Hello and welcome to Year 6S! My name is Ms. Smith, and I’m excited to be your child’s class teacher this year. I’m very lucky to be joined by Ms. Karimi, who will also be working closely with the children throughout the year.

Year 6 is a very special and important time, full of opportunities for pupils to grow in confidence, deepen their knowledge, and develop greater independence as they prepare for the move to secondary school. Our curriculum is carefully planned to challenge, motivate, and inspire across all subjects, helping every child to become a resilient and enthusiastic learner.

One key part of the year is the Key Stage 2 SATs, which take place in May. These assessments allow pupils to show the progress they’ve made during their time at primary school. In Year 6S, we’ll make sure that all children feel supported, confident, and ready to approach these assessments with a positive mindset.

Alongside SATs preparation, the children will continue to enjoy a rich and balanced curriculum, exciting enrichment activities, and memorable learning experiences — all of which help make Year 6 a rewarding and enjoyable final year of primary school.

Autumn 2 Home Learning Grid

Autumn 1 Home Learning Grid

Year 6 SATS Preparation

SPAG - Spelling. Punctuation and Grammar

Reading Comprehension

Spelling Lists

How you can help your child prepare for their SATS

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we move through the school year, I’d like to share some practical ways you can support your child as they prepare for the Key Stage 2 SATs. These assessments are an important part of your child’s learning journey, and with your encouragement and support at home, we can help them feel confident, calm, and ready to do their best.

Using Learning Resources at Home

Your child has access to the following platforms, which support key skills in an engaging way:

• Purple Mash – A wide range of activities for reading, SPaG (spelling, punctuation and grammar), maths and more.

• Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) – Great for boosting speed and confidence with times tables.

        Login details have already been shared with your child.

I have  also added a SATs Preparation tab to the school website. 

Go to the Children’s Page → Class Pages → Year 6S, and scroll down to find helpful resources including:

• Reading comprehension practice

• SPaG activities

• Year 6 spelling list

• Maths arithmetic resources

How You Can Help at Home

Here are some simple, effective ways to support SATs preparation:

• Set a routine: Create a quiet time each day for short bursts of SATs practice (15–30 mins).

• Stay positive: Focus on effort rather than results. Reassure your child that mistakes help us learn.

• Work together: Ask your child to explain their thinking. Talking it through helps deepen understanding.

• Break it down: Focus on one skill at a time so it feels manageable.

• Make it fun: Use games, apps or quizzes (like TTRS) to keep practice engaging.

• Check in regularly: Discuss what your child is learning on Purple Mash or the school website.

• Starting early helps reduce stress and builds confidence over time. Little and often is the key!

Common Questions & Answers

Q: How long should my child spend on SATs practice each day?
A: Short, focused sessions of 15–30 minutes a day work best. Consistency is more effective than long, infrequent study periods.

Q: What if my child struggles with a topic?
A: Encourage them to keep trying, but break the work into smaller, manageable steps. Use online resources, videos, or ask your child to explain what they do understand. Remember, mistakes are part of the learning journey.

Q: How can I help with reading comprehension?
A: Read a passage together, then discuss the main ideas, tricky vocabulary, and inference questions. Ask your child to explain their answers in their own words—it deepens understanding.

Q: Can SATs practice be fun?
A: Definitely! Learning games, quizzes, Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS), and interactive tools like Purple Mash can make practice enjoyable while reinforcing key skills.

Q: When should my child start revising?
A: The earlier the better. Starting revision now helps reduce stress, builds confidence, and allows steady progress over time.

💡 Remember: Your support at home makes a huge difference. By combining regular practice, encouragement, and positivity, you can help your child feel confident, capable, and ready for SATs success.

Autumn 2 - Week 4

This week in maths, we have been learning how fractions and division are linked. The children explored how finding a unit fraction (for example, finding 1/4 of an amount) simply means dividing by the denominator. This helped them understand how to find non-unit fractions such as ¾ by first dividing, then multiplying. Finally, the class practised finding fractions and of whole-number quantities, using their division skills to solve real-life style problems. The children have made great progress in applying these methods with confidence.

This week in English, we have continued our study of journalistic writing by creating newspaper articles based on events from The Rabbits by Shaun Tan. To bring the experience to life, we held a press conference, giving the children the chance to explore how a newsroom works and to practise asking focused, investigative questions. The children then used the skills we developed last week—such as writing engaging headlines, using formal language, and including quotes—to produce their own full newspaper articles. Their enthusiasm, creativity and growing confidence as young journalists have been extremely impressive!

 

A very well done to .............

Pupil of the Week: Kaylee, for demonstrating outstanding behaviour and a positive learning attitude, inspiring those around her.

