2. This is an exciting and challenging year for your children and their teacher. We have already got off to a brilliant start with our Class Charter, two World War 2 Inspiration day and a great piece of writing about our expectations for year 6.

3. Autumn The year will start with a study of World War 2 and our reading, art and writing will be largely based around this subject. In science we will study Interdependence and Adaptation and then revising all we have learned about materials and their properties. Spring Our main topic for spring will be Britain since 1945 in which we will look at political and cultural changes since the war. In science we will study physical processes and life processes and living things. Summer The summer term starts with revision for the SATs tests which take place in the week beginning May 11 th. Please do not take your children out of school during this week. Once the SATs are over, we have a play to rehearse and perform, our new schools to visit and PGL to look forward to.

4. What your child needs in school PE Kit We will do PE on Thursdays but keeping the kit in school is a good idea – you never know when we will get an extra chance for a quick PE lesson. Swimming Kit This half term we will swim on Thursdays and Fridays. More about this in a minute….. Book Bag This should contain your child’s reading book, reading record and homework. A fruit snack for break time. Pencil Case A very small one so that it fits comfortably in your child’s tray. It only needs to contain a pencil, a pen and a whiteboard pen.

5. This will consist of; Daily reading to be recorded in the reading record and initialled by an adult Spelling homework Investigation linked to topic A reading comprehension every fortnight Maths linked to the areas learned every fortnight After Christmas homeworks will change to give the children a chance to practise some SATs papers before their tests. I will be running a homework club to support them with this.

6. Home School Agreement These have been drawn up by the staff and pupils. We will be completing our part and forwarding to you for your signature and return within the next week.

7. Dates coming up 22nd September - trip to Nothe Fort 11 th September – Mass in school 1 st October – Harvest Festival led by year 6 Remember – the education of your children is a partnership between yourselves and the school. With your help we can ensure that your children truly achieve their potential. Please let me know if you can hear readers, hear times tables or help with trips. Many thanks.