Welcome to Year 6!

2025-26

In Year 6, our teachers are Miss James (Class 10), Mr Davison (Class 11), and Miss King (Class 12). We are also supported by our dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs): Mrs Parkin.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your child's teacher. If they are not around at pick-up, you can speak to them by phoning the school office and requesting an appointment.

Keep referring back to this page for regular updates about the children's learning. 

Curriculum Newsletters

Year 6 Autumn 1 - Curriculum Newsletter

Update – Friday 10th October 2025

This week, Year 6 have taken on the role of historians as they explored the human impact of each stage of the triangular slave trade. Using a range of historical evidence, they asked big questions, thought critically, and worked in teams to present their findings, working on their oracy in the process. From the capture and transportation of enslaved Africans to the conditions on plantations in the Americas and the role of Britain in the trade, the children examined the devastating consequences of this chapter in history. Their presentations showed great maturity, empathy, and a strong understanding of how history continues to shape the world today.

Channelling The Great British Bake Off, Year 6 swapped history hats for aprons this week as they became bakers! In a fun and flour-filled session, they mixed, kneaded, and baked their own delicious wholemeal bread from scratch. While developing their culinary skills, they also learnt about processed foods, discussing the differences between homemade and shop-bought products. From reading labels to understanding food additives, the children were thoughtful and curious – and very proud of their tasty creations. Paul Hollywood would definitely be impressed!

Update – Friday 3rd October 2025

Year Six have been continuing their fascinating Science topic on the circulatory system this week with a hands-on (and slightly messy!) experiment. To help understand what blood is made of, the children created their very own ‘blood’ mixtures using oil, milk, golden syrup, and red food colouring.

Each ingredient represented a different component of real blood - from plasma and red blood cells to white blood cells and platelets. By mixing the ingredients and observing how they behaved, pupils were able to visualise how these parts work together to transport oxygen, fight infection, and help the body heal.

The activity was a brilliant blend of creativity and science, helping everyone see just how amazing our bodies are. Year Six loved exploring this sticky side of Science and now have a much deeper understanding of what’s really flowing through their veins!

This week, Year Six have continued their powerful English unit on anti-slavery speeches, focusing on how to deliver words with intonation, passion, tone, and pace. Building on their understanding of persuasive techniques and historical context, the children took part in a class “walking read”, bringing the speeches to life through movement and expression.

As they read aloud, pupils experimented with how voice and emotion can change the impact of a message, learning that how something is said can be just as powerful as what is said. The classroom was filled with energy and conviction as everyone practised speaking with purpose and confidence.

      

Update - Thursday 25th September 2025

Year Six have brought their English learning to a fantastic conclusion this week by writing their final pieces inspired by the remarkable true story of Juliane Koepcke. After studying her survival following a plane crash in the Amazon rainforest, the children have crafted their own descriptive and imaginative retellings of her extraordinary journey, with some dramatic speech.

Using vivid vocabulary, powerful imagery, and careful attention to detail, the pupils have captured both the danger of the jungle setting and Juliane’s courage and resilience. Their writing reflects not only their developing skills as authors but also their empathy and understanding of this incredible real-life story.

Year Six have continued their Science learning about the circulatory system with a hands-on activity that really brought their knowledge to life. This week, the children acted out the journey that blood takes as it travels through the heart, lungs, and around the body.

Working together, they took on the roles of different parts of the system – from chambers of the heart to arteries, veins, and even oxygen itself! Through movement and role-play, pupils were able to see how oxygen-rich blood is pumped out to the body and how oxygen-poor blood returns to the heart to start the cycle all over again.

Update – Friday 19th September 2025

This week, Year Six have begun exploring an important and challenging area of history – Maafa. The word “Maafa” comes from Swahili and means great disaster, and it is used to describe the suffering caused by the transatlantic slave trade.

This week, the children learned about Prince Henry of Portugal and how his actions in the 15th century played a key role in the beginnings of the trade in enslaved Africans. Through discussion and careful questioning, the pupils have started to consider the impact of these events and the devastating consequences they had for millions of people.

Although this is a difficult subject to study, Year Six have shown great maturity, respect, and thoughtfulness in their approach. We are proud of the way they are beginning to deepen their understanding of such an important part of history and have managed to plot some of the events onto timelines. 

      

This week, Year Six have started an exciting new topic in Science: the circulatory system. To begin, the children explored the different types of blood vessels in the body - arteries, veins, and capillaries – and discovered how each one plays a vital role in transporting blood around us.

Through diagrams, activities, and discussion, they learned how arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart, veins return it back again, and tiny capillaries make the all-important exchanges with our organs and tissues. The pupils showed great curiosity and asked thoughtful questions about how our bodies keep us alive and healthy.

Update – Friday 12th September 2025

Year Six has had a brilliant start to their final year, completing their very first whole week with energy, curiosity, and determination.

In Computing, the children have begun exploring the fascinating world of code breaking, discovering how messages can be hidden and revealed. This exciting learning will later link to their study of the Enigma machine and its crucial role in World War II.

In English, they have been gripped by the remarkable true story of Juliane Koepcke, who survived a plane crash in the Amazon rainforest. The children have followed her incredible journey of courage and resilience, using it to inspire discussions, writing, and research. We have acted out and freeze-framed some of these scenes. 

Update – Friday 5th September 2025

We are delighted to share how well our new Year Six pupils have settled into the start of the school year. In just a few short days, they have demonstrated great enthusiasm, maturity, and kindness as they assume the role of being the oldest children in the school.

From diving into their learning with focus and curiosity to supporting one another in class and on the playground, Year Six have already impressed us with their positive attitude and teamwork. It’s clear they are ready for the exciting challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in their final year with us.

Well done, Year Six – what a fantastic start! We are looking forward to a wonderful year together.