Year 6
Welcome to Year 6
We hope all families have had a fantastic summer holiday and we look forward to welcoming Year 6 children back into school on Monday 7th September, at 8.30am, for the start of Term One wearing their full school uniform. (P.E. kits will need to be worn to school on a Thursday this term and swimming kits brought in on a Wednesday). The school gates will be open for all at 8.20am and classrooms can be accessed (by pupils) from 8.30am.
Year 6 children are best entering the school site via the main entrance, assembling in the playground before heading to the Year 6 entrance from the garden. This enables them to quickly reach their Year 6 cloakroom followed by their classroom.
Please ensure all children bring a packed lunch and water bottle with them each day.
If you have any questions, for your child’s class teacher, please contact the school office and we will get back to you. ‘Open Door Friday’ continues in Year 6; this is a great opportunity to celebrate your child’s work and become familiar with their classroom.
We look forward to seeing as many parents as possible at ‘Meet The Teacher’: a short meeting designed for parents to hear key information, from class teachers, about the school year ahead and weekly routines in Year 6.
Year Six Teachers:
Mrs. Pearson and Miss. Russett (6PR) and Mr. Smith (6S)
Letter from Mrs Rawlings
Dear Parents and Carers,
WELCOME BACK to Paulton Junior School
I do hope that you and the children have had a wonderful summer holiday. The Junior school reopens for all pupils on Monday 7th September at 8.30am.
As it is the start of a new academic year, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all our families to Paulton Junior School and remind you of a few routines and expectations of the school from the first day.
Class Teachers
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3B |
Mr Barge |
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3HW |
Mrs Holmes Mrs Walker |
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4R |
Miss Richards |
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4BM |
Miss Burke Mrs Mallon |
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5W |
Miss Walker |
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5CG |
Mrs Curtis Mrs Goucher |
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6S |
Mr Smith |
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6PR |
Mrs Pearson Miss Russett |
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PPA & French |
Mrs Truelove |
Our School day
The school day starts at 8.30am and finishes at 3.00pm.
With agreement of the Infant school, the car park gates are shut during drop off and pick up times, to keep the site safe for pedestrians. The Junior school gate (by the Infant school) will be open from 8.20am.
It is expected that all children are brought to school and met by a parent or have a pre-arranged adult /childminder to collect them, especially in years 3-5. If your child attends Wrap Around Care, eg Footsteps- they will plan to collect the children by the front of school or year 3 classroom exit.
We do encourage families and pupils to walk to school; the main footpaths and entrance into school can get very busy; it is important that we try to alleviate congestion. Therefore, there are assigned entrances and exits into the school for each year group.
On arrival, children should make their way via the school grounds to their class.
Once the classroom fire exit doors are open by 8.30am, the children come into school independently. Teachers will be in their classrooms ready to meet and greet and teach. Registers are taken promptly, therefore it is important to be on time. Good attendance matters.
Entrances and drop off
Year 3 – 3B & 3HW using steps at the front of their classroom & school building
Year 4 – 4R - use the swimming pool gate or top corner gate, into the garden
4BR- use the main junior school gate
Year 5 – 5CG & 5W - use the main junior school gate or swimming pool gate
Year 6 - 6S & 6PR - use the swimming pool gate or use the top corner gate at front of school & walk along the garden path.
Pick Up at 3pm
Year 3 will exit via their fire exit doors and meet parents at the top of the steps, where they were dropped off.
Years 3, 4 and 5 will exit via the main junior school gate.
Year 6 will exit via the top corner gate at front of school.
If you have any change or special arrangements with regards to pick up, please let the teacher know, or call the office staff.
We aim to use these entrances consistently so that children will become familiar with routines.
School lunches
From Monday 7th September, hot school lunches are available for any child. These meals must be pre-booked and ordered directly on School Grid by Thursday at midnight for the following week. These meals will be eaten in the hall and served from 12:00 pm.
