Year 6: Blog items
Date: 9th Feb 2026 @ 9:19am
There was lots of excitement as the children taking part in Schools Alive recorded the audio for their upcoming performance at the Winter Gardens!
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!
Year 6 - Story-telling webinar
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 1:28pm
Year 6 Celebrate National Storytelling Week with Alim Kamara
As part of National Storytelling Week 2026, our Year 6 pupils enjoyed an inspiring online workshop led by storyteller and rapper Alim Kamara. The session, delivered live via Zoom, was a vibrant celebration of music, rhythm and the power of storytelling.
The workshop formed part of the National Literacy Trust’s nationwide events for Key Stage 2, designed to help children explore how stories can be told through sound, lyrics and performance. During the interactive session, pupils learned how storytelling and rap can come together to create powerful narratives. They were guided through the process of shaping their own lyrics and experimenting with rhythm—discovering firsthand how words can come alive through music.
Throughout the 45‑minute session, Alim Kamara captivated the children with his energy, enthusiasm and creative approach. Year 5 particularly enjoyed collaborating on a class rap, using ideas shared during the workshop to craft imaginative verses that told a story with both meaning and momentum.
The event formed part of this year’s national theme, “Soundtrack Your Story”, celebrating how music can enhance storytelling and ignite children’s love for reading and writing. Supported by the National Literacy Trust and the National Year of Reading 2026, the workshop provided a rich opportunity for pupils to develop their confidence, creativity and enjoyment of literacy.
We thoroughly embraced the experience, and we are excited to continue building on their enthusiasm in our upcoming storytelling and creative writing projects.
Date: 27th Jan 2026 @ 1:41pm
Year 6 Science Blog – Our Fair Test on Hand Cleaning Products!
This week in Science, Year 6 have been busy carrying out a fair test to investigate a very interesting question:
Which hand-cleaning product works the best?
To test this, we used slices of bread and different hand-cleaning methods. After applying a different cleaning product to our hands—such as soap, hand sanitiser, wipes, or even no cleaning at all—we each pressed our hand onto a slice of fresh bread. Over the next week, we’ll observe how much mould grows on each piece and compare the results.
How We Made It a Fair Test
We learned that a fair test means only changing one thing at a time, while keeping everything else the same. Here are some examples of what we controlled:
- Same type of bread: We all used slices from the same loaf so the bread’s freshness and ingredients wouldn't affect the results.
- Same size handprint: We used one full handprint on each slice to keep the amount of contact equal.
- Same storage conditions: All slices are being kept in sealed bags in the same place so they grow mould under the same temperature and light conditions.
- Same time of contact: Each person pressed their hand on the bread for the same amount of time.
- Only one variable changed: The only thing different about each slice is the cleaning method used.
We talked about how these factors help make the experiment fair, so our results will be more reliable.
Our Predictions
Before starting, we made our own predictions about which bread would grow the least mould.
Some of our ideas included:
- Bread touched after using soap and warm water might grow the least mould because soap removes dirt, oils, and most bacteria.
- Bread touched after using hand sanitiser might also stay cleaner because sanitiser kills many germs quickly.
- The bread touched with no cleaning at all would probably grow the most mould, because more germs would transfer from our hands to the bread.
- Wipes might work, but some of us thought they may not be as effective as washing with soap.
We also explained why we thought these things would happen, linking back to what we’ve learned about microbes and how they spread.
What’s Next?
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be checking our bread samples to see how the mould grows. We’ll record our observations and compare the results to our predictions.
Stay tuned—our findings might surprise you!
Date: 27th Jan 2026 @ 1:38pm
This week in Maths, the children have been busy becoming percentage pros! ⭐ They learned how to find percentages of amounts, like working out 10% of 50 by dividing by 10 ➗, and then using this to build up to other percentages. For example, if 10% of 50 = 5, then 20% must be 10! 💡 They also explored how to work backwards to find the whole when only a percentage is given. For instance, if 25% = 8, they used multiplication to discover that the whole amount must be 32 (because 8 × 4 = 32). 🔍 Using bar models 📊 and number lines helped them visualise their thinking, and they enjoyed solving real‑life puzzles like discounts and sale prices 🛒. The class worked brilliantly and showed great perseverance—well done, Year 6! 🎉
Year 6 - Careers in the police
Date: 27th Jan 2026 @ 1:36pm
Today, PCSO Debbie visited us to talk about careers in the police. She gave an overview of the many different roles within the force, including dog handlers, the mounted division, the support unit, and traffic officers, explaining how each team plays a vital part in keeping communities safe. She also described what day‑to‑day life is like for a police officer, from responding to emergency calls to working with the public and supporting vulnerable people. In addition, she talked about the key skills needed for the job, such as good communication, teamwork, problem‑solving, staying calm under pressure, and being able to make quick but responsible decisions.
