Year 6

Happy New Year and welcome back to the Spring term. We hope you and your families had a restful and enjoyable break. As we begin 2026, we would like to thank you for your continued support and share some important information for the term ahead. As we move closer to SATs, there will be an increased focus on preparation during the school day. In addition, we will be running after-school booster sessions. Children will be invited to attend these based on a number of factors, including their learning needs and progress. After the February half term, revision sessions after school will be open to all pupils who wish to attend.

READING: We will start the half term reading the book 'After Tomorrow' written by Gillian Cross. It is a thrilling and thought-provoking story that imagines what would happen if the UK's banks all crashed, causing money to become worthless and society to break down. It's an adventure that turns the world upside down and puts British characters in the position of refugees.

WRITING: By the end of our first writing unit we will:
- have created our own monster or magical creatures.
- collated our monsters into a class anthology.

The purpose of our writing will be to:
- inform readers about our beasts in the form of a non-chronological report.

MATHS: In Maths we will start the half term by finding the percentage of amounts. We will then move onto ratio and proportion, algebra and then adding/subtracting and multiplying decimals.

Geography/Frozen Kingdom: Welcome to the planet’s coldest lands, which are incredibly beautiful, yet often deadly. This half term, we’ll start by making and observing icebergs. We’ll then find out more about them using non-fiction books. We’ll learn technical vocabulary so we can write reports in the role of engineers. Using globes and maps, we’ll identify the polar regions, comparing the Arctic and Antarctic. We’ll also think about how we can protect the polar environment. Then, we’ll investigate the tragic story of the RMS Titanic, and find out about the people on board. We’ll download images of polar features and save our information in digital folders. When we’re more familiar with the polar regions, we’ll write exciting stories, poems and diary entries from the perspective of brave explorers. Researching our favourite polar animals will be fun, and we’ll create animal artwork inspired by the Inuit people. We’ll experiment with digital photography and create amazing effects using paints and dyes.

Electrical Circuits and Components - In the Electrical Circuits and Components project, your child will consolidate their understanding of the components that make up a circuit, such as a lamp, cell, wire and switch. They will make a range of circuits and use symbols to draw circuit diagrams. Your child will learn about electric currents and measure the voltage of different cells. They will discover how cells produce electricity and research questions about cells and batteries. Your child will also learn how the voltage across a circuit affects the performance of different components. They will explore how programmable devices are used in everyday life and create a program to switch a light on and off via a light sensor. They will use the knowledge gained throughout the project to design, make and evaluate a programmable home device.

Inuit Art - This project teaches children about the Inuit way of life, including some of their cultural and artistic traditions.

Engineer - This project teaches children about remarkable engineers and significant bridges, learning to identify features, such as beams, arches and trusses. They complete a bridge-building engineering challenge to create a bridge prototype.

ICT - Computing systems and networks Internet communication.

RE – What do Bible narratives say about covenant?

Music – You’ve got a friend.

PSHE - How can the media influence people? (continuation).

Please note that PE will now take place on Mondays and Fridays (Specialised dance teacher/Huddersfield Town). Children should come to school wearing their full PE kit on these days.

We would also like to take this opportunity to address an issue from last half term. There were a number of concerns arising from the use of social media, which impacted on friendships and wellbeing in school. This term, we will be placing a strong emphasis on kindness, respect, and positive relationships, and we appreciate your support with this at home.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Year 6 team via the Year 6 email address – year6@stthomas.org.uk

Here is your Year 6 Class Charter challenge sheet. You can also download a copy by clicking on the image.

Download all the Charters as a PDF file