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 your best one
SATs Parent Presentation
Please find below, the information pack from our recent SATs Parent Presentation. If you have any questions, please do come and ask.
Beat the Bell
Well done to our 'Beat the Bell' winner- enjoy your prize for fantastic attendance!
Our KS2 Nativity
We were pleased to invite parents and carers to our KS2 Nativity held at church. The children did a wonderful job, performing such a special story, and it was lovely to hear them singing the songs they had been practising over the past few weeks. Well done everyone!
Santa Claus is Coming to Town...
Well, unfortunately Santa was busy! However, a group of his helpful reindeer were able to stop by and see all the good boys and girls in school. The children in year 6 thoroughly enjoyed seeing the reindeer and asking questions about how they are looked after and what they liked to eat.
Our Trip to Crucial Crew
The children had a wonderful time on their recent trip to Crucial Crew learning valuable life skills.
Remembrance Day
Year 5 and 6 visited Stainforth Cenotaph to commemorate Remembrance Day and pray for those who lost their lives to war. The children held a small service attended by members of the public and council workers, and reflected in the chapel at the cemetery.
Anti-Bullying Week
To kick off Anti-Bullying week, the children took part in Odd Socks Day wearing a mixture of wild and wonderful socks to celebrate everyone's differences.
Our History Showcase
It was wonderful to celebrate the end of our history journey by showcasing our work for parents and carers. The children enjoyed showing their learning off and celebrating their hard work through the first half-term.
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...
RE- Creation and Covenant
The children took part in a 'Breaking the Chain' activity, exploring how sin damages our relationship with God and how we can break the patterns that lead us into sin.
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...
Helpful Hands
Thank you to members of year 6 who spent some of their lunchtime, litter picking around our school grounds and keeping our environment tidy. You should be very proud!
Our Class Celebration of the Word
Our Celebration of the word this week was based on the virtue of Encounter. We took the time to look at where we encounter Jesus in our lives and in those around us.
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.
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.
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 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