Date: 27th Jan 2026 @ 1:31pm
This week in Year 6, we have been learning all about monologues and exploring a range of different examples. We talked about the key features—such as speaking in the first person, sharing thoughts and feelings, and having a clear voice—and we highlighted these in the texts we read. Today, during our shared writing session, we worked in pairs to continue a monologue about a child starting their first day of school. It was exciting to build on the character’s emotions and experiences, and some of us even had the chance to act out our monologues, bringing the writing to life!
Date: 22nd Jan 2026 @ 3:41pm
🕺 Our Second Dance Session! 💃
Today we had our second dance session, and it was fantastic! ✨
🔄 Recapping Last Week
We began by going over the dance phrases we learned last week. Everyone did a great job remembering the moves! We spent some time refining them so they looked smoother, sharper, and more confident. ✔️
👯 Working Together
Next, we worked in pairs and small groups 👥 to start linking our phrases together. This was a great chance to share ideas, help each other, and experiment with different ways of moving.
🔗 Linking Movements
We explored clever ways to connect our phrases using:
- 🚶 Steps
- 🔄 Turns
- 🦘 Jumps
It was brilliant to see so much creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm across the room!
🌟 What’s Next?
By the end of the session, our routines were already starting to come together. We’re excited to keep building on them next week!
Date: 19th Jan 2026 @ 9:19am
On the run up to World Book Day we are launching a 'Reading Challenge' for all pupils in school. We are looking forward to how many of the challenges the children can get through!
Date: 16th Jan 2026 @ 11:47am
Key Stage 2 pupils recently took part in their second Times Table Bee, an exciting and competitive event. Four children from each year group proudly represented their house and competed by answering a range of tricky times table questions. Pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 were particularly challenged, as they tackled more demanding questions that relied heavily on their secure knowledge of multiplication tables. The event was enjoyed by all and showcased the children’s confidence, speed, and enthusiasm for maths.
Well done to all that took part!
Date: 16th Jan 2026 @ 11:28am
🛡️ Year 6 Blog: Discovering the Real Vikings 🛶
This week, Year 6 have been exploring how archaeological excavations have changed what we think about the Vikings. 🏺
Instead of imagining them only as fierce warriors, we learned that digs have revealed homes, tools, jewellery, and even everyday items that tell a very different story.
🔍 What Excavations Have Taught Us
Archaeologists have uncovered Viking villages, longhouses and workshops. These discoveries show that Vikings were:
- 👩🌾 Farmers who grew crops and kept animals
- ⚒️ Craftspeople skilled in metalwork and woodwork
- 🌍 Traders and explorers who travelled far across the world
These finds help us understand that Viking life was full of family, farming, building, and trading—not just raiding!
🪙 Artefacts We Looked At
We also studied a selection of Viking artefacts in class. Looking closely at objects like:
- 🗡️ Tools and weapons
- 💍 Jewellery and brooches
- 🧴 Everyday items like combs and pottery
…gave us a clearer picture of how Vikings lived, dressed, and worked.
✨ What We Learned
By exploring both excavations and artefacts, we now have a much richer and more accurate understanding of Viking life. It’s amazing how much a single object can reveal about the past!
Date: 16th Jan 2026 @ 11:16am
Year 6 Music: Exploring Creative Compositions
This half term in Year 6, we are learning all about creative compositions in Music. This week, the children had the exciting opportunity to use the glockenspiels to learn and perform the backing track to our chosen song, Disco Fever.
The class worked brilliantly as they explored how to play multiple notes, maintain a fast tempo, and keep perfectly in unison with one another. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they listened carefully, stayed focused, and performed as an ensemble.
We look forward to developing our compositions even further over the coming weeks!
Date: 14th Jan 2026 @ 7:45am
📹 Please find attached a video that contains all the key information shared during Monday’s SATs meeting.
📝 In the video, we explain:
- 🧠 What the SATs involve this year
- 📅 How the tests are organised in school
- 🎒 How we support the children in the lead‑up to the tests
- 🏡 Ways you can help at home, including simple routines that boost confidence and readiness
👪 If you were unable to attend the meeting, we hope this recording helps you feel fully informed about the process and what to expect.
❓ If you have any questions after watching, please get in touch—we’re always here to support you and your child.
Date: 13th Jan 2026 @ 4:07pm
Discovering the Stonewall Riots and Pride
This week, we explored an important part of history: the Stonewall Riots and the origins of Pride. It all started in June 1969 in New York City, when LGBTQ+ people stood up for their rights after years of unfair treatment. The Stonewall Inn, a small bar, became the centre of a movement that changed the world. People protested for equality and respect, and their bravery sparked the modern Pride celebrations we see today.
We learned that Pride is not just about colourful parades—it’s about remembering those who fought for freedom and celebrating diversity. Pride reminds us that everyone should be treated equally, no matter who they are or who they love.
After our research, we wrote non-chronological reports to share what we discovered. We included sections like:
- What were the Stonewall Riots?
- Why are they important?
- What is Pride today?
It was amazing to see how much history can teach us about fairness and standing up for what’s right.
