First 2 days in Year 6

 

Welcome back!

I hope everyone has had a restful and relaxing summer break and is ready for the new academic year ahead.

A few notices for Year 6 for the coming weeks,

PE will be on Tuesday, Thursday (football) and Friday, please make sure your child has the correct kit in school on these days.

Spellings will be given on a Monday to be tested the following Monday.

We have also started to think about writing a statement of intent to gain votes in order to become a school council member or a House Captain which is a privilege of Year 6. The children will be given time in class to perfect their statements which maybe handwritten, typed or presented with Google Slides. Some children have expressed a wish to make a start with this at home.

We have started a new class reader, Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo, which the children are enjoying.

A 'heads up' for the spelling list;

marvellous in the English dictionary marvelous American

Given 07/09/26

Ambitious Synonyms: Adjectives

aggressive

hostile

awkward

obstinate

desperate

frantic

disastrous

calamitous

marvellous

spectacular

To be tested 14/09/26

 

WK 6 - Go

The final full week at Little Heath has started and the children have burst into it with the same enthusiasm and energy as if it were their first. Transition days have clearly provided the children with an even greater sense of purpose and I am sure that these final 10 days will be some of their very best.

Half Term Project – My Hero

For our final half-term project, I would like the children to think about their real-life superhero. This could be a relative, a friend, a neighbour or celebrity/ famous person who has genuinely inspired them. The children will be asked to create a brief fact-file about this person  (when and where they were born, achievements, interesting facts and reasons why they are their heroes). We are going to be encouraging the children to interview (if possible) their real-life heroes in class so prepare yourself for an interview!

*Please note that we have explained to the children that their heroes cannot be fictional characters.

Return Deadline for this project will be the final week of the term.

Production

As we continue to perfect our Year 6 production, please ask your children about their costumes, props or resources that they may need. Also, please encourage the children to rehearse their lines and perform them at home to help build their expression, volume and confidence. The performance to parents and adults will be on Monday 20^th July 2026 at 18:00. 

The Apprentice

The year 6 will be developing their entrepreneurial skills this half-term as they look to build a successful business. The children are familiar with the rules of the project but please ask them questions about how they are going to be profitable, efficient and professional throughout – perhaps by discussing their business plans with them and encouraging them to think BIG. Remember not to donate anything more than your support to their businesses otherwise you’ll be FIRED!

Trips and Useful Dates

15/07/26 – Apprentice Day

17/07/26 – Stanborough Lakes

20/07/26 – Production Performance (18:00 start)

PE Timetable

Tuesday – 30-minute session

Wednesday – 1 hour session (PM)

Thursday – 1 hour session (PM)

 

Homework

Weekly Spelling (see below), Maths Worksheet (Bills) and Comprehension (The Climb).

Daily Reading – Children are to read for 20 minutes (4 times during the week) and record a brief comment about the book (explaining what they have just read, feelings and thoughts about characters, etc.)

Sumdog: Online maths practice to help us improve our skills. 3 x 20-minute sessions a week.

 Spellings 

System              -             Rhyme               -             Pronunciation              -             Interrupt               -             Existence         -             Curiosity          -             Awkward         -               Aggressive      -             Competition   -             Especially       

 

WK 5 - Set

Another busy and exciting week has passed in Year 6. It was a pleasure meeting and catching-up with all parents this week. It was a pleasure celebrating the achievements and goals of the brilliant children in our class and I am genuinely confident that they are ready to take on their next challenges in September and beyond.

Half Term Project – My Hero

For our final half-term project, I would like the children to think about their real-life superhero. This could be a relative, a friend, a neighbour or celebrity/ famous person who has genuinely inspired them. The children will be asked to create a brief fact-file about this person  (when and where they were born, achievements, interesting facts and reasons why they are their heroes). We are going to be encouraging the children to interview (if possible) their real-life heroes in class so prepare yourself for an interview!

*Please note that we have explained to the children that their heroes cannot be fictional characters.

Return Deadline for this project will be the final week of the term.

Production

As we continue to perfect our Year 6 production, please ask your children about their costumes, props or resources that they may need. Also, please encourage the children to rehearse their lines and perform them at home to help build their expression, volume and confidence. The performance to parents and adults will be on Monday 20^th July 2026 at 18:00.  

