Year 6 - Spring 1 - Week 2
Date: 14th Jan 2026 @ 9:05am
We have had a fantastic start to the new year, with the first full school week of 2026 filled with enthusiasm, teamwork and a real buzz for learning!
In Maths, the children focused on further developing their understanding of area. Building on their knowledge of finding the area of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms, Year 6 extended their learning to include compound and rectilinear shapes. Pupils applied their reasoning skills to break more complex shapes into smaller, manageable parts, allowing them to calculate total area accurately and confidently. Our learning week also included a variety of games and knowledge quizzes to reinforce key concepts, build confidence and make our learning even more fun.
In RE, the children explored the symbols of the Eucharist and their significance within Christian worship. They made connections in their learning by creating an overview in which they drew each symbol and explained how it links to the church service. This activity encouraged pupils to reflect on meaning and symbolism, deepening their understanding of how the Eucharist is celebrated and why it is important to Christians.
In English this week, the children took part in a range of skimming and scanning games designed to boost reading speed, accuracy and confidence. They then explored a variety of narrative texts, applying their comprehension skills to deepen understanding of plot, character and language. Alongside this, pupils read non-fiction texts linked to their history learning on the Romans, making purposeful cross-curricular links and applying reading skills in different contexts.
Additionally, Year 6 began their new class novel, ‘Dare to Be You’ by Matthew Syed. This provided a great opportunity for pupils to reflect on themes of identity, resilience and celebrating what makes us unique.
Year 6 also part in a PE lesson led by the LFC Foundation. The session focused on multi-sports activities, keeping everyone active and engaged throughout. Children particularly enjoyed trying a new game called hand tennis, which brought lots of laughter, teamwork and great fun to the lesson.
Well done Year 6 for all of your hard work throughout this week and wishing you all a lovely and restful weekend!
Reminders:
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (23rd).
-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 (21st).