St John - Year 6
Dear Parents and Carers,
I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas Break and I wish you all a very Happy New Year.
As we enter into Spring term, Year 6 have hard work and preparation for SATs to look forward to. This term we will be building, consolidating and deepening the children's understanding of everything they have learnt so far over their education journey. Year 6 will be working their way through lots of past papers to help them understand what the papers will look like but to also help us see the areas we need to focus on more. During this time, we will be emphasising on a calm, supportive environment to ensure the children understand that they are not on their own and can enjoy their last Spring at Our Lady Of Lourdes.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement. Together we can ensure your child achieves their best academically while focusing on their mental wellbeing too.
Kind Regards,
Miss Bhudia
Year 6 Curriculum Overview
Year 6 Spring Class Timetable
Year 6 Recommended Reading List
Week beginning 23rd February 2026. Our first week in Spring 2 has been creative and engaging. In Science, we started a new topic about classifying living things. The children worked in groups to create classification keys to help them sort and identify different types of sweets. In Geography, it was fantastic to see such amazing projects produced by the children over the half term holidays. In class we continued our learning by working in groups to identify facts about the different biomes and then we presented to each other. In Art, the children planned and design their own type of bag that they would like to make out of felt in the coming lessons.
Week beginning 9th February 2026. This week the children applied everything they have learnt in Art this term to create a message about being safe while using AI. In English, we worked in groups to discuss and identify reasons for and against the argument: Should social media be banned for those under 16?. In Computing, we kept the theme of safer internet day and created an AI app which was safe for those under 16.
Week beginning 2.02.26. This week in Science the children used the iPads to research how animals and plants adapt to their environment. Using their research, they created non-chronological reports. The aim of this activity was to understand how animals fur, feet and teeth help them live and survive in their habitats. In Art, the children worked in groups to plan their street art. The children wrote an important message using graffiti style and one point perspective drawings.
Week beginning 26th January 2026. This week the children classified different breeds of dogs based on characteristics such as colour, size and shape. Using this, they then created a new breed of dog using two different breeds. In RE, we used bibles to read different scriptures. We then identified the literal and spiritual meaning in each scripture we read. Lastly, in Computing, we continued to work on our Year book.
Week beginning 19th January 2026. This week in Science the children had to identify similar characteristics in an adult picture and a baby picture to help them understand inheritance. For a morning start, the children were able to read the First News, which is a child friendly newspaper, to help them understand the features of a newspaper. Following on from this, in English the children had to put back a cut up newspaper article. In Art, the children sketched a scene using a one point perspective style.
Week beginning 12th January 2026. This week in RE, the children worked in groups to freeze frame the miracle performed by Jesus in‘The story f Cana.’ In Art, we discussed environmental issues and then using graffiti style art the children portrayed a message. For RSHE, the children brainstormed reasons people may decide to make changes.
Week beginning 6th January 2026. This week the children worked in groups to annotate an image of their new English book cover with their predictions and thoughts. We also had our class assembly about Asia on Friday.
Dear Parents and Carers,
I hope this message finds you well.
Year 6 is an exciting and important time in your child’s learning journey. Together, we’ll be building on everything they’ve learned so far, deepening their understanding, and helping them grow in independence and confidence. We’ll also be preparing for the SATs in the summer term, and while they are a key part of Year 6, we’ll be approaching them calmly and supportively, ensuring each child feels ready and encouraged every step of the way.
I’m really looking forward to getting to know your children better and working closely with you throughout the year. With your support, I know we can make this a successful, enjoyable, and memorable final year of primary school.
Thank you for your continued support. Here’s to a brilliant start to Year 6!
Warm regards,
Miss Bhudia
Year 6 Overview
Year 6 Autumn Timetable
Week beginning 15th December 2025. This week the children used IPads to research about Electricity for Science. In DT, they used straws, toothpicks, mini marshmallows, cello tape, card board and aluminium foil to create 3D playground structures in groups of 3. We also had Christmas lunch this week.
Week beginning 8th December. This week, KS2 attended the church where they held a Carol Service for their parents. The speakers read amazingly and the children all sang beautifully. In Geography, the children used the iPads to research about a specific physical feature in Asia. Using this research, the children created presentations in the form of posters or slides. On Friday, Year 6 also went to the school chapel to help start their day peacefully. During the week, as a school, we celebrated Christmas jumper day and raised money for Save the children Charity.
Week beginning 1st December. This week the children designed their own electrical games for Science. This required the children to apply their taught knowledge of circuits. In English, the children used iPads to research about Australia, using the facts, the children created leaflets. Year 6 also went to the theatre to watch the amazing Lion King Musical.
Week beginning 24th November 2025. This week in Science the children investigated the effects of multiple bulbs in one circuit. They used wires, bulbs and batteries to create their own circuits and each time they made a circuit they changed one variable. For Art, the children worked in groups of 3 to design their own playground structures. Using these plans the children will build their structures in the coming weeks using various resources. In Computing, we used Scratch to create algorithms where change in money can be calculated.
Week beginning 17.11.25. This week Year 6 used the Atlas in Geography to identify the different countries, major cities and oceans in Asia.
Week Beginning 3rd November. This week in Science, Year 6 used wires, light bulbs and batteries to create circuits. In Art, they sketched out a design for their own dream playground. We also celebrated Continents Day this week. For this, we used atlases and the map in the playground to identify countries in Asia. In Maths the children planned their own holiday to Asia thinking about budget and distance. They also used different materials to create a collage on a Chinese lantern, oil pastels to create bright rangoli patterns. We were also very lucky to try some Asian food such as spring rolls.
Week beginning 13th October 2025. This week the children created an art piece to represent the blitz and we also created our own African patterns for Black History Month. In English, we worked in groups to read and present facts about an important black figure for Black History Month.
Week beginning 6th October 2025. This week, the children made a Newton’s disc to explore how we see colours. On Friday, for Black History month, Year 6 used the iPads to research Lewis Latimer.
Week beginning 29th September 2025. This week Year 6 used multi links to create square and cube numbers. They also worked in groups for English to retell a Caribbean Tale. In Science they children experimented how to bend light and pour light. They used water, torches and objects to help investigate how light travels through different materials. In Computing the children used the iPads to create a microbit.
Week beginning 22.9.25. This week Year 6 used place value counters to help them find missing digits in an addition calculation and to solve multi step addition and subtraction calculations. In English, we hot seated as a character from a Caribbean Tale called “Three tasks.” In Art we focused on Paula Rego, inspired by her work the children drew three objects and a character of their choice. The aim is for the images to tell a story. Next lesson they will paint their images.
This week, Year 6 used iPads in English to research Dominican Republic. Using the research the children made their own non-chronological reports. We researched Dominican Republic as our English book (Tales from the Caribbean) focuses on tales from this country. On Thursday, we visited the National Army Museum. The children learnt about the blitz and the affect on London. Children wear able to see different artefacts and try different uniforms.
Week beginning 8th September 2025. This week in English, the children worked in groups to identify and group different figurative languages. In Science, the children created their own shadows using a torch and an object. For Art, the children sketched objects that they believed represented their family and family values.
Week beginning 2nd September. The first week in Year 6 has been amazing. The children have started to work hard and show enthusiasm for their learning. This week week we used base ten and place value counters to make 7 digit numbers in Maths. In Art, the children sketched WW2 planes as part of their History topic and in RE we used the Bible to understand the Creation story.