The Apprentice

The year 6 will be developing their entrepreneurial skills this half-term as they look to build a successful business. The children are familiar with the rules of the project but please ask them questions about how they are going to be profitable, efficient and professional throughout – perhaps by discussing their business plans with them and encouraging them to think BIG. Remember not to donate anything more than your support to their businesses otherwise you’ll be FIRED! Money will be distributed to the selected individuals within each group next week but if the children and adults are comfortable doing so, resources for their projects can be ordered beforehand.

Trips and Useful Dates

09/07/26 – Transition Day

17/07/26 – Stanborough Lakes

20/07/26 – Production Performance (18:00 start)

PE Timetable

Tuesday – 30-minute session

Wednesday – 1 hour session (PM)

Homework

Weekly Spelling (see below), Arithmetic (Core Test 1) and Comprehension (Slaving Over a Hot Stove).

Daily Reading – Children are to read for 20 minutes (4 times during the week) and record a brief comment about the book (explaining what they have just read, feelings and thoughts about characters, etc.)

Sumdog: Online maths practice to help us improve our skills. 3 x 20-minute sessions a week.

 Spellings 

Achieve             -             Communicate               -             Dictionary       -             Equipped

Interfere                          -             Opportunity        -         Physical            -             Relevant

Shoulder           -             Variety

 

WK 4 - Ready

After an incredibly successful week, Year 6 are ready to jump into week 4! I’m looking forward to catching up with you all on Monday during our parent consultations. Have a great weekend.

Half Term Project – My Hero

For our final half-term project, I would like the children to think about their real-life superhero. This could be a relative, a friend, a neighbour or celebrity/ famous person who has genuinely inspired them. The children will be asked to create a brief fact-file about this person  (when and where they were born, achievements, interesting facts and reasons why they are their heroes). We are going to be encouraging the children to interview (if possible) their real-life heroes in class so prepare yourself for an interview!

*Please note that we have explained to the children that their heroes cannot be fictional characters.

Return Deadline for this project will be the final week of the term.

Production

As we continue to perfect our Year 6 production, please ask your children about their costumes, props or resources that they may need. Also, please encourage the children to rehearse their lines and perform them at home to help build their expression, volume and confidence.

The Apprentice

The year 6 will be developing their entrepreneurial skills this half-term as they look to build a successful business. The children are familiar with the rules of the project but please ask them questions about how they are going to be profitable, efficient and professional throughout – perhaps by discussing their business plans with them and encouraging them to think BIG. Remember not to donate anything more than your support to their businesses otherwise you’ll be FIRED!

Trips

01/07/26 – Duxford Air Museum

02/07/26 - UCL x Ri: Science in Action at Bloosmbury Theatre

17/07/26 – Stanborough Lakes

PGL

PGL was a massive success – the children were an absolute credit to their parents and their school. It was a privilege being part of the Little Heath team: so many of the PGL staff commented on how amazing, brave and polite the Year 6 children had been. Well done to all of you at home for your guidance and support.  

PE Timetable

Tuesday – 30-minute session

Wednesday – 1 hour session (PM)

Thursday – 1 hour session (PM)

Homework

Weekly Spelling (see below), Arithmetic (Extension Test 4) and Comprehension (The Final Push).

Daily Reading – Children are to read for 20 minutes (4 times during the week) and record a brief comment about the book (explaining what they have just read, feelings and thoughts about characters, etc.)

Sumdog: Online maths practice to help us improve our skills. 3 x 20-minute sessions a week.

 Spellings 

Vegetable         -             Secretary                         -             Recommend   -             Persuade

Occur                  -             Nuisance          -             Muscle                              -             Lightning

Individual                       -             Forty

 

WK 3 – Loading

Year 6 have enjoyed an incredibly productive week 3.

Half Term Project – My Hero

For our final half-term project, I would like the children to think about their real-life superhero. This could be a relative, a friend, a neighbour or celebrity/ famous person who has genuinely inspired them. The children will be asked to create a brief fact-file about this person  (when and where they were born, achievements, interesting facts and reasons why they are their heroes). We are going to be encouraging the children to interview (if possible) their real-life heroes in class so prepare yourself for an interview!

