Year 6 Team: Mr J McCabe (Class Teacher), Mr D Hirst : Blog items
Date: 2nd Dec 2025 @ 12:23pm
What a fun, busy and festive week it has been in Year 6 as we welcomed the start of Advent! The classroom has been buzzing with excitement as we’ve thrown ourselves into seasonal activities, begun our preparations for Christmas and taken time to reflect on the true meaning of this special season. From a trip to the theatre to the Santa Dash to moments of quiet reflection, it’s been a wonderful start to Advent and a week full of joy and togetherness.
In Maths, we’ve been cementing our fractions knowledge through a series of Christmas-themed Blookets. The children have also been practising dividing and multiplying fractions, as well as comparing and ordering them. It has been brilliant revision of these key skills as we move further into Advent.
In English, we have been using ‘Star of Fear, Star of Hope’ to describe key scenes and events from the story, focusing on the use of the passive voice to show how powerless the Jewish people were during this time. The children have also had the opportunity to learn about and apply semi-colons; they now have a much stronger grasp of how to use them effectively. We look forward to seeing this skill used more independently throughout their writing.
In RE, we explored the Advent wreath and the meaning behind each of its candles. We also focused on Mary, creating word clouds to represent her key role in the life of Jesus. The children reflected on descriptions such as Morning Star, Quiet Light, Chosen One, Full of Grace, and Blessed, developing a deeper understanding of her importance during Advent.
We also enjoyed a fantastic trip to the Liverpool Empire Theatre, joining our friends in Years 3, 4 and 5 to watch Matilda. The children were captivated from start to finish and it was a wonderful opportunity to experience live theatre together. The excitement on the way there and the joyful chatter afterwards made it a memorable highlight of our week.
As Advent ticks on, we can hardly believe there are only a few school weeks left of term! We fully expect them to be filled with even more festive fun. Wishing you all an enjoyable weekend and we look forward to another fun-filled week ahead in Year 6!
Date: 28th Nov 2025 @ 1:28pm
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What a busy and hardworking week it has been in Year 6! From the moment the children stepped into the classroom on Monday, they have shown fantastic focus, determination and maturity.
In Maths this week, Year 6 have been deepening their understanding of percentages and exploring different methods to find percentages of amounts. Mr McCabe’s group have been developing real flexibility, choosing from a range of strategies to work out percentage problems efficiently and confidently. Meanwhile, Mr Hirst’s group have been strengthening their fluency in fractions, making clear links between the different methods for each operation and equivalences too. We also enjoyed a fun, fast-paced “1% Club” style lesson, where the children tackled a series of tricky, out-of-the-box questions that really tested their reasoning skills. The enthusiasm and determination to problem solve was fantastic to see!
In English, we continued our work on ‘Star of Fear, Star of Hope’, uncovering the truth behind the mysterious figures known as the Midnight Ghost and Madame Eleven O’Clock. The children stepped into Lydia’s shoes, writing from her perspective as she was suddenly forced to leave Helen’s birthday sleepover. They explored Lydia’s fear and confusion, as well as Helen’s feelings of hurt and anger, producing some deeply thoughtful and emotive writing.
In RE, Year 6 continued to deepen their understanding of Advent by building on last week’s exploration of its meaning as a time of “coming” and preparation. We revisited the key scripture passages from both the Old and New Testaments and discussed how these links help Christians understand Advent as a journey towards hope, light and promise. The children reflected thoughtfully on why waiting can be an important part of faith and considered how themes of anticipation and preparation connect to their own lives. Their discussions showed real maturity and a growing grasp of the significance of this season in the Christian calendar.
It’s been a fantastic week in Year 6 and the children should feel really proud of everything they’ve achieved. We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved weekend and we’re already looking forward to the official start of December and Advent next week. The class are excited to decorate the classroom and bring a little festive cheer to our learning!
Reminders:
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (5th).
-Maths and English homework has been set via the SATs Companion platform (Mr McCabe's Group) and sent home in books (Mr Hirst's Group). This is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (3rd).
Date: 19th Nov 2025 @ 2:33pm
This week began on a real high for Year 6 as the much-anticipated Kindness Video was finally revealed. On Monday morning, the whole school gathered together in the hall to watch the premiere, celebrating the abundance of creativity and hilarious scenes that the children and staff showcased in their film. It was a fantastic way to start the week and a wonderful reminder to ‘laugh more and worry less’.
In Maths this week, Year 6 showcased their skills in a series of practice assessments, demonstrating great focus and determination. We also developed our understanding of translations and practised interpreting a range of pie charts. The children particularly enjoyed exploring some amusing, creatively designed examples, including pie charts shaped like Pac-Man and even a chart of “things that look like pie charts”! It was a fun and engaging way to deepen our understanding of data representation.
In English, Year 6 completed a series of practice assessments, showing excellent concentration and effort throughout. Alongside this, we continued our work on 'Star of Fear, Star of Hope', using the story to inspire our diary entries. The children wrote with real emotion and empathy, capturing the tension and atmosphere of the narrative beautifully.
In RE this week, Year 6 continued their unit on Advent, exploring its meaning as a time of “coming” and preparation. We examined biblical examples and key scripture references that point towards the coming of Christ, including passages found in the Old Testament. The children were fascinated to see how these early texts foreshadowed events in the New Testament and deepened their understanding of Advent as a period of hope and expectation.
