6GS
Class Teacher: Mrs G Stanyer

6ES
Class Teacher: Miss E Screen

6L
Class Teacher: Mr A Leese

Welcome to 6GS

We are a chatty bunch, but we also know it is important to get our heads down and work hard. We know that some parts of Year 6 can be tough, but we know we have a great mix of personalities and topics to help us through. Mrs Stanyer will do her upmost to make this year the best and most exciting yet – one that they remember for years to come and prepares them for their next step of their education! In Year 6 it is vital to strive to be role models for the younger years and show our MAPLE values at all times. SATs are an important part of our Y6 journey, and we will make sure the children are as prepared as possible, but we recognise that there is so much more to your children that SATs results, so we can’t wait to celebrate all of their other talents and successes along the way in our bi-weekly assemblies!

Key Information

  • Our classroom doors are open in the morning from 08:30-08:40. Home time is at 15:25 – if you want your child to be released from the classroom without your presence, please ensure a form has been completed with the office.
  • Reading diaries and books should be brought in every day. It is the children’s own responsibility to change their book.
  • The expectation is to read 4 times a week at home, and have reading diaries signed by a parent or carer at home. Certificates are given out weekly to those children who go above and beyond this!
  • Children should be bringing a water bottle every week – pop and energy drinks are not permitted. These will be taken off children.
  • Toast, crumpets and juice are available for break each day and should be paid for via Arbor.
  • Children will receive house points when they are following MAPLE values & school rules. As this is done via DOJO, you will receive a notification when they receive a house point.
  • In the Autumn 1 term, Year 6 will be swimming on a Thursday and their PE lesson will be on a Friday.

English

In Year 6, our first text, Fox, engages all in a story of trauma, loyalty and friendship where we delve deeply into the character thoughts, feelings and emotions. In the lead up to Christmas, we are filled with joy and look at the tale ‘The Journey’ this filled our festive hearts with the love tale of two snow characters. Pig Heart Boy is one of the favourite texts in Year 6. Combining this book with active reading sessions, balanced debates and cross curricular learning with our science topic we will produce a number of written pieces on this text. Reading is such an important skill, not only in Year 6, but in life too. We will spend the year engrossed in a variety of texts in Guided Reading, starting with the novel Kensuke’s Kingdom; however, the year will be filled with cold texts to prepare us for the end of the year.

Our trips this year

  • Local Library visits
  • Pantomime
  • Heart dissection
  • Local church visits
  • Transition opportunities: Discovery
  • Alton Towers
  • Stanley Head

PE

Swimming will be on Thursdays in the first half term. Boys should bring swimming trunks and girls should bring a one-piece swimming costume. Long hair, that could interfere with your child’s vision, should be tied up and in a swimming cap. All children should bring a towel and footwear for around the pool. After Autumn 1, Thursday’s swimming will be an additional PE slot. PE lessons with Mr Baskeyfield will be on a Friday. Children should come to school in their red PE tops, black shorts/joggers, trainers and their school cardigan or jumper. Any earrings must be removed for PE.

Topics this year

Autumn Term
  • History: Industrial revolution
  • Science: Electricity
  • Geography: Economic study of UK
  • Computing: Communication & Webpage Creation
  • Art: One Point Perspective drawings
  • DT: Electronic & Mobile Phone Case
  • French: Revisiting me, telling the time, daily life
  • PSHE: Being me in my world & celebrating difference
  • RE: Why do some people believe in God & Creation and science; conflicting or complimentary?
  • PE: Swimming, Handball & Dodgeball
Spring Term
  • History: WW1
  • Science: Evolution and inheritance & Animals incl Humans
  • Geography: Sustainability
  • Computing: 3D Modelling & Spreadsheets
  • Art: Overprinting
  • French: Sports & the funfair
  • PSHE: Dreams and Goals & Healthy me
  • RE: Why do Hindus want to be good? & What do Christians believe Jesus did to ‘save’ people?
  • PE: Gymnastics & Athletics
Summer Term
  • History: WW2
  • Science: Lights and how we see things
  • Geography: Digi maps & Coasts
  • Computing: Gaming & Sensing
  • Art: 3D Sculptures
  • French: Café culture & transition
  • PSHE: Relationships & Changing ME
  • RE: For Christians, what kind of king is Jesus? & How does faith help people when life gets hard?
  • PE: Rounders

