We are very excited to welcome your child into Morpurgo Class this year. Mrs Ferguson, Mrs McKenna and Mrs Burdett will be leading the class on a “Journey to Excellence” as we reach this very important milestone in your child’s primary career.

We begin the year with our 'Hidden Depths' topic, which includes our 5-day residential to Marchants Hill. This will be a fun and educational week, giving us the chance to bond as a class and develop key life skills. Throughout the year, we cover 'WW1 - The Great War', 'WW2 - Evacuation, ' Macbeth', 'Have a Heart' and of course we finish the year with our end of year musical. 

Of course, a major focus of Year 6 will be preparation for the SATs in May. We will all be working hard to ensure every child reaches their full potential. To support learning at home, you may wish to purchase a revision guide. We recommend the CGP series as well as “Achieve 100 PLUS” for children aiming for Greater Depth.

Year 6 is also about preparing children for the next stage of their education. Pupils will be encouraged to take on greater responsibilities and leadership roles. As the oldest children in the school, we expect them to be excellent role models. Opportunities include Head Boy/Girl, Prefect and House Captain, all of which require teamwork, respect, creativity and responsibility.

Homework

Spelling – 10 weekly words following our spelling scheme. Pupils also have access to Spelling Shed for homework practise throughout the week. 

• Reading – Minimum of 15 minutes per night, plus a short reflection (around 5 minutes) on the plot or a character. Paired reading and scribing are fine if this helps.

• Consolidation task – Set each Friday and due the following Wednesday. If homework cannot be completed, please send a note so we can arrange a lunchtime catch-up.

PE

• PE days: Thursday and Friday (swimming on Fridays after half-term).

• Children should wear their PE kits to school on these days.

• For safety, all jewellery must be removed for PE. If ears are newly pierced, children should bring plasters to cover them during the 6-week healing period. After that time, earrings should be removed.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak to us at the end of the day or arrange a meeting through the school office.

We look forward to a successful and exciting year with you and your children.

Warm regards,
 

The Year 6 Team.