Year 6
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 the best one yet!
Lord,
Bless our classroom as another school year begins.
May it be a place where children feel safe to ask questions, where they are brave enough to make mistakes, and where they are encouraged to grow in every single way.
Fill this room with patience, laughter, curiosity and kindness, and may every child who walks through the doors know they matter – not because of what they achieve, but because of who they are.
Amen
We Did It!
I am so excited to announce that we are now record-setting readers and have now successfully taken part in setting a new Guinness World Record title for the most people reading in a 12-hour period. What an achievement!
RE- Creation and Covenant
Have a look at some of the amazing learning that has been taking place during RE lessons, where the children have been learning about the Second Account of Creation, how we avoid temptation and how we can repair and rebuild our relationship with God.
At the end of each branch of learning, the children create their own 'Light of Knowledge' where they demonstrate their learning throughout the half-term by answering an over-arching question. At the end of Creation and Covenant, the question was: Why have humans not always lived as God wanted them to, and what are the effects of this on human beings and the environment?
I think the children were able to answer this beautifully!
Keeping Safe
We were delighted to have a visit from members of Doncaster Council to discuss how to stay safe, now the nights are getting darker. We learnt how to keep ourselves and others safe during Halloween and on Bonfire Night, including how to ask for help if needed.
PE- Handball
We had so much fun learning how to play handball, finishing the unit playing our very own games. We learnt a variety of passes, how to travel with the ball and how to defend against opponents.
Our Harvest Celebrations
To celebrate our thankfulness during Harvest time, we took part in our Harvest Mass, giving thanks to God for his bounty and taking the time to give to others who may be less fortunate in our community.
As part of our Harvest celebrations, we asked parents and carers to kindly donate tinned food to school so that we could bless our local food bank. To bring a little healthy competition between classes, we decided to ask each class to donate enough cans so that we could make a tin tower to be the height of their teacher. Now, I am very proud to announce that year 6 were victorious in building the tallest tin tower at an amazing 24 tins tall, beating all the other classes! They had lots of fun knocking it down too!
Our Trip to Eden Camp
The children had a fantastic time on their visit to Eden Camp: an actual prisoner of war camp used during WW2. They experienced what life was like during both WW1 and WW2, stepping back in time through the immersive exhibits, taking in the sights, sounds, and even smells of wartime Britain.
A World Record Attempt!
Year 6 took part in a World Record attempt with schools across England to have as many people reading during a 12 hour period. All the children had to do was read for 10 minutes during their allotted time slot to be able to take part. I can't wait to hear whether we were successful at being a part of a Guinness World Record attempt!
Our First Virtue of the Year
It was so lovely to see how the children responded to their first mission of the year when responding to the virtue of 'Welcome'.
SATs: Information for Parents
Your New Classroom Awaits!
Ready to start your new topic of Conflict and Resolution, Mrs Brooks has been busy making a tank that actually moves!
Our first learning journey in topic is 'Conflict and Resolution', where the children will be learning about the causes of WW1 and WW2 and the lasting impact of both wars. In science, our learning journey is 'Light and Perception', where we learn how we see, what light is and how light pollution affects the environment around us.
In RE, we will be starting out with the first topic of the year, 'Creation and Covenant'.
Our first Word of the Week is 'Welcome' and what a perfect mission to start the new academic year with:
'Find someone new in your community and make them feel welcome.'
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 about 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.
How can your child 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 Team's login that they have in the front of the 'Reading Record'.
For further guidance on how to use Teams, please follow the link below.
Remote Learning Timetable
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 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 Friday. 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 Friday.
►PE - PE will take place every Monday and Tuesday. 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