Wonder, Believe, Shine & Achieve - Welcome to Year 6!
Year 6 – Spring Term
The Spring Term in Year 6 is a time for thoughtful learning, reflection, and developing a deeper understanding of history, identity, and resilience. Children will explore World War II through high-quality texts, historical enquiry, and meaningful writing opportunities.
Children will study Once by Morris Gleitzman alongside poems and extracts linked to World War II, including I Am a Jew and Butterfly. Writing will include:
- Narrative writing linked to Once
- Informative writing, including a letter to the family of Sir Nicholas Winton
- Historical writing exploring the consequences of World War II on life in Britain
- Shakespeare Week will also be celebrated through reading and performance
In Maths children will focus on:
- Decimals and percentages
- Algebra
- Metric and imperial units
- Perimeter, area, and volume
Learning in science will cover:
- Electricity
- Light
- Working scientifically through practical investigations
Children will also study:
- The causes of World War II
- The political and historical situation in England and Europe
- The build-up to the Holocaust and life in concentration camps
(Topics are taught sensitively and appropriately.) - Migration and integration
- Settlement
- Europe and local geography
This term’s sports include:
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Tennis
Across the term, there is a strong focus on developing empathy, resilience, and critical thinking as children continue to prepare for secondary school.
Homework
- Weekly English and Maths (due Wednesday / Friday)
- Spellings tested on Monday
- Regular reading and TT Rock Stars practice encouraged