At Lyminster Primary School we believe that Year 6 should be a year in which the children grow in confidence as young people both academically and personally. We aim to prepare them for the next stage of their learning to ensure a smooth transition to secondary school. We continue to help them develop as independent learners who can thrive and progress through the experiences of a wide and broad-based curriculum. Alongside the exciting curriculum we do make sure all children are ready for the SATs exams in May by ensuring they have plenty of opportunities to learn and deepen their knowledge and understanding in maths, reading and SPaG in addition to developing their writing. Our aim is that every child fulfils their potential within a supportive and caring environment.
Reading
Reading is central to everything that we do in Year 6. We read across the curriculum, allowing the children to experience a range of texts and styles of writing. Pupils have a reading record which is the link between home and school reading. Parents and carers are encouraged to read regularly at home, recording this daily in order for their child to receive a reading achievement certificate. The children read daily in class and have two books available at all times – their reading for pleasure book and their ‘levelled’ book. Reading time is valued and we will always have an exciting class reader on the go!
Writing
Year 6 writing skills will build upon their learning in year 5, with the children being encouraged to add detail to their writing, to use a wide range of punctuation and to choose and use particular vocabulary for a purpose. The children will be writing across all subjects and will have the opportunity to be write whatever they like during Free Writing sessions. Grammar will be taught alongside the writing journey and the children will learn all of the necessary terminology throughout the year. Grammar, punctuation and spelling will be assessed during SATs in May. The skills and knowledge required in year 6 can be found and practised here https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zmwbqyc.
Mathematics
Maths is taught daily in year 6 and White Rose Maths is used as the basis of our curriculum. The CPA (concrete – resources, pictorial – pictures and abstract) approach is used across all Maths topics in order to embed them and ensure that the children are able to call on the necessary skills when required. Times tables are practise daily and specific skills are regularly revisited. Fluency and recall are key, which is where our Mental Magicians scheme comes in. Pupils are encouraged to use Times Table Rockstars daily, with this also being part of their homework requirement. https://thirdspacelearning.com/blog/concrete-pictorial-abstract-maths-cpa/ https://ttrockstars.com/
Class Country
Japan is our Year 6 class country. It is an archipelago, or string of islands, on the eastern edge of Asia. There are four main islands – Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. The children will research and learn facts about this exciting country , explore the geographical features and delve deeper into the major disasters that have occurred there and explore why. Our Spring topic is based on our class country and the children will become Japan experts – even having the opportunity to cook and taste Japanese food!
Cobnor Activity Centre
In June 2025, Year 6 will be visiting Cobnor Activity Centre for their annual two-night residential. The children will take part in a range of activities including sailing, canoeing and wall climbing, all set in the stunning scenery of Bosham Harbour. The children will have the chance to try new things and to have lots of fun with their friends, before going to secondary school. Last year, the children had an amazing time and we cannot wait to see what they get up to this year!
Internet Safety
Year 6 wrote their own Online Safety Charter on Safer Internet Day. They understand that they can use the internet safely and know what to do if they feel unsafe at any point. The children were great at discussing the pros and cons of using the internet and having an online presence, especially thinking about how that might affect them in the future.
Year 6 Made BLOOD!
As part of our learning about the circulatory system, year 6 made blood. The added a range of items to their mixture, learning the function of each part of the blood and exploring what it’s job is, in the body.
Japan Fact Files
Whilst learning about Japan, our class country, year 6 wrote their own Japan fact file. They chose their own topics, researched, and wrote their pieces. These were the fantastic outcomes!
Bag for Life DT Project
Year 6 embarked on a DT project during which they created a bag for life. They researched the purpose and materials that would be the best to use and then practiced their sewing skills. These were brilliant and were given to loved ones as gifts. They really enjoyed the project and are using the bags regularly!
Evolution & Inheritance
During our science topic, year 6 looked at a range of ammonite art and created their own pieces using media of choice. They sketched and drew beautiful fossils in an abstract form, naming their final piece. They also created ammonites from clay, using a wide range of tools and techniques that they have learned during primary school.
Mental Health
Good mental health and wellbeing is essential for all school pupils. It helps them to learn effectively, cope with day-to-day challenges, and develop into resilient young adults. There are a number of things that we, at school, do to support the mental health and wellbeing of the children. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment where students feel comfortable discussing their mental health and understand how to support their wellbeing. Please come and speak to the adults in school if this is something that you would like to discuss, regarding your child and we will endeavour to support you in any way that we can. There are also a range of websites that can provide support to you, as parents and carers, in order to help your child.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/
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