So that’s a wrap on another brilliant and hardworking week in Year 6! We hope you enjoy watching the Kindness Video at home - we’ve already watched it a number of times in school and it still makes us smile every time. Enjoy the weekend!
Reminders:
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (28th).
-Maths and English homework has been set via the SATs Companion platform (Mr McCabe's Group) and sent home in books (Mr Hirst's Group). This is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (26th).
Date: 13th Nov 2025 @ 1:43pm
This week, Year 6 embraced Kindness Week with smiles, laughter and plenty of mindful moments. The children were especially excited to take part in filming our school Kindness video - a very special milestone, as this class has now featured in a video for every single year of their TSP primary journey! Alongside all the filming fun, we explored the theme of being kind to ourselves through a variety of activities. Our Kindness and Relaxation Circuit in PE included yoga, mindfulness and meditation, helping everyone find a moment of calm. We even enjoyed a little “spa time” in the hall, complete with soothing music and cucumber eye masks! Not only that, we also spent time reconnecting with friends over board games. Our activities were a perfect reminder that kindness starts with caring for ourselves and others.
In Maths, Year 6 have been exploring symmetry and reflection. The children enjoyed investigating lines of symmetry in different 2D shapes and using mirrors to test their ideas. They also worked on reflecting shapes across mirror lines, thinking carefully about distance and accuracy. Through practical activities and problem-solving challenges, pupils developed a deeper understanding of how reflections work and how symmetry appears all around us, from patterns in nature to designs in art and architecture.
In English, Year 6 have been delving into the moving story, ‘Star of Fear, Star of Hope’. To bring the setting to life, we began by writing descriptive pieces about a bustling French café in the 1940s, using rich vocabulary and sensory detail to capture the sights, sounds and smells of the time. Later in the week, we explored the mystery of Madam Eleven O’Clock, writing diary entries from the perspectives of Helen and Lydia, who encountered this unsettling figure, to express their feelings of confusion, fear and curiosity. The children showed real empathy and imagination as they stepped into the shoes of those living through a tense and uncertain moment in history.
On Tuesday morning, the children also headed down to the cenotaph in Formby Village for a short 11 am service to mark Remembrance Day. The Year 6 children joined the community in a beautifully observed act of reflection. The children stood respectfully, listened attentively and shared a moment of quiet remembrance alongside veterans and local residents. It was a thoughtful reminder of how a small pause can mean so much. Well done, Year 6!
Another typically busy week in Year 6, and we’re all extremely excited for the Kindness Video reveal next week! Until then, have an enjoyable weekend!
Reminders:
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (21st).
-Maths and English homework has been set via the SATs Companion platform (Mr McCabe's Group) and sent home in books (Mr Hirst's Group). This is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (19th).
Date: 6th Nov 2025 @ 8:42pm
What a fantastic week we’ve had! After a well-deserved half-term break, it was wonderful to welcome everyone back and hear all about their family adventures and activities over the week off. The classroom has been full of energy and enthusiasm and it’s great to have everyone back together and ready for another exciting half term!
In Maths, we explored common factors, common multiples and prime numbers. The children showed great perseverance and teamwork as they tackled plenty of reasoning and problem-solving activities, including tasks on Learning by Questions (LBQ). There were maths games aplenty, both team-based and individual, featuring 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' style quizzes, Blooket challenges, a competitive game of Boardmasters and...catching Pokemon! Alongside all the fun, we have continued to work hard to improve our arithmetic scores, showing real progress and determination throughout the week.
In English, we began our new focus text, 'Star of Fear, Star of Hope', a powerful story set during World War II. To get to know the story, we made predictions about what might happen and used drama to bring the opening scene to life through role play. The children also practised writing dialogue to advance the action, using a “speech sandwich” to structure their work carefully. It’s been a thoughtful and creative start to our new unit, and the class have already shown great empathy and imagination in their writing.
In History, we have moved on from learning about World War I to exploring World War II, and the children are completely hooked! They’ve shown fantastic curiosity and enthusiasm, with many bringing in extra research from home to share. It’s been wonderful to see how eager everyone is to discuss what they’ve discovered and to make links between the two world wars.
In RE, our topic this half term is ‘How do Christians prepare for Christmas?’ We began by sharing our own experiences and family traditions during the festive season, before exploring how many of these celebrations and symbols are rooted in religion. The class were fascinated to discover the meanings behind familiar Christmas symbols (for example, candy canes representing a shepherd’s crook) and how each one links back to the story of Jesus’ birth. It was a thoughtful start to our new topic and really helped us reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
A great week it has been to kick off the new half term! A special highlight was the TSP Community Firework Event on Wednesday. A huge thank you to Team TSP and especially Laura Gaskill for organising such a brilliant evening. It was wonderful to see so many families coming together to celebrate. Here’s to another exciting and successful few weeks ahead!
Reminders:
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (14th).
-Maths and English homework has been set via the SATs Companion platform (Mr McCabe's Group) and sent home in books (Mr Hirst's Group). This is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (12th).
Date: 22nd Oct 2025 @ 2:55pm
It’s hard to believe just how much we’ve packed into this half term! From residentials to pantomimes and everything in between, Year 6 have been working hard, learning lots and having fun along the way!
