Year 6: Blog items
Date: 7th May 2026 @ 9:20am
📚✨ Year 6 Library Adventure ✨📚
This week, Year 6 had a fantastic trip up to the school library—and what a brilliant time we had! 🏫➡️📖
As soon as we arrived, everyone settled into the cosy reading spaces, ready to explore the wide range of books on offer. From colourful picture books 🎨📘 to exciting stories full of adventure, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
One of the highlights of our visit was sharing picture books together. 👩🏫👨🏫 Even though we are one of the oldest year groups in the school, we loved diving into these beautifully illustrated stories. The artwork helped bring the stories to life, and we enjoyed discussing the characters, themes, and hidden meanings. 🖼️💡
Reading with friends made the experience even more special. 🧑🤝🧑📚 We took turns reading aloud, listening carefully, and sharing our thoughts. There were lots of smiles 😊, laughter 😂, and thoughtful conversations along the way.
Spending time in the library reminded us how enjoyable reading can be. It’s not just about learning—it’s also about imagination, creativity, and relaxing with a good book. 🌟📖
We can’t wait for our next visit!
📌 Year 6 Top Tip: Don’t forget—picture books aren’t just for younger children. They can inspire readers of all ages! 💬✨
Date: 7th May 2026 @ 9:17am
🪷 Buddhism
📿 In RE, we have been exploring Buddhism and asking the question: What does it mean to live a good life?
🌱 We have reflected on what it means to be truly content and how this connects to Buddhist beliefs.
🧘♂️ We have learned about the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, comparing these teachings to other faiths and considering how they can guide our own lives.
🤝 The children have also discussed whether a truly selfless act exists and how Buddhists aim to live selflessly in their thoughts and actions.
Date: 1st May 2026 @ 8:02am
🎨 Year 6 Art Lesson Two: Fonts & Collage ✂️🖍️
In their second Art lesson, Year 6 focused on developing key skills for their upcoming project. We began by practising a range of font styles ✏️, exploring how lettering can help communicate messages clearly and creatively.
The children also started investigating different collaging techniques 📰, looking at how images, textures and layering can be combined effectively. These skills will be used in their main piece of work 🎨, helping them to express ideas with impact and confidence.
Date: 1st May 2026 @ 7:51am
🎨 Year 6 Begin Their Art Activism Journey ✊🌍
Year 6 have begun an exciting new topic in Art, exploring the idea of activism 🖌️. We started by discussing what activism means and talked about the political 🏛️, social 🤝 and environmental 🌱 issues that people choose to protest about. The children shared thoughtful ideas and showed great awareness of the world around them 💭✨.
To capture their learning, the children created a double page spread 📖 highlighting some of the issues we explored. This is the first step in their journey of using art as a powerful voice 🗣️ to express opinions and inspire change 💡💚.
Date: 1st May 2026 @ 7:49am
📚 Year 6 SATs Maths Revision in Full Swing ➕📐
Year 6 have been working incredibly hard revising for their upcoming SATs in Maths ⭐. This week, we focused on 3D shapes, an area where some children are still building confidence—particularly with understanding nets of 3D shapes 🔺⬛.
To help deepen understanding, we brought out a range of practical resources 🧩 so the children could experiment, build, and explore how different nets fold to make solid shapes 🙌. This hands-on approach encouraged great discussion 💬 and supported the children as they continue their focused revision journey 💪✨.
Date: 16th Apr 2026 @ 9:14am
🌱 Our New RE Journey: What Is a Good Life?
Year 6 have started a new RE unit learning about 🧘 Buddhism, based around the big question:
❓ What do we mean by a good life?
We began by thinking about 😊 happiness and 😌 contentment. Happiness can feel exciting but doesn’t always last. Contentment is a calmer feeling—being satisfied with what we already have.
We also talked about 🧠 wants and ❤️ needs. Needs are things we must have, like food and shelter. Wants are things we would like to have. We noticed that always wanting more 🛍️ can sometimes stop us from feeling truly happy.
This links closely to Buddhist beliefs ☸️. Buddhists teach that constant wanting can lead to unhappiness, and that a good life is about understanding ourselves, being kind ✨, and finding inner peace 🕊️.
As the unit continues, we’ll explore how Buddhism encourages people to live wisely and contentedly—and what this might mean for our own lives today 🌍.
