YEAR 6
Teacher: Mr Swift
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Fox
Our Gospel Value is: Self-control
Pupil Leaders:
Our School Councillors: Matilda and Sienna
Our Eco Warriors: Annalisa and Saoirse
Our SHINE Councillors: Sienna and Felicity
Our link Governor is: Rebecca Wood
Helpful Information:
- Reading books will be changed on Friday.
- Reading records are needed in school every day.
- LBQ Tasks will be set weekly for homework. Children have their own log in details.
- Library book changing day is Thursday.
- PE days are Tuesday and Friday - come in PE kits ready for these lessons.
- Spelling test & Maths test weekly on Friday.
- Log-ons for all learning platforms are in the front of your child's reading diary.
- Musical instruments - bring in for lessons and take home after lessons. These will take place on Monday each week.
- Healthy snacks - if your child does not have morning toast, they may bring in a healthy snack.
- Water bottles - children will need a water bottle in school each day. This must contain water - no juice or flavoured water. Please return these daily after washing.
Looking ahead:
- Tuesday 11th November Remembrance Day 2025
- Tuesday 25th November Imperial War Museum Visit
- Parents Evenings 22nd and 23rd October
- Children in Need - Friday 14th November
- Wonderful Wednesday 26th November
- Christmas Fair - Friday 28th November
- KS2 Christmas Panto Trip - Friday 5th December
- KS2 Carol Concert - Thursday 11th December
- Y6 Christmas Party - Thursday 18th December
Autumn Term message from Mr Swift:
Welcome back everyone and I trust you have had a wonderful summer! During this first term of Year 6 we will be getting to grips with our new environment and routines and hoping to hit the ground running! Our main learning this term will be centred around our 'Britain at War' topic covering both the First and Second World Wars. We will dive deeply into causes and consequences and enrich our topic by visiting the Imperial War Museum and marking Remembrance Day in November. In Year 6 we focus on our Christian Value of 'Self-Control' and have set to work both discussing this, as well as putting it into action.
Please find below the list of useful documents to support your child in their learning this term. Thank you for all your support and hard work and we hope to have another busy and successful term ahead.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Mr Swift
Useful Documents:
Year 6 English Overview
Common Exception Words Year 5/6
Autumn Term Documents:
Autumn Term Knowledge Organiser- Britain at War
Autumn Term Knowledge Organiser- Circulatory System
Autumn Term Knowledge Organiser- Electrical Circuits
Year 6 Blog
Environmental Art
year6 teacher (R.Swift) on: Year 6 Blog
In Year 6 we have examined the impact of plastic pollution and the consequences this has upon our planet. We have examined the work of different artists and how their pieces have brought about public awareness plastic pollution. We used recyclable materials to create our own pieces to raise awareness and encourage others to think about plastic pollution in our oceans.
Testing Bridges
year6 teacher (R.Swift) on: Year 6 Blog
This week, Year 6 have been experimenting using paper, changing the shape, size and thickness to compare strength. We worked collaboratively in groups to test various conditions to see which bridge could hold the most weight. We kept this fair by using the same cubes and same specifications on our materials.
Electrical Circuits
year6 teacher (R.Swift) on: Year 6 Blog
In Year 6 we have been exploring electrical circuits. We have created our own, used different components and worked scientifically to answer questions posed. We formulated a hypothesis, tested this and explained out findings. Well done scientists!
Mr Worrell Visit
year6 teacher (R.Swift) on: Year 6 Blog
The children were treated to a visit from the wonderful Mr Worrell who brings with him a wealth of knowledge on The Second World War, as well as some genuine artefacts for us to enjoy. What a brilliant day!
Packaging Designs
year6 teacher (R.Swift) on: Year 6 Blog
As part of our learning in art we have looked at various packaging designs before having a go at our own ideas. The children gathered ideas all around their brand before designing and creating logos, lettering and their choice of colouring.
Brilliant Borwick!
year6 teacher (R.Swift) on: Year 6 Blog
A wonderful time was had by all at Borwick! Caving, hiking, team building and much more. Everyone learned about bonding, co-operation, patience and respect. We bring back with us lots of new skills and experiences!
Adaptations and Variation
year6 teacher (R.Swift) on: Year 6 Blog
This week in Science, we have experimented with different tools to represent the different beaks of various birds. We attempted to grip and grab as many food items as we could in a set time and recorded our results and linked this to Darwin's finches.
Terrific Tennis
year6 teacher (R.Swift) on: Year 6 Blog
Another visit from our excellent tennis coach Pete, who showed us how to hit a successful forehand and backhand. Our Year 6 children were as wonderful as ever and are improving their skills all the time. Some brilliant tennis players already, who have said they would love to give it a try out of school and take up a new sport!
Church Visit
year6 teacher (R.Swift) on: Year 6 Blog
As part of our learning in RE, we visited church this week to discuss the symbols of Eucharist. We learned all about the structure and representations and were lucky enough to be treated to a first hand demonstration from Mr Bennett and Elizabeth. We are so fortunate to have links with our wonderful local church. Thank you everyone!
Five loaves and two fish - all for Y6
year6 teacher (R.Swift) on: Year 6 Blog
Year One have been listening to the story of Jesus feeding five thousand people. They tried to share five loaves of bread and two fish with the 30 children in Y6 and barely had enough for them to share! Year 6 - thanks for being great sports and fabulous examples to our younger children.