Statutory Testing

This year in Year 6, we will be working towards doing our SATs during May 2026. The children will be formally tested on their grammar and spelling, reading and maths over the week. The papers are KS2 tests, so they will refer to things that the children have learnt in years 3-6. The children will do practise papers and be invited to boosters nearer during the year to ensure they are as fully prepared as possible for their SATs: by the time they come, children are usually so excited to show off what they can do and get them done. You will be invited in for parent sessions as we get closer to them, which will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Communications

All staff at Maple Court are on Class Dojo, and if you wish to communicate with us, please do not hesitate to message. If you need any help or assistance with using DOJO, please speak to a member of the Year 6 team or the office, who will be more than willing to help!

Welcome to 6ES

We a fantastic class we are! We know that some parts of Year 6 can be tough, but we know we have a great mix of personalities and topics to help us through. Miss Screen will do her upmost to make this year the best and most exciting yet – one that they remember for years to come and prepares them for their next step of their education! In Year 6 it is vital to strive to be role models for the younger years and show our MAPLE values at all times. SATs are an important part of our Y6 journey, and we will make sure the children are as prepared as possible, but we recognise that there is so much more to your children that SATs results, so we can’t wait to celebrate all of their other talents and successes along the way in our bi-weekly assemblies!  

Key information:   

  • Our classroom doors are open in the morning from 08:30-08:40. Home time is at 15:25 – if you want your child to be released from the classroom without your presence, please ensure a form has been completed with the office.   
  • Reading diaries and books should be brought in every day. It is the children’s own responsibility to change their book.   
  • The expectation is to read 4 times a week at home, and have reading diaries signed by a parent or carer at home. Certificates are given out weekly to those children who go above and beyond this!   
  • Children should be bringing a water bottle every week – pop and energy drinks are not permitted. These will be taken off children.   
  • Toast, crumpets and juice are available for break each day and should be paid for via Arbor.   
  • Children will receive house points when they are following MAPLE values & school rules. As this is done via DOJO, you will receive a notification when they receive a house point.   
  • In the Autumn 1 term, Year 6 will be swimming on a Thursday and their PE lesson will be on a Friday.   

 

English  

In Year 6, our first text, Fox, engages all in a story of trauma, loyalty and friendship where we delve deeply into the character thoughts, feelings and emotions. In the lead up to Christmas, we are filled with joy and look at the tale ‘The Journey’ this filled our festive hearts with the love tale of two snow characters. Pig Heart Boy is one of the favourite texts in Year 6. Combining this book with active reading sessions, balanced debates and cross curricular learning with our science topic we will produce a number of written pieces on this text. Reading is such an important skill, not only in Year 6, but in life too. We will spend the year engrossed in a variety of texts in Guided Reading, starting with the novel Kensuke’s Kingdom; however, the year will be filled with cold texts to prepare us for the end of the year.   

  

Our trips this year:  

Local Library visits  

Pantomime  

Heart dissection  

Local church visits  

Transition opportunities: Discovery  

Alton Towers  

Stanley Head  

PE:   

Swimming will be on Thursdays in the first half term. Boys should bring swimming trunks and girls should bring a one-piece swimming costume. Long hair, that could interfere with your child’s vision, should be tied up and in a swimming cap. All children should bring a towel and footwear for around the pool. After Autumn 1, Thursday’s swimming will be an additional PE slot. PE lessons with Mr Baskeyfield will be on a Friday. Children should come to school in their red PE tops, black shorts/joggers, trainers and their school cardigan or jumper. Any earrings must be removed for PE.   