Date: 15th Apr 2026 @ 7:44am
Our Angle Adventure 📐
Year 6 have started an exciting new maths topic all about angles! We have been learning what angles are, how to measure them using a protractor, and how to draw angles accurately.
We have explored different types of angles, including acute, right, obtuse, and straight angles, and have enjoyed spotting them around the classroom and in everyday objects.
The children have also been investigating angles in triangles and quadrilaterals. We discovered that:
- The angles in a triangle add up to 180°
- The angles in a quadrilateral add up to 360°
Everyone has shown great focus and perseverance while learning these new skills. We’re looking forward to using our angle knowledge to solve more challenging problems as we continue our maths journey!
Date: 15th Apr 2026 @ 7:39am
📚 Year 6 Class Novel Update 📚
Year 6 have thoroughly enjoyed reading Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman this term. The novel sparked lots of thoughtful discussion and encouraged pupils to think deeply about challenging choices and moral dilemmas. It prompted mature conversations and helped develop empathy and understanding. Although emotional at times, the children found it engaging and very memorable. A powerful story that led to great learning conversations in class!
Year 6 Enjoying Reading Eggs 🥚📖
Year 6 have made a fantastic start with Reading Eggs and are really enjoying it. Pupils love the games, challenges and rewards, and it’s great to see how motivated they are to improve their reading skills. We’re proud of their positive attitude and brilliant effort so far!
Date: 27th Mar 2026 @ 3:40pm
🌟 Spelling Bee Success! 🐝📚
Today, our school was buzzing with excitement as children from Year 2 to Year 6 took part in our annual Spelling Bee! 🏆✨
Over the past few weeks, pupils have been working incredibly hard to learn their spellings. From tricky letter blends to confident articulation, they have shown real dedication. 💪🧠
When the moment arrived, each participant demonstrated remarkable resilience and courage. Taking the stage in front of the whole school is no small task, yet our spellers stood tall, spoke clearly, and gave it their very best. 🎤👏
We are incredibly proud of every child who took part. Their effort, determination, and enthusiasm made today a wonderful celebration of learning. 🎉📖
A huge well done to all our super spellers! 🌈⭐
Date: 26th Mar 2026 @ 11:15am
🌟 Our NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe Workshop
This week, Year 6 took part in a very important workshop run by the NSPCC called Speak Out Stay Safe. It helped us learn how to keep ourselves safe and what to do if something doesn’t feel right.
🧠 What We Learned
The workshop taught us:
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We all have the right to feel safe
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There are trusted adults we can talk to if we ever feel worried or unsure
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Speaking out is brave, and it helps keep us and others safe
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Childline is always there to listen if we need support
The NSPCC team explained these ideas in a clear, friendly way, using videos, discussions, and activities that helped us understand how to recognise unsafe situations and what steps we can take.
💬 Our Thoughts
Many of us said we now feel more confident about knowing who to talk to and what to do if we ever feel worried. We also learned that it’s never our fault if something makes us feel unsafe, and there are always people who want to help.
🤝 Why It Matters
The workshop reminded us that our voices matter. Whether it’s a small worry or a big one, speaking out can make a huge difference. Staying safe isn’t just about rules — it’s about knowing our rights and feeling empowered to ask for help.
🌈 A Big Thank You
We’d like to thank the NSPCC team for visiting our school and helping us understand how to stay safe and speak out with confidence. Their message is one we’ll carry with us as we move on to secondary school.
Date: 18th Mar 2026 @ 4:54pm
We had an amazing Science Day today! 🔬✨
Our investigation question was “Does the amount of sugar in a biscuit affect how many times it can be dunked?” 🍪🫖 We planned our experiment carefully and then carried it out—managing to sneak in a biscuit tasting too! 😋 We discovered that biscuits with more sugar tended to soften and break more quickly, while biscuits with less sugar held their structure for longer and survived more dunks. ✔️
After our investigation, we headed to a workshop in the hall with Rebecca.
First, we explored circuits 💡🔋 and learned that if a circuit is broken, the lights or buzzers won’t work. Then we took on a physics challenge, using only our breath to blow a cup out of a stacked tower. 🌀🥤 Finally, we used physics again to create a mini tornado effect to lift a sunken satsuma from the bottom of a water jug all the way to the top. 🍊💧
Date: 17th Mar 2026 @ 3:40pm
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 4:54pm
Waste Week is a national campaign aimed at helping schools reduce food and plastic waste while engaging students in sustainability education.
