WELCOME TO YEAR 6
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Welcome to Year Six
This year is a very important one for your child and by working together I know that we can make it an extremely successful one.
Additional adults in Year 6
-Mrs Dyson-Heywood – Maths Tutor (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
She will provide bespoke Maths support; which will be in addition to pupil’s daily lessons with myself.
-Mrs Moore – (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
-Mr Kashiri – PE Coach (Friday afternoon)
Home-School Communication
It is sometimes possible to speak briefly at the beginning or end of the school day and this is a great way to share information. For longer discussions I will always endeavour to meet with you at the earliest opportunity.
Your child’s homework diary is a key tool for home-school communication and it is an expectation that children bring it in daily. Homework diaries will be looked at each morning and any messages responded to via Dojo.
English
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As Writers we will take inspiration from: Star of Fear, Star of Hope by Jo, Hoestlandt.
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Maths
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Maths: It is essential that we are secure and confident with our times tables, we will be practising these regularly, please feel free to practise at home. As Mathematicians we will:
-Negative Numbers
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Spellings
Science
In Science this half term, we will explore the topic of Light & Shadows; and how the eye works.
We will be planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary.
We will also be able to explain that we see things because light travels from light sources to our eyes or from light sources to objects and then to our eyes.
History
As Historians we will, carry out a study of British history. This will focus on Wars Through Time beyond 1066. We will make links to our locality including Oliver Cromwell and Burtonwood Airbase.
Homework
Your child will receive weekly homework, maths and SPAG will begin in week two and spelling lists in week three.
It will be sent home on a Monday and must be completed and returned by Friday. Homework will include:
- My Maths online maths
- Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling activity – a spelling test will take place each Friday
- Daily reading (including Reading Plus) - children will independently change their reading books in school and parents will sign homework diaries daily to show that reading has been done at home.
Over the year I will send additional, specific homework in preparation for end of KS2 assessments. Attached is an overview of what we are covering in the first half term. More details are available on our class page on the school website.
KS2 SATS
End of KS2 assessments (SATS)
SATs will take place from Monday 9th May to Thursday 12th May 2022. Please ensure no holidays are booked during this week. Although support from home is always appreciated, please ensure that your child does not complete any of the test materials available online. These materials are key to our in school assessments and your child’s preparation for the tests.