Welcome all Year 6 parents and pupils.
I am Miss Mayley, the Year 6 class teacher, and our TA is Mrs Thambiayah.
Recommended reading books for Year 6:
Best Books for Year 6 | Ages 10-11 Recommended Reads | BooksForTopics
Expertly selected books for 9 and 10 year old children (lovereading4kids.co.uk)
Expertly selected books for 11, 12 and 13 year old children (lovereading4kids.co.uk)
Maths-We will be looking at reading co-ordinates and translating shapes and moving onto recording this algebraically.
Reading-We will be continuing to read our new class book-Kensuke’s Kingdom
Writing-We will be looking at the poem The Highwayman for the next couple of weeks. This week we will be looking at the figurative language used.
Topic-We are continuing our new topic The Holiday which has a focus on different countries (linked to Geography)
PE-We will be creating and running activities as Sports Leaders for the Reception Sports Day.
PSHE-We have a focus this week on SRE and how our bodies change.
Additional Information
Well done to all those children who took part at Croydon Arena Athletics. They represented the school really well. Next week, some of the year 6 and 5 girls will be representing the school in a netball match at The Minster (previously known as Parish Church).
Please also make sure your child has informed us when they will be out of school as they are visiting their new school.
Watch out for the Year 6 Leavers Party letter which should be out by the end of this week. Any help with food donation would be greatly received.
Maths-We will be looking at reading co-ordinates and translating SHAPES
Reading-We will be starting our new class reading book this week
Writing-We will be looking at the poem The Highwayman for the next couple of weeks. We will be studying the language used as well as authors voice.
Topic-We are continuing our new topic The Holiday which has a focus on different countries (linked to Geography)
PE-We are keeping fit through circuit training and we will be starting to look at kwick cricket. We will also be trying to complete our mile challenge every other day. So far, we have all managed it every day.
PSHE-We have a focus this week on SRE and how our bodies change as well as alcohol and how to deal to with persuaders.
Thank you to all of you who also sponsored your child in the skip-a-thon. They did very well and I think they secretly enjoyed themselves. Please could all money be sent into school by Friday 23rd June.
Whole school photograph-Tuesday 27th June