If your child does not have an ordered school lunch, they will need to bring a packed lunch to school. You will need to provide a healthy & balanced packed lunch such as sandwiches, pasta, salads, yoghurts, and fruit.
Allergies
Please inform the school immediately, if your child has an allergy to anything or if your child needs specific medication eg an epi-pen. Make sure that your child brings their epi-pen to school everyday. Please supply a spare epi-pen to be kept at school for emergencies. Under statutory guidance updated for the 2026–2027 academic year (often referred to as Benedict’s Law), schools face strict legal requirements to implement dedicated allergy safety policies, staff training, and backup spare adrenaline auto-injectors. It is vital that you notify the school staff about any allergies and obtain a formal Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) or BSACI action plan from your GP or paediatrician.
Medication
If your child requires daily medication, you must inform the school office via phone or email (01761) 418137; also inform the class teacher. You will be required to go to the office and complete a form that gives permission and details of the times and dosage of the medication required.
Inhalers
Children will need to keep their inhaler in their school bag and be responsible for taking them on visits or to events. In each classroom there is a medical box and it is advised that the school keep an extra inhaler for your child in this box, for use in school. Please complete the form at the office if your child has to use an asthma inhaler and send a named and in-date inhaler to school to be kept in the medical box.
Healthy Snacks - NO NUT School
Children can bring a healthy snack such as fruit, cheese, bread sticks for a playtime snack and please make sure that there are NO NUTS in anything that they bring in.
All children must bring a named water bottle to school every day. This is for use during class time, break, lunchtime and PE lessons. NO fizzy or flavoured drinks. Thank you.
Mobile phones
Children are NOT allowed to bring their mobile phones/smart watches/ devices to school.
This approach aligns with the principles of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, which introduced statutory guidance requiring schools to have regard to government advice on mobile phone use in schools. The guidance states that schools should be mobile phone-free environments by default and supports schools in creating calm, safe, and supportive learning environments that promote children's welfare and wellbeing.
Within the Safeguarding document- Keeping Children Safe In Education 2026 and research states that mobile phones can be a distraction to learning, reduce opportunities for positive social interaction, and increase risks associated with online safety, cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and peer pressure. By maintaining a mobile phone-free environment, we can help children develop healthy relationships, improve concentration, encourage active play, and support their emotional wellbeing.
School Uniform
All children are expected to wear the correct school uniform. Please ensure your child wears only black school shoes not ankle boots. Also, no black trousers or black skirts including a tube style.
On P.E days, the children will wear their P.E kit to school, including House T-shirt. Only school jumpers should be worn with navy or black shorts, skorts or leggings and trainers. Check the website for all PE days.
All details for the school uniform are available on the school website https://www.paultonjuniorschool.co.uk/page/?title=Uniform&pid=58
Website
Our school website has extra information about the school including the year group learning, events, governors etc. www.paultonjuniorschool.co.uk
Open Door Friday
Every Friday after school, you are invited to come into the classroom to share and look at your child’s work. Please meet your child at the end of the day and come into school.
Meet the Teachers
On Friday 11th September, you are invited to meet the teacher in your child’s classroom at 3.10pm. After school, please come along to find out about the class routines and expectations at Paulton Junior School.
Contact details
If you need to contact the school to inform us of a change of address, mobile number, please email Paulton_jun@bathnes.gov.uk or call 01761 418137. Likewise, if you need to let the school know of appointments or send a message, please use the email.
Teacher2Parents
We use Teachers2Parents messaging service to inform you by text or emails. Unfortunately, there have been a few technical issues over the holidays with the system & adding contacts and we aim to rectify this issue asap. We apologise if you did not get this information via email, but had to rely on a friend or the website.
Sports Coaches and extra-club offer
This year we will be working with Ignite Sport – Coach Tom Palacio will be teaching PE lessons and sports coaching at an after-school Sports Club on a Thursday from 10th September. The details of which will be sent out for you to sign up and pay directly with Ignite Sport.
