Welcome to Year 6 – Eagle Class! 

Hello everyone! My name is Mrs. Rayner, and I’m so excited to be taking you all up into Year 6 this year. Year 6 is one of my very favourite years to teach because you learn so much, grow so much, and get to enjoy lots of exciting opportunities – like our residential trip, the end-of-year production, and plenty of fun along the way!

Year 6 is also a really special year, as it’s your last one in primary school. I take that seriously and will do everything I can to help you feel ready for the big step into secondary school, while also making sure we have lots of fun together.

At school, I am also the Writing Lead and the History Lead. That’s really exciting for me, because I’m very passionate about both subjects. I love helping children discover their voice as writers and sparking curiosity about the past.

Since we’re Eagle Class, here’s a fun fact: did you know eagles can spot their prey from up to two miles away? That’s incredible eyesight! Like eagles, I know we’ll be aiming high this year and keeping our eyes on our goals.

When I’m not in the classroom, I love reading, going on woodland walks with my dog, and riding my bike.

I can’t wait to get started and share this special year with you all. Let’s make it one to remember!

 

Other staff working in our class:

- Mrs Sanger

- Miss Cavalla

- Mrs Gillett (Fridays)

Our weekly timetable:

Our learning this term 

English:  

In English this term we will be reading ‘The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’. We will use this book to support our writing of both fiction and non-fiction texts. Our grammar and punctuation focus will be on revising key elements of basic punctuation and standard English grammar in our sentences. The book is a wonderful tale of a china rabbit who begins to learn about himself through a series of unexpected events. As always, please do not read this book at home until we are done so that we can share the reading experience together as a class. 

 

Maths: 

This term we will be focusing on fractions, learning how to calculate with them, finding equivalents, fractions of amounts as well as daily arithmetic opportunities. We will continue to develop the children’s understanding and fluency of these concepts through daily practise, as well as targeted reasoning and problem-solving challenges.

 

History:

This term we will be learning about World War II — how it started, what happened during the war, and how it changed people’s lives. We’ll find out about key events and important countries involved, including the Allies and the Axis Powers, and learn about what life was like for ordinary people during this time. We’ll discover how the Nazi party treated Jewish people unfairly, and how some children were rescued through the Kindertransport.

We’ll learn about the Battle of Britain and The Blitz, finding out why places in the south-east of England, like Canterbury, were bombed and how people coped. Using maps, photos, posters, diaries, and news reports, we’ll explore what life was really like on the Home Front — including rationing, air raids, and how communities helped each other.

Finally, we’ll look at how the war ended, why VE Day and VJ Day are still remembered today, and how the world changed afterwards, with new challenges and hopes for the future.

RE: 

In RE this term we will exploring the big question, ‘What would Jesus do?’ We will be focusing on the Gospel texts, unpicking their meanings and considering what we can learn from them. This unit allows opportunities for self-reflection, where children can consider the power and consequences of their own choices.

 

Science:

In science, we will be studying ‘Animals Including Humans’. This will include learning about the main organs and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The children will be learning about the effect of exercise on the body, and the effects of harmful substances. They will be making blood and carrying out investigations to answer key questions.

 

 

Learning at home for Eagle Class:

• Reading  

• Spelling shed: spellings are emailed home every Monday 

• Times Tables Rockstars 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be ready for learning! In Eagles Class, your child will need to have these items in school: 

• PE - Eagles are swimming this term
• Water bottle (no squash or juice) 
• Small rucksack (big enough to hold lunchbox and reading books) 
• Wellington boots/spare shoes for field (to leave in school) 
• Coat (weather appropriate) 

Please don’t bring other items into school, as we do not have space to store these, and it can cause upset if things are lost or damaged. 

 

Term 1 highlights