Topics this Year:   

Autumn:   
  • History: Industrial revolution  
  • Science: Electricity  
  • Geography: Economic study of UK  
  • Computing: Communication & Webpage Creation  
  • Art: One Point Perspective drawings  
  • DT: Electronic & Mobile Phone Case  
  • French: Revisiting me, telling the time, daily life  
  • PSHE: Being me in my world & celebrating difference  
  • RE: Why do some people believe in God & Creation and science; conflicting or complimentary?   
  • PE: Swimming, Handball & Dodgeball  

  

Spring:   
  • History: WW1  
  • Science: Evolution and inheritance & Animals incl Humans  
  • Geography: Sustainability   
  • Computing: 3D Modelling & Spreadsheets  
  • Art: Overprinting  
  • French: Sports & the funfair  
  • PSHE: Dreams and Goals & Healthy me   
  • RE: Why do Hindus want to be good? & What do Christians believe Jesus did to ‘save’ people?   
  • PE: Gymnastics & Athletics  

  

Summer:   
  • History: WW2  
  • Science: Lights and how we see things  
  • Geography: Digi maps & Coasts   
  • Computing: Gaming & Sensing  
  • Art: 3D Sculptures  
  • French: Café culture & transition  
  • PSHE: Relationships & Changing ME   
  • RE: For Christians, what kind of king is Jesus? & How does faith help people when life gets hard?  
  • PE: Rounders   

Statutory testing:  

This year in Year 6, we will be working towards doing our SATs during May 2026. The children will be formally tested on their grammar and spelling, reading and maths over the week. The papers are KS2 tests, so they will refer to things that the children have learnt in years 3-6. The children will do practise papers and be invited to boosters nearer during the year to ensure they are as fully prepared as possible for their SATs: by the time they come, children are usually so excited to show off what they can do and get them done. You will be invited in for parent sessions as we get closer to them, which will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.  

Communication:   

All staff at Maple Court are on Class Dojo, and if you wish to communicate with us, please do not hesitate to message. If you need any help or assistance with using DOJO, please speak to a member of the Year 6 team or the office, who will be more than willing to help!  

Welcome to 6L

Although year 6 as often seen as a stressful year for children, it offers some of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of the educational journey. As a class we have formed good relationships and we want what is best for ourselves and each other (Mr Leese included!). With this in mind, it is vital that we are all working hard towards our goals both academically and personally. In Year 6 it is vital to strive to be role models for the younger years and show our MAPLE values at all times. SATs are an important part of our Y6 journey, and we will make sure the children are as prepared as possible, but we recognise that there is so much more to your children that SATs results, so we can’t wait to celebrate all of their other talents and successes along the way in our bi-weekly assemblies!

Key Information

  • Our classroom doors are open in the morning from 08:30-08:40. Home time is at 15:25 – if you want your child to be released from the classroom without your presence, please ensure a form has been completed with the office.
  • Reading diaries and books should be brought in every day. It is the children’s own responsibility to change their book.
  • The expectation is to read 4 times a week at home, and have reading diaries signed by a parent or carer at home. Certificates are given out weekly to those children who go above and beyond this!
  • Children should be bringing a water bottle every week – pop and energy drinks are not permitted. These will be taken off children.
  • Toast, crumpets and juice are available for break each day and should be paid for via Arbor.
  • Children will receive house points when they are following MAPLE values & school rules. As this is done via DOJO, you will receive a notification when they receive a house point.
  • In the Autumn 1 term, Year 6 will be swimming on a Thursday and their PE lesson will be on a Friday.

English

In Year 6, our first text, Fox, engages all in a story of trauma, loyalty and friendship where we delve deeply into the character thoughts, feelings and emotions. In the lead up to Christmas, we are filled with joy and look at the tale ‘The Journey’ this filled our festive hearts with the love tale of two snow characters. Pig Heart Boy is one of the favourite texts in Year 6. Combining this book with active reading sessions, balanced debates and cross curricular learning with our science topic we will produce a number of written pieces on this text. Reading is such an important skill, not only in Year 6, but in life too. We will spend the year engrossed in a variety of texts in Guided Reading, starting with the novel Kensuke’s Kingdom; however, the year will be filled with cold texts to prepare us for the end of the year.

Our trips this year

  • Local Library visits
  • Pantomime
  • Heart dissection
  • Local church visits
  • Transition opportunities: Discovery
  • Alton Towers
  • Stanley Head

PE

Swimming will be on Thursdays in the first half term. Boys should bring swimming trunks and girls should bring a one-piece swimming costume. Long hair, that could interfere with your child’s vision, should be tied up and in a swimming cap. All children should bring a towel and footwear for around the pool. After Autumn 1, Thursday’s swimming will be an additional PE slot. Our usual PE lesson will be on a Friday. Children should come to school in their red PE tops, black shorts/joggers, trainers and their school cardigan or jumper. Any earrings must be removed for PE.

