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.

Spring 2 , Week 7 

This week, the children have worked incredibly hard and I am so proud of them. We had a meaningful craft day to celebrate the life of the wonderful Mrs Cummings and held a truly beautiful liturgy in the hall. It was deeply moving to listen to the treasured memories the children shared. Year 6S,
I am so proud of each and every one of you.

This week, we have been learning about non-chronological report writing. The children have explored the key features and grammar points needed to write an effective report. They have also practised skimming and scanning texts to find information — an important skill in preparation for SATs. We are focusing our reports on Mount Everest, and the children have thoroughly enjoyed discovering fascinating facts about the world’s highest mountain.

In Maths, we have been studying algebra. The children have been learning to form equations, use simple formulae, generate and describe linear number sequences, and express missing number problems algebraically. They are developing their confidence in using mathematical symbols and solving problems systematically.

Pupils of the Week will be announced on Friday.

Miss Smith

Pupils of the Week

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

Gracey - for developing tremendous confidence in maths . I am so proud of your determination and growth—keep shining.

Ruby for showing fantastic resilience in football and in class. I am so proud of your positive attitude and determination—keep it up, Ruby

Spring 1, Week 6 

In aid of Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, taking place in the UK from 9–15 February 2026 we have been reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio and exploring the powerful themes of kindness, empathy, and inclusion.

Through class discussions, we have been reflecting on how our words and actions can affect others and link closely to mental health and wellbeing.

The children also worked on expressing their ideas creatively by producing thoughtful artwork and writing poems to promote kindness, self-belief, and emotional awareness. I am very proud of how maturely and sensitively they are approaching this work.

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

Pupils of the week

Sarath. for demonstrating maturity, responsibility and leadership in class.

Prince for consistently showing kindness and consideration to others.


Have a wonderful break.

Miss Smith and Miss Karimi

Spring 1, Week 5 

Another fantastic week in English! We finished our Greek myths, and the quality of writing was outstanding. The children used ambitious vocabulary and sophisticated punctuation, and their stories were an absolute joy to read. Their hard work and determination to apply everything they’ve learned really shone through.

In maths, we continued our study of ratio, moving on to calculating scale factors. The children showed an excellent understanding of this new concept and approached the work with confidence and resilience. Well done, Year 6s!   

One more week to go — then a well-deserved rest for everyone!  

Pupils of the Week

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

Kaylee-Ann for her outstanding attitude and positive mindset. She is a great role model in class, showing resilience, kindness, and a real willingness to challenge herself.

Lilly for  her motivation and perseverance in maths, especially when tackling scale factors. Well done!

Spring 1, Week 4

What a lovely week!

In English, we have worked on editing and improving our Greek myths. We have also focused on developing our reading and comprehension skills by practising SATs-style texts. The children showed great perseverance and focus throughout the week.

In Maths, we have been learning about ratio. The children explored how to compare quantities using ratios and learned how to express ratios in their simplest form. They also solved problems involving scaling up and down and applied their understanding to real-life contexts. The children worked extremely well, showing great focus and resilience when tackling more challenging reasoning questions.

We hope you will join us today for our Pilgrims of Hope finale, starting at 1:10pm in the school hall. We look forward to seeing you there.

Spring 1, Week 3

We have had a very successful week, with lots of excellent learning taking place.

In English, we have been writing quest-style Greek myths, with a strong focus on structure, ambitious vocabulary, and high-level punctuation. The children have thoroughly enjoyed creating their myths and have produced some wonderful and imaginative beasts. I am very proud of the high-quality work they have completed.

This week in maths, we have been learning about percentages and solving problems involving percentages. We have been finding percentages of amounts, converting between fractions, decimals and percentages, and applying our understanding to real-life problems. These objectives link to Year 6 learning and help us to improve our reasoning, problem-solving skills, and ability to explain our mathematical thinking clearly.

Pupils of the Week

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

Mohammed, for approaching percentages in maths with curiosity and staying motivated, persevering even when tasks are challenging.

Harry, for his lovely manners and cheerful smile, You always make the classroom brighter!

A Special Headteacher’s Award awarded to...................

Ruby for exceptional descriptive writing in English.
Ruby has put an outstanding amount of effort into her work, and this is evident in the quality of her writing. She should be extremely proud of what she has achieved. With Ruby's permission, here is a little extract...........

Long ago, there was a young man named Thalios, whose fate was a secret yet to be revealed. In the land of gods and monsters, Thalios (at this point) was not yet aware of the challenges that lay ahead. Son of a mortal hunter and the goddess Artemis, goddess of the animals and moon. Wise and clever: his weakness the sea. Would he have what it takes to fight the challenges ahead?

Spring 1 - Week 2 

This week in English lessons, we have continued exploring Greek myths. We have been further developing our vocabulary and thinking about writing our own Greek myths, inspired by what we have read. We have focused on writing detailed descriptions of our heroes and beasts, and the children have really enjoyed this work. We are also practising the use of higher-level punctuation to improve our writing.

In maths lessons, we have been learning to multiply and divide decimals by 10, 100 and 1,000. We have also studied multiplying and dividing by integers and have moved on to solving word problems involving these skills. The children have shown great dedication and effort.

Pupils of the Week

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

Ruby for tremendous effort in all subjects. I am so impressed, Keep shining Ruby!

Ella for showing great resilience in maths when working with decimals. Well done Ella!

Spring 1 - Week 1 

Welcome back and Happy New Year! The children have settled back into school extremely well and have worked hard across all areas of learning.

This week in English, we explored Greek myths, learning about the different types and their key features. We read Pandora’s Box and Perseus and Medusa, using these stories to develop our retrieval and inference skills and deepen our understanding of mythical storytelling.

In maths, we have been learning about decimals, focusing on the value of digits up to three decimal places. We also practised multiplying decimals and applying our knowledge to solve problems. The children worked extremely well and showed a great understanding of the concepts covered.

Pupils of the Week - A very well done to.........

Gracey has been chosen as pupil of the week for always setting an excellent example in terms of behaviour. She consistently shows kindness, respect, and a positive attitude, making her a role model for others.

Mohammed has shown great resilience while tackling decimals in maths. He didn’t give up when the work was challenging and kept trying, showing a fantastic attitude to learning.

Christmas Festivities

We have had a very enjoyable final week of term, which was full of festive activities. The children took part in a Christmas party and enjoyed a range of festive treats. We would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy, peaceful New Year.

We look forward to seeing everyone again in 2026!

Miss Smith and Miss Karimi

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