Welcome to Violet Class - Year 6

Welcome to Violet Class! In Year 6, we focus on building independence, responsibility, and readiness for secondary school. Children take on leadership roles in the classroom and across the school, growing into confident, thoughtful learners.

🏭 This Half Term’s Topic: Keep Calm and Carry On

This half term, we will explore life in Britain during World War Two. Below is an overview of what we’ll be learning and how you can support your child at home.

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📅 Year 6 Topics for 2025–2026

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📌 Key Information

• 🏃‍♀️ PE Days: Thursday and Friday
  Children must wear their outdoor PE kit. Earrings must be removed or covered with plasters—staff cannot remove them.

• 📖 Reading Books & Logs:
  Children should bring their reading book and log every day. Logs should be signed weekly by an adult. Library books can be borrowed for two weeks.

• ✏️ Spellings:
  Weekly spellings are uploaded to Spelling Shed. Regular practice is essential—please support your child at home.

• 💻 Homework:
  Weekly tasks are set on SPaG.com, Maths.co.uk, and TT Rockstars. Login details are provided—please keep a copy at home.

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✍️ English

This half term, we will be developing a range of writing skills linked to our World War Two theme.

Children will learn how to write:

• Clear and detailed explanations

• Engaging narratives

• Dialogue that moves the action forward and develops character

We will continue to focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar, and children will complete weekly tasks on SPaG.com.

⭐ Weekly spellings will be uploaded to Spelling Shed. Regular practice at home makes a huge difference to progress in Year 6.

📖 Reading

Reading remains at the heart of everything we do. Children should read every night, and we ask that Reading Logs are signed at least once a week.

Talking about what they have read helps build comprehension, vocabulary and confidence. If your child has forgotten their login details or you need help accessing online reading tools, please speak to us.

➕ Maths

Children will complete weekly homework on Maths.co.uk and TT Rockstars.

This half term we are learning about:

• Fractions

• Ratio and proportion

• Decimals

We will continue to build fluency and confidence with key number facts.

🕰️ History – Keep Calm and Carry On

Our topic explores life in Britain during World War Two. Children will learn about:

• The causes of World War Two

• The Blitz and its impact on British cities

• Evacuation and why children had to leave their homes

• The important role of women during the war

We will use a range of sources, stories and historical evidence to deepen understanding.

🔬 Science – Animals Including Humans

Our science focus is the circulatory system. Children will learn about:

• The function of the heart

• How blood travels around the body

• The role of blood vessels

• How lifestyle choices affect health

Hands‑on activities and models will help bring this learning to life.

🧠 PSHE – Dreams and Goals

This unit encourages children to:

• Set personal goals

• Reflect on their strengths

• Overcome challenges

• Work towards long‑term aspirations

These skills are especially important as children prepare for secondary school.

✡️ RE – Jewish Festivals

In RE, we will explore:

• How Jewish communities celebrate their festivals

• The meaning behind key traditions

• How celebrations bring people together

🇫🇷 French – Manger et Bouger

Children will learn vocabulary and phrases linked to healthy eating and living, including food groups, balanced meals and lifestyle choices.

🏃 PE – Invasion Games & Gymnastics

Year 6 PE days this half term are Thursday and Friday. Children must come to school in their PE kit on both days.

Earrings must be removed or covered with plasters. Staff cannot remove earrings for children.

🏡 How You Can Help at Home

You can support your child by:

• Reading together daily and signing the Reading Log

• Encouraging regular spelling practice

• Ensuring weekly homework is completed on Spelling Shed, TT Rockstars, Maths.co.uk and SPaG.com

• Talking about what they have learned in class

• Discussing the books they are reading

• Exploring World War Two together through books, documentaries or museum websites

• Practising multiplication and division facts up to 12× (Try Hit the Button on www.topmarks.co.uk)

📌 Please ensure your child brings a named water bottle every day.

 

Look out for our Parent Information Sheet below!