Hello and Welcome to 6KC!

Miss K Carter - Teacher

Ms L Eslami - Teaching Assistant

Miss C Hemmings - Teaching Assistant

Topics and Texts

Term 1 - The Tudors

  • Poem: The Magic Box by Kit Wright
  • Books: The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow, Skellig by David Almond and The Viewer by Gary Crew

Term 2 - World War II

  • Books: The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen and Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman

Term 3 - Early Islamic Civilisation

  • Books: The Girl of Ink and Stars by Kiran Millwood Hargrave and The Night Bus Hero by Onjali Q. Raúf

Term 4 - The Maya

  • Books: Can We Save the Tiger? by Martin Jenkins and Holes by Louis Sachar
  • Animation: The Lighthouse

Terms 5 & 6 - The Titanic

  • Books: The Titanic by Joe Fullman and On The Wall by Anne Fine
  • Animations: Alma and Wing

Things to Note

Children do not require pencil cases in 6KC and should not bring their own equipment into school. (It is fine to bring pens, etc. for privilege time on Fridays.)

Please provide a healthy snack and water bottle for your child each day.

Correct uniform must be worn, including a school tie and appropriate footwear. No jewellery should be worn (one small pair of stud earrings only / a watch). False/gel nails or extensions are not permitted in school.

Children’s mobile phones must be turned off whilst on school site and must be given to Miss Carter at the beginning of the day to be stored securely.

In Year 6, children are permitted to leave the classroom alone at the end of the day. If you would prefer your child waited to be collected by a parent/carer, please let Miss Carter know.

At Home

Home Learning

More information coming soon.

Reading

Children take home a banded reading book. This is the book they read to adults in school. The book can be changed once it is finished. Children are also welcome to use the library to choose a reading for pleasure book – this is actively encouraged. Please try your best to read with your child regularly - even if your child is a fluent reader - and support him/her by asking questions to deepen their understanding of the texts. Any home reading should be recorded in your child’s reading record.

Spellings

Each week, we focus on a different spelling pattern in school. Children are given words to practise on Mondays which contain the pattern we are learning and these are tested on Friday mornings.

Times Tables

Most Fridays, children will complete an arithmetic paper. A large part of arithmetic is dependent on a secure knowledge of times tables and their corresponding facts. Please practise your child's timetables and division facts on a daily basis as this will hugely benefit their arithmetic speed.

PE

We have PE lessons twice per week on Mondays and Thursdays. Please ensure your child has their full PE kit in school – this consists of a white t-shirt, black shorts/joggers/leggings and a black jumper. Long hair must be tied back and all jewellery removed or covered for safety reasons.

SATs

Key Stage 2 SATs are national curriculum tests taken by Year 6 pupils in England to measure their academic attainment in English and Mathematics. In 2026, SATs will take place on the following dates:

Monday 11th May – English grammar, punctuation and spelling papers

Tuesday 12th May – English reading paper

Wednesday 13th May – Mathematics paper 1 (arithmetic) and paper 2 (reasoning)

Thursday 14th May – Mathematics paper 3 (reasoning)

More information will be given to you nearer the time.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to speak to me, please send a message via Class Dojo or contact the school office. I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

I am really pleased to be working with you to ensure your child fulfils their potential and has a wonderful final year in primary school.

Miss Carter