Term 1, Week 3 (Friday 18th September)

A week that was filled with exciting times for Year 6, particularly with the announcement on Wednesday of their year 6 job role this year. We hope there were plenty of exciting conversations about these when they arrived home! It was lovely to see their excitement for each other and we look forward to seeing how the children take to their roles. On top of this news, the children also visited their EYFS buddies on Friday and enjoyed sharing a story with them. There will be weekly opportunities to continue this, this year!

• We have begun a new topic in our English this week, with a new model text. We are learning about portal stories with a focus on description. We have rehearsed and innovated the text this week, looking at how we can change an element to make it our own.
• In Maths we have begun adding and subtracting integers, focusing on column method and reinforcing this with the use of multi-step word problems and missing number questions.
• Continuing our topic of light in Science, we completed an investigation to prove the enquiry question: How does light travel? 

Looking ahead to next week - things to remember:

• FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER - INSET DAY - DO NOT COME IN.
• If you would like to order a set of CGP (Homework) books for your child and have not yet done so, please could you place your order via Parent Pay because we want to place an order by the start of October.
• Heatree Deposits are still being taken on Parent Pay.
• It is possible to apply for your child's secondary school place.  As we mentioned at the Meet the Teacher event, we would encourage you to do this as soon as possible before the deadline of 31st October 2025.
• Flu vaccinations will take place on Tuesday 22nd September.

Term 1, Week 2 (Friday 11th September)

It doesn't seem possible that we've already finished the first full week of Year 6.  The children have worked so hard this week, particularly as we have completed a range of baseline assessments which are a great way for us to see where knowledge is already very secure or might need a few little reminders to help it stick.

Of course our learning hasn't just involved assessments, we've also been busy in lots of other areas.  In maths we've continued our work on place value (particularly looking at decimal places and rounding). In English we've focused on improving persuasive letters and have planned, written and edited our own. The children have written some brilliant letters, showing their passion for their chosen year 6 job! We've also been working in groups to investigate how light travels in Science, whilst in PE we've been practicing our throwing and catching in tag rugby and dribbling skills in basketball.

Important notices for next week:

1. Please note the letter sent out yesterday (Thursday 10th September) regarding the ordering of CGP books for home learning this year. 
2. Home learning has now been uploaded on our class page for English and Maths. Please also see the spellings for the week which will be written in contact books on a Monday morning.
3. Heatree Deposits are now being taken on ParentPay, these are due by the 5th October.
4. Secondary school applications will be opening on the 12th September. Apply for a school place 2026 to 2027 | East Sussex County Council Closing date is the 31st October. 
5. Meet the Teacher event will be taking place on Thursday 17th September from 9.05-9.30. Please head to the year 5/6 exit door to sign in - the class teachers will meet you there.
6. Sport and music clubs all start back up again for the year next week (week commencing 14th September).
7. NHS flu nasal sprays take place on Tuesday 22nd September.