Date: 13th Jan 2026 @ 3:56pm
Year 6 Start Their French Unit on Vikings!
This term, Year 6 are starting an exciting new topic in French – Les Vikings! They will learn words and phrases about Viking life, such as ships, warriors, and homes, all in French.
The children will also learn how to describe:
- Hair colour
- Hair length
- Eye colour
This is a great way to learn French while exploring history. By the end of the unit, Year 6 will be able to talk about Viking life – en français!
Year 6 - Guided Reading prosody
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 2:43pm
Today in guided reading, we worked on improving our prosody while reading a non‑fiction text about space. We focused on using an appropriate tone of voice to match the information and the scientific vocabulary. We also practised controlling our reading speed so our fluency was clear and steady. These skills helped us read the facts with confidence and made the information easier to understand. It was a valuable session that strengthened our overall reading fluency.
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 2:41pm
Year 6 kicked off their new history topic this week with an exciting first lesson on the Vikings ⚔️.
The children explored who the Vikings really were beyond the stereotypes, discovering their origins in Scandinavia and the reasons they travelled across the seas. They also began to piece together how the Vikings fit into the wider story of British history 🇬🇧, from early raids to settlement and cultural influence. It was a brilliant start to the unit, full of curiosity, questions, and plenty of enthusiasm for what’s to come next
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 2:39pm
This week, Year 6 explored the guidance we need as we grow 🌱. We talked about who helps us when we’re young and how our sources of support change over time 👨👩👧👦. The class shared thoughtful ideas about finding guidance from family, friends, teachers, and their own experiences 💬. It was a great discussion about becoming more independent while still knowing where to turn for help ⭐.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 2:29pm
🎄 The Christmas carol service was a truly joyful occasion, filled with festive music 🎶 and a warm sense of community.
⭐ Year 6 took the lead with confidence, guiding the younger pupils through the readings 📖 and setting a wonderful example.
✨ Their clear voices and expressive delivery brought the Christmas story to life, making the service both meaningful and memorable.
🎶 The combination of traditional carols, thoughtful readings, and the children’s enthusiasm created a magical atmosphere that everyone enjoyed.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 1:48pm
Year 6 threw themselves into a lively series of circuit stations as part of our festive Elf Run, bringing plenty of energy, teamwork, and Christmas spirit to every activity. From speedy sprints to strength challenges, they tackled each station with enthusiasm, all while keeping the important goal in mind: raising money for Trinity Hospice and Brian House. Their determination and joy made the event feel truly special, showing just how much they can achieve when they come together for a great cause.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 1:43pm
🏛️ A Quick Look at Today’s Assembly
We had a visitor come in for a 30‑minute assembly to explain what Parliament is and why it matters. They broke it down simply: Parliament is where laws are debated and decisions about the country are made. It’s made up of the House of Commons, where elected MPs sit, and the House of Lords, who review and improve proposed laws.
The speaker reminded us that Parliament shapes everything from education to national policies, so understanding it helps us understand the world we live in. A short Q&A at the end let students ask about elections, debates, and how young people can get involved.
A brief session, but a surprisingly engaging one that made politics feel a lot more relevant.
Date: 10th Dec 2025 @ 7:47pm
🕵️♂️ Our Crime Story Writing Adventure
Over the past couple of weeks, our class has been diving into the world of crime stories. We started by reading lots of different examples—from mysterious robberies to daring escapes—and collected exciting ideas and vocabulary to use in our own writing.
Armed with inspiration, we set out to create our very own crime tales. Some of us imagined robberies in grand mansions, while others wrote about missing laptops or stolen artefacts. We hope you enjoy reading through some of our work below—see if you can spot the clues and solve the mysteries yourself!
Date: 9th Dec 2025 @ 3:52pm
Year 5 and 6 had a magical afternoon watching the pantomime Cinderella! From the moment the 'curtain rose', the children were full of excitement—laughing, cheering, and joining in with all the pantomime fun. They loved the dazzling costumes, the fairy godmother’s magic, and of course shouting “He’s behind you!” throughout the show.
It was a joyful day filled with laughter, wonder, and festive spirit—one the children will remember for a long time!
Year 5/6 - Christmas dinner and jumper day!
Date: 9th Dec 2025 @ 3:43pm
Year 5 and 6 had a wonderfully festive day! Pupils arrived in their colourful Christmas jumpers, filling the classroom with sparkle and cheer. The celebrations continued with a delicious Christmas lunch, complete with all the trimmings. What a joyful way to end the term!
Date: 5th Dec 2025 @ 7:30am
Year 6 Nativity Mosaics
In Year 6, we have been creating beautiful mosaics inspired by the Nativity. After recapping the Nativity story, the children designed and crafted some truly outstanding pieces of artwork that capture the most important elements of this special story.
Their creativity, attention to detail, and thoughtful interpretations have shone through in every mosaic. What a wonderful job they have done—well done, Year 6!