This year we are focusing on reducing food waste in school and also at home.
Over 10 million tonnes of food are wasted in the UK every year! Wasting food wastes money, water, energy, and time.
When we waste food, we also waste all the resources used to grow, transport, and store it.
The law says: schools cannot mix food waste with other waste. Schools must recycle food properly. Schools must sort all recyclables (paper, glass, metal, food etc.).
Our Eco Warriors will be ensuring everything gets recycled correctly and less food is wasted at lunchtime.
"Don't take too much from the salad bar if you can't eat it" Darcy.
"Use leftovers to make another meal" Albie
"If you have to leave food put it in the new compast bin" Esme.
"Eat food before it goes out of date" Ellie- May
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 3:47pm
🏃♂️ Parkour Session 3 – Vaulting & Safe Landings!
Today, Year 6 took part in their third exciting Parkour session, building on the skills they’ve already started to master. This week’s focus was all about vaulting and landing safely — two essential Parkour techniques that help us move confidently and in control.
🤸 Learning to Vault
We used a range of low equipment so everyone could practise safely and try out new movements at their own pace.
Pupils worked together in small groups to learn how to:
- 👀 Keep their eyes looking forward
- ✋ Use their hands to support and guide their movement
- 🦵 Swing their legs smoothly over the equipment
- 🦶 Stay light on their feet
It was brilliant to see everyone challenging themselves and celebrating each other’s progress!
🛬 Landing Safely
A key part of Parkour is making sure we land with control and care. Today we practised:
- 🦵 Bending our knees to absorb impact
- ⚖️ Keeping our balance centred
- 🤫 Landing softly and quietly
- 💪 Using our arms for extra stability
With each jump, pupils became more confident and more aware of how their bodies move.
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 3:42pm
📚 This half term, we have been developing our narrative writing skills by creating our own stories inspired by Rock, Paper, Scissors.
🎬 To begin, we watched a short silent film that introduced us to the three main characters—Rock, Paper, and Scissors. Without dialogue, we had to pay close attention to their actions, expressions, and interactions to understand the emotions and relationships portrayed in the video.
🧠 As a class, we discussed what we thought the characters were feeling, why certain events happened, and how their personalities could be shown through descriptive writing. We also explored how music, movement, and timing in the video helped build tension and atmosphere.
✍️ Using the film as our inspiration, we planned and wrote our own narrative version of the story. We focused on developing:
- 🌟 Strong character descriptions
- 🌈 Detailed settings
- ⚡ Powerful verbs and figurative language
- 📖 Clear story structure with a beginning, build-up, conflict, and resolution
🖊️ Each pupil then drafted their story, edited it carefully, and created a polished final version. We are extremely proud of the creativity, imagination, and effort shown in every piece.
🌟 Have a read through some of our fantastic stories and see how we brought the characters of Rock, Paper, and Scissors to life!
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 3:37pm
Today, our school was filled with excitement, rhythm, and a whole lot of noise as we welcomed Travelling by Tuba for a fantastic day of music-making!
We kicked things off with a lively assembly, where we were introduced to an amazing collection of instruments from all around the world. From deep, booming brass to unusual instruments we’d never even seen before, every demonstration came with a burst of fun facts, sound effects, and plenty of laughs. It was a brilliant way to discover just how diverse—and entertaining—music can be.
What an incredible experience! 🎵✨
Year 6 - Letters of persuasion
Date: 23rd Feb 2026 @ 4:38pm
Year 6 Begin Their Persuasive Writing Journey!
This week, Year 6 have embarked on an exciting new writing adventure: letters of persuasion! Our mission is to learn how to write confidently and convincingly—just like real campaigners, activists, and opinion leaders.
To kick things off, we explored a WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like). By reading it carefully, we pulled out all the key features that make persuasive letters so powerful. We spotted things like:
- Strong opening statements
- Clear arguments backed up with evidence
- Emotive language to make the reader care
- Rhetorical questions that make you stop and think
- Powerful conclusions that leave a lasting impression
Once we understood what makes a persuasive letter successful, we moved on to reading a range of other examples. This helped us build a toolkit of useful stock phrases, such as:
- “Surely you agree that…”
- “It is essential that…”
- “Have you ever considered…?”
