The Year 6 class is taught by Mrs Knowles, with support from Mrs Howland. Together, they create a dynamic and engaging environment. In addition to their class teachers, the children benefit from specialist teachers in French, Music, Art, PE, and Games, where passionate subject experts inspire a love of learning.
The curriculum is designed to be child-centred, focusing on their interests and challenging them with engaging activities. Feedback from both teachers and peers is used to help the children improve their work, and model examples (WAGOLL) are provided to guide them. Classroom displays feature prompts for spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, and grammar to support learning.
The Year 6 classroom is a vibrant, organised, and welcoming space that enriches the children’s learning experience. It fosters independence and serves as both a learning resource and a place to celebrate students’ work, directly contributing to raising standards.
Children explore Michael Morpurgo’s works, using them to create diary entries, letters, poetry, and more.
Reading is a key focus and children are encouraged to read every day, in order to give themselves the best chance of success in the comprehension paper. It demands a greater emphasis on your child’s ability to define vocabulary, ability to interpret, and make inferences.
Year 6 builds on previous knowledge, focusing on number, place value, and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). Topics also include fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, measurement, algebra, shapes, and statistics, preparing the children for advanced calculations.
PSHE in Year 6 prepares students for life’s challenges and opportunities. Topics include identity, relationships, career aspirations, online safety, and the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, ensuring they make informed decisions as they grow.
The children explore topics such as Animals, including Humans, Evolution and Inheritance, Light, Electricity, and Classification of Living Things.
Year 6 History deepens students’ understanding of British, world, and local history, examining Britain’s impact on the wider world and vice versa, fostering historical awareness and critical thinking.
By the end of the year, children will confidently locate countries and cities, understand geographic features, and use maps, globes, and compasses. They’ll also explore the significance of global positions like the Equator and time zones.
English and Maths homework is assigned on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Children also learn weekly spellings, complete research assignments, and participate in buddy work for homework.
Year 6 children enjoy several educational trips, including:
