Autumn Term

Welcome to Autumn Term in Y6.

We have an exciting term ahead in Year 6, filled with fun and important learning opportunities. The children will be exploring new topics across the curriculum, developing their skills, and preparing for the challenges of their final year in primary school. From inspiring books that spark creativity, to hands-on projects and practical problem-solving, it promises to be a busy and rewarding half term.

English

This half term, we are using the book Star of Fear, Star of Hope to inspire our writing. The children will be exploring different styles of writing and learning how to make their work more exciting and accurate. They will be practising using a wider range of punctuation, building varied sentences, and planning their ideas carefully before writing. We will also be encouraging them to choose powerful vocabulary, link their ideas smoothly across paragraphs, and use description to create atmosphere. As part of the process, the children will be editing and improving their work to make it the best it can be.

Shared Reading

In shared reading, we are enjoying When we were warriors by Emma Carroll. Alongside reading the story together, the children will be practising their comprehension skills, with a focus on answering SATs-style questions. This will help them develop confidence in understanding a text deeply, explaining their ideas clearly, and using evidence from the book to support their answers.

Maths

In maths this half term, we are focusing on building a strong understanding of place value and the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). The children will be developing confidence with larger numbers, practising efficient methods of calculation, and applying their skills to problem-solving and reasoning activities.

 Topic 

Year 6 will begin an exciting new history unit titled “The Cause and Impact of Wars,” with a particular focus on World War Two. Children will explore the key events and significant individuals involved, considering the causes of the conflict, its global impact and its lasting consequences. They will deepen their understanding of historical concepts such as continuity and change and cause and consequence. Pupils will also use a range of sources to ask thoughtful questions and build informed responses.

Science

Our Science topic for the half term is Light. Pupils will investigate how light travels, how shadows are formed and how we see objects. They will take part in practical enquiries, exploring reflection and refraction and presenting their findings using clear scientific language.

RE

In RE, we are looking at The Big Story in the Bible and thinking about how different events link together and what they mean for Christians today.

DT/Art 

In DT, our focus is on seasonal foods. The children will learn where ingredients come from, why eating seasonally is important, and will have the chance to design and make a delicious, warming soup.

PE 

In PE, the children will be working on health related exercises. We will also have our swimming lessons on a Thursday morning.