Teamwork Award: Millar, for excellent teamwork and active participation during our group science investigation.

Autumn 2 - Week 3

In English, we have been reading The Rabbits by Shaun Tan. To prepare for writing our own newspaper articles based on the text, we have been developing our understanding of the story and exploring how newspapers are structured. The children have examined features such as headlines, quotes, formal language, and layout, and have made excellent progress in learning how journalists write to inform their readers.

In maths, we have continued our work on fractions. We have focused on adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions and mixed numbers, and the children have applied their reasoning skills to solve a range of fraction problems. I am very proud of what they have achieved and the confidence they are showing in their learning.

A very well done to ............

Pupil of the Week: Ella for always participating with enthusiasm and consistently trying her best.

Motivation Award: Sarath, for always staying motivated during every lesson. His positive attitude and determination are a fantastic example to others.

Reading Award; Well done Lilly for outstanding dedication to reading.

Autumn 2 - Week 2

This week in English, we have used the Varmints book as inspiration to write persuasive pieces encouraging people to look after our trees and wildlife. We explored a range of persuasive techniques, including rhetorical questions, emotive language, and strong arguments to help carry our message. I was very impressed with the creativity, passion, and quality of the work produced!

This week in Maths, we continued our work on fractions by practising how to add and subtract fractions with different denominators. We also learned how to add mixed numbers and simplify our answers by finding the lowest common multiple. The class then applied their knowledge to solve a variety of challenging reasoning problems. I was very pleased with their determination, focus, and excellent problem-solving skills!

Paying Our Respects on Remembrance Day

At the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, we paused to honour the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom.

We remember their courage, their commitment, and the lives forever changed by war and conflict.

Lest we forget.

Autumn 2 - Week 1 

A lovely start to Autumn 2!

This week in maths, our focus has been on fractions. We have explored converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions, as well as adding and subtracting fractions. Additionally, we have applied our reasoning skills to solve related problems.

In English, we have been studying the book The Varmints. We have discussed the themes of change and environment, explored how the author and illustrator create mood through language and imagery, and analysed the characters’ emotions. We have also worked on developing our grammar by using a range of sentence types, expanded noun phrases, and fronted adverbials in our own descriptive writing.

We would like to remind parents and carers to encourage their child to read at home every evening and to make sure that their reading book is brought back to school each day. Thank you for your continued support with reading at home.

A very well done...........

Pupil of the Week: Harry, for showing great focus and enthusiasm in all lessons.

Kindness Award: Lilly, for always showing empathy and thoughtfulness towards others.

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Celebrating Black History

This week, we have been learning about many inspiring people who have made a real difference in the world. We explored how their courage, creativity, and determination have shaped history and continue to influence our lives today. Through our discussions and activities, pupils have reflected on important themes such as equality, perseverance, and the power of standing up for what is right.

Week 8 

This week’s practice SATs have given the children an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their learning. I have been very impressed with their effort, perseverance, and positive approach to each paper.

This week, we had a special visit from the Wythenshawe Fire Brigade!
The firefighters talked to us about fire safety and how to stay safe around bonfires and fireworks, especially as Bonfire Night is coming up.
The children learned lots of important tips, Everyone really enjoyed the visit and asked fantastic questions.
We’re very thankful to the firefighters for taking the time to come and teach us how to stay safe and responsible.

Our Pupils of the Week will be announced tomorrow, along with the new weekly spellings.

Make sure to check back then to see who has been recognised for their hard work and to practise those new spelling words!

Thank you

Ms Smith and Ms Karimi

Week 7 

We had a wonderful start to the day today. We had a visit from Michael Churm, the well-known British Paralympic sprinter and even took part in a circuit training session with him . We found out that Michael has represented Great Britain in multiple major international competitions, including the Paralympic Games and has won many medals along the way.

The message he left us with was ' Always do your best'.

This week in Maths, we have been revising our understanding of division, focusing on both mental and written strategies. We have explored how division is linked to multiplication and practised using number facts to solve problems efficiently. A key part of our learning has been practising long division, where we carefully worked through step-by-step methods to divide larger numbers. The children have been learning how to record their working clearly and check their answers using multiplication. We then applied these skills to multi-step word problems, which required us to choose the correct operations and explain our reasoning.

In English, we have continued our study of biographical writing. We have focused on the key features of biographies, including writing in the past tense, using third person, organising events chronologically, and including important facts and achievements about the person. Our writing is currently focused on Raimi Gbadamosi, a Manchester-based artist. The children have been researching his life and work, and planning how to present this information clearly and engagingly in their own biographies.

I am very proud of the effort and progress the students have shown in both subjects this week!