*Please note that we have explained to the children that their heroes cannot be fictional characters.

Return Deadline for this project will be the final week of the term.

Production

As our Year 6 production begins, please ask your children about costumes, props or resources that they may need. Also, please encourage the children to review their lines and perform them at home to help build their expression, volume and confidence.

The Apprentice

The year 6 will be developing their entrepreneurial skills this half-term as they look to build a successful business. The children are familiar with the rules of the project but please ask them questions about how they are going to be profitable, efficient and professional throughout – perhaps by discussing their business plans with them and encouraging them to think BIG. Remember not to donate anything more than your support to their businesses otherwise you’ll be FIRED!

PGL

Information sheets and resources to be shared during the following weeks. Please look out for any correspondence from the school or class teacher. The PGL kit-sheet will be shared with this Blogger post.

PE Timetable

Tuesday – 30-minute session

Wednesday – 1-hour session 

Thursday – SPORTS DAY (PM)

Homework

Weekly Spelling (see below), Arithmetic (Extension Test 3) and Comprehension (The History of the Circus).

Daily Reading – Children are to read for 20 minutes (4 times during the week) and record a brief comment about the book (explaining what they have just read, feelings and thoughts about characters, etc.)

Sumdog: Online maths practice to help us improve our skills. 3 x 20-minute sessions a week.

 Spellings 

According        -             Bruise                -             Committee      -             Develop

Environment                 -             Foreign             -             Immediate                     -               Leisure

Mischievous                  -             Neighbour

 

WK 2 Ready

We are excited for our second week of our Summer 2 term.

Half Term Project – My Hero

For our final half-term project, I would like the children to think about their real-life superhero. This could be a relative, a friend, a neighbour or celebrity/ famous person who has genuinely inspired them. The children will be asked to create a brief fact-file about this person  (when and where they were born, achievements, interesting facts and reasons why they are their heroes). We are going to be encouraging the children to interview (if possible) their real-life heroes in class so prepare yourself for an interview!

*Please note that we have explained to the children that their heroes cannot be fictional characters.

Return Deadline for this project will be the final week of the term.

Production

As our Year 6 production begins, please ask your children about costumes, props or resources that they may need.

PGL

Information sheets and resources to be shared during the following weeks. Please look out for any correspondence from the school or class teacher.

PE Timetable

Tuesday – 30-minute session + 1-hour session

Wednesday – 1-hour session 

Homework

Weekly Spelling (see below), Arithmetic (Extension Test 2) and Comprehension (Harriet Listen - Housemaid).

Daily Reading – Children are to read for 20 minutes (4 times during the week) and record a brief comment about the book (explaining what they have just read, feelings and thoughts about characters, etc.)

Sumdog: Online maths practice to help us improve our skills. 3 x 20-minute sessions a week.

 Spellings 

Yacht – Vehicle – Twelfth – Temperature – Sacrifice –

Recognise – Parliament – Occupy – Necessary - Marvellous

 

WK 1 Our Final Half-term begins!

The children have enjoyed a brilliant return to Little Heath for their final half-term of primary school.

Half Term Project – My Hero

For our final half-term project, I would like the children to think about their real-life superhero. This could be a relative, a friend, a neighbour or celebrity/ famous person who has genuinely inspired them. The children will be asked to create a brief fact-file about this person  (when and where they were born, achievements, interesting facts and reasons why they are their heroes).

*Please note that we have explained to the children that their heroes cannot be fictional characters.

Return Deadline for this project will be the final week of the term.

PGL

Information sheets and resources to be shared during the following weeks. Please look out for any correspondence from the school or class teacher.

PE Timetable

Tuesday – 30-minute session

Wednesday - 1hr session 

Thursday - 1hr session

Homework

Weekly Spelling (see below), Arithmetic (Extension Test 1) and Comprehension (The Circus).

Daily Reading – Children are to read for 20 minutes (4 times during the week) and record a brief comment about the book (explaining what they have just read, feelings and thoughts about characters, etc.)

Sumdog: Online maths practice to help us improve our skills. 3 x 20-minute sessions a week.

 Spellings 

Accompany – Bargain – Category – Desperate – Embarrass –

Familiar – Government – Hindrance – Identity - Language