Year 6

Welcome to Year 6

All of our classes are named after an inspirational British person,

who demonstrates our Church school vision, ‘life in all its fullness’

6C is named after Sir Winston Churchill, who was born in 1874. Winston Churchill was the government leader who led the United Kingdom (Great Britain) to victory during World War II. He was one of the greatest public speakers of his time. He was also a bold soldier and a gifted writer.

6P is named after Emmeline Pankhurst, who was born in 1858. Emmeline Pankhurst was a leader of the women’s rights movement during the late 1800s and early 1900s in England. She worked for 40 years to achieve equal voting rights for women and men.

6C is taught by Mr Hudson and 6P is taught by Miss Moss

Year 6 Recommended Reading

Our school library features further information about our book recommendations and Mrs Tompkins, our school librarian, looks forward to meeting you once a week for your class library slot. Throughout the year, Mrs Tompkins leads fun reading challenges. This year, we're invited to 'read around the world'. We encourage you to read at home as much as you can. A reading diary will travel between home and school to document your reading adventures.

Year 6 - Autumn Term

Autumn 1

This half term, we will be exploring: what makes a warm welcome? At the start of our project, we will perform a welcome assembly for the new Year 3 children. In geography, we will explore the human and geographical features of the UK and consider what makes it an attractive place to live and grow. Inspired by a variety of English texts, including 'The Unforgotten Coat', we will consider how we might extend a warm welcome to those in need. We will also enjoy a school trip to Runway's End Outdoor Centre for a day of team building.

Autumn 2

This half term, we will be learning about the Maya civilization, as we discover: is there any truth to learn from legend? At the start of our project, we will explore various masks and headdresses created by the Maya - designing and decorating our own versions. In history, we will gain a rich insight into the Mayan writing and number systems, astronomy, technology, cities, agriculture and art. We will enjoy an online archaeology workshop with Dr Diane Davies, who will tell us about her exciting life as a Maya archaeologist.

School Trip to Runway's End Outdoor Centre

Year 6 - Spring Term

Spring 1 and 2

This term, we will be exploring Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, as we consider: can a small change make a big difference? At the start of our science based project, we will explore various timelines as we consider the meaning and enormity of ‘millions of years’. During our project, we will research and explore different aspects of evolution and inheritance, learning how small changes and adaptations evolve to create a much bigger difference. In English, we will study 'Darwin’s Dragons' by Lindsay Galvin and 'The Lost Words' by Robert Macfarlane.

In the second part of our project, we will learn about mountains as we continue to explore animal adaptation. A range of exciting adventures await us, including a school trip to London Zoo. At the end of our project, we will perform a puppet show with our hand sewn moving-mouth puppets, alongside our written explanations, describing how each animal is uniquely adapted to their environment.

School Trip to London Zoo

Year 6 - Summer Term

Summer 1

This half term, we will be investigating: what legacy did the Ancient Greeks leave for us today? During this project, we will discover how our own lives continue to be influenced by this ancient civilization today. We will also consider the impact of democracy on the citizens of Ancient Greece. An exciting project awaits us, including a Greek dressing-up day, food tasting and cooking. At the end of our project, we will plan and deliver our very own ‘legacy’ event, reflecting the Olympic and Paralympic Values - for the whole school to enjoy.

Summer 2

This half term, as we prepare for our transition to secondary school, we will consider: how can we learn to live in the wider world? During this project, we will explore the continent of North America, considering the similarities and differences between our home town of Farnborough and the bright lights of Las Vegas! Through our English texts ‘The Wolves of Currumpaw’ and ‘Wolf Brother’, we will consider what life is like in a different part of the world, at different points in time. We will also have time to reflect on our time at St Peter’s as we prepare for our Leavers’ Service.

Our Vision and Values

Our Church school vision is 'life in all its fullness' and we hope that you have a wonderful time in Year 6. During our time at St. Peter's, and beyond, we are guided by six values.