St Francis Class (Year 6)

Welcome!

Mission Statement

As St. Francis Class, we promise to live each day guided by the Gospel values. We will show kindness to one another, treating everyone with dignity and respect. We will strive to be people of integrity, speaking the truth and acting with fairness. We will forgive when mistakes are made and support each other, without argument, with compassion and hope.

We live out our faith by following Jesus' example, being peacemakers in our school and community, abiding by His golden rule (John 13:34-35). We will work together for the common good, making sure everyone has the chance to take part and be included. We will stand in solidarity with those in need and take care of God's creation through good stewardship.

As leaders of our school, we commit ourselves to be role models, showing resilience, responsibility and courage. With God at the centre of all that we do, we will strive to make this year one of growth, joy and service.

Welcome back Year 6 team.

Welcome back after the May half-term break!

Yay! SATs are finally over! This is invariably the children’s last few weeks at St. Benedict’s. Therefore, the term has some exciting educational visits to enjoy. Six of our best Go-Kart drivers will represent St. Benedict’s at the Young Eco Engineers event on Sunday 28^th June. We are also incredibly excited for our residential at PGL in Marchants Hill, Surrey from 24^th-26^th June for lots of fun team-building games and activities!

In English, our fictional focus is suspense writing, characterisation through dialogue and alternative resolutions. Our non-fiction writing will focus on a non-chronological report and a newspaper article.

In Maths, we will be completing projects which provide an opportunity to revisit many of the skills and curriculum content covered both in Year 6 and also the rest of Key Stage 2. This gives us the opportunity to ensure any possible gaps in understanding are addressed before the children move on to secondary school.

The focus in RE will be considering how we are called to serve Jesus. We will be reflecting on the importance of the Sacraments and how they demonstrate ways to serve God and others – using the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

In Science, we will complete our focus on animals and humans. We will learn about the importance of the circulatory system and how it transports oxygen around our body. This will include learning about: the heart and how it is an important muscle in our bodies; our heart rates and different activities that can increase the heart rate; being healthy and things we can do to lead a healthy lifestyle; things that people do that can cause them to be unhealthy.

PE this term covers athletics and Sports Day preparation. It will take place outside on Monday and Friday afternoons. Please ensure that your children have relevant P.E. kit at school on those days.

I would also like to remind you that there will be numerous events being held this final term for our Year 6 Leavers. Please check the weekly newsletters for updates on days and times for various events.

Thank you for your continued support. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me via the school office

Key Dates:

PE will be on Monday and Friday
Spellings will be tested on Thursday
Booster homework is due in on Wednesday
Homework set on a Friday should be completed by the following Friday morning.

Dates:

Wednesday 24th - 26th June - PGL Residential
Sunday 28th June (selected pupils) - Go-Kart Race Date
11am 20th July - Leavers Mass
9.10am Tuesday 21st July - Leaver's Assembly

Expectations for Homework:

Children should read their school book a minimum of 3 times a week to an adult, ensuring that this is recorded in their Reading Record Books.
Spelling Practice (spelling lists will be uploaded to Dojo)
Spag.com
Mathletics (2 activities)
Times Table Rock Stars
Any booster/additional homework set by group leaders

Curriculum Outlines

Please click the links below:

What to expect in Year 6

PGL Parent Information Meeting Presentation