- “Without immediate action…”
We also learned how important it is to use the right register—that means choosing words and tone that suit the audience. Whether we’re writing to a headteacher, a local councillor, or even a famous figure, we now know how to sound polite, confident, and persuasive.
Year 6 are already showing fantastic promise, and we can’t wait to see the brilliant letters they produce next. Watch this space for updates on our writing journey!
Date: 23rd Feb 2026 @ 4:37pm
Our Amazing Algebra Adventures!
This term in Year 6, we’ve been diving into the exciting world of algebra—and guess what? It’s not as mysterious as it first sounds! Algebra is all about using letters and symbols to represent numbers, and it helps us solve problems in clever new ways.
Forming Expressions
We started by learning how to build algebraic expressions. An expression is like a mini‑maths sentence.
For example:
- Instead of writing “3 × a number,” we can write 3n.
- Instead of saying “a number plus 5,” we write n + 5.
We found out that letters like n, x, or b can stand for any number—and that’s what makes algebra so powerful!
Substituting Values
Next, we practised substitution, which is just a fancy way of saying “swap the letter for a number.”
For example, if n = 4, then:
- 3n = 3 × 4 = 12
- n + 5 = 4 + 5 = 9
We enjoyed trying different values to see how the expression changed.
Finding the Value of Letters and Symbols
Finally, we learned how to work out the value of a letter when we’re given a formula or equation.
For example:
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If n + 7 = 15, we can work out what n must be.
We simply think: “What number plus 7 makes 15?”
The answer is n = 8! -
If 5m = 20, then m must be 4, because 5 × 4 = 20.
We’ve discovered that solving equations feels a lot like solving puzzles—and we’re becoming fantastic algebra detectives!
Date: 23rd Feb 2026 @ 4:34pm
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 3:05pm
Year 6 Write Powerful Lindisfarne Monologues
This week, Year 6 have been learning about the Viking attack on Lindisfarne in 793 AD. To help them understand what it might have felt like, the children wrote monologues from the point of view of a monk living in the monastery.
✍️ What We Did
The class learned about:
- What life was like for monks
- How the Vikings arrived on longships
- Why the attack was so shocking
- How to show a character’s thoughts and feelings in writing
After this, the children imagined they were monks and wrote their own monologues describing the terrifying moment the Vikings arrived.
🌟 What We’re Proud Of
The monologues were:
- Detailed – with great descriptions of sounds, sights, and emotions
- Creative – many children used strong vocabulary and dramatic language
- Thoughtful – the writing showed real understanding of how the monks might have felt
Year 6 worked extremely hard and produced some fantastic pieces of writing!
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 2:58pm
🌐 Year 6 Take Part in Safer Internet Day!
This week, Year 6 celebrated Safer Internet Day. We spent time talking about how to stay safe online and how to make good choices when using the internet.
We shared how we use the internet every day — for games, videos, chatting and learning — and we discussed how to use it responsibly.
🤖 Learning About AI: The Good and the Bad
After Safer Internet Day, we explored Artificial Intelligence (AI).
We found out that AI is all around us — in games, phones, search engines and even spelling tools!
🌟 What We Did:
1. Real or AI?
We looked at pictures and writing to see if they were made by a person or by AI. Some were tricky!
2. Spot the Problem
We talked about how AI can be misused, such as:
- spreading wrong information,
- copying work,
- changing photos,
- making things that could upset someone.
3. Making Good Choices
In groups, we discussed how to use AI safely and fairly.
💡 What We Learned
Year 6 discovered that:
- AI can be helpful — but it sometimes makes mistakes.
- Not everything online is real.
- We should always think carefully before sharing or believing something.
- If we are unsure, we should ask a trusted adult.
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 2:52pm
🍕 Year 6’s Brilliant Build‑Your‑Own Pizza Day!
Today, Year 6 swapped their pens and pencils for aprons and rolling pins as we spent the whole day becoming real‑life pizza chefs! From mixing flour and yeast to taste‑testing our final creations, it was a day full of teamwork, creativity, and (of course) delicious food.
👩🍳 Step 1: Making the Dough
We kicked things off by learning how proper pizza dough is made. Flour everywhere? Yes. Sticky hands? Definitely. Giggles and excitement? Absolutely!
