Year 6 2025 - 2026

Welcome Class of 2026 to the Autumn Term of Year 6

During this term in history, we will be studying the topic of Black and British, with a focus on different periods of time, from the first black people in Britain in the Roman times to the arrival of the Empire Windrush in 1948. This topic will include the study of the transatlantic slave trade and Britain's role within it.

Book Study

This term, we will begin with a book study of Room 13 by Robert Swindells. This modern classic follows the protagonist, Fliss, who visits Whitby as part of a school trip. While there, she hears rumours of a secret 13th room in the hotel and embarks on a mission to find out what is happening there.

Maths                                                                  

In maths, we will learn about the following four areas: place value; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; fractions; and converting units. Will also continue to develop our knowledge of times tables, both within school and at home, through regular daily practice.

Increasingly, we will target specific areas of weakness so that you can continue to improve and succeed.

There are some great links below for you to practise:

Times Table Rock Stars      

BBC Bitesize

Science

This term, we are due to study living things and their habitats. We will focus on classifying animals into groups based on observable characteristics.

We will explore the phenomenon of science through practical demonstrations and investigations. Even when at home, keep in mind the following types of scientific inquiry:

• observation over time
• pattern seeking
• identifying, classifying and grouping
• comparative and fair testing
• research using secondary resources

To access some interesting science-themed resources, please click the following link to access the Science Links and Resources webpage.