Topics this year

Autumn Term
  • History: Industrial revolution
  • Science: Electricity
  • Geography: Economic study of UK
  • Computing: Communication & Webpage Creation
  • Art: One Point Perspective drawings
  • DT: Electronic & Mobile Phone Case
  • French: Revisiting me, telling the time, daily life
  • PSHE: Being me in my world & celebrating difference
  • RE: Why do some people believe in God & Creation and science; conflicting or complimentary?
  • PE: Swimming, Handball & Dodgeball
Spring Term
  • History: WW1
  • Science: Evolution and inheritance & Animals incl Humans
  • Geography: Sustainability
  • Computing: 3D Modelling & Spreadsheets
  • Art: Overprinting
  • French: Sports & the funfair
  • PSHE: Dreams and Goals & Healthy me
  • RE: Why do Hindus want to be good? & What do Christians believe Jesus did to ‘save’ people?
  • PE: Gymnastics & Athletics

Summer Term

  • History: WW2
  • Science: Lights and how we see things
  • Geography: Digi maps & Coasts
  • Computing: Gaming & Sensing
  • Art: 3D Sculptures
  • French: Café culture & transition
  • PSHE: Relationships & Changing ME
  • RE: For Christians, what kind of king is Jesus? & How does faith help people when life gets hard?
  • PE: Rounders

Statutory Testing

This year in Year 6, we will be working towards doing our SATs during May 2026. The children will be formally tested on their grammar and spelling, reading and maths over the week. The papers are KS2 tests, so they will refer to things that the children have learnt in years 3-6. The children will do practise papers and be invited to boosters nearer during the year to ensure they are as fully prepared as possible for their SATs: by the time they come, children are usually so excited to show off what they can do and get them done. You will be invited in for parent sessions as we get closer to them, which will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Communications

All staff at Maple Court are on Class Dojo, and if you wish to communicate with us, please do not hesitate to message. If you need any help or assistance with using DOJO, please speak to a member of the Year 6 team or the office, who will be more than willing to help!

6GS

Welcome to 6GS

We are a chatty bunch, but we also know it is important to get our heads down and work hard. We know that some parts of Year 6 can be tough, but we know we have a great mix of personalities and topics to help us through. Mrs Stanyer will do her upmost to make this year the best and most exciting yet – one that they remember for years to come and prepares them for their next step of their education! In Year 6 it is vital to strive to be role models for the younger years and show our MAPLE values at all times. SATs are an important part of our Y6 journey, and we will make sure the children are as prepared as possible, but we recognise that there is so much more to your children that SATs results, so we can’t wait to celebrate all of their other talents and successes along the way in our bi-weekly assemblies!

Key Information

  • Our classroom doors are open in the morning from 08:30-08:40. Home time is at 15:25 – if you want your child to be released from the classroom without your presence, please ensure a form has been completed with the office.
  • Reading diaries and books should be brought in every day. It is the children’s own responsibility to change their book.
  • The expectation is to read 4 times a week at home, and have reading diaries signed by a parent or carer at home. Certificates are given out weekly to those children who go above and beyond this!
  • Children should be bringing a water bottle every week – pop and energy drinks are not permitted. These will be taken off children.
  • Toast, crumpets and juice are available for break each day and should be paid for via Arbor.
  • Children will receive house points when they are following MAPLE values & school rules. As this is done via DOJO, you will receive a notification when they receive a house point.
  • In the Autumn 1 term, Year 6 will be swimming on a Thursday and their PE lesson will be on a Friday.

English

In Year 6, our first text, Fox, engages all in a story of trauma, loyalty and friendship where we delve deeply into the character thoughts, feelings and emotions. In the lead up to Christmas, we are filled with joy and look at the tale ‘The Journey’ this filled our festive hearts with the love tale of two snow characters. Pig Heart Boy is one of the favourite texts in Year 6. Combining this book with active reading sessions, balanced debates and cross curricular learning with our science topic we will produce a number of written pieces on this text. Reading is such an important skill, not only in Year 6, but in life too. We will spend the year engrossed in a variety of texts in Guided Reading, starting with the novel Kensuke’s Kingdom; however, the year will be filled with cold texts to prepare us for the end of the year.

