Year 6 2026 - 2027
Welcome to Amazing Autumn Term!
Your teachers will be Mrs Walker and Mrs Gadbury.
Can you guess which teacher is which photo?
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If you need to contact us, you can go via the office or send us an email.
We are hoping to have the following email addresses operational from 7.9.26.
Mrs Gadbury - 6G.homework@pussbank.cheshire.sch.uk
Mrs Walker - 6W.homework@pussbank.cheshire.sch.uk
We will endeavour to reply to an emails within 72 hours.
We cannot be available for more than a quick verbal message on the playground in the mornings, as we need to be inside with the children as soon as possible, so if your query will need a longer conversation, please let us know and we will arrange a mutually convenient time to speak with you.
What will we be learning in the Autumn Term?
English
We are starting the term by reading several fantastic extracts from The Nowhere Emporium by Ross Mackenzie and While the Storm Rages by Phil Earle. We will respond to these by writing descriptive story openers, letters and poems. After half term, the children will write a diary entry based on their experiences at Willersley Castle. Grammar, spelling and handwriting skills will also be taught within the writing units.
Maths
The focus for the first term will be on place value, addition and subtraction. The children will learn how to order, write and compare numbers to 10,000,000. We will then apply our understanding of place value to solve a variety of addition and subtraction problems, some of which will include decimal values and conversion between different units of measurement.
Science
This term, we will be learning about the main parts of the human circulatory system. We will explore the functions of the heart and blood vessels. Furthermore, we will learn how to keep our bodies healthy by researching the scientific impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle.
History
We will be investigating the achievements of the civilization of The Aztecs. In our lessons, we will be exploring their culture and beliefs, and comparing and contrasting their society with British history. In addition, we will be investigating the Spanish invasion of their homeland. We will also be using maps and atlases to locate Mexico and we will be exploring the physical geography of this country.
French
In the first half term, the children will become more confident talking about themselves and their families, asking and answering conversational questions. After half term, the children will extend their vocabulaty about school vocabulary and be able to describe items in their pencil case.
PSHE/RE
Art
During Art, our focus will be on exploring the media of textiles. Through studying the felt artist Suzy Shackleton, the children will be investigating how to manipulate and layer fibres. The unit of work will culminate in the children producing their own felt product.
P.E.
This term we will be developing our skills in outdoor and adventurous pursuits, badminton and gym.
6G - Monday and Wednesday
6W - Tuesday and Thursday.
On these days only, the children should come to school in their PE Kit - white t-shirt, navy shorts or bottoms and school sweatshirt or cardigan (the only logos should be the school logo.) Earrings must not be worn for PE lessons. If your child cannot remove their own earrings (to be placed into a secure bag or tupperware), earrings must be removed before school, please.
Homework
Homework will consolidate the work done in class in English and Maths. It will go home on a Friday and is due in the following Wednesday.
Year 6 Recommended Reading List