In RE this half term, our topic has been Life as a Journey. We explored the different journeys people make through life and what they mean to individuals and communities. To finish the unit, we took part in a multi-faith exploration of pilgrimages, learning about why people travel to special places for spiritual reasons. We looked closely at the Western Wall and discovered its importance to people of the Jewish faith. It was a thoughtful and fascinating way to end our topic, helping us understand how faith can guide people on their life journeys.
In Maths, we have been celebrating an incredible achievement…our Year 6 class were crowned as North-West Sumdog Contest Champions! The children showed amazing focus, teamwork and determination, fending off tough competition from schools all across the region as well as other classes within TSP. Their effort and enthusiasm were fantastic throughout the contest, with every question answered helping to push us further up the leaderboard. A huge well done to everyone who took part. What an amazing achievement to finish the half term on!
In English, we’ve been developing our reading skills by exploring a wide range of genres, from fiction and poetry to song lyrics! One of the highlights was our music comprehension based on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Fate of Ophelia’. The children loved analysing the lyrics, spotting figurative language and linking the song’s themes to Shakespeare’s Hamlet. It was a brilliant way to see how storytelling, emotion and meaning can be expressed in different forms of writing and Year 6 showed fantastic insight and enthusiasm throughout.
To finish off a fantastic half term, Year 6 enjoyed a brilliant performance of Sleeping Beauty! The panto was full of laughter, music and plenty of audience participation, with lots of cheering, booing and a few surprises along the way. The children (and staff) had a great time joining in with the fun and it was the perfect way to end a busy and exciting few weeks.
Year 6 also joined the whole school in supporting Alder Hey Children’s Hospital by taking part in Pyjama Day. Everyone loved wearing their pyjamas to school while helping to raise money for children in need of care.
What a fantastic half term it’s been! We hope you have a restful and enjoyable break before we begin another exciting half term ahead.
Reminders:
-Maths and English homework HAS been set as normal, and the deadline for completing it will be the first Wednesday following the half term break (5th November).
- No new spellings will be set during the half term break. If the children would still like to practise, I’ve attached the Year 5/6 Statutory Spellings lists to Google Classroom. These are key words that we’ll all be working on throughout Year 6, with the aim of spelling as many as possible with confidence by the end of the year. The children could pick a few tricky ones, test themselves, or try writing them in sentences.
-The Team TSP Firework Event will take place on Wednesday 5th November.
Date: 16th Oct 2025 @ 4:11pm
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Welcome back to our weekly Year 6 blog! Here’s what we’ve been up to this week…
This week in Maths, Year 6 have been mastering the tricky topic of multiplying and dividing fractions and they’ve done brilliantly! We used our KFC method (Keep, Flip, Change) to help remember the steps for dividing fractions, and the class loved applying it through lots of fun, hands-on practice. From simplifying to problem solving, pupils showed great confidence using both multiplication and division with fractions. It’s been fantastic to see their understanding grow and of course, our KFC theme helped everyone remember the golden rule for success!
This week, we’ve really broadened our reading horizons by exploring a range of different texts and genres. From discovering a range of facts about blue whales to learning how artists use patterns and colours found in nature, the children have shown great curiosity and enthusiasm. We also looked at persuasive leaflets advertising visits to beautiful country manors, identifying how language and layout are used to capture the reader’s attention. Through these varied texts, pupils have strengthened their comprehension skills, expanded their vocabulary and learned how different forms of writing can inform, inspire and persuade.
In History, we continued to explore World War 1. We got creative by designing our own WW1-style propaganda posters, learning how powerful images and slogans were used to inspire people. We also researched the incredible roles animals played during the war, from horses carrying supplies to dogs delivering messages, and created informative sheets to share these amazing facts. It was great to see history come alive through art and research!
Excitement is running high in Year 6 as our Sumdog Maths Contest is officially underway! Each pupil has been challenged to answer 1,000 questions to test their speed, accuracy, and determination — and they’re already showing fantastic effort. The contest closes next Thursday, so every question counts as we race to climb the leaderboard! It’s been brilliant to see such enthusiasm, teamwork, and perseverance as everyone works hard to improve their scores and show off their maths skills.
Have a great weekend!
Reminders:
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (24th).
-Maths and English homework has been set via the SATs Companion platform and is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (22nd).
Date: 8th Oct 2025 @ 12:03pm
Another excellent, busy and fun week in Year 6!
This week in Maths, Year 6 have been mastering long division. We’ve been learning how to break calculations down step by step, using clear methods to make tricky problems easier to solve. The children have shown great perseverance and growing confidence as they worked through increasingly challenging questions. It’s been brilliant to see them supporting one another, checking their answers carefully, and celebrating those “lightbulb moments” when everything clicks into place!
In English this week, Year 6 have been working hard on their reading skills. We’ve practised finding and copying information from the text carefully and answering questions about closest meaning to key words and phrases. The children have shown great focus when looking for clues in the text and justifying their answers too. We’ve also talked about the importance of reading stamina - remaining focused and persevering even when a text feels long or challenging. The children continue to build their confidence as readers, taking their time to look carefully for clues and think about the best answers. These skills will help them become even stronger, independent readers that are ready for anything!
