Welcome to Year 6

Year 6 is a huge year for children at Mitton Manor Primary School. During Year 6, children learn to be independent and responsible as they begin their move towards senior school. The children have their SATs and benefit from a well-rounded and enriched curriculum. They will learn about the world around them as well as about themselves.  Year 6 is sometimes a difficult year with lots of change and some big moments; the Year 6 team work hard with all colleagues to ensure children enjoy a happy and progressive year, which is full of fun, laughter and responsibility. The children receive jobs to ensure they develop confidence and empathy towards others. Finally, they experience their first residential to The Pioneer Centre in June. 

Year 6 Staff

Class Teacher: Mrs B Brixey-Budhan

Class Teaching Assistant: Mrs R Mills

PPA Cover: Mrs A Heather

Friday: Mrs R Mills

Autumn Term

Our theme this term is Who Are We?. We will be reading this book as our class read and analysing it during Guided Reading sessions:

We will also be reading these books in relation to our Science topic:

We will also explore this picture book in English:

In English lessons, we will be focusing on the four purposes for writing: writing to inform, writing to persuade, writing to entertain and writing to discuss. In History, we will be exploring the Anglo Saxons and Vikings. In Science, we will be looking at the theory of Evolution. As part of PPA cover, Mrs Mills will be teaching arithmetic practice, MFL, History, Geography and SATs skills. Geography lessons will be focused on locational knowledge. In Art sessions, we will be drawing animal eyes and creating them with clay. During D&T, we will be designing and structuring playgrounds. As part of PE, we will be developing our football and netball skills. In Music sessions, we will be composing pieces of music to represent evolution and performing as part of an ensemble during the Harvest Festival and Christmas concerts. Children will also be taught how to keep safe online in computing lessons. In addition, we will be visiting the Oxford Science Centre for a day based around Evolution.

Spring Term

Our theme this term is Where in the world? We will be reading this book as our class read and analysing it during Guided Reading sessions:

We will also be reading these books in relation to our Science topic:

We will also explore these picture books in English and Geography:

In English lessons, we will be focusing on the four purposes for writing: writing to inform, writing to persuade, writing to entertain and writing to discuss. In History, we will be exploring World War II and its impact. In Geography, we will be looking at human geography and why people migrate to other places. As part of PPA cover, Mrs Mills will be teaching arithmetic practice, MFL  and Science and SATs skills. Science lessons will be focussing on humans and other animals. In Art sessions, will learn specific skills and techniques to confidently use the seven elements of art within our own work. During D&T, we will be designing and making steady hand games. As part of PE, we will be developing our tag rugby and gymnasticl skills. In Music sessions, we will be learning about samba music. Children will also be taught about coding in computing lessons. In addition, we will have a special WWII day where we will have a specialist talk to us about World War II in a day of online zoom sessions.

Summer Term

Our theme this term is War of the Roses. We will be reading this book as our class read and analysing it during Guided Reading sessions:

We will also be reading these books in relation to our History topic:

We will also explore these picture books in English:

In English lessons, we will be focusing on the four purposes for writing: writing to inform, writing to persuade, writing to entertain and writing to discuss. In History, we will be exploring the War of the Roses. We will be attending Tewkesbury Medieval Festival's KidsFest linked to this. As part of PPA cover, Mrs Mills will be teaching arithmetic practice, MFL and Science. In Science we will be looking at light. Mrs Heather will be taking Year 6 out for weekly Forest School sessions. In Geography lessons will learning about South America and comparing it to the UK. In Art sessions, we will creating illuminated letter tiles and coats of arms. During D&T, we will be designing and creating a 3 course meal. As part of PE, we will be developing our rounders and athletic skills. In Music sessions, we will we will learn about a variety of styles of Indian music, focussing on three in particular – bhangra, Bollywood, and classical – as well as composing our own rhythmic piece for percussion instruments. Children will also be taught about data in computing lessons. In addition, we will be going on our Residential trip, performing a Year 6 Leavers' play and performing in the Year 6 Leavers' concert at Tewkesbury Abbey.

Useful Information

Homework is set on a Friday, through Seesaw, and must be completed by the following Wednesday.

Spellings are tested every Monday. Spelling lists can be found below and your child will be told which words to practise each week through Seesaw. P.E will normally be on a Thursday afternoon but this maybe subject to change depending on weather and extra events. PE kits must be in school all week.  

Keeping Informed About Your Child in Year 6

Mrs Brixey-Budhan will make important announcements through the school app or on our online learning platform: Seesaw. Whole school announcements can be found on the school app, website or on the newsletter.