Year 6 - Spring 1 - Week 6
Date: 12th Feb 2026 @ 12:07pm
What a fantastic week to round off this half term! The weeks have flown by and we have so much to be proud of and grateful for. It has been wonderful to see the children’s hard work, enthusiasm and continued progress across all areas of their learning.
On Tuesday, Mr McCabe was warmly welcomed back from paternity leave. The children were eager to share their news from the past fortnight and have been shown plenty of baby photos and updates from home too.
In Maths, the children have been completing practice assessment papers and working carefully through the questions. We have begun reviewing the papers together, allowing pupils to reflect on their answers, celebrate their successes and identify areas for further development. It has been encouraging to see their growing confidence and resilience as they prepare for the months ahead. There has also been plenty of time for games, including a lively Maths gameshow and a themed Maths Challenge quiz, which the children thoroughly enjoyed while reinforcing their learning in a fun and engaging way.
In English, the children shifted roles and had the chance to mark and review a completed reading comprehension. Alongside this, we have focused on speedy SPaG revision to keep key grammar, punctuation and spelling skills sharp. The children also completed a back-to-back spelling game, showing great concentration and determination as they practised and applied their spelling knowledge alongside a friend.
Being Children’s Mental Health Week, the children had the opportunity to explore the question, "How important is it to be kind to your mind?" Year 6 reflected on strategies to care for their mental health, manage emotions and consider the positive impact of kindness to themselves and others.
This week, two of our Year 6 pupils showed fantastic initiative by organising a Valentine’s cake sale to raise money for Alder Hey. Thanks to their hard work and the generosity of our school community, the event was a great success. We are incredibly proud of their kindness, leadership and commitment to supporting such a worthwhile cause. Well done to everyone who contributed!
In RE this week, the children have completed their unit on the Eucharist. They explored key questions to assess their knowledge and understanding, reflecting thoughtfully on the significance of this sacrament. Pupils engaged in meaningful discussions, demonstrating respect for different viewpoints and a growing understanding of the concepts covered.
So, another half term passes by and a well-earned break awaits this hardworking class. Enjoy the time off and I look forward to seeing you all refreshed and ready in a week’s time!
Reminders:
-A list of spelling words and rules most frequently used in Year 6 spellings has been uploaded to Google Classroom for children to practise.
-During the break, some Maths and English homework revision tasks have been set via the SATs Companion platform or sent home in books.