Oak
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
We shall be continuing with regular spelling and times tables testing, along with allowing the children opportunities to complete their reading quizzes for Accelerated Reading.
PE – For the first half of this term our PE will be cricket and athletics. For the second half of this term we will be swimming. We are continuing to ask children to attend school in PE kit on the days they have a PE lesson.
Reading – All of Year 6 are now working on the Accelerated Reading Programme and are busily reading and quizzing their books. As they are in year 6, I have asked that they read at least 5 times a week. Reading regularly is the best way to improve their reading speed and fluency. We aim for all children to meet their reading targets each half term.
Spelling – One of the most important elements of the writing assessment framework is spelling. To this end, please ensure your children practise their spellings regularly.
Times tables – as with spellings, times tables are pivotal to success in maths. Please support your children with regular practise using TTRS.
Wider Curriculum - we shall of course maintain a broad and balanced curriculum, with regular art, music, history and geography lessons throughout the year. Our topics and themes for these subjects can be found on our long term plan.
The Summer term of year 6 is usually busy and exciting. I shall keep you up to date with news and events as they come up so that everyone can participate as much as possible.
SATs week is the week commencing 9th May, but is only one small part of what makes up their last term in Primary School. I shall work hard to make it as enjoyable and memorable as possible.
Best wishes,
Jonathan Mears