Our Year 6 pupils also enjoyed a very special Afternoon Tea alongside their Reception buddies. Reception parents were invited to join us as the oldest and youngest children in the school came together to share a heartwarming song as well as a chance to meet their buddy’s family. It was a lovely opportunity for Year 6 to show their kindness and responsibility as role models, while Reception children loved spending time with their “big friends.” The atmosphere was full of smiles, chatter and plenty of biscuits - a wonderful celebration of our school community.
Reminders:
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (17th).
-Maths and English homework has been set via the SATs Companion platform and is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (15th).
Date: 2nd Oct 2025 @ 8:55pm
We returned to school on Monday fresh (or perhaps still a little tired) from our Robinwood residential the previous week, but certainly full of memories from an unforgettable few days away. It was an exciting, fun-filled experience and a wonderful chance to spend time together as a class. Despite the busy week back at school, Year 6 have continued to show the same resilience, determination and growth mindset that they demonstrated on the trip - an excellent start!
In English this week, Year 6 have been busy putting their persuasive writing skills to the test by creating colourful leaflets all about our Robinwood residential. The children worked hard to capture the excitement of each activity with powerful adjectives, rhetorical questions and persuasive phrases designed to hook the reader. From zooming down the zip wire to tackling the Dungeon of Doom, their writing brought the adventure to life and showed just how much they had taken from the experience.
In Maths, we have been exploring negative numbers and how they are used in real-life situations. We looked at temperatures below zero, goal difference in football and also a problem solving task involving bank balances. The children practised counting forwards and backwards through zero, comparing and ordering negative numbers and solving problems set in everyday contexts. It was fantastic to see them applying their understanding to practical examples and recognising where negative numbers appear beyond the classroom.
In RE, we continued our Life as a Journey unit by exploring a range of inspirational quotes that reflect the idea of life as a journey. The children reflected on what each quote meant, how it might guide someone through challenges or celebrations and which messages resonated most with their own experiences. It was wonderful to see such thoughtful discussions as Year 6 considered how words of wisdom can shape the way we think about the paths we take in life.
We’ve also been busy preparing for our upcoming Reception-Year 6 Buddy Assembly. The children are looking forward to performing 'You’ve Got a Friend in Me' and sharing the special friendships they’ve already begun to build with their buddies. Next week will be an exciting opportunity not only to celebrate these new partnerships but also to welcome and meet our buddies’ families.
A busy but brilliant week - well done Year 6 and enjoy the weekend!
Reminders:
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (10th).
-Maths and English homework has been set via the SATs Companion platform and is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (8th).
Date: 18th Sep 2025 @ 8:13pm
We have had another fantastic week in Year 6, full of creativity, curiosity and challenge!
Maths has been all about rounding this week. Whether it was rounding large numbers to the nearest 10, 100, or even a million, or applying their rounding skills to solve real-life problems, the children showed resilience and great number sense. The buzz in the classroom was wonderful as they worked through challenges together, spotting patterns and explaining their reasoning clearly.
In English, the children have been sharpening their reading skills by exploring questions that really get them thinking deeply about characters and texts. They have been asked to consider what impression a writer creates and to back up their ideas with evidence. It has been brilliant to see the children debating their viewpoints, justifying their answers with well-chosen quotes, and growing in confidence as thoughtful readers.
PE has taken an exciting twist with the launch of a brand new game invented by a few members of our Year 6 class! Borrowed from their lunchtime play, ‘Slapball’ has now become a class craze. Fast-paced, full of energy and packed with teamwork, the game has already captured everyone’s enthusiasm. It’s been inspiring to see the children not only taking part with such passion but also showing leadership in teaching and refining the rules.
In RE, we continued our unit, ‘Life as a Journey’, by looking at the key milestones in the life of a Christian. From baptisms and confirmations to weddings and funerals, we explored how both religious and secular events mark important steps in a person’s journey. The children made thoughtful connections between these milestones and the idea of life as a pathway filled with meaning and purpose.
We hope everyone has a restful weekend and comes back ready for another exciting week of both learning and adventure!
Weekly reminders:
-The excitement is building as our school residential to Robinwood in Wrexham (24th–26th September) is just around the corner.
-As lots of us will be away at Robinwood this coming week, no new spellings will be set. If the children would still like to practise, I’ve attached the Year 5/6 Statutory Spellings lists to Google Classroom. These are key words that we’ll all be working on throughout Year 6, with the aim of spelling as many as possible with confidence by the end of the year. The children could pick a few tricky ones, test themselves, or try writing them in sentences.
-Maths and English homework HAS been set via the SATs Companion platform, but the deadline has been extended until Wednesday 1st October to allow for the residential.
-As always, please continue to encourage the children to read daily at home, ideally with an adult where possible. If you’re ever stuck for inspiration, please check out the recommendations on our Learning at Home page, or let us know and we’ll be happy to suggest some titles.
Date: 11th Sep 2025 @ 5:28pm
We have had a great week in Year 6, full of learning and laughter!
In English, Year 6 wrote special letters to introduce themselves to their new Reception buddies. The children took great care with their writing, sharing fun facts about themselves and offering a warm welcome to school life. Once their letters were complete, the Year 6 pupils were able to deliver them in person and spend time with their buddies.
The children were delighted to have this opportunity, enjoying the chance to visit the Reception classroom, join in with play, and get to know their younger partners a little better. From building towers and sharing stories to exploring the role-play area together, it was wonderful to see the older pupils stepping into their roles as caring role models. These buddy partnerships are already forming lovely friendships, and we look forward to watching them grow throughout the year.
