Week of 2.11.2026

Welcome back and we hope you all had a lovely half-term break.

This week, the children have successfully completed their work on long division and have begun exploring prime numbers. They have been learning how to identify prime and composite numbers, investigate factors, and explain their mathematical reasoning. The class has shown great enthusiasm for solving number challenges and applying their understanding in a variety of activities.

This week, we began our exciting new topic on gladiators in Ancient Rome. The children explored how the Roman Empire spread across Europe and beyond, considering its influence on the world today. We also learned about different types of gladiators, including the Murmillo, Hoplomachus, and Retiarius, comparing their armour, weapons, and fighting styles. The class enjoyed discovering the unique roles each gladiator played in the Roman arena and asked some excellent questions during our discussions. 

Alongside our history learning, we have been developing our writing skills by exploring expanded noun phrases to add detail and description to our work. This will help us next week as we begin writing a descriptive paragraph about a gladiator, using ambitious vocabulary and carefully chosen details to bring our characters to life.

Science and Art: In science, we completed our clay heart models by carefully painting them and reflecting on the different parts of the heart that we have been learning about. In art, the children created beautiful poppies for Remembrance Day, taking great care with their designs and producing some thoughtful and respectful pieces of work.

Have a great weekend everyone and see you next week.

Week of 19.10.2026

History: This week, we learned about the Windrush Generation and the important contributions they made to life in Britain. The children explored the journeys of those who arrived from the Caribbean and discussed the challenges and opportunities they experienced. To reflect on our learning, we wrote poetry inspired by the stories, experiences and emotions connected to Windrush. The children produced some thoughtful and imaginative pieces, showing empathy and a growing understanding of this important part of British history.

Maths: This week, we have been focusing on long division, learning the process step by step and developing our confidence when solving calculations independently. The children have been using the helpful acronym DMSB (Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Bring Down) to remember each stage of the method. They have shown great perseverance when tackling increasingly challenging questions and have been working hard to present their calculations clearly and accurately.

Week of 12.10.2026

We’ve had another busy and productive week in school!

In Maths, we have been looking back at our test papers, carefully reviewing our answers and identifying where mistakes were made. This has been a valuable opportunity for the children to reflect on their learning, recognise any areas they need to work on and think about how they can improve next time. We have continued to focus on long multiplication, with a particular emphasis on accuracy and checking our calculations carefully. We are now moving on to short division, where we will build on our existing knowledge and develop our confidence with this method.

In Science, the children have been getting creative by making clay hearts, giving them a practical opportunity to explore our learning through a hands-on activity.

Well done to everyone for the hard work and effort this week. Have a lovely weekend!

Week of 5.10.2026

This week, Year 6 completed their first round of assessments and we were incredibly proud of the diligence, determination and resilience they demonstrated throughout. The children approached each test with a positive attitude, worked hard to overcome challenges and showed great maturity in the way they handled themselves. We have been particularly impressed by their perseverance and willingness to give their best effort.

In History and Art, we continued our learning about the Battle of Marathon, exploring how stories and events from Ancient Greece were recorded through pottery. The children carefully studied authentic designs and recreated images found on Greek pottery from the period, paying close attention to the shapes, patterns and figures used by artists of the time. Their artwork is developing beautifully and has helped bring this fascinating period of history to life.

In Science, we explored osmosis and diffusion through a range of practical investigations. The children used jelly babies to observe osmosis, predicting and then examining what happened when they were placed in water, overnight. We also used felt-tip pens to investigate diffusion, watching colours spread and mix as particles moved from areas of higher concentration to lower concentration. These hands-on activities helped the children develop a deeper understanding of how substances move and allowed them to apply their scientific thinking through observation and discussion.

Well done, Year 6, for another week of hard work and enthusiasm! We look forward to sharing more of their learning with you next week.

Week of 28.9.2026

Thankfully, the Thames Water issue was resolved and we have been back in school for a full well. We've moved from September to October, yet the weather is still feeling very warm.

The children have shown fantastic enthusiasm and participation across all of our learning this week and have approached each activity with a positive attitude.

In Maths, we have been developing our understanding of Roman numerals and sharpening our addition skills. The children have been eager to tackle challenges and explain their thinking.

In Science, we have been learning about healthy eating and creating colourful posters to share what we have discovered about making healthy choices and maintaining a balanced diet. The children enjoyed getting creative and sharing their ideas.

Our English work has focused on writing chronological reports. We have been working hard to sequence events clearly, organise information and choose vocabulary carefully to make our writing informative and engaging.

We were also very lucky to welcome Luke, who led an engaging karate session. The children participated enthusiastically and learnt about the importance of being alert and aware of their surroundings, as well as understanding that being prepared can help us feel confident and safe. The key message was not to be scared, but to be prepared.

It has been wonderful to see the children’s enthusiasm, confidence and willingness to get involved throughout the week. Another fantastic week of learning in Year 6!

Home Learning Activities for Friday, 25th of September 📚✏️

Hello Year 6! 

Here are some tasks that we would love you to complete while the school remains closed. Have a go, try your best, and most importantly, enjoy your learning!

