This week in Year 6

23.10.25

It has been a fantastic final week of the half-term in Year 6! The children have continued to impress us with their hard work, enthusiasm, and positive attitudes right up to the end of a very busy few weeks.

In English, we have been continuing our work on biographies, using Maleficent as our focus text. The children have explored the key features of this genre, analysed how writers present character and motive, and begun drafting their own biographical pieces with some wonderfully ambitious vocabulary choices.

In maths, we have been consolidating our understanding of written multiplication methods and applying these skills to problem-solving challenges. The children have shown real perseverance when explaining their reasoning and tackling multi-step problems with growing confidence.

In history, we continued our learning about Ancient Greece, looking more closely at how the Greek language has influenced modern English. The children enjoyed exploring familiar words with Greek roots and discovering how these ancient ideas still shape the world we live in today.

A definite highlight of the week was the Spooky Disco, which was a huge success! It was fantastic to see so many of the children enjoying themselves, dancing, and celebrating their hard work this half-term. A big thank you to all the staff and families who helped make it such a fun evening.

As we head into the half-term break, we encourage all children to keep up with their reading — perhaps by discovering a new author, revisiting a favourite story, or sharing a book together at home. Please continue to record any reading in their logs so we can celebrate their efforts when they return.

Most importantly, we hope everyone takes the time to rest, relax, and recharge, ready for an exciting Autumn Term 2 filled with new learning and opportunities ahead!