1. Mrs Watson, Mrs Jarman, Mrs Salmon, Mrs Moss and Mrs Gilford
Welcome to... 6B
Mrs Brewis
Mrs Watson, Mrs Jarman, Mrs Salmon, Mrs Moss and Mrs Gilford

2. Objectives To inform you of the year 6 curriculum.
To inform you of the expectations for children in year 6.

3. Routines 8.55am – school begins 3.15pm – school ends
Contact with teachers

4. Sickness
If your child has a ‘bug’, it is our school policy that they are kept at home for 48 hours after the last episode.
General illness

5. P.E for 6B is Tuesday (outdoor) and Thursday (indoor)
Uniform
Full uniform to be worn at all times
Hair must be tied back
Summer uniform ends on 1st October
Earrings should not be worn in school – children can not take part in PE if they wear earrings.
Full PE kits should be in school Monday to Friday. This includes shorts, t-shirt, jumper, tracksuit bottoms and trainers.
P.E for 6B is Tuesday (outdoor) and Thursday (indoor)
EVERY item should be clearly named – even water bottles

6. English Daily English lessons in the morning. Big Write Handwriting
Presentation
Grammar

7. Spelling
Spelling focus to be introduced every Monday which has been taken from the NC
Spelling tests every Friday
Dictations during the week
Year 5 – 6 spelling list

8. Reading Regular reading in school with high level adult input
Follow up homework each week – high standard is expected
Comprehension sheets

9. Maths Daily maths lessons in the morning
Mental maths focus to begin each lesson
Reasoning and problem solving skills
Times tables
Arithmetic
FAST maths

10. FAST Maths
Weekly sessions in school on Tuesday– whole class activity – table activities – test
Daily practice at home
2.5 minutes for test
Folders must be returned on Tuesday
Overview of topics

11. Times Tables
All pupils need to be able to recall times table facts up to 12x12, division facts and use these for larger calculations
Weekly worksheet
FAST Maths

12. Homework English – set Wednesday, due Monday
Mathletics –set Tuesday, due Tuesday
Spelling – set Monday, due Friday
FAST maths – set and completed Tuesday, due the following Tuesday
Reading – will vary

13. Curriculum map
Science – Light, Electricity, Living things in their Habitats, Animals and Evolution & Inheritance .
History – World War II, Vikings & Anglo-Saxons and Mayans.
Geography – UK National Parks, World & Meridians and Fieldwork.
Art – Edward Munch, Mayan Art, Banksy.

14. French – Places around school, School subjects, Telling the time.
R.E - Christianity and Buddhism

15. Computing E-safety = Gooseberry Planet
Coding = Scratch, Purple Mash and Scottie Go!
At home, please be aware of the websites your children are using and their age regulations.

16. Trips and visits Bowles – Autumn term Buddhist temple - Summer term
Theatre trip - Summer term

17. Assessment
Working towards expectations, working at expectations, working at greater depth
Regular assessment – formal and informal
SATs

18. Secondary Schools Visits – tours and open evenings
Deadline is 31st October 2018

19. Our Aim
For all children to be confident and happy learners who thrive in a positive environment and develop good relationships.
If you have any problems throughout the year, please do not hesitate to come and see us.
Social media

20. Are there any questions?