to continue sharing and discussing books together, even as children become more confident independent readers.
As pupils progress through the school, we encourage increasing independence and ownership of reading habits. By Year 6, children are expected to maintain an independent reading record, documenting the title of their book and the page numbers read within their reading diary. This helps pupils to develop responsibility, reflection, and positive reading routines in preparation for secondary school.
Recommended Reads for Year 6
Maths
Children receive weekly Maths homework through Mathletics, alongside one page from their Schofield and Sims workbook. Homework books are sent home every Wednesday and should be returned to school by the following Monday.
These activities are designed to reinforce the mathematical skills and concepts taught in class, while also encouraging children to develop independence and confidence in their learning.
If homework has not been completed by Monday, children will attend Homework Club during lunchtime to ensure they are prepared for the marking session and receive any additional support they may need.
Alongside weekly homework, children are encouraged to regularly practise their Maths KIRFs (Key Instant Recall Facts) at home. Rapid recall of key number facts is an important part of developing fluency and confidence in Maths.
At the beginning of the year, families receive a KIRF overview sheet outlining the focus areas for each half term.
Spelling
At the beginning of each half term, children will receive a spelling overview outlining the weekly spelling rules and patterns that will be taught in class. Pupils will have regular opportunities to learn and practise these spellings during lessons, but continued practice at home is essential to help secure confidence and accuracy.
Typically, children will practise:
To further support learning, weekly spellings will also be uploaded to SpellingFrame, where children can practise through interactive games and tests. Regular practise at home is key to building confidence and improving spelling accuracy.
A weekly spelling test takes place every Monday to review the words and spelling patterns covered.
At the start of each term, children receive a Knowledge Organiser for their current topic. This outlines key facts, vocabulary, and concepts that will be covered and can be used at home to support recall and discussion.
Children are also given an optional topic homework grid. This includes a variety of creative and engaging activities designed to extend learning in a fun and flexible way. Tasks may include research, creative projects, practical activities, and problem-solving challenges.
Although optional, the homework grid encourages children to explore their learning independently and share their ideas in different ways. Families are welcome to support and enjoy these activities together at home.
KNOWLEDGE ORGANISERS
HOME LEARNING CHALLENGES
SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE ORGANISERS
GEOGRAPHY KNOWLEDGE ORGANISERS
Year 6 have P.E. lessons every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Please ensure that children come to school wearing the correct P.E. kit on these days.
P.E. kit should include: Trainers, School PE shirt, School Jumper, Tracksuit bottoms or Shorts
Quick links to useful sites:
TTRS – Use your log-ins located in your Homework Diaries to access your times-tables.
Online safety is very important for all children in school. However, it become particularly important for Year 6s because they are becoming more independent online, using games, apps, and messaging without constant supervision. At this age, children are curious, trusting, and keen to fit in with friends, which can make them vulnerable to risks such as cyberbullying, fake profiles, and sharing personal information. The habits they form now will shape how they use technology in the future, so learning to stay safe online is essential for their wellbeing.
To stay safe online, children should never share personal details like their full name, address, school, or passwords, and should only talk to people they know in real life. They need to think before posting because anything shared online can stay there forever, and always be kind and respectful to others. If something feels wrong or upsetting, they must tell a trusted adult straight away. Using strong passwords, avoiding suspicious links, and keeping gaming chats friendly are also important steps to staying safe online. Parents should regularly check their child’s online activity and encourage an open and honest approach so children feel comfortable talking about what they do online.
Know what your child is accessing online. Check here for parental guidance and online content advice.