Year 6

- P.E. days this term are: Monday– basketball and Tuesday- cricket. Please wear your P.E. kit to school on Monday and Tuesday (House T-shirt, plain black (or dark Navy) shorts or joggers/leggins, trainers and School Jumper (no hoodies please).

– 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.

Term 5

Homework will be set as Doodle Maths and Doodle English Assignments

Spelling homework is set in the orange homework book. It contains daily practise of spellings and an activity to consolidate the spelling rule or spelling family for that week. Doodle spelling assignments may be set to consolidate learning.

 

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 5 spelling overview -  to be added shortly

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: 

DIGITAL FAMILY AGREEMENT

ONLINE SAFETY HOMEWORK LETTER

The long-awaited video of our SKERN trip.

Here is a recording of the 2026 Skern Song: These Beautiful Things That We've Done 

 

 

You know that school is pretty tough
But lately things are better
Not like back in December, I can recall 
We took a coach down the M5
To a place where we can thrive 
And the food is lush and our instructors can make us laugh.
And I thank them every day for fun that comes our way
For the courage, commitment and strength that will never fade away
And when I lay down every night
It’s a feeling I wanna get used to.
But don't be terrified, of the wolves that try to eat you.

Please... can we stay.
For the high ropes and archery, oh
It’s Great!
These beautiful things that we’ve done!
Please... can we stay
For the climbing and rafting and oh
It’s Great
These beautiful things that we’ve done
Oh ———————>
Oooh oooh oooh
Please can we stay…

Many adventures we have had
And triumphs we’ll remember
When we climb to the top of the wall facing all of our fears
Oh I tell you, I’ll do it all again.
It’s no pain when you’ve got friends
Now they’re cheering me on and I can … do it all.

Please... can we stay
For the rockets and riddles and games
It’s Great
These beautiful things that we’ve done
Oh ———————>
Oooh oooh oooh
Skern…thanks
For these beautiful things that we've done.
 

Activities Week Video:

 

Please take a moment to have a look at the presentation from the meeting on 30th March. 2026 SATs Presentation to Parents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the Year 6 SATS just around the corner (11th May - 14th May).  We want to be able to support all of our young learners.  Rest, relaxation and plenty of sleep is an absolute must-have.  However, there are many out there who may be feeling a little anxious or conscientious and, as such, wish to do 'a little more' to 'top up' their confidence and knowledge. 

Revision doesn't have to be an arduous affair and could just take place in the car on the way to clubs etc.: Little and often is the key to success!

What can you do?

Doodle Maths and Doodle English 

Your child has access (through one single log in) to each of these Apps which use an algorithm to ensure that your child is working on topics that are related to their individual needs.  As a Parent, you have the opportunity to set up a Parent account where you can set assignments to support specific areas of your child's learning - like teachers do at school.

N.b. Doodle Spell and Doodle Tables are also included in your child's membership.

Doodle Maths – https://students.doodlelearning.com/

BBC Bitesize

The BBC Bitesize has some brilliant resources which support our 'little and often' approach.  Each area contains quizzes and learning resources which serve as perfect revision tools.  Whether you get a question right or wrong, a detailed explanation is provided to support children's understanding.

SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)

www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbh892p

Maths Arithmetic

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrd6mfr#zx8fxg8

Maths PSR (Problem Solving and Reasoning)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7ch6v4

Reading

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7vm7nb#zhfjcxs

 

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.

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.

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 

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.

 

English:

This term in English, we’ll be brushing up on key grammar and punctuation skills in preparation for SATs week, which begins on 11th May 2026. In our writing lessons, we’ll be using the powerful animated film *BROKEN* from the Literacy Shed to inspire our storytelling. Children will work on retelling the narrative with a focus on using dialogue effectively, learning how to punctuate direct speech accurately and the power of writing from the perspective of different characters.  We'll also explore how to enhance our writing using expanded noun phrases and figurative language to create vivid descriptions. Another important focus will be using commas correctly to separate clauses. Later in the term, we’ll move on to a comparative piece of writing, where the children will explore and contrast two characters from the story.

Guided Reading

This term, our reading lessons will focus on interpreting extracts from different classic texts. The skill focus will be on finding evidence within the text to support comprehension answers. A further focus will be inference having drawn evidence from the text itself. We will explore a range of other question types centred around VIPERS and look at how we can improve our efficiency at answering the types of questions we expect to find in our upcoming SATS.  

VIPERS

• Vocabulary – Understanding the meaning of words in context.
• Inference – Drawing conclusions based on evidence from the text.
• Prediction – Using clues to anticipate what might happen next.
• Explanation – Discussing themes, language choices, and text structure.
• Retrieval – Finding and recalling key information from the text.
•  Summarise (KS2) – Summarising key ideas (KS2)

 

Maths 

This term in Maths, we'll begin by brushing up on all areas of Maths ready for SATs week. This will cover areas of arithmetic and problem-solving.

Afterwards, we'll enjoy themed projects which will consolidate the areas of Maths covered during KS2 and allow us to apply our problem-solving and reasoning skills. 

Foundation Subjects

History: In history, we explore the fascinating Ancient Greek Civilisation. We learn about the city-states of Athens and Sparta and how their forms of government differed. As pioneers in many areas, we will consider how these innovations can still be seen today.

DT: Design technology, this term, begins by evaluating toys in terms of function and form. We use what we learn from researching products available on the current market, to design our own steady hand game. Combining our knowledge of electrical circuits, we will design a ‘buzzer toy’ to be enjoyed by a child of our own age.

PSHE: Global Citizenship – what does it mean and how do I become a global citizen? This question and others relating to our global responsibilities will be considered this term.

R.E: In R.E., we consider the overarching question:  What do people believe about life? This unit explores ideas about the natural world and our place in it and relates them to religious and other beliefs. The focus is on the feelings people experience under the pressure of change, including birth, death, moving home, natural disasters, making and breaking friendships.

Science: Our science unit this term is ‘Looking After Our Environment’. Children explore these key concepts: what climate is, what causes it, the impact and effects of climate change on the environment and what people, organisations and the government are doing to combat it.

P.E and Games: This term, we build upon our invasion game skills in basketball on a Monday and cricket skills on a Tuesday.