The Beacon C of E (VA) Primary & Pre-School

Reading

In Year 6, we are very enthusiastic about books and reading! We encourage children's reading for pleasure and enjoyment. As part of our provision, children will have a school library book. This should come to and from school daily for the children to read and enjoy. Please read with your child and foster a life-long love of reading.

Our first book of the year will be "Oh Maya Gods" By Maz Evans.

Struggling to engage your child with books at home? Please let Miss Ebbutt know.

Topic

Our new topic is Hola Mexico! We will be exploring this unique country, from its towering temples and stunning geography to its pulsing rhythms and fun-packed festivals. We will delve back in time and immerse ourselves in the marvellous Mayan civilisation too.

Science

 Our new Science topic will teach the children all about Earth and Space. We will marvel at the wonders of the universe and discover what mysteries lie both on and outside our planet.

Physical Education

This half term, Year 5 will have PE with Miss Ebbutt on a Monday and with Mr Troman on a Friday.  Your child will need to come to school in their PE uniform. 

Year 6: Useful Files

Autumn Timetable

Here is the daily timetable for this term. Although there may be some changes for additional activities or visits, we try to follow this as closely as we can. Please take the time to look at this with your child before the school week and to review each day with them afterwards.

Note: Read the timetable from left to right, there are two pages (morning and afternoon).

Hola Mexico and Earth & Space: Below, you will find glossaries, knowledge organisers and home learning activities based on our Topic and Science units.

Y5/6 Spellings: Alongside the regular practice of homework spellings, there are a set of Year 5/6 spellings that children are expected to know by the end of the two-year phase. Please practise these words regularly with your child (first link).

Maths Resources: Below, you will find a 12 x 12 times table grid. Children are expected to be fluent in their times tables when they start Year 6. Please practice times tables with your child and encourage them to use Times Table Rockstars!