Year 6

2025-2026

Welcome to the year 6 class page. This page will share the different learning experiences that take place in year 6 throughout the year. Please visit this page regularly to see updates of our learning.

Teachers: Miss Hartill and Mrs Elvery

Teaching Assistants: Mrs Neclea

Summer Update

Welcome to the final term of your journey at St John Fisher! Where has the time gone?

This term is set to be an exciting and memorable one, with plenty to look forward to. We have SATs, PGL, Enterprise Week, and many more fun activities planned.

It’s a busy term, but also a special time to make lasting memories as you come to the end of your time here. Let’s make it a fantastic final term together!

Learning this term

English:

We will begin by exploring biographies, focusing on key features and how they are structured. Pupils will then apply their learning by writing their own biography of Sir David Attenborough, in celebration of his 100th birthday in May.

Following this, we will move on to essay writing, where children will learn how to plan and structure a clear, well-supported response. Our focus will be on climate change, with particular attention to its impact on polar regions.

To finish the term, we will study narrative writing through the text A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll. Pupils will develop their storytelling skills, with a specific emphasis on using dialogue effectively to move the plot forward and create engaging, dynamic narratives.

Maths:

We will complete the Year 6 curriculum by covering the topics of position and movement, graphs and averages, and negative numbers.

Once these areas have been secured, pupils will revisit key learning from across the Year 6 programme of study in preparation for their SATs and to support a smooth transition into Year 7.

Towards the end of the term, we will engage in a range of mathematical investigations to deepen understanding and encourage problem-solving skills. Pupils will also explore real-world maths through budgeting activities, applying their knowledge in a practical context as part of our enterprise project.

Geography:

We will explore the topic of rainforests, focusing on their location, climate, and rich biodiversity. Pupils will learn about the importance of rainforests to the planet, including their role in regulating the global climate and supporting a wide range of plant and animal life.

We will also examine the concept of sustainability, considering the impact of human activity on rainforest environments. Pupils will discuss ways in which these vital ecosystems can be protected and managed responsibly for future generations.

Dates for your diary

13/4/2026	Summer Term Starts
22/4/202	Priest Visit to Y6
4/5/2026	Bank Holiday- No School
11/5/2026	SATS week Monday 11th- SPaG paper Tuesday 12th- Reading paper Wednesday 13th- Maths paper 1 (Arithmetic) and 2 (Reasoning) Thursday 14th- Maths paper 3 (Reasoning)
21/5/2026	Gaelic Football tournament
25/5/2026 - 29/5/2026	Half Term
1/6/2026	Inset Day
2/6/2026	Children Back for Summer 2
8/6/2026 , 15/6/2026 , 22/6/2026	Water Safety- Swimming Lesson
17/6/26	PGL Parent Meeting
19/6/26	Sports Day
22/6/26 - 26/6/26	Bike-ability
1/7/26 - 3/7/26	PGL
7/7/26	School Trip - Snow Centre
9/7/26	Move Up Day - Children to spend say at their new Secondary School
10/7/26	Enterprise Project
15/7/26	Year 6 Production at 6pm
17/7/26	Year 6's Leavers mass and part at 6pm
22/7/26	Year 6 Leavers Assembly Term Finishes at 1:30pm

Things to Remember

- PE is on a Monday and Tuesday. Remember to wear your PE kits on this day.

- Homework goes out on a Friday and is due back the following Wednesday. You get 2 house points for handing homework early or 1 house point for handing it on time.

- Spellings are tested on a Friday morning.