Everyone worked hard to knead their own ball of dough until it was soft, stretchy, and ready to rise. Some students even discovered they had a natural talent for kneading!
🔪 Step 2: Chopping the Toppings
While the dough rested, we moved on to preparing our toppings. The classroom quickly turned into a colourful kitchen full of chopped peppers, onions, mushrooms, sweetcorn, and more.
We practised our safe cutting techniques, and it was amazing to see how confident and careful everyone was.
🎨 Step 3: Designing Our Own Pizzas
This was where the creativity really took off! Once the dough was rolled out, each student designed a pizza that truly showed their personality.
There were smiley‑face pizzas, rainbow‑topping pizzas, and even some very cheesy creations. Everyone took great care arranging their toppings just the way they wanted.
🔥 Step 4: Into the Oven They Go!
Next came the moment of truth! One by one, our pizzas went into the oven, filling the room with the mouth‑watering smell of fresh baking dough.
The excitement grew as each pizza came out looking golden, bubbling, and absolutely delicious.
😋 Step 5: The Best Part – Eating Them!
After all our hard work, we finally got to taste the results. And what a success!
Not only did the pizzas look amazing, but they tasted fantastic too. Many students said this was the best pizza they had ever had—and the secret ingredient? Making it themselves!
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 9:10am
KS2 Learns About Hinduism in a Special Assembly
This week, KS2 enjoyed a wonderful assembly led by a British Hindu visitor who came in to share her experiences and teach us all about Hinduism. She explained that Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions and that many Hindus believe in one supreme spirit, Brahman, understood through different deities such as Vishnu, Shiva, and Lakshmi.
We learned about puja, a type of worship that can take place at home or in a temple, and how many Hindu families keep a small shrine where they offer flowers, food, or light a lamp. She also told us about colourful festivals like Holi, which celebrates spring and new beginnings, and Diwali, the festival of lights.
The assembly was engaging, informative, and a brilliant way for KS2 to deepen their understanding of Hindu beliefs and traditions.
Date: 9th Feb 2026 @ 9:19am
They worked brilliantly together, using their loud, clear voices and putting real enthusiasm into every line. The recording session gave them a fantastic preview of what it will feel like to perform on the big stage, and their energy was wonderful to see. We can’t wait to hear the final performance—well done, everyone!
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 1:29pm
RSE Week at School!
This week has been RSE Week (Relationships and Sex Education), and Year 6 have been learning about some really important topics that help us understand ourselves, our bodies, and how we communicate with others. Here’s a look at what we’ve covered in class.
🗣️ Communication in Relationships
We explored what good communication looks like in all types of relationships—whether that’s with friends, family members, or people in our school community.
We talked about:
- Listening carefully to others
- Speaking honestly and kindly
- Respecting other people’s feelings
- How misunderstandings happen, and how to fix them
- Why healthy relationships make us feel safe, valued, and supported
Good communication helps everyone work together and get along.
💻 Communication Online
Talking to people online can feel different from talking in real life. We discussed:
- How to stay safe online
- Why we shouldn’t share personal information
- What respectful messages look like
- How to spot something that doesn’t feel right
- Who to talk to if we’re unsure or uncomfortable
We also learned that it’s okay to step away from online conversations and that being kind matters just as much online as it does in person.
🧬 Puberty
We learned that puberty is a natural stage of growing up that everyone goes through—just at different times. During puberty, the body begins to change to become physically mature. Some of the things we covered include:
- Changes in height and body shape
- Hair growth
- Skin changes
- Emotional changes
- The importance of hygiene
- Why everyone’s journey through puberty is unique
The main message: puberty is normal, and it’s okay to ask questions about it.
👶 From Conception to Birth
Finally, we learned about how a baby develops. This included:
- How a fertilised egg grows into an embryo
- How the embryo becomes a developing baby (a foetus)
- What happens inside the womb over nine months
- How the baby gets nutrients and oxygen
- How amazing the human body is at creating and protecting new life
We approached this in a scientific way, focusing on biology and the incredible stages of human development.
🌟 A Great Week of Learning
RSE Week helped us understand more about ourselves, the people around us, and how to build healthy, respectful relationships. We learned how to communicate clearly, stay safe online, look after our bodies, and appreciate the amazing science of human growth.
Year 6 have handled these topics maturely and thoughtfully—well done everyone!
