Year 6 Transition

Year 6 2024 - 2025

Mrs Ellis-Rushton

Mrs Harrop

Mrs Lyons

YEAR 6 2024-25

Important Dates:

Min-Y-Don - 7th - 9th October for 6LER and the 9th - 11th October for 6HER

Open morning - Wednesday 16th October 9-9:30am - this is a chance to come into school to see your child's classroom and the work they have been doing so far.

SATS talk - Wednesday 16th October 9:30 - 10 am - straight after the open morning, we are holding a talk about the SATS tests which will happen during the week of the 12th May - Thursday 15th May. Please do not book any holidays or days out of school during this week.

Parent evenings - Tuesday 22nd October 5-7:30pm online and Thursday 24th October 3:30 - 6pm face to face.

PE days

PE for both classes this term is a Tuesday. For the first half of the term, we will be doing dance inside. We have spoken to the children about what constitutes their PE kit; however, just as a reminder it is black/ navy shorts, a plain white t-shirt and trainers.

Forest School

This term, the Year 6 classes will have Forest School every Thursday. On days where your child is at Forest school, they will need to come to school in suitable clothing that you do not mind if they get dirty. These will need to include a waterproof coat, long sleeved top, long trousers and sensible shoes (no open toes).

Homework

Reading

We would really appreciate it if you could support your child with reading. In Year 6, this could include you sharing the reading with your child and/or having discussions about what they are reading. Although we will remind them of the need to regularly change their book once completed, they also need to work on becoming increasingly independent and reminding themselves. Reading for pleasure and enjoyment is something that we will continue to encourage. Although they will not have a reading record this year, we would like them to read at least 4 times throughout the week.

SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)

Each week, your child will have lessons in spelling, punctuation and grammar, they will then have a piece of homework set on a Friday to be completed by the following Thursday. Your child has login details to the 'spag.com' website to complete these activities.

Please find below the link to the Grammar terminology.

Tenses terminology

Year 6 Grammar Glossary

Maths

Maths homework will be using the online programme ‘My Maths’; this will be set on a Friday to be completed by the following Thursday. Your child has login details for this as well.

Spelling

If you would like further information regarding the spellings that we will be covering in Year 6 , please use the following link.

2023 Key stage 2 spelling content domains.pdf - Google Drive

By clicking on the links below you will find spellings that different groups will be focusing on. They are First 100 High Frequency Words, Next 200 High Frequency Words, Year 3 and 4 Statutory spelling list as well as Year 5 and 6 Statutory spelling list. Throughout the year, your child will be tested -at least termly- on their particular list; during the school week, there will be time for them to practise their own words.

First 100 High Frequency

Next 200 High Frequency Words.

Year 3 and 4 Statutory words.

Year 5 and 6 Statutory words.

Communication

At the beginning and end of the school day, there will always be a member of the Year 6 team on the door; please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns. Alternatively, you could contact us via email.

6LER@chesterbluecoatce.cheshire.sch.uk 6HER@chesterbluecoatce.cheshire.sch.uk

Class representatives

Congratulations to our class representatives who were voted by their peers for the following positions:

6LER

School Councillor - Elias Samir

Science Ambassador - Bobby Holden-Tucker

Sports Representatives - Tai Halsall and Jack Lewis

Digital Leader - Edward Cook

Faith Leader - Hollie Martin

Eco Representative - Felix Deeny

6HER

School Councillor - Connor Gallagher