Year 6 - Autumn 2 - Week 1
Date: 4th Nov 2026 @ 8:11pm
After a well-deserved half-term break, the children have returned refreshed, enthusiastic and ready to embrace the exciting learning opportunities ahead. The second half of the autumn term really has started with a bang in Year 6…and we're not just talking about the fireworks!
In English, Year 6 enjoyed an exciting Literacy Kicks workshop, combining sport, journalism and creative writing! We were joined by Gareth (a sports journalist) and James (a British Triathlon coach) who brought their expertise into the classroom. James put the children through their paces with a practical triathlon-inspired training session, exploring perceived exertion and how athletes measure the intensity of physical activity. Gareth then took over, guiding the children through the process of writing their very own newspaper articles celebrating triathlon success. We are already looking forward to our next session, when the children will develop their journalistic skills further by editing and improving their articles!
In Maths, Year 6 have been busy developing their mathematical knowledge and tackling some challenging concepts! In Mr McCabe’s group, the children have been mastering the method of long division, breaking down tricky calculations into manageable steps and building their confidence with this important skill. Meanwhile, in Mrs Martin’s group, the focus has been on factors, multiples and common factors, with pupils exploring the relationships between numbers and applying their understanding to a range of mathematical problems. Both groups have shown fantastic perseverance, determination and a willingness to challenge themselves!
Year 6 joined the rest of the school in celebrating All Saints’ Day on Monday with a range of exciting and meaningful activities! We began with a dedicated Collective Worship, exploring the significance of All Saints’ Day and reflecting on the importance of kindness, compassion and helping others. The children then enjoyed getting creative as they iced and decorated their very own All Saints Biscuits, complete with specially designed edible labels featuring our school colours, All Saints’ Day symbols and the All Saints MAT logo. The excitement continued with our whole-school Golden Halo Hunt, as pupils searched for hidden clues linked to different saints, working together to uncover the secret message: ‘BE KIND ALWAYS!’ It was a wonderful celebration that brought our school community together and reminded us of the values we strive to demonstrate every day.
In Art, Year 6 have been exploring the fascinating world of macro photography, discovering how ordinary objects can become abstract works of art when viewed up close! The children studied the work of renowned photographer Edward Weston, examining how he used light, shadow, texture and unusual perspectives to transform everyday subjects into striking images. The children were then tasked within bringing in their own fruit or vegetable to create their very own macro photographs, experimenting with different angles, close-up shots and lighting to capture the intricate details and hidden beauty of everyday objects!
Another special highlight was the TSP Community Firework Event on Thursday. 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 mark the occasion.
Here’s to another exciting and successful half term ahead - enjoy the weekend!
Reminders:
-Maths and English homework has been set via the SATs Companion platform and is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (11th). As per last half term, please encourage children to watch the short support videos included with tasks, where available, particularly in Maths, as these provide helpful explanations and worked examples. For children in Mrs Martin's Maths group, homework has been set in their books, which have been sent home in their bags. SATs Companion remains available to all children for additional practice and revision. If your child experiences any difficulties with their homework, please encourage them to speak to a member of the Year 6 team so that we can support them.
-Weekly spellings have been attached to this blog and the children will be tested next Friday (13th).