Autumn 1

Week 6

English

This week, we’ve been exploring the genre of biographies. The children have been learning to identify the key features that make a biography engaging and informative — such as chronological structure, key life events, interesting facts, and the use of formal language. As part of this work, we studied the life of the famous artist Pablo Picasso, discussing not only his artistic achievements but also how writers choose what to include when telling someone's life story. This has been a great opportunity for the children to develop their reading and comprehension skills, and they’ve really impressed me with their thoughtful discussions and insightful observations.

Maths
In maths, we have been working hard on developing our multiplication skills, with a focus on using efficient written methods. We have also looked at long division strategies - the children have shown great perseverance and a positive attitude throughout. We are now beginning to apply these skills to problem-solving activities, encouraging the children to think logically, explain their reasoning, and choose the most effective methods to solve multi-step problems. I have been very impressed with how confidently and independently the class has approached these challenges. 

Pupils of the week will be posted tomorrow.

Thank you
Miss Smith

Week 5 

English:
This week, the children have been adding the finishing touches to their stories, and I’ve been extremely impressed with the quality of their work. They have crafted imaginative and original narratives, with a strong focus on developing engaging characters and vivid, detailed settings. We’ve also continued to refine our editing and redrafting skills, encouraging pupils to reflect thoughtfully on their writing and make purposeful improvements.

Maths:

In maths, we have been exploring prime, square, and cube numbers, and applying this knowledge to solve puzzles and challenges. We have also started learning about long multiplication, including how to solve multi-step word problems involving multiplication. The children are making great progress and showing growing confidence in their problem-solving skills.

Week 4

In English this week, we have been creating our own characters and settings, using inspiration from The Lion Above the Door. We even made 3D models of our settings to help bring our ideas to life in our writing. One of the key techniques we’ve been learning about is personification—using it to help make our descriptions more vivid and engaging.

In maths, we have been exploring how factors and multiples help us understand the relationships between numbers in multiplication and division. The class has been learning to:

• Find factors and multiples of given numbers
• Understand and draw factor trees
• Identify common factors and common multiples of two numbers
• Recognise how factors and multiples are used in real-life situations

It’s been a fun and engaging week full of number challenges and problem-solving!

A very well done to ………………………

Pupil of the Week - Kaylee Anne for lovely use of personification when creating her own setting in English,

Growth Mindset - Mohammed for showing a great growth mindset and confidently embracing maths challenges this week.

Week 3

This week in English, we have been focusing on the use of sensory language to help us write detailed character descriptions. We also worked on grammar and sentence formation to improve the quality of our writing. In addition, we used drama to explore the thoughts and feelings of characters from our class book, The Lion Behind the Door. All children produced some excellent work and showed great creativity throughout the week.

In maths we have been worked on consolidating our understanding of how a combination of different parts can make a whole. We have used the part-part-whole method which has helped the children to understand how numbers or quantities are made up of parts. We have been using bar models to show this visually. This is especially useful in Year 6 when we move on to working with fractions, decimals, percentages, and algebraic equations.

A very well done to…………………..

Pupil Of the Week: Lilly - for her respect, responsibility, and positive attitude which make her a true role model.

Motivation Award: Prince - for always contributing thoughtful and creative ideas during lesson time.

Week 2

This week in English, we have been looking at character descriptions and how authors use figurative language to help create engaging and believable characters. We have focused on using accurate punctuation for maximum effect.

We have also started reading our new book, The Lion Behind the Door by Onjali Q. Raúf, and worked on our retrieval, inference, and deduction skills to ensure we understand what we are reading.

I am very impressed with the work produced!


In maths, we have been learning how a whole group of objects can be composed of two or more parts. This can be represented using a part–part–whole 'cherry' diagram. We explored how the whole can be split in many different ways, and how the parts might look different from each other. Each part is smaller than the whole, but when combined, they make up the complete group. The children have demonstrated an excellent understanding. Well done!


Pupil of the Week: Ella showing an excellent attitude towards all of her learning.

Motivation award: Harry for showing great motivation in Maths this week, tackling challenges with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Week 1

Welcome Back!

What a fantastic start to Year 6! It has been wonderful to meet my new class—full of energy, enthusiasm, and a real eagerness to learn.

This week, we’ve spent time thinking carefully about our class rules and discussing the kind of classroom environment we want to create together. The ideas the children shared were thoughtful, respectful, and showed a real sense of maturity. I’m already so impressed by their positive attitudes and the way they’re supporting one another as we begin our journey through this final year of primary school.

I’m really looking forward to the year ahead!

Have a lovely weekend.

Ms Smith and Ms Karimi