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Flying eagles in the mountains

Year 6 - The Eagles

Welcome to Year 6! This is an incredibly important and exciting year as we prepare for the transition to secondary school. The children have already impressed us with their maturity and enthusiasm for learning. We look forward to an action-packed year full of discovery, creativity, and progress. If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Important Dates This Term

  • 7/10/24 & 8/10/24 – B U Notts Mental Health Workshops

  • 14/10/24 – Residential Information Meeting (after school)

  • 20–22/11/24 – Edale Residential Trip
     

Useful Links and Information

What We’re Learning This Year
Autumn Term

  • History: Cotton plantations, the British Empire and the transatlantic trade triangle

  • PSHE/History: The abolition of slavery and its impact

  • DT & Art: Fashion design project using tie-dye, colour washing and machine sewing

  • Science: The human circulatory system

Spring Term

  • English: Narrative writing based on How to Train Your Dragon

  • Maths: Fractions, ratio, percentages

  • History: Anglo-Saxon kings

  • PE: Dance by Chance

Summer Term

  • History: World War II, The Blitz, and life for children in wartime England and Germany

  • History: Holocaust education
     

Highlights by Date
2.9.24 – History: The trade triangle
16.9.24 – English: Diary of a slave
23.9.24 – Science: Heart dissection
30.9.24 – Art: Colour wheels
7.10.24 – B U Notts mental health workshop
4.11.24 – Music: Traditional African drum beats
18.11.24 – Edale Residential
25.11.24 – Black History Month: Olaudah Equiano
6.1.25 – DT: Motorised vehicle builds begin
13.1.25 – English: Narrative drafting and fractions in Maths

Archie Awards – Person of the Week

  • 6.9.24 – Tate

  • 13.9.24 – Darwin

  • 20.9.24 – Emily

  • 27.9.24 – Dylan

  • 4.10.24 – Keevie

  • 8.11.24 – Sebastian

  • 15.11.24 – Layla

  • 29.11.24 – Bella

  • 10.1.25 – Poppy

  • 24.1.25 – Jaiden

  • 31.1.25 – Olivia

  • 7.2.25 – Dylan

  • 28.2.25 – Jessica
     

Good Worker of the Week

  • 6.9.24 – Olivia

  • 13.9.24 – Joshua

  • 20.9.24 – Jude

  • 27.9.24 – Sebastian

  • 4.10.24 – Caitlin

  • 8.11.24 – Dylan

  • 15.11.24 – Jessica

  • 29.11.24 – Tate

  • 13.12.24 – Herold

  • 10.1.25 – Aidan

  • 17.1.25 – Emily

  • 24.1.25 – Darwin

  • 31.1.25 – Keevie

  • 7.2.25 – Bella

  • 28.2.25 – Poppy
     

Reading
Reading records are checked weekly. Every read earns a raffle ticket, with books as prizes at term’s end. Children should read at least four times per week. Each child has a guided reading book and a personal choice book. Guided reading sessions take place at least once a week.

Homework
Homework is issued every Friday and includes both Maths and English. It must be returned by the following Friday at 9am.

Spellings
Spelling lists are given out every Friday and practised during the week through a variety of tasks. Regular practice at home is encouraged.

P.E.
PE is on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Children must bring PE kits and appropriate footwear. Earrings must be removed or taped at home; staff cannot remove earrings.

Snack
Healthy snacks are encouraged (e.g. fruit, veg, low-fat yogurt). Water bottles are provided or may be brought from home. Fizzy drinks and unhealthy snacks are discouraged.

Transition to Secondary School
Year 6 pupils take part in transition activities throughout the year to prepare them for secondary school. These include:

  • Visits and induction days at local secondary schools

  • Classroom activities that build independence and confidence

  • Information sessions for parents and carers
     

Revision Time
Children are encouraged to revise little and often ahead of SATs. Just 30 minutes per day can make a big difference.
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