Matt Analts will continue to teach basketball and PE lessons. He will be running his early morning/before school basketball club from Friday 18th September. The details will be sent to you to sign up and pay directly with Matt.
Active Development will provide a football afterschool club on a Friday – more details will be sent to you later.
We are really looking forward to seeing the children on Monday morning at 8.30am and start the new school year. I look forward to updating you on any forthcoming events and the amazing learning opportunities your children will be involved with over the next year.
Kind Regards
Mrs Sally Rawlings
Headteacher
EXPECTATIONS
- P.E. days this term are: Wednesday – Swimming and Thursday- Tag rugby Please wear your P.E. kit to school on Thursday (House T-shirt, plain black (or dark Navy) shorts or joggers/leggings, trainers and School Jumper) Wednesday's swimming kit comprises of a swimming costume, swimming cap, a towel and goggles.
– On Monday, Homework & Spellings will be given to your child and recorded in their Homework Book. Homework Books, online apps and Reading Records need to be completed and, if necessary, brought into school on Friday for your teacher to check. In Year 6, the expectation is that Homework should total around 2 hours a week: this should be a combination of spelling practice, online apps and set homework tasks (Maths/English/Foundation).
– Reading at home in Year 6 this should happen every day. This can be in a variety of forms, such as: children reading independently, sharing a chapter together and reading on Fonetti (if your teacher has given you access). Also, remember reading to your child and listening to audiobooks is extremely beneficial too! Reading Records should be signed off by an adult, but we expect Year 6 children to record their own independent reading journey themselves. Reading Records should be transferred between home and school every day. Please ensure Accelerated Reader quizzes are completed within 48 hours of finishing the book. See below for the links to assist with reading using apps and AR Quizzes. We expect every child to complete a minimum of 3 quizzes every term.
HOMEWORK
Term 1
Homework will be set on Mondays
Spelling
Please take a further page of your book to practise your spellings throughout the week using the strategies below.
Here is a PDF to look at the different methods you could use. SPELLING STRATEGIES
Term 1 Spelling overview
Reading (daily)
Reading should happen every day. It can take a variety of forms, such as children reading independently and sharing a chapter together. Remember that listening to audiobooks can be very beneficial too.
Adults, please remember to listen to children read and sign their Reading Records a minimum of 3x per week. Children can also record any independent reading they do too.
Doodle Maths (5-10 minutes per day)
Children are expected to complete their Daily Questions every single day after being given their personal login details.
Please stay in the GREEN ZONE on this App through daily work both in school and at home.
Online Apps
Children’s log-ins can be found on the inside cover of their Homework Book. If you are having problems with these websites, please let us know as soon as possible.
Times Table Rockstars – https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth
Doodle Maths – https://students.doodlelearning.com/
Accelerated Reader (Book Quizzes) – https://global-zone61.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/6699465
These quizzes are usually completed in the school building but if your child is absent from school, completes books and wishes to quiz then please encourage them to use this link.
Fonetti App Download (not for every child) – https://www.fonetti.com/try-out-fonetti/
For reference:
MEDICATION
If your child requires medication to be kept in school (including inhalers), please ensure it is in their school bag that is kept at their desk throughout the day. If your child has additional medication, please ensure the office has been informed and parental consent has been given for us to administer it.
UNIFORM AND KIT
Forest School – wellies/boots and waterproofs. Children should have these in school if they wish to use the playscape and field in the autumn and winter months.
Please note that the appropriate uniform and PE are also required. Children should not be wearing jewellery (unless it is one pair of stud earrings which must be removed for PE). All kit/clothing should be named. If you do not have the suitable kit, please let your teachers know. Please contact the office if you have any issues with the appropriate clothing.
CLUBS AND MUSIC LESSONS
Club opportunities will be presented to the children early this term and parents will be contacted regarding how to book their child a place at these fantastic opportunities.
