Year 6

– PE will be on Monday (Badminton - indoors) and Wednesday (Football - outdoors). Please ensure full PE kit is worn on Mondays and Wednesdays.  Please name all kit.

– On Monday, Homework & Spellings will be uploaded to the website below. If your child needs a paper copy of the homework, they will be provided with one to stick into their 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 task (Maths/English/Foundation).

– Reading at home in Year 6 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 everyday. 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 2 Homework

Week 5

Direct and Indirect Speech

Please complete the Direct or Indirect Speech sheet that has been stuck into your Homework Book. 

Direct and Indirect Speech
For support completing this Homework, please watch this helpful video: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000wx98/bitesize-daily-911-year-olds-english-6-dialogue 

Spelling Task 

Please complete the Word Families Spelling Homework in your Homework Books. Don't forget to complete a page's worth of practice of this week's spelling words as well. Please use the Spelling Technique Poster to remind you of how you can practice your spellings to improve your accuracy. 

Spelling Techniques

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 (15 minutes)

Children are expected to complete their Daily Questions every single day. 

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

Fonetti App Download (not for every child) –  https://www.fonetti.com/try-out-fonetti/

 

For reference: 

DIGITAL FAMILY AGREEMENT

ONLINE SAFETY HOMEWORK LETTER

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 winter months.

Please note that the appropriate uniform and PE is 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 will run for 4 weeks in Term 2. Please let the teacher know if you cannot attend.

 

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. We will have Open Door Fridays where you may come into the classroom to see children’s work.

Maths

This term, we will be mastering fractions.  It will start with simplifying, ordering and finding equivalent fractions; and finish with applying each of the four operations to all fraction types as well as mixed numbers.  At the end of the term, we will start to look at co-ordinates and explore mathematical symmetry and translation.

Check out this useful site to get ahead with your fraction fluency:

BBC Bitesize - Year 6 Fractions

English 

This term, our book focus is Gender Swapped Myths which contains Greek Myths but with a twist. The story we will be focusing on is 'Arachnus the Weaver' which Year 6 will be very familiar with as they learned the story 'Arachne the Weaver' in Year 5. Once we have immersed ourselves in the story and studied the author's style, we will plan and write our own sequel before editting and revising to ensure our writing is the best it can be. 

Arachnus the Weaver

Foundation

• DT: This term, we will be refining our designing and sewing skills culminating in a hand-sewn Christmas tree decoration.
• PE - Badminton: In this badminton unit, pupils explore the key principles of net games, learning skills, strategies, and tactics to challenge their opponents effectively. They develop techniques to strategically place shots, making it harder for opponents to return. The unit emphasises collaboration, fair play, and respect for teammates and opponents, aligning with National Curriculum goals, including the use of running, jumping, throwing, and catching skills, and applying basic principles for both attacking and defending in competitive games.
• PE - Football: In this football unit, pupils deepen their understanding of invasion games, focusing on strategies for attacking and defending by maintaining possession and moving the ball to score. They learn the importance of fair play, honesty, self-management, and adherence to rules while evaluating their own and others’ performances. This unit aligns with National Curriculum goals, including the use of running, jumping, throwing, and catching skills, as well as applying core principles for attacking and defending in competitive play.
• Computing: This term, we will be webpage creators. In this unit, we will be introduced to the creation of websites for a specific purpose; identifying what makes a good webpage; and use this information to design and evaluate our own. Throughout the unit, we will pay special attention to copyright and fair use of media, the aesthetics of the site, and navigation paths.
• Geography: In Geography this term, our unit is called 'Protecting the Environment'. We will learn about the threats our planet is facing because of humankind's choices but also how we can learn from past mistakes and make better and more sustainable choices for the next generation.
• PHSE: This term, we are learning about Digital Wellbeing. As the internet is a growing part of our daily lives, we will learn how to use it positively and responsibly to ensure that we, and others, are looking after our mental and emotional wellbeing. 
• RE: In this term, we will continue to learn about Christianity and discover the answers to some important questions, such as, 'Why are there different types of Christians?'
• Science: In Science we will be learning about our bodies, particularly the circulatory system. 
• Music: Year 6 are lucky to be trialling a new unit of work on Reggae music.  Students will explore the rich history and unique sound of reggae music. They’ll discover key features that define reggae, such as chord patterns, riffs, bass lines, melody, and rhythm, while listening to and analysing music from iconic reggae artists. Students will work in small groups to create their own chord structures, matching bass lines and crafting melodic phrases. They’ll also have the chance to practice and perform drum grooves using rhythm notation, building a hands-on understanding of this vibrant genre.