Autumn Term 1



Year 6 Communication Letter
Autumn Term 1

     Friday 14th September

Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome back! I would like to begin by saying how impressed I have been with both the enthusiasm and maturity the children have already shown in their new roles as Year 6 pupils. I have no doubt that this year will be full of fun, exciting opportunities for learning and developing and I look forward to working closely with all of you.

For our topic this term we are travelling back thousands of years and over 5000 miles to discover what life was like during the Maya Civilisation. Attached is a Topic Web outlining some of the areas of learning that we will be covering in class this half term.

Homework:

Spelling- Children will be given a list of 20 spellings each week; these words are taken from the year 5/6 curriculum. The words highlighted in grey (the ‘Super Six’) make up the statutory word list that all children should know by the end of Year 6. I have attached this list in its entirety for your information. These words will be sent home each Monday, enabling you to practise these words with your child. Spellings will be assessed both in isolation and in dictated sentences each Friday. Spelling scores will be recorded in homework planners for your information.
Additionally, children should be learning and practicing the half-termly spellings which are included in this pack. These will be blind- tested at the beginning of the term and reassessed at end of each half-term and scores will be sent home.

Maths- To help promote the familiarity and fluency of mathematical facts, children will take home 10 number and/or calculation questions (including the answers). These are to be learnt by heart in a similar style to the current spelling homework. These will be sent home each Friday and weekly tests will take place on the following Tuesday. In addition, children will be set a short Maths or SPaG activity on alternative weeks. These will link to the objectives covered in class that week.

Reading- The benefit gained from reading at home each evening is extremely valuable and will help with your child’s fluency, stamina and comprehension skills. Please continue to encourage your child to read at home and discuss books with you. Children should make a record of what they have read, which pages and give a summary of that section in their homework planner.

Planners
These are a great way for children to take responsibility for organising themselves by recording key dates and information. They also act as a method of communication between home and school. Please ask your child to make me aware if you have written a message so I can respond promptly. Please could I ask that both your child and a parent/carer sign the planners each Friday.

P.E.
Children will have two P.E. sessions a week; Tuesday and Thursday. They will have an indoor session (fitness) and an outdoor session (games). Occasionally, our timetable may change so please ensure your child has their P.E. kit in school each day. It would be useful for children to have both outdoor trainers and plimsolls (clean trainers) as part of their kit. As the weather begins to get colder it may be beneficial for children to bring with them navy/black tracksuit bottoms and a black/red jumper. School P.E. kits should be worn for all sports clubs.

Staff
Mrs Kelsall will teach the class on Wednesday mornings as well as providing support both in the class and in the way of intervention groups. Mr Jon Maunders will provide the children with sports coaching each Thursday afternoon.

Key information/dates for your diary

·         Body percussion workshop at Rendcomb College – 19th September
·         Year 6/SATs information evening – Monday 24th September 5.30pm
·         PGL information evening – Monday 8th October 5.30pm
·         Harvest Service – Wednesday 10th October 9.15am

There will of course be a chance for parent/ teacher meetings later in the term to discuss your child’s progress, but if there are any matters arising prior to this please feel free to arrange a time to meet with me.

Yours sincerely,

Miss Helen Davey



 

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