Welcome to Year 6 Osprey's Class Page

We have an exciting year ahead of us in Ospreys! 

Our team are dedicated to creating an exciting and stimulating environment in Year 6. We are looking forward to being a part of your child's learning journey as they embark on their final year of primary school. We are excited to make this year a memorable one! 

Please follow our school Instagram page to see updates of exciting things going on in school. This is where you will find photos and videos of the lovely things your children are doing. We will also post on on Class DoJo.

Class Teacher:

Mrs N White

Teaching Assistant:

Ms Beresford

Autumn term

In Autumn Term, we will be learning about The Anglo-Saxons and The Vikings and the effect it had on our country and the rest of the world. We will be reading 'Beowulf' and completing our Reading Gem work around different parts of the text. Our English lessons will also take inspiration from the text Beowulf. We will begin by writing a setting description and then a narrative based on the text. Poetry will also be covered this half term. Drama-based strategies (e.g. hot seating, role play, conscience alley) will be used to deepen understanding of texts and characters.

In Maths we will be covering: Number and Place Value, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Fractions and Geometry (Position and Direction).

In Science, during the Autumn term,  we will be looking at the units: 'Properties of Materials' and then 'Animals including Humans'. During the first half of the Autumn term, the children will develop their knowledge and understanding around different materials, their properties and how we can separate them using a range of scientific methods. After, during the second half of the Autumn term, we shall learn more about human and animal bodies; specifically around the heart and circulatory system.

Information for Parents:

We have PE every Monday and Wednesday.

Please can you ensure your child comes to school wearing the correct kit (white t-shirt, black shorts and pumps/trainers) and no jewellery.

Homework:

Spelling homework and Maths homework will be sent home every Friday. Please encourage your child to practise spellings at home and complete their maths homework as these are both cruical in your child's learning.

In Year 6, we recommend children read every night. This is extremely important as it allows children to develop their minds and imagination, have a stronger understanding of the world, become a better learner and listener and will ultimately allow them to become successful in Year 6 and in their future life. 

Class Dojo 

At Abingdon Primary School we use a commucation app called Class Dojo.  We use this to engage parents by sharing photos and videos of exciting moments in the classroom. It is also an effective way for teachers and parents to communicate.

Times Table Rock Stars 

In Year 6 it is crucial that children know their times tables up to the 12x table. 

At Abingdon, we use Times Tables Rock Stars. This is an exciting and engaging way for children to practise, and become fluent in, their times tables. Children are encouraged to play at home to improve their speed and scores.

They can also earn points and certificates through Times Table Rock Stars, so please encourage your child to play at home. 

Year 5/6 Statutory Spellings 

Below is a list of spellings all Year 6 children should read and write by the end of the year. These words are sent home as part of their spellings each week. Please help support your child's learning by practising these at home. 

Useful Websites:

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