Welcome to Year 6 Oak!
Our class teacher is Mr Holder. This year is an especially important year as it is your last year at primary school. It is an incredible year, with lots of new and fun learning, activities, trips and visitors. It is a chance for you to be role models for the rest of school and take on lots of responsibilities.
Whilst the thought of Year 6 may seem daunting, we can assure you that you will be supported through the entire year. We will help you consolidate existing learning and open your eyes to new learning, whilst giving you lots of support in revising for your SATs. These statutory tests are in May but don’t worry, there’s lots more to Year 6 than just SATs! There’s prom, residential, trips, and so many other exciting things to look forward to! You’ll have lots of time to make amazing memories with your best friends before you leave Carrwood.
School rules
- Be Ready.
- Be Respectful.
- Be Safe.
Like last year, class dojos will be used and children can earn dojos towards the ‘Dojo Shop’ which will be open every half term. The more dojos the children have, the better prizes that they will be able to access.
In Year 6, we also attend the focus week at IntoUniversity. This year, the focus is all around Local History and World War 2. We complete lots of amazing activities at the TFD centre, as well as going on a trip, and to Bradford University where we graduate.
In Year 6, we also attend the focus week at IntoUniversity. This year, the focus is all around Local History and World War 2. We complete lots of amazing activities at the TFD centre, as well as going on a trip, and to Bradford University where we graduate.
Reading
Each day, the children will need to bring their book back to school. They’ll get 5 Class Dojo points if they do, plus an additional 5 if they show that they have read at home. In Year 6, children will be reading for pleasure by sharing longer novels, so the expectation is that books shouldn’t be changed weekly, only when the book has been finished.
Year Group Authors
Throughout the year, we will have three different year group authors. We will find out all about these authors throughout the year and their books will be in our reading corner for us to enjoy.
In the Autumn term, our author is Michael Morpurgo. He has written lots of stories including War Horse, the Butterfly Lion, and Kensuke’s Kingdom.
In Spring, our author is Onjali Rauf. She has written stories such as The Boy at the Back of the Class, The Lion Above the Door, and The Night Bus Hero.
In Summer, our author is Katherine Rundell. Her stories include The Explorer, The Good Thieves and The Wolf Wilder.
P.E
Our PE lessons are on Mondays and Fridays for Oak class. This year you must arrive at school in your uniform and bring a PE kit with you. You will be given time in the day to get changed into your kit.
Our school PE kit is as follows:
- Plain black shorts
- Plain white t-shirt
- Plain black tracksuit/hoody for outdoor PE
- Pumps or trainers
Should your child not have an appropriate PE kit with them in school, (as listed above) we will lend them a school kit to wear for their PE lesson.
Helpful websites for parents and children:
www.purplemash.com/login Your child has a user name and password for this site and can complete games and activities linked to their learning in school. Children’s reading records should also be completed electronically through Purple Mash. Should you need any assistance, there is a Purple Mash ‘how to’ guide in the Noticeboard section of the website.
www.mindmate.org.uk Mindmate is a free website, supported by the NHS, to help young people understand how they are feeling and help find them the right advice and support.
Times Tables Rock Stars (ttrockstars.com) Your child has a username and password for this site to practice their times tables on.
Hit the button- https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