Our trips this year

  • Local Library visits
  • Pantomime
  • Heart dissection
  • Local church visits
  • Transition opportunities: Discovery
  • Alton Towers
  • Stanley Head

PE

Swimming will be on Thursdays in the first half term. Boys should bring swimming trunks and girls should bring a one-piece swimming costume. Long hair, that could interfere with your child’s vision, should be tied up and in a swimming cap. All children should bring a towel and footwear for around the pool. After Autumn 1, Thursday’s swimming will be an additional PE slot. PE lessons with Mr Baskeyfield will be on a Friday. Children should come to school in their red PE tops, black shorts/joggers, trainers and their school cardigan or jumper. Any earrings must be removed for PE.

Topics this year

Autumn Term
  • History: Industrial revolution
  • Science: Electricity
  • Geography: Economic study of UK
  • Computing: Communication & Webpage Creation
  • Art: One Point Perspective drawings
  • DT: Electronic & Mobile Phone Case
  • French: Revisiting me, telling the time, daily life
  • PSHE: Being me in my world & celebrating difference
  • RE: Why do some people believe in God & Creation and science; conflicting or complimentary?
  • PE: Swimming, Handball & Dodgeball
Spring Term
  • History: WW1
  • Science: Evolution and inheritance & Animals incl Humans
  • Geography: Sustainability
  • Computing: 3D Modelling & Spreadsheets
  • Art: Overprinting
  • French: Sports & the funfair
  • PSHE: Dreams and Goals & Healthy me
  • RE: Why do Hindus want to be good? & What do Christians believe Jesus did to ‘save’ people?
  • PE: Gymnastics & Athletics
Summer Term
  • History: WW2
  • Science: Lights and how we see things
  • Geography: Digi maps & Coasts
  • Computing: Gaming & Sensing
  • Art: 3D Sculptures
  • French: Café culture & transition
  • PSHE: Relationships & Changing ME
  • RE: For Christians, what kind of king is Jesus? & How does faith help people when life gets hard?
  • PE: Rounders

Statutory Testing

This year in Year 6, we will be working towards doing our SATs during May 2026. The children will be formally tested on their grammar and spelling, reading and maths over the week. The papers are KS2 tests, so they will refer to things that the children have learnt in years 3-6. The children will do practise papers and be invited to boosters nearer during the year to ensure they are as fully prepared as possible for their SATs: by the time they come, children are usually so excited to show off what they can do and get them done. You will be invited in for parent sessions as we get closer to them, which will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Communications

All staff at Maple Court are on Class Dojo, and if you wish to communicate with us, please do not hesitate to message. If you need any help or assistance with using DOJO, please speak to a member of the Year 6 team or the office, who will be more than willing to help!

6ES

Welcome to 6ES

We a fantastic class we are! We know that some parts of Year 6 can be tough, but we know we have a great mix of personalities and topics to help us through. Miss Screen will do her upmost to make this year the best and most exciting yet – one that they remember for years to come and prepares them for their next step of their education! In Year 6 it is vital to strive to be role models for the younger years and show our MAPLE values at all times. SATs are an important part of our Y6 journey, and we will make sure the children are as prepared as possible, but we recognise that there is so much more to your children that SATs results, so we can’t wait to celebrate all of their other talents and successes along the way in our bi-weekly assemblies!  

Key information:   

  • Our classroom doors are open in the morning from 08:30-08:40. Home time is at 15:25 – if you want your child to be released from the classroom without your presence, please ensure a form has been completed with the office.   
  • Reading diaries and books should be brought in every day. It is the children’s own responsibility to change their book.   
  • The expectation is to read 4 times a week at home, and have reading diaries signed by a parent or carer at home. Certificates are given out weekly to those children who go above and beyond this!   
  • Children should be bringing a water bottle every week – pop and energy drinks are not permitted. These will be taken off children.   
  • Toast, crumpets and juice are available for break each day and should be paid for via Arbor.   
  • Children will receive house points when they are following MAPLE values & school rules. As this is done via DOJO, you will receive a notification when they receive a house point.   
  • In the Autumn 1 term, Year 6 will be swimming on a Thursday and their PE lesson will be on a Friday.   

