Meet the teachersYear 6

6RMr Rodwell

6FMMrs McAloon and Mrs Foley

6MMiss Meredith

* EnglishDeveloping the quality of writing:* Through proof reading, regular self and peer evaluation* Using a range of sentence structures * Organising writing effectively in paragraphs* Continuing to develop formal joined handwriting* Focus on spelling and grammar CLICK HERE for Year 5/6 spelling words.

* Maths

* Singapore Approach of ‘Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract’ * Focus on fluency, reasoning and problem solving * Develop use of formal written methods of calculation* Mental arithmetic* Active Maths lessons + Puzzle Wednesdays!* Tables, tables, tables

* Science * Developing understanding of investigating (planning enquiries, taking

measurements, recording results, writing conclusions)* Evolution & Inheritance, Living things & their Habitats, Animals including

Humans, Light, Electricity

Curriculum A snapshot of our approach to the core subjects. If you have

any questions please let us know ☺

* Encouraging independence and responsibility for choices

* Choosing appropriate material, both fiction & non-fiction (class library

with an emphasis on discussing & comparing books & recommending

them to others

* Whole class daily reading - enjoying challenging class books & analysing

language.

* Two key texts this year are: ‘Stay where you are and then leave’ by

John Boyne, ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar

* English topics centred around texts, both fiction & non-fiction

* Formal reading comprehension skills once a week

Reading

Creative Curriculum PlanningYear Six Big Picture Long Term Planning

2019-20

AUTUMN TERM SPRING TERM SUMMER TERM

Understanding of Physical Development, Health and Wellbeing

Kingswood Residential

Historical, Geographical and Social Understanding

The Anglo-Saxons & Vikings

Historical, Geographical and Social Understanding

World War II: The Battle of Britain

Religious Understanding

Who decides? Religious UnderstandingWhat does it mean to be a Sikh?

Understanding of Physical Development, Health and Wellbeing

Sex Education

Historical, Geographical and Social Understanding

Parliament and DemocracyScientific and Technological Understanding

We’re evolving Mathematical Understanding

Build Your Own Theme Park

Scientific and Technological Understanding

Classifying Critters

Historical, Geographical and Social Understanding

South AmericanJourneys (The Maya)

Understanding the Arts

Year Six Final Production

Understanding English, Communication and Language

Keep the home fires burning

Understanding the Arts

William Morris

Understanding of Physical Development, Health and Wellbeing

Transition to Secondary School

* In the morning, children will come straight to the class now from 8.40am and begin an ‘early morning’ activity. This enables children to have a chance to talk with their teacher if they have any news or worries and start the day in a positive, calm way ☺

* On a Wednesday morning, children will now have three specialist teachers for the following subjects:

* French –Mrs Goddard * Computing –Mr Nicholls* PE (indoor) – Miss Smith

New timetable

* PE kits are needed in school from Monday to Wednesday. Across the school, all children will now have two PE lessons a week.

* We want to promote a love of sport and better enable all children to find a sport that they love. These lessons will also enable all children to develop their teamwork skills and build up their resilience.

* On Monday/Tuesday there will be an outdoor games taught by the class teacher and on Wednesday they will do an indoor PE lesson with Miss Smith.

* Please provide a note in the diary if not participating.

* Kit content including tracksuit.

* Footwear for outdoor/wet conditions.

* PE Content: football, basketball, hockey, netball, athletics, cricket, gym and dance.

PE

* Purpose: To support and reinforce skills and concepts explored at school

* Maths-based activity - My Maths Login

* CGP Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling book for each child in Year 6 to practise

key grammar, punctuation and spelling rules taught in class.

* English-based home learning activity linked to classwork e.g. poetry/character

descriptions/spelling rules etc.

* Set on Wednesday & due on Wednesday

* Daily reading of around 30 minutes to be recorded in the homework diary

Home learning

* Go to our website to find games and support* St John's Homework Sites

* Spelling Games

* Times tables games, e.g. Hit the Button& Times Table Drills

* Book Recommendations, see the website for all our favourites

Making homework fun

Autumn Term

❖ Kingswood Residential - 16th – 20th September:

❖ Junior Citizens at Hampton Wick Cricket Club – Wed 25th September

❖ Houses of Parliament - Thu 10th October

Spring Term

❖ Kingston Museum & All Saints Church – Anglo-Saxon topic

❖ Natural History Museum – Evolution topic

Summer Term

❖ Orange Tree Theatre workshops in school and visit - Primary Shakespeare

❖ Imperial War Museum – Battle of Britain and World War One topics

❖ NEW! Thames Young Mariners: Watersports + Evening Meal – Friday 5th June

❖ Bikeability – starting January 2020 (one week for each class)

Trips & other activities❖ A sneak peak at what we

have planned for the year!

Dates and details to follow

soon!

Children who do their classwork and complete homework, including regular reading, will be well prepared for the tests.We are sure the children will take the tests in their stride, as Year 6 did last year.

* 11th-15th May 2020* Areas tested:* Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (two papers)* English Reading (comprehension)* Maths (three papers: one arithmetic, two reasoning)

* Writing and Science are teacher-assessed against a series of criteria

Key Stage 2 Tests (Sats)

* Parentmail with link to Richmond booklet and form went out earlier this week

* Details also on school website homepage* Deadline 31 October* Complete online if possible* https://www.richmond.gov.uk/media/3066/secondary

_admission.pdf

Secondary school admission

* Working closely with us, for instance by helping your child get a

good night’s sleep!

* Discuss your child’s reading material & read with your child

* Use the homework diary to pass on any information

* Maths – tables, money & other practical maths

* Homework (encouragement) & help with revising spelling

* Help with trips or curriculum days

How you can help