Hello and welcome to Year 6!

My name is Miss Key and I teach Year 6 at Upton Westlea. Mr Ellinson will be delivering science lessons each Monday afternoon and leading forest school later in the year. Mrs Woollen and Miss Nicholson will be supporting us in class throughout the week.

Reading

Reading is fun! It is also a fundamental skill which enables children to access all areas of the curriculum. Reading regularly will improve general comprehension skills, develop a broader vocabulary, increase general knowledge and can give children a better understanding of the world around them. Reading just for ten minutes each day can make a huge difference.

We ask that children read at home daily, whether that be a comic, a reading book, a poem or even an online newspaper! Please make sure reading records are signed daily and brought into school each day. If your child reads at least four times per week, they will receive a reading token which will be entered into a half termly class draw and will also be awarded with extra time at lunchtime to play.

PE

We aim to do PE twice during the week. Your child should come to school wearing their PE kit on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please make sure that your child is wearing appropriate kit and trainers on  - white PE t-shirt, black/blue leggings or tracksuit bottoms, black/blue hoodie and suitable footwear. No bright colours, football shirts or patterns please. 

Homework

From time to time, maths and/or English homework will be set on Fridays although this may not be every week. Sometimes a project style homework will be set linked to our geography, history or science topics. After Christmas, your child may receive more regular homework to support them in their SATs but all of the preparation for these national tests will take place in school and at a pace and level appropriate for the class. 

Spelling lists will be sent home each Friday and the children will be tested on the following Friday. Children are expected to log on to Times Table Rock Stars each week to help them with their fluency across all areas of maths. As mentioned earlier, the most important skill to develop is reading (including understanding) as this will support them in their journey from primary to secondary school where texts and content will naturally be more challenging.

Snacks/water

Children are permitted to bring in snacks for break time, however, we do encourage healthy snacks such as fruit, cereal bars, carrot sticks, etc. Water bottles can be brought into school daily.

Many thanks! 

Miss Key