Welcome all Year 6 parents and pupils.
I am Miss Mayley, the Year 6 class teacher, and our TA is Mrs Thambiayah.
Recommended reading books for Year 6:
Best Books for Year 6 | Ages 10-11 Recommended Reads | BooksForTopics
Expertly selected books for 9 and 10 year old children (lovereading4kids.co.uk)
Expertly selected books for 11, 12 and 13 year old children (lovereading4kids.co.uk)
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Maths-This week we will be developing our understanding of formal written methods for addition and subtraction
English-We will be developing our knowledge of characterisation and how to show this rather than tell.
Science-We will be continuing to develop our knowledge of Light
Computing-We will be continuing to develop our knowledge of common software applications as well as understanding how devices work.
PE-We will be continuing to develop our ball skills and putting them into small sided games.
R.E-We will be continuing our work on Christianity
MFL-This year we are studying Spanish
Geography-We are studying Scandinavia
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Congratulations to all children who have received a Merit card this term. They include: Lavena, Grace and Maks
Don’t forget to bring swimming kits to school on Tuesday mornings.
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Maths-Place Value-Reading and writing numbers to 10,000,000
English-Poetry and the introduction to the class reading book-‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar
Science-Introducing the topic light
Geography-Studying Scandinavia and developing Geographical skills including map work.
R.E-Christianity
PE-Basketball
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Swimming-Tuesday
PE-Friday
Please check your child’s homework diary every day for homework which is set each night.
If you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to make an appointment in the office with either Miss Handley or Mr Jalloh at either 8.30am or 3.45pm.
Many thanks
Year 6 team