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Music:

This term, we will focus on developing the children’s ability to perform to a wider audience with confidence and expression, while demonstrating a clear understanding of style and phrasing. The children will work on key skills including posture and breathing, maintaining beat and rhythm, accurate pitch, clear diction with attention to vowel sounds and resonance, expressive performance with appropriate style and phrasing, and singing in harmony.

Art: As children begin to think about their transition to secondary school, they will be creating a personal memory box using a collection of found objects and hand-sculptured forms, reflecting primary school life with symbolic and personal meaning.

DT: During summer term, the children will be designing a playground featuring a variety of different structures, giving consideration to how the structures will be used. They will consider effective and ineffective designs and build a range of play apparatus structures drawing upon new and prior knowledge of structures.

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Last term was a busy and highly rewarding time for our Year 6 pupils. The children worked incredibly hard in preparation for their upcoming SATs, demonstrating determination, resilience, and a positive attitude—particularly during their final mock assessments.

Beyond the classroom, many pupils took part in a wide range of clubs, competitions, and talent shows, showcasing their skills and enthusiasm. We also marked several important celebrations, including Ramadan, Eid, Holi, Lunar New Year and Easter. It has been wonderful to see our school community come together to recognise and celebrate the rich diversity of cultures within it.

Reading continued to be a key focus, with events such as the Readathon, Book Fair, World Book Day and China's World Book Day assembly. The children showed great excitement and engagement throughout, and we hope this enthusiasm continues to foster a lifelong love of reading.

Last term in science, Year 6 pupils took part in an exciting heart dissection workshop as part of their learning about the circulatory system. During this hands-on session, the children carefully examined a real heart, making small incisions to explore its internal structure. They were able to identify key features and gain a deeper understanding of how blood flows through the heart. It was a fascinating and memorable experience that truly brought their learning to life.

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This term in PE, Year 6 will be focusing on tennis and tactics within the sport. The focus of the lessons will be to develop an understanding of how to win a game of doubles tennis, as well as strengthening pupils’ ability to think tactically about which shot to play during a game. They will develop their decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills, applying these in competitive situations.

In their second PE lesson each week, children will take part in problem-solving activities. The focus of this learning is to explore what makes an effective team, with particular emphasis on collaboration and communication. Pupils will also consider why motivating and supporting each other is so important when working towards a shared goal.

With Sports Day approaching in the Summer term, Year 6 will also have opportunities to practise and prepare for their events. They will develop their confidence, resilience, and team spirit as they work together and get ready to take part in this exciting whole-school event.

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This term, we will be exploring evolution and inheritance. Throughout the unit we will be learning about how fossils provide information about the past, characteristics that are passed onto offspring, identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment and understanding how variation in offspring over time can make animals more or less able to survive in extreme conditions.

We will also be finding out about the work of palaeontologists such as Mary Anning, Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace.

Our final question we are building up to answer is: How has your chosen animal adapted to its environment?

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RE:

In RE, Year 6 will be looking at Christianity and discussing the question: Is Christianity still a strong religion over 2000 years after Jesus was on Earth? They will look at important Christian festivals, how Christianity is followed today and how modern Christians feel about their religion.

PSHE:

In PSHE, the children will be looking at mental health and ways to promote positive habits which will improve it. We will also discuss grief and power within relationships, ensuring we know how to manage these tricky situations. Year 6 will also look at using technology responsibly.

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This term, we are exploring the topic 'Ancient Greece'. Throughout the topic, we will focus on the different city-states of Greece and how they functioned independently. We will also investigate the concept of democracy, particularly how it began in Athens and influenced the world. As we explore Greek mythology, we will look at the gods, heroes and legendary creatures that were central to Greek culture. We will also learn about the Olympics, their origins and how the games have evolved over time. Finally, we will examine the inventions and contributions of the Greeks, including their advancements in science, art and architecture.

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During this term, the children will be studying the model text The Game, which is inspired by Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg. In the original story, two siblings discover a mysterious board game where each move brings fictional challenges to life—turning imagination into reality and creating escalating danger with every turn.

Our learning will focus on how to create effective action writing, building upon action toolkits developed in previous years and applying a range of grammatical features we have explored throughout the year. Action texts are pieces of writing that focus on exciting events, movement, and fast-paced action, designed to make the reader feel like they are “in the moment” with the characters. In Year 6, action texts help children practise writing that is vivid, gripping, and keeps the reader engaged. The children will learn how to build tension, describe fast-moving events, and use carefully crafted language to bring action scenes to life.

The toolkit features we will be focusing on are:

1. Use dramatic connectives

2. Surprise the reader with the unexpected

3. Have the characters make quick decisions

4. Describe the character’s goals

5. Use the active voice

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This term, Year 6 will be reading Darwin’s Dragons by Lindsay Galvin. This exciting novel blends fact and fiction, following Charles Darwin on his famous journey to the Galápagos Islands. In the story, his assistant Syms Covington makes an astonishing discovery—a brand new species of dragons! The narrative raises intriguing questions about responsibility and discovery: should Syms reveal this incredible secret to the world, or protect the dragons and keep them safe on the islands forever?

