Eagle - Year 6

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 (mornings and Friday PM)

- Miss Cavalla

- Mrs Gillett (Friday AM)

Our weekly timetable:

Our learning this term

English:

In English this term we will be reading ‘Holes’, a wonderful and imaginative novel by Louis Sachar. 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 youth called Stanley who is cursed by bad luck and finds himself being sent to Camp Green correctional facility for boys where he has to dig a hole every day for his 18 month sentence. But why? 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 learning about fractions, decimals and percentages. Then area, perimeter and volume and finally about statistics. In addition to this, we will be taking the opportunity to practise daily arithmetic. 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.

Geography:

This term we will continue to be learning about 'Trading and Transport'. The pupils will learn about what goods and services are traded, with whom and why. They will learn about factors that affect trade, supply and costs. They will learn how trade has developed over time in Canterbury and about the link that Canterbury has had with Whitstable in the past.

RE:

In RE we will be exploring the big question: What is it like to be Jewish in Britain today? Through this topic, children will learn about the beliefs, traditions and daily lives of Jewish people living in modern Britain. They will explore important aspects of Judaism such as festivals, worship, family life and the significance of the synagogue and the Torah.

As part of our learning, we will look at Jewish communities in places such as London and across the UK, helping pupils understand how faith and culture shape people’s identities and experiences today. The children will also have opportunities to ask thoughtful questions, reflect on similarities and differences between religions, and develop respect and understanding for people of different beliefs.

Science:

In science, we will be studying ‘Light'. During this unit, children will investigate how light travels and how it allows us to see the world around us. They will learn that light travels in straight lines and explore how shadows are formed when light is blocked by different objects.

Through a range of practical investigations, pupils will discover how light can be reflected from surfaces and how mirrors can change the direction of light. They will also explore how our eyes work with light to help us see, and why objects appear brighter or darker depending on the amount of light present.

By asking questions, carrying out experiments and recording their observations, the children will develop their scientific enquiry skills while building a deeper understanding of the role light plays in everyday life.