Golden Eagles

Welcome to Year 6

I am looking forward to an exciting year with your child. Our starting topic is WW2 and we have many interesting activities planned. Each week Mrs Gravil and Mrs Keetch will also be teaching Year 6, we will be supported by Miss Gilliatt.

Below are some routines and reminders to help each day go smoothly.

Home/School Diary:

This book must be brought to and from school each day. It is vital for communication and will be used to record reading books, reading sessions, homework, activities and messages. The diary will be checked and signed on a weekly basis by staff. If there is a message from home, it is the child’s responsibility to bring it to the attention of the intended teacher/ TA.

Reading:

It is expected that your child has an appropriate reading book with them for daily reading sessions. This book can be from home or school. Books can be changed whenever necessary and we encourage your child to be independent in changing and choosing books form the class or school library. However, guidance will be given when required. Children will read in a guided session weekly and may be heard individually too.

Homework:

In preparation for secondary school, regularly completing homework is a good habit to develop. Year 6 pupils are expected to read daily, learn weekly spellings and practise weekly maths skills. Talk homework will also be required in preparation for extended pieces of writing in school. Pupils will have an A4 book to record their work. For additional home learning use TT Rockstar, Education City and practical maths tasks.

PE:

A PE kit is required to be in school every day, including trainers and suitable outdoor clothing e.g. joggers/ jumper. This is to be kept in school and returned home for washing at the end of each half term. If your child wears earrings please teach them to remove and replace theses themselves.

Water:

Pupils may have a refillable, named water bottle for the classroom so that they can have access to drinking water throughout the day. Please note that this is for water only and not juice.

Please use the school diary for messages or if you wish to discuss an issue then contact the school office to make an appointment. Thank you for your continued support.

Kind Regards

Mrs Bennett

Y6 Timetable, Term 1

Monday CB	Tuesday CB	Wednesday CB	Thursday CB	Friday CB
GR	GR	GR	GR	Assembly
Maths	Maths	Maths	Maths	Maths
Break
Arithmetic	Arithmetic	Arithmetic	Arithmetic	Spellings
English/Topic	English/Topic	English/Topic	English/Topic	English/Topic
Spellings/GAPs	Spellings/GAPs	Spellings/GAPs	Spellings/GAPs	PE
Lunch
AK	CB	KG	AK	CB
Creative Topic	Science/PE	BV/PSHE/RE	Swimming (French)	IT/Topic
Assembly				GT

We try to stick to the timetable, but sometimes we have special events planned and the timetable may change a little. You can find these events on the calendar.

Key question: Is it worth fighting for?

World War 2

WW2 is a significant event in British and world history, and was a catalyst for change.

Additional learning opportunities:

Recommended reading for UKS2	Visits
Flamingo Boy Friend or Foe – Michael Morpurgo	Imperial War Museum – London
Going Solo – Roald Dahl	National Holocaust Centre and Museum – Laxton, Nottinghamshire
Letters from the Lighthouse – Emma Carroll	International Bomber Command Centre – Lincoln (school trip on 10^th Oct)
Carrie’s War – Nina Bawdon	Eden Camp – N. Yorkshire
Our Castle by the Sea – Lucy Strange	Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – RAF Coningsby
I am David – Anne Holm	Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum
The Silver Sword – Ian Serraillier
The Machine Gunners – Robert Westall
The Boy in the striped pyjamas – John Boyne	Please note: These books are recommended for Y6 however some of the content could be unsuitable for your child. Please use your parental judgement.
Anne Frank’s Diary