Welcome to Year 6 Class 6W

Welcome  Miss Wynne  Mrs Volner  Jaguars

Objectives  Home learning  PE kits indoor and outdoor  Pencil Case – right equipment at the right time  Teachers at Morrison’s gate each afternoon  Reading book from home or library  On Trust

Curriculum Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum It is about creative teaching making links in learning We plan for children to deepen their understanding and master the curriculum relevant to their year group

Long Term Plan

Current Theme and Books used  Blue Abyss  Guided Reading – Titanic based novel

Spelling  Each week children will learn a spelling pattern  No spelling logs  No list to learn/be tested on  Separate to this there are ‘Key Words’ the children have to know by the end of the year. These are practised alongside our weekly spelling patterns and will be given to your child to take home.

Handwriting  Handwriting and presentation is a school focus this year.  We would encourage you to work with your child on cursive handwriting and presentation in their home learning.  All children now write in blue pen.  Joined cursive style handwriting will be a regular feature of our weekly learning as will ‘Mindful Colouring’ to support the improvement of handwriting and fine motor skills.

Reading We expect your child to read regularly during the week and at least once out loud to an adult. Please ask questions and discuss the text your child is reading to help them with comprehension skills.

Library 6W will visit the library once a week on Wednesday afternoons.

Home Learning  Given out on Friday and due in following Wednesday  Check the school website  Reading –please continue to read with your children.  Keep revising your time tables.

PE Kit needs to fit! Please check plimsolls/trainers. Winter kit – navy blue tracksuit bottoms Kit needs naming! Kit needs to be IN SCHOOL! Hair tied back! No jewellery. Draw string PE bags are preferred as we are short of space on pegs and for H&S. PE days are Wednesday and Friday.

Uniform and Bags Pale blue polo shirt Grey trousers or skirts Navy sweatshirt Black shoes No jewellery other than watches and stud earrings Make sure bags are not too big or heavy to carry!

Targeted Support  Class groupings  Children with specific needs may be put into an intervention group for a short time.  Children with a diagnosis receive SEN support. (See the school website under ‘learning’)

Reward Systems  Class marbles  Collect good choices – Bronze, Silver, Gold

Parent Helpers  Reading  Trips and workshops

Communication  3:30pm on the field playground near Morrison's gate.  A note in the home learning book.  via admin

Parent Rep for class

On Trust In year 6, children are given more responsibility. We recognise this by allowing children to take on jobs and responsibilities around the school. For one of our home learning tasks, children will be asked to write an application for an ‘On Trust’ job.

Thank you!