 

English  

In Year 6, our first text, Fox, engages all in a story of trauma, loyalty and friendship where we delve deeply into the character thoughts, feelings and emotions. In the lead up to Christmas, we are filled with joy and look at the tale ‘The Journey’ this filled our festive hearts with the love tale of two snow characters. Pig Heart Boy is one of the favourite texts in Year 6. Combining this book with active reading sessions, balanced debates and cross curricular learning with our science topic we will produce a number of written pieces on this text. Reading is such an important skill, not only in Year 6, but in life too. We will spend the year engrossed in a variety of texts in Guided Reading, starting with the novel Kensuke’s Kingdom; however, the year will be filled with cold texts to prepare us for the end of the year.   

  

Our trips this year:  

Local Library visits  

Pantomime  

Heart dissection  

Local church visits  

Transition opportunities: Discovery  

Alton Towers  

Stanley Head  

PE:   

Swimming will be on Thursdays in the first half term. Boys should bring swimming trunks and girls should bring a one-piece swimming costume. Long hair, that could interfere with your child’s vision, should be tied up and in a swimming cap. All children should bring a towel and footwear for around the pool. After Autumn 1, Thursday’s swimming will be an additional PE slot. PE lessons with Mr Baskeyfield will be on a Friday. Children should come to school in their red PE tops, black shorts/joggers, trainers and their school cardigan or jumper. Any earrings must be removed for PE.   

Topics this Year:   

Autumn:   
  • History: Industrial revolution  
  • Science: Electricity  
  • Geography: Economic study of UK  
  • Computing: Communication & Webpage Creation  
  • Art: One Point Perspective drawings  
  • DT: Electronic & Mobile Phone Case  
  • French: Revisiting me, telling the time, daily life  
  • PSHE: Being me in my world & celebrating difference  
  • RE: Why do some people believe in God & Creation and science; conflicting or complimentary?   
  • PE: Swimming, Handball & Dodgeball  

  

Spring:   
  • History: WW1  
  • Science: Evolution and inheritance & Animals incl Humans  
  • Geography: Sustainability   
  • Computing: 3D Modelling & Spreadsheets  
  • Art: Overprinting  
  • French: Sports & the funfair  
  • PSHE: Dreams and Goals & Healthy me   
  • RE: Why do Hindus want to be good? & What do Christians believe Jesus did to ‘save’ people?   
  • PE: Gymnastics & Athletics  

  

Summer:   
  • History: WW2  
  • Science: Lights and how we see things  
  • Geography: Digi maps & Coasts   
  • Computing: Gaming & Sensing  
  • Art: 3D Sculptures  
  • French: Café culture & transition  
  • PSHE: Relationships & Changing ME   
  • RE: For Christians, what kind of king is Jesus? & How does faith help people when life gets hard?  
  • PE: Rounders   

Statutory testing:  

This year in Year 6, we will be working towards doing our SATs during May 2026. The children will be formally tested on their grammar and spelling, reading and maths over the week. The papers are KS2 tests, so they will refer to things that the children have learnt in years 3-6. The children will do practise papers and be invited to boosters nearer during the year to ensure they are as fully prepared as possible for their SATs: by the time they come, children are usually so excited to show off what they can do and get them done. You will be invited in for parent sessions as we get closer to them, which will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.  

Communication:   

All staff at Maple Court are on Class Dojo, and if you wish to communicate with us, please do not hesitate to message. If you need any help or assistance with using DOJO, please speak to a member of the Year 6 team or the office, who will be more than willing to help!  

6L

Welcome to 6L

Although year 6 as often seen as a stressful year for children, it offers some of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of the educational journey. As a class we have formed good relationships and we want what is best for ourselves and each other (Mr Leese included!). With this in mind, it is vital that we are all working hard towards our goals both academically and personally. In Year 6 it is vital to strive to be role models for the younger years and show our MAPLE values at all times. SATs are an important part of our Y6 journey, and we will make sure the children are as prepared as possible, but we recognise that there is so much more to your children that SATs results, so we can’t wait to celebrate all of their other talents and successes along the way in our bi-weekly assemblies!

