Year 6

At Manor Farm Academy we strive to provide the best possible education and to ensure happiness and achievement for all. Through high expectations, we strive to instill a sense of pride and confidence within all of our pupils. We aim to develop an environment where respect and honesty are valued, and individuality and difference are celebrated.   By harnessing the sense of wonder, curiosity, determination and independence that we see in our youngest children, and by encouraging our children to never stop asking why, we hope that a love of learning that extends beyond our academy walls is fostered. It is important to us that every child that leaves Manor Farm Academy is the best that they can be, that they are kind, confident and articulate and that they have a strength in their own convictions.

In Autumn, Year 6 pupils are asked to do the following for their homework:

• Read their books at home each night and write in their reading record to record their reading using their reading bookmark.
• Practise their spellings ready for the following Monday. The spellings will consist of 5 Common Exception Words for Year 5/6 and 5 spellings that come under our spelling rule for that week.
• Practise their arithmetic skills at home for the maths focus that week. This will be tested the following Monday, alongside the 10 spellings.
• Talk for learning opportunities for the pupils to share what they have learnt with their adults at home.
• Times Table Rockstar practise to ensure that their timetables are quick to recall.

In Spring, Year 6 pupils are asked to do the following for their homework:

• To replace the arithmetic test from Autumn, we will provide the pupils with CGP SATs Boost books where they are asked to complete a 10-minute test in maths and reading each week. We then go through the answers together the following Monday to address misconceptions.
• Read their books at home each night and write in their reading record to record their reading using their reading bookmark.
• Practise their spellings ready for the following Monday. The spellings will consist of 5 Common Exception Words for Year 5/6 and 5 spellings that come under our spelling rule for that week.
• Talk for learning opportunities for the pupils to share what they have learnt with their adults at home.
• Times Table Rockstar practise to ensure that their timetables are quick to recall.

In Summer, Year 6 pupils are asked to do the following for their homework:

• Read their books at home each night and write in their reading record to record their reading using their reading bookmark.
• Practise their spellings ready for the following Monday. The spellings will consist of 5 Common Exception Words for Year 5/6 and 5 spellings that come under our spelling rule for that week.
• Practise their arithmetic skills at home for the maths focus that week. This will be tested the following Monday, alongside the 10 spellings.
• Talk for learning opportunities for the pupils to share what they have learnt with their adults at home.
• Times Table Rockstar practise to ensure that their timetables are quick to recall.

We will also send home ‘Optional Termly Homework’ for the pupils to consolidate and build on their learning happening in school. Class teachers will provide feedback on the last Monday of every term.

Year 6 Autumn Curriculum Newsletter
Year 6 Spring Curriculum Newsletter
Year 6 Summer Curriculum Newsletter

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