Year 6 2026 - 2027

Year 6 | 2026–2027

Class Teacher: Miss Padbury-Hunt

Welcome to Year 6

Welcome to Year 6! We are very much looking forward to working with you and your child during this important and exciting year.

Year 6 is a time of challenge, growth and achievement. We aim to provide a supportive, calm and engaging learning environment where pupils are encouraged to be curious, resilient and confident learners. We place strong emphasis on developing independence and preparing pupils well for the transition to secondary school, while continuing to nurture a love of learning.

Learning in Year 6

Pupils in Year 6 follow a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that builds on prior learning from across the school. Alongside English and mathematics, pupils continue to study a full range of subjects including science, history, geography, art, computing, music, physical education and PSHE.

Learning is carefully designed to develop pupils’ knowledge, confidence, independence and resilience, ensuring they leave Year 6 as well-rounded learners who are ready for the next stage of their education and for life beyond primary school.

Reading is highly valued in Year 6 and pupils are encouraged to read a wide range of texts to build vocabulary, deepen comprehension and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Year 6 Key Information

• School gates open at 8:45am; registration is at 8:55am. Please ensure pupils arrive on time.

• Reading books are sent home daily and should be returned the following day.

• Please ensure your child’s uniform is clearly labelled. Jewellery should not be worn for school.

• Children may bring a water bottle to school each day.

Our Class Vision – Guided by Our School Values

In Year 6, we live out our school values every day:

• Aspire – We always try our best and aim high in everything we do.

• Belong – We work together as a team, support one another and celebrate everyone’s strengths.

• Care – We show kindness, empathy and respect to ourselves, others and the world around us.

• Discover – We are curious learners who ask questions, explore ideas and enjoy learning new things.

• Excellence – We take pride in our work, celebrate achievements and continually strive to improve.

Timetable, Curriculum & Homework

Our weekly timetable & curriculum overview are below. Homework information and spellings can be found in the documents attached below and they have been uploaded to Class Dojo.

Welcome back to Year 6! We have another exciting half term ahead, full of opportunities to develop our knowledge, build new skills and challenge ourselves across the curriculum. We are looking forward to continuing our learning together!

Key Days To Remember

• PE Days: Tuesday & Thursday

• Library Day: Friday (and buddy time!)

• Homework: Sent home on Friday and due the following Friday.

• Reading: Pupils should read at home daily and have their reading record signed each night

• Spellings: Spelling lists are communicated via Dojo for the term

• LBQ: Please log onto LBQ to complete any homework activities set. These tasks help reinforce our learning in class and build confidence across the curriculum.

• Parents and carers can see examples of learning in action, celebrations and class updates by visiting our Year 6 ClassDojo page, where we regularly share photos and information about classroom activities and enrichment experiences.

Reading

We will continue reading The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie, exploring its magical setting and developing our vocabulary, inference and comprehension skills.

Alongside our class text, we will explore a range of biographies to support our English writing, including learning about the life and achievements of Walt Disney.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or would simply like to get in touch, please do not hesitate to contact us via the school office or by email. We value strong communication and partnership with parents and carers.