Year 6
WELCOME TO YEAR 6!
Year 6 is a huge year for children at Widden Primary School. This year, the children learn to develop their independence further and be more responsible as they begin the final steps of their journey towards secondary school. In the Summer, they will have their SATs but more than that, they benefit from an enriched curriculum. They will learn more about the world around them as well as about themselves and will make great strides in their preparation for the next big step. Year 6 is also a difficult year with lots of changes and some big moments. However, the Year 6 team works hard with all colleagues to ensure the children enjoy a happy and progressive year, which should be full of fun, laughter and responsibility.
The Year 6 team:
Zephaniah - Mr Jacks
Blackman - Mr Evans
PPA Cover - Mrs Piper & Mr Smith
If you wish to contact the class teachers, please use the emails below:
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Term 4 - Go with the Flow!
The children have been immense already this year and we have seen lots of fantastic progress with their learning. In Term 3, the children produced some wonderful pieces of writing, created some amazing artwork based on Kandinsky and continued with their mathematical success. In Term 4, our attention switches to the Geography topic of Rivers. We will be finding out lots of key facts about the course of a river, where the river has its source and how it meanders to the mouth. There will be opportunities to develop our vocabulary with many new key words and phrases being shared throughout the term. In D&T, we will be inspired to create programmed toys using technology. In Science we are looking at humans and animals, thinking about how our bodies function and in PSHE we are developing our knowledge of being in a community and what that represents. Please look at our topic web for more details about what we are studying throughout Term 4.
Writing Units - T4
In Term 4, we are going to be learning to write a mystery story, some poetry, a character description and a speech. The main focus of the term is to build on our writing skills, expanding our knowledge of key vocabulary and developing cohesion. The narrative text that we are basing lots of our writing around is The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell. Read the blurb below to find out more:
In a world where the wild howls in the depths of the forest, young Feo embarks on a breathtaking adventure alongside her beloved wolves. When soldiers threaten the beasts of the wild, Feo must bravely defy the odds and protect her furry friends. With courage and cleverness, Feo uncovers secrets long buried beneath the snow. Join her as she races against time, battles ferocious foes, and discovers the true meaning of freedom and family. Will she save her wolves before it’s too late? Dive into this inspiring tale of loyalty, heart, and the wild spirit of nature!
PE
PE sessions take place on Tuesday (Montagu Sports Coaches) and Friday (Handball). Children should come to school wearing their PE kit, including suitable footwear (trainers), and make sure that they have a water bottle. There are many opportunities for children in Y6 to represent Widden in sports fixtures throughout the year, we hope that lots of children will enjoy taking part in such events.
Reading
Reading records are to be brought in daily. Please make sure that you are listening to your child read during the week and record this in their books.
Homework
Homework will be given to the children on a Friday. This may include: Maths, Writing/SPaG, and/or topic work. This will need to be completed in the homework books, unless told otherwise. Homework is to be brought back to school the following Wednesday. This is a crucial rehearsal for secondary school, where homework is an important regular occurrence.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Website Links
Some useful websites to support your children's learning:
Times Table Rock Stars - Times Tables Rock Stars is a maths programme that takes all the worry out of learning times tables and has a proven track record of boosting children's learning.
https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth
Class Dojo - Class Dojo is a global community of more than 50 million teachers and families who come together to share kids’ most important learning moments, in school and at home—through photos, videos, messages, and more.
https://www.classdojo.com/en-gb/
BBC Education have produced a whole host of materials for KS2. Follow the KS2 link and then select either Maths or English. Each area usually has an information section for reading, plus an activity and then quiz which is marked online. Some aspects require a subscription.