Welcome to Year 6

Class Teacher: Mrs Nicol

Teaching Assistants: Mrs Brooks

Welcome to the Year 6 class page!
We are so excited to begin this final chapter of your primary school journey as you move into your new class!

Year 6 is such a special year full of fun, challenge and making unforgettable memories. It is a time to show just how much you’ve grown, to rise to new responsibilities and to enjoy every opportunity that comes your way.

We will be working hard, aiming high and supporting one another every step of the way as we move through the year, and together, we will make this year your best one yet!

History- Ancient Greece

We have now finished our journey on Ancient Greece, learning all about the people, cultures and achievements that still impact us today.

Take a look at our finished journey below...

TTRockstars Day

To celebrate and promote times tables in school, year 6 took part in TTRockstars day where they dressed as rockstars and took on times tables challenges. Take a look at our rock stars below...

Our rock star themed PE session...

Year 5 & 6 Dark Nights Assembly

The children in upper KS2 took part in an assembly discussing how to be safe now that the evenings are getting darker and with Halloween and Bonfire night soon upon us.

Members of Doncaster council and local police community support officers attended and answered any questions the children had.

Please discuss this session with your children and find out the hints and tips they were told to stay safe. 

The Great Green Read with Dorien Brouwers

Year 6 took part in an author event with Dorien Brouwer who has written and illustrated books such as 'Sail' and 'Life'.

She explored the inspiration of her work with the children and then led them on a guided illustration session, creating artwork of animals around the world.

Science- Light and Perception

The children have been learning about light and how it helps us see. They have explored how light enters the eye and is then transformed into images through the retina and optic nerve.

Take a look at their learning so far this half term...

Book Fair

Year 6 had a wonderful time choosing books at our Boggledybook Book Fair organised by Miss Tomlinson.

For every 10 books that were bought, school received a free book to add to our collection.

History- Ancient Greece

Year 6 have enjoyed learning about their first topic of the year- Ancient Greece.

From the city states to how the people were governed, the children have been able to present their understanding in a creative way, making links to prior learning in previous year groups.

Take a look at their work so far...

Book Talk- Who Let the Gods Out

The children explored our new class text, Who Let the Gods Out, and identified significant characters and events, their first thoughts of the book and compiled questions that they would like to be answered as we read on.

We are excited to find out more about Elliot and Virgo...

Our Trip to Mass

The children visited our local church to take part in Mass. We had a lovely time and are looking forward to going back again soon.

Our Spotlight Author

Our first 'Spotlight Author' of the year was the amazing Jenny McLaughlan. The children were excited to read the first in her 'Dead Good Detectives' series after completing one of her other books, The Land of Roar, in a previous year group.

'The book was really interesting and I enjoyed reading about Olive investigating the spooky things that happened.'

Year 6 Pupil Voice

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Why not sign up to our 'Summer Reading Challenge' and earn dojos for reading your favourite books?

Follow the instructions below to find out how to sign up...

Remote Learning

What happens if school is closed?

In the event of an emergency school closure, we will provide remote learning for your child from day 2 of the school closure. For information regarding remote learning, please check this page for details of your child's learning provision.

How will parents and guardians be notified abut a school closure?

Parents and guardians will be contacted through email, the school Facebook page and the school website. For more information, please follow the link below.

Adverse Weather Conditions

How your child can access remote learning?

Please see your child's timetable below. These are the lessons your child will be taught remotely.

To access the learning, your child should use the Teams login that they have in the front of the 'Reading Record'.

For further guidance on how to use Teams, please follow the link below.

Microsoft Teams Help Guides

Key information for Year 6

►Reading - Reading underpins all of the learning that takes place at Holy Family and it's at the heart of our curriculum. To support reading, please could all children ensure that they read their school reading book each evening and that their reading planner is signed by an adult. At Holy Family, we encourage children to choose their own read for pleasure book. I am really looking forward to hearing about the books and and other literature the children have been reading.

►Spellings -New spelling rules and spelling patterns will be taught each week. Every Friday, all children will receive a new spelling list and then we will have a spelling test the following week on Thursday. This allows children to have a week to learn the new spelling rules. As well as recalling spelling rules, it is very important that the children understand new vocabulary and know how to apply this in a sentence. 

►Homework - All children will be given weekly English or Maths homework. The given homework will alternate from English to Maths each week. Children will receive homework each Friday and they are required to hand this in on the following Thursday. 

►PE - PE will take place every Thursday and Friday. All children must have the correct school PE kit of a white t-shirt and black shorts. (Track suits may be worn as the weather turns colder). Please ensure that all children have trainers to enable them to fully participate. All earrings and watches must be removed to participate in PE.