Netherthong

Year 6 is a great opportunity for the children to take on new responsibilities, act as role models to the rest of school and to enjoy all aspects of their last year at primary school.   In the first half term, the residential trip to the Robinwood Activity Centre at Dobroyd Castle offers a fun and fabulous way for the children to challenge themselves and work as a team.

Reviewing previous learning and building new knowledge is essential in Year 6, both in preparation for the SATs in May and in preparation for high school.  To be ready for the transition to Year 7, we expect the children to be increasingly independent, and we develop revision techniques and other study skills that they will help them in the future.

Books and reading continue to be vital and we encourage the children to read widely both in school and at home. 

Our cross-curricular curriculum gives us a chance to consolidate learning across different subject areas.  In the autumn term, we explore how war has changed over the last 1000 years in ‘War Across the Ages’, as well as recapping on events from the Roman Invasion of Britain up to the Norman Conquest of 1066.  In the spring term, we explore human and physical geographical features of Jamaica, including the historical context of slavery and Empire.  In the summer term, the children work together on a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style design project, which draws upon planning, design, mathematical, presentational and teamwork skills.

The teachers in Class 6 are Dr Bamfield (Monday, Tuesday and Friday) and Mrs Hunnisett (Wednesday and Thursday), with the wonderful Mrs Johnson supporting the class on Monday to Thursday.   P.E. days are Thursday and Friday.  Weekly homework is set on Spelling Shed and Mirodo, with occasional written tasks such as planning a piece of creative or descriptive writing.

We are always happy to discuss your child’s wellbeing and learning.  Please contact the team on: class6@netherthongprimary.co.uk