OPTIMISTIC OAK
Welcome to our Year 6 page!
Who's who?
Welcome to the Year 6 class page! We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey alongside your children as they navigate their final year of primary school. Allow us to introduce ourselves: I am Miss L Thurman, the class teacher, and supporting me is Mrs. Antcliffe, our highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). With years of experience teaching Year 6, we are both deeply passionate about guiding students through this pivotal stage of their education. Year 6 is a significant milestone for children, and our goal is to ensure they have the most enriching and fulfilling experience possible before they transition to secondary school. Together, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, ultimately becoming 'secondary school ready'. We look forward to an amazing year of growth, learning, and memorable experiences ahead!
A Holistic Approach
In Year 6, we're committed to providing a holistic approach to education, ensuring our students are well-prepared for the transition to secondary school. We believe in offering a wide range of experiences, including exciting trips and adventures. Transition planning is paramount, and we work closely with local secondary schools to facilitate meetings and additional visits for those who may need them. In the summer, we implement the "Be Awesome Go Big" Programme, covering essential topics such as resilience, risk-taking, and friendship dynamics.
Our residential trip to Walesby plays a crucial role in building resilience and independence, with activities like raft building, rock climbing, and forest discos fostering personal growth.
Throughout the year, students also enjoy various school trips, from cinematic outings to historic tours. and a trip to the Holocaust Centre.
Get ready for a year filled with unforgettable experiences and invaluable preparation for the journey ahead!
Our class takes part in PE every Monday and Tuesday. On these days, children should come to school dressed in their full PE kit, ready for the lessons. This helps us make the most of our learning time and ensures everyone is comfortable and prepared for physical activity.
Children will receive homework every Friday, which should be returned the following Friday along with their reading diary. We ask that children read at home at least four times a week to help build fluency and confidence. To celebrate effort and consistency, children who complete all their homework across a half-term will be invited to our exciting “Homework Prize”. Past rewards have included pizza parties, pancake parties, picnics at the park, and even a board game afternoon.
Keep Calm - it's only SATS!
As experienced Year 6 educators, we understand the anxieties that can accompany SATs assessments. That's why we're dedicated to supporting our students every step of the way. From the start of the year, we implement small group interventions to target specific areas and fill any knowledge gaps. As Spring 2 approaches, morning and evening interventions are introduced to further address individual needs. Weekly homework assignments ensure consistent revision, while our commitment to quality first teaching ensures that every day is an opportunity for learning and growth. Rest assured, we're here to guide and empower our students for success in their SATs and beyond.
Maths websites that are useful for revision:
SATS - Key Stage 2 Arithmetic (mathsbot.com) - this will link you to an arithmetic test that you can refresh over and over again (it even marks it for you)!
Corbettmaths – Videos, worksheets, 5-a-day and much more - this website has SO much to offer, there's videos, worksheets and questions for specific areas of maths for you to revise.
Maths lesson units for Year 6 students - Oak National Academy (thenational.academy) - this website has full lessons for you to watch and use each broken down into specific areas of maths.
Reading websites that are useful for revision:
Log in | ReadTheory - all of the children in year 6 have a log in (this was sent home) for this website. The children are able to access a range of small extracts of texts to access.
Epic Login (getepic.com) - use our class code to access thousands of books for the children to read! Some of the books even have quizzes at the end.
Grammar websites that are useful for revision:
Year 6 - Inspiring grammar lessons - Natural Curriculum - this website has entire lessons on elements of the Year 6 grammar curriculum, linked to all things natural!
English Grammar lesson units for Year 6 students - Oak National Academy (thenational.academy) - this website will lead you to entire lessons, including explanations and activities for you to use.
SpellingFrame - all children have a log-in to spelling frame. The children can choose a spelling rule and revise this with audio support!
Spelling - Topmarks Search - spelling games
Spellbound - fun english game for kids by GridClub - 3 spelling activities that get progressively harder, challenge yourself with the 9-12 words and the wicked word game.
