Meet the Year 6 Team
Year 6 Teachers
Miss Cornall
Year 6 Class Teacher
Mrs Rey
Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Games Leader
Miss Cornall
Year 6 Class Teacher
Mrs Rey
Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Games Leader
Homework
In Year 6 this half term children will receive Spelling, Reading, Grammar and Maths homework each week. Children are expected to read at least 3 times a week and to bring their reading book to school each day. Each child will be given a Maths and Grammar CPG SATS guide and will be told which pages they should complete for homework each week. Homework will be set on Wednesday and will be due in by the next Wednesday.
PE
Year 6 have their PE every Wednesday. Please ensure children have PE kits in school and any earrings are removed or plasters need to be provided for the children to cover them with.
Uniform
All children should wear full uniform including their ALWAYS badges.
We do allow pupils to wear all black trainers - no coloured swooshes/stripes etc. with all black soles.
Black shoes are also still acceptable and preferred for school.
Autumn 1
Year 6 have enjoyed the team building activities with Sam this afternoon!
This afternoon we began our new science topic 'Light' we investigated how light travels and proved that light only travels in straight lines. Ask us all about it to find out more.
Year 6- Light
In our maths lesson we used practical equipment to represent numbers up to ten million.
In our history lesson this afternoon we have been using sources to explore what happened in The Blitz. Ask us all about it tonight!
The Blitz
This afternoon we have been investigating how light travels through different states of matter. Ask us what we now know about refraction!
How light travels
This afternoon year 5 and 6 enjoyed learning new songs with Rose for the Let’s Go Sing concert.
We have enjoyed learning all about the artwork of Gustav Klimt and recreating our own cubism design!
Artwork inspired by Gustav Klimt
Year 6 are learning all about World War 2. This week we looked at the reasons why Britain had to go to war and why Chamberlain appeased Hitler. We used our oracy skills to debate whether Chamberlain was right to appease Hitler. We had many great discussions about this and came up with many reasons for and against appeasement. Ask us what we decided Chamberlain should have done…
World War 2 (1)
First of my clubs! Colouring Mindful mandalas was a really relaxing way to end the day
Mindful colouring club
This afternoon we have been exploring what life was really like for an evacuee in World War 2. We looked at a variety of sources and decided which ones were propaganda and which ones were most believable. Ask us how we helped the BBC improve its video about evacuation!
World War 2 (2)
In our talk on Tuesday we used the traverse grouping to speak to each other about our favourite sport. We moved down the line listening to each other carefully, asking questions and debating which sport was the best! You’ll never guess which sport we choose…
Talk on Tuesday
This afternoon in science we extended our knowledge about light and shadows by investigating how light travels through different materials and how shadows always cast the same shape as the object that blocked the light. Year 6 used scientific vocabulary to discuss their findings with each other.
Light and shadows
This afternoon we explored more about the life journeys of a selection of Biblical characters. We used Bibles to learn all about their stories. Next we chose how to display our findings and used our oracy skills to present our information to the rest of the class.
Biblical characters
Today we had a visit from Blackburn Community Police to help us learn more about keeping safe whilst we are out and about.
A visit from Blackburn Community Police
Year 6 Blackburn Museum Trip
Well done to the choir!
Autumn 2
Working hard in art this afternoon.
This morning we used role play to act out the first chapter of our wordless graphic novel. Mrs Rourke was wowed by our acting skills!
Role play - Year 6
In history we compared and contrasted what life was like during the war at Christmas time. We used our oracy skills to share our findings.
Also in Talk on Tuesday we debated whether Christmas should have been celebrated during the war time years. Ask us what we decided and our reasons for our choices.
What life was like during the war at Christmas time.
Remembrance Service 2022
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In English today we participated in drama to empathise with Father on his journey to the New land. Ask us all about it!
Drama - Year 6
DT Week
Year 6 DT Week
Look at our final products. We had a great week learning about structures and building our prototype reading area.
Look at our final products!
Year 6 are working hard in computing this morning.
This week, Year 6 have been exploring how species adapt in science this afternoon. We learned about Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and how the finches beaks and claws differed on the different islands depending on what food was available to them!
Evolution
Year 6 had lots of fun this afternoon doing arts and crafts.
Spring 1
Tyson, Bruno and Eric came for a visit to inspire Year 5 and 6 with their writing in English.
Here are some of our portrait drawings. We focussed on tone and texture of lines using a variety of media to design and execute our work. We have some talented artists!✏️
Year 6 portrait drawings
Junior Jam in Year 6- 27.01.23
Number Fun Day 2023
Continuing our portrait artwork.
Blakewater enjoying their winner's treat from Ninja Coffee!
