Spring Learning
SATs Information
Timetable
For further information on the upcoming statutory tests please see the powerpoint and parent letter below.
Year 6 Spring 2
A Busy and Exciting Term in Year 6!
What a whirlwind term it has been! The weeks have flown by, and the children have been hard at work, tackling new challenges and revisiting past learning.
In maths, they have been sharpening their arithmetic skills, focusing particularly on tricky topics such as percentages, long division, and mixed numbers. We have also been revisiting a vast array of topics covered since Year 3 - it’s incredible to see just how much they have learnt!
In literacy, the children stepped into the shoes of characters migrating from the Caribbean to Britain on the Empire Windrush, writing powerful autobiographical pieces. They also let their imaginations run wild in fantasy writing, transporting readers to magical worlds filled with warlocks, potions, and mystical creatures—tension and excitement woven into every story.
Our afternoons have been filled with exploration and creativity. In geography, we investigated mountain formations, discovering the fascinating origins of the Lake District (many were surprised to learn it began its journey south of the equator!). In art and design technology, the children took inspiration from American glass sculptor Dale Chihuly, using various mediums to create striking 3D biomorphic designs. Meanwhile, in RE, we delved into Hinduism and its deities, culminating in the children designing their own deities based on values important to them.
Year 6 is undoubtedly a daunting year in many ways, so it has been wonderful to appoint our brilliant Thrive ambassadors, who are helping to support their peers. In PSHE, we have been exploring how to maintain both physical and mental well-being, which has tied in brilliantly with one of our PE topics - fitness! The children have been learning the importance of staying active, managing stress, and making healthy choices, all of which will serve them well as they navigate the last few months of their final primary year.
Excitement reached new heights a couple of weeks ago with the announcement of our end-of-year production - Oliver! Auditions are in full swing, and many children have been enthusiastically honing their singing and acting skills in preparation.
And, of course, we can’t ignore the elephant in the room - SATs. As they draw closer, we want to reassure the children that they are well-prepared. They have worked incredibly hard, and all we ask is that they do their best - we are already so proud of them.
Year 6 Spring 1
It is hard to believe we are in 2025 and the children have already completed a term in Year 6! This term, despite the dark days, we have been working as hard as ever.
In Maths and English, we have been focusing on ensuring that children are secure in all topics and have the best chance of succeeding in their end of key stage SATs assessments. A huge thank you to the parents for their hard work in helping the children complete their homework, which has really helped confidence soar! In the afternoons, we have been studying light in Science and the children now know many fascinating facts including: white light is made up of a spectrum of seven colours, light only travels in a straight line and is incredibly fast – it covers 300,000,000 meters in 1 second! I know if you ask the children, they will be able to tell you many more facts to astound you.
In History, we have been learning about the Windrush generation, which has opened our eyes to the discrimination and prejudice that many Jamaican’s faced when they arrived in the UK after the Second World War. As part of this topic, we also had a creative writing workshop, part of which focused on wonderful stories and poetry about the Windrush generation. If anyone is ever in town at Sailmakers, look out for the Windrush Reflection Room, it is well worth a visit.
In PE, the children are thoroughly enjoying their lessons in Tag Rugby and Dance. During our dance session, our focus has been the Titanic. We have created balances, and worked in unison and this week we even learnt an Irish dance which was performed by the lower classes during the journey.
As this half-term draws to an end, we will finish with a flourish with our next DT cookery unit: pasta in tomato sauce, noodle soup and creative salads are all on the menu; we can’t wait to show off our culinary skills!
