Year 6
Autumn Term
Year 6 Newsletter Autumn October 2024
What a busy and brilliant start to Year 6 it has been! No doubt your children will have come home telling you all about the exciting things that they have done so far.
This Half Term
We have enjoyed a few weeks of Forest School, with Mrs Cooper-Kight, where the children have planned and made their own fruit crumbles; learnt to safely light a fire and whittle wood; build a den; and so much more. It is great to be able to use the forest and observe the children learning in the extended outdoor space available to us. Our weekly mornings in the forest truly have been a highlight for us all!
We felt privileged to have had the opportunity to learn the artisan skill of stone carving; I’m sure you’ll agree that the pieces the children produced were outstanding. In addition, we very much enjoyed our visit from Dr Millar and his pig heart presentation; and also our Sikhism workshop, both of which enriched our understanding of our science and RE topics.
It was so lovely to meet you all at PCEs to share your child’s work and feedback on how well they have settled into Year 6. As always, do keep in touch with us should you have any questions.
Mrs Atcheson maple@stf.newlaithes.co.uk
Mrs Cooke redwood@stf.newlaithes.co.uk
We will aim to reply to your emails within 48 hours.
Coming up next half term:
Literacy We will be studying a unit linked to The Viewer which is a fictional/narrative piece. In addition, children will have regular SPaG and spelling lessons.
Maths We will be revisiting units on fractions and measures. In addition, children will have a weekly arithmetic test and regular morning maths sessions to build on their skills.
Geography – We will be learning about biomes around the world.
Science - Light and electricity are our topics for this half term and next. We will investigate sources of light; how we see things; make periscopes as well as investigate reflection and refraction. We will also be investigating circuits and experimenting with electrical components.
Life Skills - In Life Skills (PSHE) the children will be exploring identity, society and equality.
DT - In Design Technology, we will be learning about gears and pulleys.
Music - In music, we will start with music theory and then begin to learn the Christmas songs for the KS2 Christmas Concert.
French – We will be learning about our homes.
Computing – Pupils will be developing their coding skills using Purple Mash.
RE: We will be exploring the question ‘Why are rites of passage important?’
PE: Pupils will learn to play hockey and will be exploring the theme of prejudice through dance. Please can pupils come dressed in their PE kit on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Important Reminders
- PE kit on PE days; school uniform should be worn on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
- Please help foster healthy homework habits by supporting your child to complete tasks set. Doing so will ease pupils’ transition into Year 7 where volume of homework increases. It will be given out on Fridays. Signed homework diaries and completed homework should be returned on Tuesdays.
- Please encourage your child to read as much as possible. Around 10 minutes a day is a good amount to aim for but obviously, encourage your child to read as much as they would like to!
- Children should have a named water bottle in school daily and a coat – particularly in the changeable weather we are having. Remind your children to stay off the grass and stick to paths around school to avoid muddy feet coming into school.
Key dates
- Wb 4th & 11th Nov Bikeability (details to follow)
- 5th Nov Big Draw Day
- 14th Nov Fire Safety talk with the fire brigade
- 22nd Nov PTA disco
- 4th Dec Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Dinner Day
- 6th Dec Christmas Fair 3.30 – 5.30
- 12th Dec KS2 Rehearsal at St Margaret’s Church
- 17th Dec KS2 Christmas Concert at St. Margaret’s Church, 6pm
- 19th December Erichment morning and Y6 Christmas party
- 20th Dec End of term
- 6th Jan 2025 Start of spring term
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