Welcome to Year 6!

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Class Teacher: Emma Witham

Teaching Assistant: Chris Purchase

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Year 6 – Term 5

Year 6 – Our Learning Journey (Term 5)

At Nightingale Primary School, our Year 6 curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for the next stage of their education, while continuing to nurture creativity, independence and critical thinking. This term, our learning is inspired by The Landlady and a range of short stories, providing rich opportunities for suspenseful writing and deeper analysis.

English

In English, pupils will explore The Landlady alongside other short stories, focusing on how authors create tension and atmosphere. Through structured discussion, modelling and independent writing, children will develop their skills through:

• Writing a TripAdvisor report, evaluating a setting from a character’s perspective

• Creating an estate agent advert, using persuasive language to describe a property

There will be a strong focus on language choices, particularly how tone and vocabulary can build suspense and engage the reader.

Mathematics

In Maths, pupils will consolidate and apply their knowledge in preparation for the end of Key Stage 2. Key areas include:

• Working with negative numbers

• Revisiting and strengthening understanding across key topics through revision

Children will continue to develop fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Science

In Science, pupils will revisit and deepen their understanding of living things and their habitats, exploring classification and how organisms are grouped based on shared characteristics.

Religious Education

In RE, pupils will explore Sikhism, focusing on what it means to belong to a Sikh community. They will consider identity, community values and the importance of shared beliefs and practices.

Creative Arts

Creativity plays a key role in expressing ideas and understanding:

• Art and Design: Exploring colour, tone and mood, using these elements to create suspense and atmosphere in illustrations linked to The Landlady

• Digital Art: Developing skills in:

  • Adding effects to photographs

  • Combining images

  • Creating fantasy illustrations using a range of digital tools

• Music: Learning music notation, including melody, improvisation and composition

• Identifying different types of music and discussing likes and dislikes, developing musical appreciation

Physical Education

In PE, pupils will take part in cricket, developing teamwork, coordination and strategic thinking as they refine their skills.

Personal Development

Through PSHE, pupils will continue to explore relationships, preparing them for the transition to secondary school. They will develop their understanding of respect, communication and responsibility.

SATs Preparation

During Term 5, pupils will continue preparing for SATs. We encourage all children to:

• Work hard in lessons

• Complete homework carefully

• Ask for help when needed

• Try their best and stay positive

Our focus remains on building confidence, resilience, and strong learning habits as pupils move towards the end of primary school.

We look forward to a successful and rewarding term. Thank you for all the support you provide at home – it truly makes a difference.

The Year 6 Team