Welcome to Year 6 – Eagle Class! 

Hello everyone! My name is Mrs. Rayner, and I’m so excited to be taking you all up into Year 6 this year. Year 6 is one of my very favourite years to teach because you learn so much, grow so much, and get to enjoy lots of exciting opportunities – like our residential trip, the end-of-year production, and plenty of fun along the way!

Year 6 is also a really special year, as it’s your last one in primary school. I take that seriously and will do everything I can to help you feel ready for the big step into secondary school, while also making sure we have lots of fun together.

At school, I am also the Writing Lead and the History Lead. That’s really exciting for me, because I’m very passionate about both subjects. I love helping children discover their voice as writers and sparking curiosity about the past.

Since we’re Eagle Class, here’s a fun fact: did you know eagles can spot their prey from up to two miles away? That’s incredible eyesight! Like eagles, I know we’ll be aiming high this year and keeping our eyes on our goals.

When I’m not in the classroom, I love reading, going on woodland walks with my dog, and riding my bike.

I can’t wait to get started and share this special year with you all. Let’s make it one to remember!

 

Other staff working in our class:

- Mrs Sanger

- Miss Cavalla

- Mrs Gillett (Friday AM)

- Mrs Horgan (Friday PM)

 

Our weekly timetable:

 

Our learning this term 

English:  

In English this term we will be reading ‘The Nowhere Emporium’, a wonderful and imaginative novel by Ross Mackenzie. We will use this book to support our writing of both fiction and non-fiction texts. Our grammar and punctuation focus will be on revising key elements of basic punctuation and standard English grammar in our sentences. The book is a wonderful tale of a young boy called Daniel who encounters a time-travelling emporium filled with different 'wonders'. As always, please do not read this book at home until we are done so that we can share the reading experience together as a class.

Maths: 

This term we will be learning about ratio, algebra and decimals. In addition to this, we will be taking the opportunity to practise daily arithmetic. We will continue to develop the children’s understanding and fluency of these concepts through daily practise, as well as targeted reasoning and problem-solving challenges.

Geography:

This term we will be learning about 'Trading and Transport'. The learning unit will kick off with a fun and informative 'hook' afternoon in week 1, where the pupils will play 'The Trade Game' where they become a country manufacturing 'goods' to sell to a 'Trader'. The pupils will learn about what goods and services are traded, with whom and why. They will learn about factors that affect trade, supply and costs.

RE: 

In RE this term we will exploring the big question, ‘What is it like to be a humanist in Britain today?' This unit explores Humanism as a non-religious worldview that emphasises reason, evidence, kindness and shared human values. We will learn what Humanists believe about living a good life, making moral choices, celebrating important moments, and contributing to society without reference to a god or religious tradition. We will also, through discussion, case studies and real-life examples, consider how beliefs influence actions, how people with different worldviews can live respectfully together, and what it means to be part of modern, diverse Britain. The unit encourages thoughtful reflection, critical thinking and empathy, helping us to compare Humanist ideas with other beliefs and form our own informed views about values, identity and community.

 

Science:

In Science this term, we will be studying ‘Evolution and Inheritance’. This exciting unit will explore how living things have changed over time and how characteristics are passed from parents to their offspring. We will learn about evolution, adaptation, adaptive traits and DNA, and how these help organisms survive in different environments. We will investigate why some variations are helpful and how species can become better suited to their surroundings over many generations. The unit also introduces key scientists who shaped our understanding of evolution, including Charles Darwin, and encourages us to think scientifically by asking questions, examining evidence and making informed conclusions about the natural world.

 

 

Learning at home for Eagle Class:

• Reading  

• Spelling shed: spellings are emailed home every Monday 

• Times Tables Rockstars 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be ready for learning! In Eagles Class, your child will need to have these items in school: 

• PE - Tag Rugby on Thursday afternoons
• Water bottle (no squash or juice) 
• Small rucksack (big enough to hold lunchbox and reading books) 
• Wellington boots/spare shoes for field (to leave in school) 
• Coat (weather appropriate) 

Please don’t bring other items into school, as we do not have space to store these, and it can cause upset if things are lost or damaged. 

 

Term 2 highlights

 

 

 

Canterbury Cathedral

Sewing poppies for Remembrance

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