Year 6 have been stretching their maths brains with a series of place value puzzles and challenges. From partitioning numbers up to ten million to tackling tricky reasoning problems, the children showed great determination and focus. It was fantastic to see them applying their knowledge in different ways and enjoying the challenge of problem-solving too.
In our RE work, we started our unit titled ‘Life as a Journey’ where we mapped out our own life journeys so far including any highlights along the way. These were brilliant to see and we considered just how much more was still to come!
We hope everyone has a lovely weekend and comes back refreshed for another exciting week – enjoy!
Weekly reminders:
-The excitement builds as our school residential to Robinwood in Wrexham ticks ever closer (24th to 26th September).
-Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the Robinwood / KS2 SATs information meeting after school earlier this week. All information discussed during the meeting (re: both the KS2 SATs Assessments and Robinwood) has been sent out via School Spider. All handouts from the session have also been sent home with your child. If you have any additional questions, please let Mr McCabe know via y6@tsp-primary.uk
-Spellings continue to be shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (19th).
-Maths and English homework has been set via the SATs Companion platform and is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (17th).
-As mentioned last week, it is really important that the children are encouraged to read daily at home and with an adult if possible. If you are struggling with book choices, please refer to the recommendations listed on our ‘Learning at Home’ page, or let us know and we will be able to offer suggestions.
Date: 4th Sep 2025 @ 9:37pm
Welcome to the Year 6 blog for the academic year 2025 – 2026.
It has been fantastic to welcome the children back and see their enthusiasm for the new school year. They’ve settled straight in, with plenty of laughter already and a real sense of Year 6 team spirit taking shape.
Please see our curriculum map for an overview of what the children will be learning this half term.
Our virtual classroom can also be found attached. The virtual classroom includes links to a variety of quality websites, apps and resources to support the children’s learning.
The Successful Start PowerPoint is also attached. This includes information that all parents should read.
Reminders for this half term:
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We know that many children are excited for our school residential to Robinwood in Wrexham in a couple of weeks (24th to 26th September).
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As per the Successful Start PowerPoint and diary dates, there will be a KS2 SATs and Robinwood parent briefing on Tuesday 9th September at 3:20pm. Please also ensure you have visited the Robinwood website and read all the information given, including their FAQ page, which should answer any further questions you may have.
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Our first set of spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday. Maths and English homework will commence next week after the children have had the opportunity to access and familiarise with the SATs Companion platform.
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In terms of Year 6 reading, the children will have daily opportunities to read, either independently, in a group or as a whole class. Those children who receive their ‘home reading books’ from school will also still be listened to individually every week by an adult. However, it is really important that the children are encouraged to read daily at home and with an adult if possible. If you are struggling with book choices, please refer to the recommendations listed on our ‘Learning at Home’ page, or let us know and we will be able to offer suggestions.
Date: 17th Jul 2025 @ 5:42pm
Well...the day has finally arrived! Today, we said our final goodbyes and finished our time here at Trinity St. Peter's.
On Monday and Tuesday, we were able to perform our leavers' production for the rest of the school and our families. There was laughter, tears, but most of all...enjoyment. The script was written by the class and included all the memories, jokes and stories they wanted to reminisce about with their audiences. The children shone in every sense: their acting was superb, their comedy timing was impeccable and their singing was just beautiful. We were all so incredibly proud of them.
We concluded our week with our Leavers' Service on Friday morning. This was perhaps more emotional than our leavers’ production with presentations, montages, speeches and one final opportunity for our pupils to show off their incredible voices. There was not a dry eye in Holy Trinity Church!
There is not much left to write that has not already been said in class, at the production or in Church! Nevertheless, Year 6, you have been A-MAZ-ING. We have loved teaching you and watching you all grow as individuals and as a class. Bonds have been made for life and we can't wait to see you go onto achieve even more success and happiness in your secondary schools. We will miss you all.
Parents, we would like to thank you for the gifts and cards this week - never expected but always appreciated - and most of all, for your kind words. Your continued support has allowed the children to continue to thrive at Trinity St. Peter's in their final year.
Have an amazing summer, everyone!
Date: 4th Jun 2025 @ 8:48pm
We are now in our final half-term of primary school!
It seems like only yesterday that our Year 6 pupils were in Reception, saying goodbye to their Year 6 buddies...now we're only weeks away from it being their turn!
The hard work and determination hasn’t stopped since SATs have finished though. We have already managed to:
- Add three new writing pieces to our author books, including a poem and a non-chronological report.
- Start our new Science unit on ‘Light’, which has included a practical investigation on reflection.
Our leavers’ preparations have officially begun as well:
- In PE, we have started our dance sessions and already the class have proven they can deliver a performance!
- In Music, we have mainly focused on singing as we have several performances to deliver, including at the Leavers’ Service at Liverpool Cathedral next week.
- We have started a new class book, 'The Final Year' by Matt Goodfellow.
- There have been other opportunities for reflection on the 8-year journeys we have been on through art pieces and discussions around the much anticipated, ‘leavers’ production’!
Upcoming Events and Reminders:
Please make sure you check the summer diary dates for upcoming important events - there are several events linked specifically to Year 6! Also, ensure you have read the letters sent on School Spider regarding next week’s trips to Alton Towers and Liverpool Cathedral.