Key Information

  • Our classroom doors are open in the morning from 08:30-08:40. Home time is at 15:25 – if you want your child to be released from the classroom without your presence, please ensure a form has been completed with the office.
  • Reading diaries and books should be brought in every day. It is the children’s own responsibility to change their book.
  • The expectation is to read 4 times a week at home, and have reading diaries signed by a parent or carer at home. Certificates are given out weekly to those children who go above and beyond this!
  • Children should be bringing a water bottle every week – pop and energy drinks are not permitted. These will be taken off children.
  • Toast, crumpets and juice are available for break each day and should be paid for via Arbor.
  • Children will receive house points when they are following MAPLE values & school rules. As this is done via DOJO, you will receive a notification when they receive a house point.
  • In the Autumn 1 term, Year 6 will be swimming on a Thursday and their PE lesson will be on a Friday.

English

In Year 6, our first text, Fox, engages all in a story of trauma, loyalty and friendship where we delve deeply into the character thoughts, feelings and emotions. In the lead up to Christmas, we are filled with joy and look at the tale ‘The Journey’ this filled our festive hearts with the love tale of two snow characters. Pig Heart Boy is one of the favourite texts in Year 6. Combining this book with active reading sessions, balanced debates and cross curricular learning with our science topic we will produce a number of written pieces on this text. Reading is such an important skill, not only in Year 6, but in life too. We will spend the year engrossed in a variety of texts in Guided Reading, starting with the novel Kensuke’s Kingdom; however, the year will be filled with cold texts to prepare us for the end of the year.

Our trips this year

  • Local Library visits
  • Pantomime
  • Heart dissection
  • Local church visits
  • Transition opportunities: Discovery
  • Alton Towers
  • Stanley Head

PE

Swimming will be on Thursdays in the first half term. Boys should bring swimming trunks and girls should bring a one-piece swimming costume. Long hair, that could interfere with your child’s vision, should be tied up and in a swimming cap. All children should bring a towel and footwear for around the pool. After Autumn 1, Thursday’s swimming will be an additional PE slot. Our usual PE lesson will be on a Friday. Children should come to school in their red PE tops, black shorts/joggers, trainers and their school cardigan or jumper. Any earrings must be removed for PE.

Topics this year

Autumn Term
  • History: Industrial revolution
  • Science: Electricity
  • Geography: Economic study of UK
  • Computing: Communication & Webpage Creation
  • Art: One Point Perspective drawings
  • DT: Electronic & Mobile Phone Case
  • French: Revisiting me, telling the time, daily life
  • PSHE: Being me in my world & celebrating difference
  • RE: Why do some people believe in God & Creation and science; conflicting or complimentary?
  • PE: Swimming, Handball & Dodgeball
Spring Term
  • History: WW1
  • Science: Evolution and inheritance & Animals incl Humans
  • Geography: Sustainability
  • Computing: 3D Modelling & Spreadsheets
  • Art: Overprinting
  • French: Sports & the funfair
  • PSHE: Dreams and Goals & Healthy me
  • RE: Why do Hindus want to be good? & What do Christians believe Jesus did to ‘save’ people?
  • PE: Gymnastics & Athletics

Summer Term

  • History: WW2
  • Science: Lights and how we see things
  • Geography: Digi maps & Coasts
  • Computing: Gaming & Sensing
  • Art: 3D Sculptures
  • French: Café culture & transition
  • PSHE: Relationships & Changing ME
  • RE: For Christians, what kind of king is Jesus? & How does faith help people when life gets hard?
  • PE: Rounders

Statutory Testing

This year in Year 6, we will be working towards doing our SATs during May 2026. The children will be formally tested on their grammar and spelling, reading and maths over the week. The papers are KS2 tests, so they will refer to things that the children have learnt in years 3-6. The children will do practise papers and be invited to boosters nearer during the year to ensure they are as fully prepared as possible for their SATs: by the time they come, children are usually so excited to show off what they can do and get them done. You will be invited in for parent sessions as we get closer to them, which will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Communications

All staff at Maple Court are on Class Dojo, and if you wish to communicate with us, please do not hesitate to message. If you need any help or assistance with using DOJO, please speak to a member of the Year 6 team or the office, who will be more than willing to help!

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‘Pupils thrive and learn well at Maple Court Academy.’

| Ofsted 2023

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