In Year 6, we have probably the biggest and hopefully the best and most hard-working pupils in the school. They are the standard bearers for St. John's. We expect them to exhibit the highest possible standards of behaviour and school work. As this is their final year in primary school, pupils will be encouraged to develop personal organisational skills, self-discipline and a greater degree of independence.

In R.E. we will be following the R.E. scheme called 'The Way, the Truth and the Life'. Our topic this term is 'The Kingdom of God'. Pupils will continue to prepare their own collective worship as well as saying formal prayers. We will be celebrating Harvest with appropriate liturgies and drama.

Our English unit for the first half term is based on 'The Nowhere Emporium'. We will study this novel and innovate a story based on its structure. This magical theme will continue into creating an information hybrid, where the children will combine different non-fiction text types to create a page appropriate for a magazine.

Please continue to hear your child read out loud at least 3 times a week and sign their reading records each time. 

In maths our number work will focus on place value to ensure we have a clear grasp of number. We will then move onto the four number operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The children will be exploring both mental and written methods. The children will be expected to continue practising their times tables to assist them in their daily learning.

In history the children will be studying  European History - The Anglo- Saxons.  They will explore what life was like for the Anglo Saxons.

Our science topic for this half term is electricity. The children will learn how to make a variety of circuits work successfully and how to draw circuits accurately.

In computing, the children will learn about computing systems and networks. They will consider how we communicate responsibly.

In design technology, the children will be developing their sewing skills.

In Latin the children will continue with The Secundus Scheme, developing grammar, vocabulary, and cultural knowledge.

Our P.E. sessions will be focused on developing skills which can be used in a game of hockey. The children will also have an athletics session.

As you can see, we are going to have a very busy half term. I look forward to meeting you all and thank you in advance for your support.

Mrs Moseley