PE will continue on Wednesdays and Thursdays this half-term.
We hope you are all looking forward to the upcoming celebrations. Year 6 are going to be very busy for the next two months!
Date: 22nd May 2025 @ 3:28pm
It has certainly been a half-term of hard work!
After plenty of preparation and build-up, the time to sit our KS2 SATs finally arrived! We could not be any prouder of all the children; they showed such positivity, resilience and optimism throughout the week. As in previous years, it was once again wonderful to hear that the children found that SATs process wasn't actually as bad as they thought it could be and that lots of the children would like to visit the Year 5 children before the end of term to let them know this too. Well done, everyone - you are all superstars!
Despite the 'dull' nature of sitting assessments this half-term, we did also manage to find opportunities to have laughs along the way too, including:
• Our final swimming lessons in primary school, including the last ‘fun lesson’!
• Opportunities to represent the school in sports such as football and tag rugby.
• The ‘SPaG rave’ in class on the Friday afternoon before SATs Week.
• Our post-SATs ‘Beach Day’ celebration.
…and we are now very excited for all the leavers’ celebrations to follow next half-term!
Be sure to check the diary dates and letters regarding upcoming trips, including Alton Towers.
We hope the children all have a well-earned break next week...they certainly deserve it!
See you in a week!
Date: 2nd Apr 2025 @ 2:41pm
The Easter break has arrived!
This week, we enjoyed taking part in several Easter activities…our final Easter celebrations in primary school! We participated in the annual Easter Egg Hunt and still had a visit from the Easter Bunny itself; on Friday, we attended the whole-school Easter Service at St. Peter’s Church where we were able to watch the Year 3 pupils perform the Easter story. We enjoyed joining in with several hymns and songs - which we have been practising each week during Sing and Praise - including ‘He Lives in You’ from The Lion King and ‘Lord of the Dance’.
Despite this being a short half-term, where we have mainly focused on preparations for SATs, there have still been many highlights:
- Our weekly swimming sessions;
- Trying new sports in PE lessons, such as kurling and tag rugby;
- Many new SPaG songs;
- A visit from some TSP alumni to discuss their experiences of secondary school;
- Seeing our buddies;
- World Book Day;
- The Soccer Sports Challenge;
- Lots of new games to help us revise, such as the very popular, ‘Trust No One’;
- Enjoying our newly built UKS2 gym;
- ‘Rock Steady’ music concerts and sports tournaments (football, swimming, athletics, kurling) for the majority of our pupils;
For home learning, additional tasks have been set on SATs Companion for over the Easter break and parents should have received a message on School Spider regarding useful links for further learning. Please be aware we are not suggesting all of these resources are to be utilised and that the children's mental health is always the priority. However, as some parents and children have asked for additional resources to support them over the Easter break, we are sharing with all in case any other children would like to further revise over the holiday period.
If we aren’t seeing you over the next two weeks, we hope you all have a lovely Easter break!
Date: 24th Feb 2025 @ 2:16pm
Welcome back!
It sounds like all the children had an enjoyable February break. We are now looking forward to our ‘Spring 2’ half-term as hopefully the weather improves and the sun returns!
Please see our curriculum map for an overview of what the children will be learning this half-term.
Our virtual classroom has been attached again to this blog, which includes links to a variety of quality websites, apps and resources to support the children’s learning – especially with SATs approaching in May. Please recall that revision packs were also given out at parent-teacher meetings to support learning at home.
Reminders for this half term:
- Homework has resumed today and children are expected to return their work by Wednesday;
- PE days are as follows: Wednesday and Thursday. Please note that Wednesdays will now be Year 6’s swimming session and parents have received an additional letter regarding this on School Spider.
The presentation shared with parents in Autumn regarding SATs will be sent to you via School Spider as well. You will recall that this includes dates, information about each assessment etc.
Thank you!
Date: 10th Feb 2025 @ 9:05am
We now halfway through our final year of primary school!
Despite it being a shorter half-term, we have still managed to pack lots in, including:
• Several new pieces of writing in our author books, along with artwork to complement. We particularly enjoyed personifying Winter as we were able to make connections to previous Y5 learning on Greek myths;
• Learning about Africa for our Geography unit this half term. We gained lots of new knowledge on the different regions and were able to make comparisons between Africa and the UK;
• Lots of practical work in Science for our ‘Electricity’ topic. We even came up with our own questions to investigate, which ensured we thought carefully about the different variables involved;
• Several opportunities to represent the school in sports tournaments, including futsal, dodgeball and table tennis;
• Continuing to support and nurture our Reception buddies.
The children have also sat past SATs papers for Reading, Maths and SPaG. We have had several discussions around these, highlighting that these papers are designed to be sat in May and that there are objectives we haven’t covered or revised yet; this is just an opportunity to see how we can improve on our results from September and December and to identify their own areas of improvement once they receive their scores back. The children have shown excellent focus and determination while sitting these assessments and should be very proud of their efforts; it has been fantastic to see them expressing their pride and sense of achievement when realising how much progress they have already made since the start of the year.
Reminders for next half term:
• There is no set homework for the February holidays – except for learning the new set of spellings for the first week back. However, the Year 6 Virtual Classroom has been updated and attached to this blog, which includes links to websites and resources. Parents should have also received resources at parent-teacher meetings to further support children at home. Also, don’t forget the Practice section on SATs Companion, where children can choose topics to practise in Maths, Reading, SPaG, or Science.
