Class 6

Class 6 Spring Newsletter

A big welcome back and I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas break. I am looking forwards to getting back into routine and starting our new topic. We are in the spring term; I am looking forward to the term ahead with lots of exciting learning opportunities ahead of us.

During this autumn term our topic will be Frozen Kingdom. This project teaches children about the characteristics and features of polar regions, including the North and South Poles, and includes a detailed exploration of the environmental factors that shape and influence them. We will be carrying out lots of art, geography and science work this half term.

In Maths, we will spend this term looking at ratio, algebra, fractions, decimals, percentages, area and perimeter. We will also continue with our revision to prepare children for their SATs. The children will have chance to use Reflex and TT Rockstars to practise and master their multiplication and division skills. Please ask your child what they have been learning about and encourage them to share this with you. In Literacy, we will be focusing on the book The Selfish Giant and Island.

Don’t forget that the children can access ‘Times Table Rockstars’ and Reflex from home to practice and improve upon their times table knowledge. This is a really good tool to use if your child doesn’t yet have quick recall of multiplication and division facts and can be played for just a couple of minutes each day.

Our PE days this term. PE days are staying the same this term and will now be on Monday’s and Friday’s. Please ensure children come to school in the correct school PE kit with appropriate footwear.

Homework

Maths and spelling homework will go out on a Friday and is due in the following Friday. This will generally be focussed on times tables or revising what we have been doing in class that week. Concentrating on these arithmetic types of questions and ensuring that all children have a good understanding of the methods. I would encourage that the children have a go at it as soon as possible and then come to see me if they have any concerns. Any child who does not complete and hand in their homework will spend a break time completing it in class.

Reading

Ideally, children should be listened to read 3 times a week. Please write a comment in your child's reading diary where it will be checked in class every Friday. In school, children do Guided Reading daily, sometimes with an adult but sometimes accessing some independent learning. Myself or Miss Hughes will listen to every child read at least once a week during school time and this will be recorded in their school diaries. Children need to have their school diaries with them every day.

Booster Sessions

This term we will be starting some boost sessions during the afternoons to help children recap learning from last year and new concepts from this year. These will either be carried out by myself or Miss Hughes. Each booster group will last for about 20 minutes so children can still enjoy the afternoon lessons. It will also start preparing children for SATs as we will look at lots of different questions. We will also be running some booster sessions after school, and you will be contacted if your child is asked to attend these.

I am very much looking forward to the term ahead and I know Class 6 will work hard. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to call school and arrange a phone call or meeting or send me a message on Class Dojo and I will reply as soon as possible.

Kind regards,

Miss Platts

Home Learning Ideas

Below is the link to home learning ideas for this term. Children have been given a copy at school too. 

Frozen Kingdom Home Learning

Frozen Kingdom Knowledge Organiser

Frozen Kingdom Knowledge Organiser

This Week's Homework

Maths Homework

Spelling Homework

Upcoming School Trips/ Workshops 

Yorkshire Wildlife Park Workshop (in school)- 12th February 2025