Introduction to the class 

We welcome you to 6S. We are a class full of excitement, enthusiasm and fun, but we also understand when it’s time to get to work and concentrate. We know that Year 6 can be challenging, but we strive to show a growth mindset and face all tasks with a can-do attitude. Miss Spooner and Mrs Hayes will ensure they get the best from us, and we’re determined to make this the best and most memorable year of primary school! In 6S, we embody the MASTER values and we are fantastic role models for the younger children in our academy. This year will involve SATs, which are important, but we also can’t wait to celebrate all our other successes along the way that make us so wonderful! We are looking forward to growing in confidence – both personally and academically – as we prepare for the next stage of our learning journeys.  

English texts / reading  

Our first text, Fox, tells a story of trauma, loyalty and friendship where the children will enjoy delving into the characters – their emotions, motives, thoughts and feelings to be able to write their own diary entry from the perspective of Magpie. 

In the lead up to Christmas, we will be looking at the classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens and getting to grips with the language used in those days. 

We will be transforming ourselves into mini David Attenboroughs to write about polar animals and how they survive the harshest winter weathers using a WAGOLL as inspiration. 

Pig Heart Boy is another one of the most engaging texts that we use in Year 6. The children will have reading sessions which build up to writing a balanced argument to debate whether the main character should have a pig heart transplant, and later on, writing a newspaper report about the outcome of the operation! 

Wonder: this heart-warming story will give the children the opportunity for plenty of debate which will end in writing an opinion piece. 

We are passionate about reading in 6S, and we have so many opportunities to read during our day, whether it be during spelling sessions, guided reading, wider curriculum lessons or dedicated reading slots where we can recommend our favourite books to our peers. We would love to have as many Bookworm entries as possible in 6S this year. Who will get their hands on a golden coin? 

Routines/key information 

• Toast money needs to be paid on a Monday for the week  
• Spelling test is on Monday 
• Maths homework is handed in on a Friday 
• Star of the Week will be announced every Friday 

Our trips this year 

Evacuee experience 

Library visit 

Pantomime 

Science workshops at Discovery Academy 

First Aid workshop 

Mosque visit 

Alton Towers 

Stanley Head residential 

Fieldwork enquiry at The Roaches 

These will be as well as all of the career-related visits and experiences the children will have over the year. 

Statutory testing 

This year in Year 6, we will be working towards doing our SATs during the week beginning May 13th 2024. The children will be formally tested on their grammar and spelling, reading and maths over the week. The papers are KS2 tests, so they will refer to things that the children have learnt in years 3-6. The children will do practise papers and be invited to boosters nearer the time to ensure they are as fully prepared as possible for their SATs: by the time they come, children are usually so excited to show off what they can do and get them done. You will be invited in for parent sessions as we get closer to May, which will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. 

We hope you have enjoyed learning a little bit more about life in 6S, and remember to look out for updates on Class Dojo with all the fabulous things that we get up to!

Introduction to the class 

Hello and welcome to 6H! We are an enthusiastic, happy class and have already shown that we have such a brilliant attitude towards our learning. This year, we are looking forward to pushing ourselves further and are eager to face any challenges that may come along throughout our journey in Year Six. We pride ourselves for being respectful and polite to all children, staff and visitors, and we will strive to ensure that we are fantastic role models for the younger children within the academy. We come to school each day being ready to learn, and our MASTER values are evident in everything that we do. We understand that having a positive mind-set is essential for success and that this, as well as the support from the staff around us, will help us to achieve great things this year. Full of excitement, hard-work and dedication, we hope to make our final year at Eaton Park the best one yet! 

English texts / reading 

Our first text, Fox, tells a story of trauma, loyalty and friendship where the children will enjoy delving into the characters – their emotions, motives, thoughts and feelings to be able to write their own diary entry from the perspective of Magpie.  

In the lead up to Christmas, we will be looking at the classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens and getting to grips with the language used in those days.  

We will be transforming ourselves into mini David Attenboroughs to write about polar animals and how they survive the harshest winter weathers using a WAGOLL as inspiration.  

Pig Heart Boy is another one of the most engaging texts that we use in Year 6. The children will have reading sessions which build up to writing a balanced argument to debate whether the main character should have a pig heart transplant, and later on, writing a newspaper report about the outcome of the operation!  

Wonder: this heart-warming story will give the children the opportunity for plenty of debate which will end in writing an opinion piece.  

Reading is so important for every single subject that we do in school, so making sure we read at home frequently is vital. It would be fantastic to see lots of children in 6H achieving the book worm this year and being in with the chance of winning a token for our wonderful, book-filled vending machine!  

Routines/key information 

• Toast money needs to be paid on a Monday for the week  
• Spelling test is on Monday 
• Maths homework is handed in on a Friday 

Our trips this year 

• Evacuee experience 

• Library visit 
• Pantomime 
• Science workshops at Discovery Academy 
• First Aid workshop 
• Mosque visit 
• Alton Towers 
• Stanley Head residential 
• Fieldwork enquiry at The Roaches 
• These will be as well as all of the career-related visits and experiences the children will have over the year.

Statutory testing  

This year in Year 6, we will be working towards doing our SATs during the week beginning Monday 13th May.         The children will be formally tested on their grammar and spelling, reading and maths over the week. The papers are KS2 tests, so they will refer to things that the children have learnt in years 3-6. The children will do practise papers and be invited to boosters nearer the time to ensure they are as fully prepared as possible for their SATs: by the time they come, children are usually so excited to show off what they can do and get them done. You will be invited in for parent sessions as we get closer to May, which will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.  

We hope you have enjoyed learning a little bit more about life in 6H, and remember to keep your eyes peeled for regular updates on Class Dojo with all of the fabulous things that we get up to!