• PE days will continue as follows: Wednesday and Thursday. Please note that Wednesdays will now be Year 6’s swimming session.
Have a great half-term break, everyone!
Date: 9th Jan 2025 @ 8:17pm
Happy New Year!
It was lovely to welcome back the Year 6 children on Monday and to hear all about their Christmas holidays. It now feels like we have never been away as we have already commenced our next piece of writing and started our Science unit on ‘Electricity’ and carried out several investigations. We have also dazzled our teachers with our mathematical understanding of algebra and dividing fractions in our respective groups.
Please see our Y6 Curriculum Map for an overview of what the children will be learning this half-term. Please note: some topics may be continuing over from Autumn 2 initially due to time constraints...we were very busy last term!
Our current virtual classroom has been attached to this blog, which includes links to a variety of quality websites, apps and resources to support the children’s learning - particularly in relation to SATs preparation this time.
Upcoming Y6 events:
• Parent Teacher Meetings: 4th , 5th , 11th, 12th February (more information to follow).
Please see our ‘Spring Diary Dates’ for all school events taking place this term.
Reminders for this half-term:
• Maths and English homework for Mr King has resumed on Friday 10th. This should then be returned on or before the following Wednesday (January 15th).
• Spellings have been set from this week and the weekly test will take place next Thursday (16th).
• PE lessons are Wednesday (Athletics) and Thursday (Football with LFC).
Thank you!
Date: 16th Dec 2024 @ 4:07pm
..and that's a wrap for 2024!
It certainly has been a wonderful term and this latter half-term has been packed with highlights, plus plenty of festive fun. Here’s a look back at just some of the magical moments we’ve shared:
• Writing: We wrote a diary entry linked to our focus text, ‘Star of Fear, Star of Hope’ by Jo Hoestlandt, as well a Christmas-themed instruction text on how to ‘steal Christmas’ like The Grinch!
• Reading: After finishing ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar, we started a self-help book called ‘Dare To Be You’ by Matthew Syed. Following a thorough discussion and investigation into several story books, we have also chosen ‘Skellig’ by David Almond as our new class novel.
• Maths: Aside from all the competitive games and activities, we have focused primarily on arithmetic objectives in lessons this term. The children should be very pleased with their much-improved scores in SATs arithmetic papers!
• History: We continued our learning about the World Wars, focusing this half-term on how the two wars impacted Formby. Particular highlights included a visit from John from Formby Civic Society, who shared his extensive knowledge with us, and our weekly trips to Formby Luncheon Club to interview its members.
• Kindness Project: We took part in a range of activities that reminded us of how we can be ‘kind to ourselves’- including meditation and mindfulness practice!
• Music: We have now concluded our weekly brass sessions with Mrs Hughes from Sefton Music Services. Thank you to Mrs Hughes for all her support.
• Christmas Carol Service: Some our Year 6 pupils brought Christmas cheer to our local community by supporting St Peter’s Christmas service at St Joseph’s Care Home.
• Supporting the School Community: Many of our pupils have relished the opportunities to support the rest of the school in various ways, including narrating Reception’s Nativity and WOW services, helping to run stalls at The Christmas Fair and in their leader roles such as Kindness Committee and Digital Leaders.
• Festive Fun: We had a great time filming our latest Kindness Video, enjoying Party Day, a Santa Dash and celebrating with a Christmas Extravaganza.
Reminders for next half term:
- There is no set homework for the Christmas holidays – except for revising the last weekly spellings set, which will roll over to January.
- The Year 6 Virtual Classroom has been updated and attached to this blog and it includes links to websites and resources. Pupils can find their individual passwords on last year's Year 5 Google Classroom. Don’t forget the 'Practice' section on SATs Companion, where children can choose topics to practise in Maths, Reading, SPaG, or Science.
- PE days are now as follows: Wednesday and Thursday.
The Year 6 team have thoroughly enjoyed the academic year so far and are looking forward to another great term in January.
Thank you to all those parents who sent in gifts - including the class collection - and well wishes this week. It is never expected, but always appreciated! We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas holiday.
Thank you once again and we will see you all in 2025!
Date: 5th Nov 2024 @ 2:33pm
Welcome back!
It sounds like all the children had an enjoyable October break. We are now looking forward to our ‘Autumn 2’ half-term, which is set to be full of learning, laughter, kindness…and Christmas festivities!
Please see our Y6 curriculum map for an overview of what the children will be learning this half-term.
Our current virtual classroom has been attached again to this blog, which includes links to a variety of quality websites, apps and resources to support the children’s learning.
Upcoming Y6 events:
- 27/11 - Tax Workshop (in school)
- 2/12 - ‘National Child Measurement Programme’ - Y6 Visit from School Nurse
- 9/12 - Y6 Choir visiting St Joseph’s Care Home
- 13/12 - Y6 Choir visiting Formby Luncheon Club
Please see our ‘Autumn Diary Dates’ for all school events taking place this half-term.
N.B. Groups of Y6 children will also be visiting Formby Luncheon Club throughout the half-term (during school time) to interview members about their experiences of war. This is optional for children and all who want to participate will have the chance to do so.