1. Maths: Roman Numerals revision - can you recall the Roman Numerals that you know?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z8trxg8

BBC Bitesize is here to help!

Have a read through and test yourself with the quiz.

You can use BBC Bitesize for more fun maths games and activities. 

2. TT Rockstars 🎸

Why not log on to TT Rockstars and have some fun practising your times tables?

Challenge yourself to improve your score and see if you can climb to the top of the leaderboard! 🏆

3. Enjoy a Good Read!! 📖☀️ 

There’s always time to enjoy a good book!

Find a comfy spot, head outside into the sunshine if you can, and enjoy getting lost in a great story. 🌞📚

✅ Ask an adult to sign your reading record after you have read. 

⭐ Finished your book? Become a book reviewer! 

Tell us: 

• What was your favourite part of the story? 

• Who was your favourite character and why? 

• Would you recommend this book to a friend? 

You could even draw a picture of your favourite scene! 

4. English – Creative Writing! ✏️📖
Your task: 
Look outside your window or, if you can, go for a short walk. Take your time to notice what is around you.

1. Look closely 👀
Notice:

* What can you see?
* What colours, shapes and textures do you notice?
* Is anything moving?
* What is the weather like?

2. Listen carefully 👂
What sounds can you hear? Try to describe them using interesting vocabulary.

3. Imagine 💭
Choose one thing you noticed and imagine it has a secret story.

4. Write ✏️
Write a creative piece of at least 250 words. You could write:

* a short story
* a setting description
* a poem
* a diary entry from the point of view of something you saw

⭐ Challenge yourself!

Use:

* expanded noun phrases
* powerful verbs and adjectives
* similes and metaphors
* personification
* show, don’t tell
* a variety of sentence openers

Starter idea:
“I had never noticed it before. Hidden between the…”

Remember: You don’t need to go outside if you can’t. You can use your imagination and observe from a window instead!

5. Enrichment Passport (also linked on the previous page):

How many of these can you complete? 

This is a fantastic opportunity to have fun, try something new and learn new skills. Challenge yourself and see how many you can tick off! ⭐

Have fun, be creative and let your imagination shine! 🌈

📸 We'd love to see photos, drawings or any work you complete! 

Have a great day everyone and see you on Monday,

Mrs Holland and Miss Burling

Week of 21.09.2026

Well, what a week it's been so far: school closure due to the burst water main at Langston Road!

All the same, we have managed to work on negative numbers in Maths...

negative numbers are used in everyday life. For example, when the temperature drops below 0°C, we use negative numbers to show how cold it is. If the temperature is -5°C, it means it is 5 degrees below zero.

Negative numbers are also used in money. If you spend more money than you have in your bank account, your balance can become negative. For example, a balance of -£10 means you owe £10.

You can also find negative numbers when talking about height below sea level. Some places on Earth are below sea level, so their height is shown using negative numbers.

Negative numbers help us describe amounts that are below zero in real life.

In English, our comprehension was based on Theseus and the Minotaur - the children really enjoyed this Greek myth and answered the questions effectively with their VIPERS skills.

Have a super weekend everyone.

Week of 14.09.2026

It has been another busy and productive week in Year 6!

In Maths, we have been learning about rounding numbers, developing our understanding of how to round to different place values. The children have been working hard to apply their knowledge and explain their reasoning.

In History, we have continued our learning about Ancient Greece and explored the Battle of Marathon. We have learned about what happened during the battle and considered why it was such an important event in Ancient Greek history.

In English, we have been focusing on word classes, identifying and using nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs. The children have been developing their understanding of how these different word classes work together to make our writing more interesting and effective.

In PE, we have continued developing our skills in tag rugby, working on passing, movement, teamwork and finding space.

Well done to everyone for another fantastic week of learning and hard work! 
 

Have a great weekend everyone!

Week of 7.09.2026

What a busy first full week we have had although many of us started with a trip to Legoland! We had a blast, such fun and we all (adults included) challenged ourselves and faced some fears!

It's been straight down to work! In Maths, we have concentrated on place value: reading, writing, ordering and comparing numbers to 10,000,000. We look forward to rounding numbers next week. All of this has been building on the Maths that we have learned in previous years and the numbers have become bigger in Year 6. We are looking forward to negative numbers and Roman numerals next week.

History has been the name of the game this week, looking at punishments from Roman times through to The Anglo-Saxons, TheTudors and The Victorians. What a crazy time it was, particularly bad if you were a woman and poor!! We will start to look at The Battle of Marathon next week, a very famous battle because of the legacies we still have: outflanking as a military strategy and the 26 mile marathon race.

We also had our Parent Information Evening:

Parent Information Evening ppt

Have a great weekend and see you again next week.

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 Week of 1.09.2025

Following on from our Transition Day, we completed some lovely art that will be our first Year 6 displays - watch out for those next week.

We have also talked about our new topic: Conflict, Crime and Punishment and the children have generated lots of questions which will fuel our curiosity as we work through the term. We also have a Connections Display with all of these questions and we will build connections in our learning, as we go.

We have all come back to school with a positive mindset, ready to unlock new learning, keep practising and not giving up.

Well done everyone for a fabulous first week, have a super weekend and see you all next week.