Year 6

Y6 Spring Term

 

Geography: Why does global population change?

 

Year 6 will investigate why populations change by analysing data, taking part in fieldwork, and exploring factual information. They will study birth and death rates and the factors that influence them, examine reasons why people migrate, consider how climate change affects population patterns, and explore how population growth impacts the environment.

 

History: Transatlantic Slave Trade

  

Year 6 will use primary and secondary sources to investigate how the slave trade began and to evaluate what historical sources reveal. They will learn how slavery was abolished in the UK, study the life and heroic actions of Harriet Tubman, and explore whether and how slavery continues to affect people today.

Y6 Spring 2 Term

 

During this half term, we will be looking at the text 'Exploring the Amazon' and the book 'The Explorer' by Katherine Rundell.

 

 

The Explorer

From his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer… As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place. With no hope of rescue, the chance of getting home feels impossibly small. Except, it seems, someone has been there before them…

Stranded deep in the rainforest, the children must battle heat, hunger and fear as they struggle to survive. But the jungle is full of secrets, and as they search for a way home, they uncover clues that lead them to a thrilling mystery. Packed with danger, discovery and daring adventure, The Explorer is a gripping story about courage, teamwork and the true spirit of exploration.

 

 

 

 

Y6 Spring 2 Term 

 

During this half term, we will be looking at The Island: A Story of the Galápagos written by Jason Chin.

 

Charles Darwin first visited the Galápagos Islands almost 200 years ago, only to discover a land filled with plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth. How did they get there—and how long will they survive?

Travel back millions of years to witness the dramatic life story of an island, from fiery volcanic birth to a thriving world bursting with strange and fascinating creatures. With stunning illustrations and fascinating science, The Island is an awe-inspiring journey through time that reveals the secrets of evolution, survival and the ever-changing power of nature.

 

Writing outcome: To write a journalistic report(hybrid) about Charles Darwin's discoveries.

 

 

 

During the autumn term we will be aiming to complete Power Maths (White Rose Edition) Book B. 

 

The topics we will be covering are as follows: 

 

 

 

PE Days 

6M: Monday & Tuesday
6S: Monday & Wednesday

 

Please remember to come to school in your PE kit on the days you have PE. Your kit should include either a coloured t-shirt in your house team colour or a plain white t-shirt, plain black jogging bottoms, shorts or leggings, and trainers. Football shirts are not permitted. When the weather is colder, children may wear their school PE jumper or their usual school sweatshirt or cardigan, but other hoodies are not allowed.  

 

Homework 

Homework is set each week and will focus on reading, maths, or grammar. Children are expected to read at least five times a week, and they will also have time for independent reading during the school week. We encourage as much reading as possible – even just five minutes makes a difference! Reading will be monitored through the Accelerated Reader programme.  

Times tables are an important part of supporting children’s progress in maths, so we ask that they practise regularly using Times Table Rock Stars or timestables.co.uk. Weekly assessments will also take place in times tables, arithmetic, and spelling to support children’s learning.  

Homework will be given out on a Monday and should be completed and returned by Friday.  

All children have now received CGP workbooks to help prepare them for their upcoming statutory assessments and their transition to high school. If these books are misplaced, they can be purchased online. 

 

SATs 2026 Information 

The KS2 SATs are scheduled for Monday 11th May to Thursday 14th May. Please do not book any holidays during this time. 

Monday 
English GPS Paper 1: questions 
English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 2: spelling 

Tuesday 
English reading 

Wednesday 
Mathematics Paper 1: arithmetic 
Mathematics Paper 2: reasoning 

Thursday  
Mathematics Paper 3: reasoning 

 

The papers are both set and marked externally. Your child’s marks will be used in conjunction with teacher assessment to give high schools a broader picture of their attainment. After SATs, each child will receive a scaled score for each subject (reading, maths and GPS) and whether they have reached the expected standard set by the Department for Education. 

The range of scaled scores available for each KS2 test is: 

• 80 (the lowest scaled score that can be awarded) 

• 120 (the highest scaled score) 

The expected standard for each test is a scaled score of 100 or more. If a child is awarded a scaled score of 99 or less, they won't have achieved the expected standard in the test.