To deepen their understanding, the children will link their reading to other areas of learning, including studying animals found in the Galápagos Islands and exploring characteristics of remote island adventure stories. They will also learn more about historical figures mentioned in the book, such as Queen Victoria, helping them build a richer understanding of the historical context behind the story.

Throughout their reading, the children will focus on developing key comprehension skills, including making predictions, forming inferences, and retrieving key information from the text. These skills will support them in demonstrating a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of what they read.

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In Spanish, Year 6 will be learning about holiday destinations, transport, accommodation and a recap on weather. They will also be discovering the different regions in Spain. The grammar focus will be on opinion verbs (me gusta, no me gusta, me encanta, odio; I like, I don't like, I love, I hate) and conjunctions .

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1. Use the following link to watch videos and read information on what we are covering this term, as well as short activities to complete.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvhhvcw

2. Ask your child questions about what they have learned in Science each week.

3. Complete the Science section of the Enquiry project homework.

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Evolution and inheritance - KS2 Science - BBC Bitesize

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KS2 Science Evolution and inheritance learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers.

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Teams is our main form communication between class teachers and parents/guardians. Please check this daily for updates and key information.

The parent newsletter is sent out, via email, on Mondays. Please read this every week for the most recent updates on events.

Every Monday and Tuesday: All Year 6 children will have PE on Mondays and Tuesdays and should come to school dressed in their PE kit on these days.

Tuesday 14th April: Vaisakhi celebrations- children are invited to come to school wearing yellow or orange clothing

Tuesday 21st April (3:30): SATs Information Meeting (Hall)

Friday 24th April (3:30) : Curriculum Meeting (your child's classroom)

Monday 11th May - Thursday 15th May 2026: SATs Week

Friday 22nd May: Last day of Summer 1

Monday 25th May - Friday 29th May 2026: Half term

Monday 1st June 2026: Summer 2 starts

Friday 12th June 2026: Go Ape trip (non-PGL children)

Friday 12th June - Sunday 14th June 2026: PGL residential trip

Wednesday 17th June: Final visit from Wayne Dixon about transition

Wednesday 22nd July 2026: Last day of term and picnic (12:30pm finish)

Your child's learning is so important to us. This is why their attendance should be 100%. In addition to this, please remember that school lessons start at 8:30am. Please ensure your child arrives at this time.

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1. Encourage your child to discuss their thoughts with you.

2. Encourage your child to practise mindfulness on a regular basis. This could include slow, gentle breathing exercises, listening to calming music or sounds etc.

3. Watch real life religious experiences here for extra knowledge.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks2-religious-studies/z6pbqp3

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KS2 Religious Studies: My Life, My Religion - Christianity

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A series of short films exploring the Christian faith through the eyes of young practicing Christians.

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1. Use the following link for information and videos on the topics that we will be studying: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87tn39

2. You can support your child with their learning of Ancient Greece by reading and discussing some Greek myths.

2. You could help your child research Greek inventions and how they still impact us today or visiting museums or exploring Greek art and architecture can also bring the topic to life.

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Ancient Greece - KS2 History - BBC Bitesize

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KS2 History Ancient Greece learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers.

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1. Help them learn 'The Game' model text. All children are expected to be able to retell the story from memory.

2. Ask your children to retell the model text regularly.

3. Quiz your child on the features of the toolkit. As a challenge, see if your child can find any of these features in any of the books they're reading.

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1. Read at home daily. Take a look at the helpful tips above for how you can best support your child when they are reading with you.

2. Encourage your child to read a range of texts e.g., fiction, non-fiction, poetry, newspaper articles.

3. Discuss books that you are reading with your child. Make predictions and ask lots of questions.

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During Summer 1 we will be focusing on revision in preparation for SATs. The main areas of focus will be arithmetic and reasoning. We will work on improving fluency with the four operations and solving word problems, including multi-step calculations. We will also focus on improving the speed at which children complete the arithmetic paper, as well as strengthening understanding in key areas, such as percentages, mixed-number fractions, decimals and division.

In Summer 2, we will engage in project-based tasks that bring together many of the operations learned throughout the year. These tasks will focus on real-life applications of mathematics, such as measurement, data collection and budgeting. They will work on applying their knowledge to solve problems in practical and creative ways.

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1. Ensure your child completes their weekly homework independently. This will give us information about what children need support with, so we can give them the specific help they need. Homework will be set each Friday and is due by the following Friday.

2. Encourage your child to practise arithmetic questions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), focusing on speed and accuracy. You can create word problems together or practise mental maths with everyday scenarios.

3. Ask your child to explain their thinking when solving problems to improve their reasoning skills. Encourage them to work through practice papers or online quizzes to build confidence with SATs-style questions.

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1. Encourage your child to practise regularly at home by singing songs they enjoy, focusing on clear words and expressive performance.

2. Encourage your child to talk about their memories and help them gather small, meaningful objects from home that represent their primary school experiences, which they can include in their memory box.

3. Ask your child to observe playgrounds in real life or online, discussing which equipment works well and why, to help them think more carefully about their own designs.

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Practice the following Spanish words at home:

1. me gusta (I like)

2. me encanta ( I love)

3. odio (I hate)