Year 6

Check out this video of Year 6 performing Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond at our Ukulele Concert on Friday 27th March.  Go to the news for the full report.Year 6 : Strumming into Spring

- P.E. days this term are: Monday– basketball and Tuesday- Athletics. Please wear your P.E. kit to school on Monday and Tuesday (House T-shirt, plain black (or dark Navy) shorts or joggers/leggings, trainers and School Jumper) Leavers hoodies (only) may be worn on PE days.

– 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 6

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 6 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: 

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

SPELLING

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbh892p#zcyjcxs

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 we will be looking at the deliciously dark character of Valentina - The Blood Princess - in the story of The Golden Cage.

Guided Reading

This term, our reading lessons will focus on our enjoyment of books.  We will be reading our own books and share stories in small groups.  We will use VIPERS to consolidate our understanding.

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 

With SATS firmly in the rear-view mirror, we turn our attention to problem-solving and preparations for KS3.  We will embark on a variety of themed maths projects to further cement our understanding of KS2 maths and apply our knowledge to real-world problem.

Foundation Subjects

Geography: In Geography, we explore Our World. We learn to have a greater respect for our locality as well as the wider world and explore ways in which we can preserve or improve it.

ART and DT: Art and DT will be dominated by our creation of the set and props for our production of Aladdin.

Music: It all systems a go as we learn the songs for our end of year musical.

PSHE: Money Matters– How will I learn to manage my money as I grow older? This question and others relating to our increasing independence 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:  Building on previous 'Living Things' units, this Year 6 National Curriculum course helps children identify the kingdoms of life and to classify living things within those kingdoms. The children will be introduced to the Linnean system of classification and will be able to develop their practical scientific skills though investigating mould growth on bread and mushroom spore dispersal.

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