Year 6 2025 - 2026
Welcome back for the Summer Term of Year 6!
We have so much to look forward to this term - take a look below to see what is to come
Things to remember:
- We aim to go outside every day for break times plus our PE lessons and other activities. Please make sure your child brings a waterproof coat every day.
- Please send a fresh bottle of water (not juice or squash) in each day.
- Breaktime snacks should be a healthy snack (preferably fruit).
- We aim to teach PE every Monday and Wednesday. Please send your child to school in full PE kit on these days. They will then continue to wear their kit for the remainder of the day. Please make sure your child has their outdoor sweatshirt on both days as we will sometimes teach both of these lessons outdoors.
- All stationery will be supplied so children should not bring a pencil case to school.
- Children should not bring a bag or back pack to school, only their lunchbox and water bottle. We do not have the space to store them.
To Know You More Clearly
Our first To Know You More Clearly topic this term is To the ends of the Earth. In this branch, pupils will study the Sacrament of Confirmation, understanding its links with scripture from the words of the prophets through to the Acts. They will also learn what happens at confirmation and the rich symbolism accompanying the sacrament. The second branch for this term is Dialogue and encounter, in which pupils consider what dialogue means in action. as they reach the end of the primary phase of their religious education. By the end of the unit, pupils will be able to explain in an age-appropriate way the meaning of ‘the common good’ and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, further supplementing what they have already explored through their participation in Faith In Action.
English
In English this half term, we will be using the text the Island by Armin Greder. The Island is an astonishing and powerful picture book about refugees, xenophobia, multiculturalism, social politics and human rights.
Maths
This half term we will be looking at geometry, position and direction, algebra and measure.
Science
Animals Including Humans
This half term we will be learning to Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood. We will be able to recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way our bodies’ function. Finally we will learn how to describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans.
Geography
Natural Climate Change- What have we done to our world?
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In this unit we will learn to explain how human activity has a negative impact on our climate and identify several threats to wildlife/habitats. We will develop our understanding so that we are able to suggest ways to change our behaviour to protect our planet.
You, Me, Everyone
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Created and Loved by God explores the individual. Rooted in the teaching that we are made in the image and likeness of God, it helps children to develop an understanding of the importance of valuing themselves as the basis for personal relationships.
PE
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This half term we will be practising our striking and fielding techniques through cricket and rounders.
Spanish
This term we will be learning the days of the week and the months of the year. We be also exploring the Spanish names for different countries. Excelente
Homework
Reading books will be sent home on a Thursday and should be returned on Monday morning. Children should also use the online reading platform – Oxford Reading Buddy – to extend their reading experiences.
Spellings will also go home on a Thursday to be learnt for the following Friday.
Times Tables Rock Starts is a fabulous online resource for learning and consolidating times tables – a fundamental of all maths. Children sold access this at least three times a week – how far up the leader board can they go?
Mirodo: https://app.mirodoeducation.com/login
Reading Plus: https://login.readingplus.com/
We are here to support you and your children and are looking forward to a great year ahead!
Miss Jones and Mr Daly
Miss Hegarty, Mrs McGill and Mrs Delamere