To sign up for music lessons, please see the links below:
Rocksteady – https://www.rocksteadymusicschool.com/
Other Music Lessons – https://uksouthglos.speedadmin.dk/registration#/
Email: music@wema.org.uk
COMMUNICATION
Homework queries can be communicated through the Homework Books. All other queries should now go through the office (paulton_jun@bathnes.gov.uk) or give us a call on 01761 418137. Additionally, we will have Open Door Fridays where you may come into the classroom to see children’s work.
TERM 1 CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
English:
This term in English, we will be starting our Writing unit entitled 'The Giant And The Sea' by Trent Jamieson in which we read the picture book as a class and discuss the themes introduced in this narrative. We then use this text to inspire our own writing using the author's style as a springboard to innovate the storyline and create writing from the perspective of different characters.
We focus our grammar and punctuation learning on the use of varied sentence structure and how to separate clauses with the accurate use of commas. The identification and punctuation of fronted adverbials is also a focus this term.
Reading lessons begin with the The Nowhere Emporium by Ross Mackenzie. We stumble upon The Nowhere Emporium, with its vast labyrinth of passage ways and rooms, and discover wonders beyond our imagination.
Maths:
This term , our maths learning will focus on building strong foundations in several key areas. We begin by exploring place value, helping children understand the value of digits in numbers up to ten million. We then move on to rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100, 1,000 and beyond, which supports estimation and accuracy in calculations. The children will also work on inverse operations (such as using subtraction to check addition answers) to deepen their understanding of number relationships. In addition, we will tackle worded reasoning problems, encouraging pupils to apply their mathematical thinking in real-life contexts. A focus on common multiples and factors will strengthen their understanding of number patterns and support their mental maths skills. Throughout the term, we will also place a strong emphasis on arithmetic, ensuring children are confident and fluent with core calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Foundation Subjects
Geography: This term, we find out about the Amazon region of South America, considering what it is like to live in the region as well as how it is being damaged and how it can be protected. The unit builds on previous work the children have done on rainforests, climate and North America in previous geography work throughout key stage two.
Art: This term in Art, we develop drawing skills, with a particular focus on using pencil techniques to create tone, texture, and depth. Children practise observing and sketching natural objects such as leaves, shells, and plants, learning how to use shading to bring their drawings to life. Building on these skills, they then explore the process of lino printing, using their drawings as inspiration to design and carve their own lino relief prints. This exciting module combines creativity with precision, giving pupils the opportunity to experience the full artistic process – from initial sketch to final print – while developing confidence and control in their work.
PSHE: In PSHE this term we are learning how to be Me in My World. As we look ahead to the new school year, children are setting personal goals, sharing hopes, and learning how to make everyone feel welcome and valued. Together, we are exploring global citizenship, children's rights, and how our choices affect others both locally and worldwide. By understanding how rights, responsibilities, rewards, and consequences work together, children will collaborate to build our shared Learning Charter, discovering how democracy and positive choices help create a happy, supportive school community.
R.E: In R.E., we consider what it means to be a Christian in modern Britain. We will explore questions like: What rituals or ceremonies might a Christian be asked to celebrate in order to be a member of their faith? How might Christian be expected to serve their community and other people?
Science: This term in Science, we are exploring the fascinating topic of light. Pupils investigate key scientific concepts, including how light travels in straight lines and how it interacts with different materials. They will learn about reflection, understanding how and why we see things, and how mirrors work. Through practical experiments and investigations, children will observe how light behaves and consider real-world applications of these ideas. This engaging topic encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and the development of key scientific skills such as predicting, observing, and drawing conclusions.
Music: This term, Year 6 are stepping into the vibrant world of swing and jazz with SingUp’s 'Hey Mr Miller' unit. Inspired by legendary big band leader Glenn Miller, pupils will develop their vocal confidence through multi-part harmonies, scat singing, and syncopated rhythms.
P.E and Games: This term, we build upon our invasion game skills in tag rugby on a Thursday and swimming skills on a Wednesday.
Lesson Resources