Year 6 - Spring 2 - Week 2
Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 6:17pm
What a week we have had in the Year 6 classroom!
In Maths, we have been working with coordinates across all four quadrants, accurately plotting and identifying points on a grid. The children applied this knowledge through a range of problem-solving and reasoning challenges, where they had to interpret coordinates, follow clues and explain their thinking. We also explored nets of 3D shapes, investigating which nets would successfully fold to create different solids and justifying our answers. These tasks encouraged the children to use their spatial reasoning and mathematical thinking to solve increasingly challenging problems.
In English, we completed an interesting reading comprehension about carnivorous plants, using the text to develop our inference and retrieval skills whilst learning lots of new vocabulary along the way. We also continued to practise and refine our SPaG knowledge, focusing on applying correct grammar and punctuation in our written work.
However, the highlight of the week was undoubtedly World Book Day, where the children enjoyed celebrating their love of reading and sharing their favourite books with one another. It really was a fantastic celebration of reading for Year 6. In the morning, the children took part in a library book hunt, following a series of clues to locate different books and match them correctly. Later in the day, we joined in with an illustrator activity led by Rob Biddulph, learning how to draw a dinosaur step by step as well as tackling some fun book-themed Maths questions. We also spent time with our Reception buddies, reading the books they had chosen and sharing stories together. To round off the day, the class enjoyed a lively dance workshop inspired by The Wizard of Oz and Wicked, where everyone joined in with the moves - even those who don’t usually see themselves as dancers!
There was plenty more to celebrate in Year 6 this week, with some of the children achieving medallist positions at the recent Swimming Gala. We were also incredibly proud to be crowned winners of the Indoor Athletics competition at Greenbank High School, where all the children involved represented the school brilliantly. The children showed fantastic determination, teamwork and resilience throughout, making it a wonderful achievement for everyone involved.
In our Collective Worship, we also took time to reflect on the many achievements we have celebrated so far this year. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to recognise their hard work, resilience and successes, both in and out of the classroom, and to think about how they can continue to shine in the weeks ahead.
Well done, Year 6, on an excellent week! We hope everyone enjoys a well-earned and relaxing weekend and we look forward to another great week of learning ahead.
Reminders:
-Year 6 PE lessons will continue to take place on Wednesdays (swimming) and Thursdays each week for this half term.
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (13th).
-Maths and English homework has been set as normal via either the SATs Companion platform or sent home in books. This is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (11th).