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WELCOME TO THE AUTUMN TERM IN YEAR  6!

2025-2026

Maths: In Maths, we will be learning about place value and calculation methods for the four operations - with emphasis on long multiplication and long division. We will also be learning about fractions, and how to combine them with the four operations. The children will also develop their understanding of how to compare and order larger numbers, as well as improving their ability to round numbers.

English: In English, we will be focussing on the book, ‘Race to the Frozen North’ to support us with our learning. The children will be building towards writing a series of diary entries about significant events in Matthew Henson’s life. We will also be learning about how to write diary entries and recounts. After October half term, we will turn our attention to the book, ‘Lost Happy Endings’, which will inspire us to write a traditional tale.

Project: What connects ancient civilisations with space exploration today?

This topic has a history and science focus, in which the children will learn about the Maya civilisation, discovering what daily life would have been like in an ancient Mayan city, as well as what the religious beliefs of the Mayans were. The children will also become more familiar with the continent of North America.

In the second part of this project, we will befocussing on Earth and Space. We will describe the movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the Sun. We will also focus on the cycles of the Moon relative to the Earth & discover how the Earth’s rotation explains our day and night.

PE: Please can all PE Kits be in school throughout the school week. Our PE sessions will take place on a Wednesday and Thursday throughout this term. All children are to come to school wearing their PE tops on their PE days. Please can all items be clearly labelled. Please note that most of our PE sessions will be outside so an additional jumper or jogging bottoms for PE during the winter months would be welcomed.

Water bottles: Please can all children bring in a labelled water bottle for them to use throughout their day at school.

Homework: Homework will be set online for both Maths and English. Maths and English homework will be set on alternate weeks but Spellings and Rockstars practise will be set weekly. Homework will be set on a Friday and due on a Wednesday.

Reading: It is expected that children will read at home every day; please encourage children to log this in their planners. Children do not need to read to an adult for each session and independent reading is more that suitable, however there is a joy in sharing a book with a family member, younger sibling or friend so please do encourage this where possible.

Planners/ Messages: Should you need to speak to me, please either write a note in your child’s planner or contact the school office, who will either pass the message to me or arrange for me to contact you. Please ensure if you write a note for me in your child’s planner, they come into school with it in their hand to guarantee I see the message.