General Reminders for this half-term:
- Spellings, Maths and English homework will now resume until the end of term;
- PE lessons are continuing on a Wednesday and Friday next half-term. Please remember that children should not be wearing designer branded PE items of clothing and shorts should be of an appropriate length;
- A small, healthy snack should be brought to school.
Thank you!
Date: 21st Oct 2024 @ 1:41pm
Well…we have reached the end of our first half-term in Year 6!
It is hard to believe that this half-term has already come to an end and we cannot believe just how much we have packed into these past two months. We have had many highlights, including:
-Meeting and spending time with our Reception buddies;
-Our Robinwood residential;
-All the different Maths games and activities;
-Winning the North West Sumdog Contests;
-Producing 3 new pieces of work in our author books, including our 'haunted' narratives this month;
-Exploring a range of texts, including 'Holes' (Louis Sachar), 'Girl At The Front of the Class' (Onjali Rauf), 'Cicada' (Shaun Tan) and 'Dare To Be You' (Matthew Syed);
-Playing different variations of dodgeball as part of our PE unit;
-Learning about mark making, macrophotgraphy, photomontages and collages in our Art lessons;
-Understanding the classification of plants, animals and bacteria in Science;
-Gaining lots of new knowledge about World War 1 and 2 for our History topic;
-Concluding our half-term with the pantomime, Aladdin!
...we cannot wait to see what fun awaits us in Autumn 2!
Reminders for next half-term:
- Spellings, which the children will be tested on in the first week back after half-term, are available on Google Classroom. No specific Maths or SPAG homework has been set for over the half-term break however October’s virtual classroom has been attached to this blog – should the children wish to consolidate any learning;
- PE lessons will continue on a Wednesday and Friday next half-term. Please remember that children should not be wearing designer branded PE items of clothing and shorts should be of an appropriate length.
-A small, healthy snack should be brought to school if needed but fruit is provided each day.
Have a great half-term break, everyone!
Date: 15th Jul 2024 @ 1:44pm
Well...the day has finally arrived! Today, we said our final goodbyes and finished our time here at Trinity St. Peter's.
On Monday and Tuesday, we were able to perform our leavers' production for the rest of the school and our families. There was laughter, tears, but most of all...enjoyment. The script was written by the class and included all the memories, jokes and stories they wanted to reminisce about with their audiences. The children shone in every sense: their acting was superb, their comedy timing was impeccable and their singing was just beautiful. We were all so incredibly proud of them.
We concluded our week with our Leavers' Service on Friday morning. This was perhaps more emotional than our leavers’ production with a special dance, presentations, montages, speeches and one final opportunity for our pupils to show off their incredible voices. There was not a dry eye in Holy Trinity Church!
There is not much left to write that has not already been said in class, at the production or in Church! Nevertheless, Year 6, you have been A-MAZ-ING. We have loved teaching you and watching you all grow as individuals and as a class. Bonds have been made for life and we can't wait to see you go onto achieve even more success and happiness in your secondary schools. We will miss you all.
Parents, we would like to thank you for the gifts and cards this week - never expected but always appreciated - and most of all, for your kind words. Your continued support has allowed the children to continue to thrive at Trinity St. Peter's in their final year.
Have an amazing summer, everyone!
Date: 5th Jul 2024 @ 8:19am
A very active week in Year 6!
On Tuesday, our final primary school trip took place as we ventured to Alton Towers! The children had been very excited in the build-up as we discussed how the day would work, looked at the theme park map and watched videos about particular rides. We went on some rides as a class (The Rapids, The Runaway Mine Train) but also split into groups at various points to allow us to go on the types of rides we wanted. Despite limited time at the park, we were able to get on several other rides in groups, including Galactica, Wicker Man and Oblivion – as well as take part in water fights and visit the aquarium! All in all, a successful day! Check the Year 6 Twitter page for all the pictures.
Production rehearsals have continued with the script now being finalised and all children happy with their roles. We have focused on stage directions and transitions this week and we have just about sorted where we need to be and when! Children should now be bringing in their additional clothes for the production so dress rehearsals can start next week.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Date: 27th Jun 2024 @ 9:05am
Our production rehearsals have been going well. The children have been given specific roles now, although this is still only an early draft and additional lines will be added in as we continue to rehearse for those children who want larger roles. Parents, please ensure you have read the messages sent on School Spider regarding clothing and tickets.
We were treated to a very special assembly this week led by Sumdog! After all these years of playing and enjoying the app, it was fantastic to have the team in to share new features and projects they are working on. We particularly enjoyed Strawbees, which saw us constructing various shapes and mechanisms – while also working on our resilience and teamwork.
On Wednesday, we had our final ‘Sports Day’ at Trinity St. Peter’s. We wanted to have a strong emphasis on our value of ‘Enjoy’ and not take it too seriously. We agreed that if we were losing, we would ‘lose in style’ – just as long as it didn’t affect anybody else in the race who may still be trying to win. There was a great atmosphere throughout and we all had a great time taking part in the different races. Perhaps the highlight was our parents’ three-legged race. Lots of laughter…and lots of competitive parents! We were very impressed with those children who managed to complete the lap with neither of their feet ever setting foot on the grass!
We also enjoyed hearing the children’s stories about their transition days to their secondary schools on Thursday. Not long to go now!
Have a great weekend, everyone!