We have been inspired by Van Gogh, Gustav Klimt, Leonard’s Da Vinci, Frida Karol and Kehinde Wiley.
Year 6's portraits are coming along nicely.
Drama
Spring 2
Crazy hair for World Book Day- Year 6
What a week we have had in Year 6!
The class have done really well with their practise tests and have been enjoying a very practical Junior Jam session this morning to finish off the week!
Music with Junior Jam 24.02.23
We are enjoying our new topic ‘Global Trade’. Today we have worked in groups and given presentations on different centuries and how changed has changed.
Our new topic - Global Trade
Finding the shape in our English lesson
Year 6 - Charlotte from Elektec
Some of our Climate Change placards for our writing topic on Greta Thunberg!
Today in Geography, year 5 and 6 developed their oracy skills. Working in pairs, they were given a European flag to explain using key vocabulary to their partner to draw on a whiteboard. Then, using a blank map of Europe they were using facts to determine different European countries and their locations.
Oracy skills in action
George Seurat Pointillism Paintings
Summer 1
We have been enjoying our music sessions in Junior Jam this by learning how to use the notes with both hands on keyboards.
Our Aidan’s Ambassadors were so busy tonight after school cleaning up our community. Good job. We are very proud of you!
A well deserved fun afternoon after the week we have had!
Year 6 enjoying Junction 4
Summer 2
Year 6's wonderful trip to Martin Mere
Arctic Map Geography lesson this morning.
We have had a lovely morning at the year 6 leavers' service at Blackburn Cathedral.
Absolutely blown away with Year 6's St Aidan's Showcase... it was our best show yet! Really proud of you all! BREAKING NEWS I think we have a new ABBA group
Huge congratulations to Year 6 for completing their Race For Life.
Race For Life 2023
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Lego in Year 6 today
Leavers' Party
Remote Learning
We have outlined our remote learning procedures during the covid pandemic on this page, following the guidelines set by the government. If there is a need to switch back to remote learning in the future, we will adhere to our Remote Learning policy. We will make sure to review and update it according to the current situation and the lessons we have learned from the previous period of school closure. Rest assured, we will communicate these changes clearly to parents.
Have a look at our knowledge mats to see what we are learning this term
Year 6 Autumn 1 - Knowledge mats
Great first day in Year 6! We began discussing all the fun opportunities we have coming up such as head girl/boy, worship team, sports jobs and school council.
PSHE teamwork
Our history topic is World World II. Today we created a human timeline of the events that led up to the war.
Junior Jam today. Mrs Harrison was very impressed!
A fun junior jam session creating music!
Science with Lego!
Our trip to Gospel Hall to see the Bible Exhibition. Lots of learning about the origins of the Bible through different workshops. Well done Year 6!
Yesterday’s PE lesson on hockey skills. Photos are from the warm up.
How lucky are Year 6?
This morning we received a visit from Boohoo and learnt all about the company and how it came to be the global brand it is today. We had a presentation, watched a new ad campaign, dialled in to a real Microsoft Teams meeting with the headquarters in Sheffield in the Pretty Little Thing room and received a goodie bag from the team.
Thank you Boohoo for a wonderful start to the week and inspiring our Year 6 class.
Our week in pictures! Have a lovely weekend
Have a look at our knowledge mats to see what we are learning this term
Year 6 Autumn 2 - Knowledge mats
DT Week design ideas
LEGO SPIKE education building a variety of shelters.
Using CAD (Computer Aided Design) to make an electronic prototype of our shelters.
More pictures from our DT week.
Our final products of a shelter. Well done year 6 you have worked exceptionally hard this week!
We are all super sad in Year 6 today as we have finished our second novel of the year- Holes by Louis Sachar. We enjoyed this book so much! Ask us about it.
Our last gymnastics session of the half term - well done year 6!
Branch Court Carol Singing
Special Christmas visitors this morning.
Have a look at our knowledge mats to see what we are learning this term
Year 6 Spring 1 - Knowledge mats
Electricity oracy skills! We love our science topic. Ask us about today’s lesson.
Electricity!
ROCK KIDZ
Investigating what happens to the bulbs when more voltage is added. Well done year 6.
What a busy afternoon we have had creating our own electronic scarecrows in science; using the knowledge we have gained this half term.
Have a look at our knowledge mats to see what we are learning this term
Year 6 Spring 2 - Knowledge mats
Conscience alley - learning about Lila's inner thoughts from our book 'The Firework-Maker's Daughter' by Philip Pullman.
How did trade get global? We have been researching globalisation and how it developed over time.
A BIG shoutout to Harley for this fabulous Poetry and superb artwork. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Happy Easter everyone
Have a look at our knowledge mats to see what we are learning this term
Year 6 Summer 1 - Knowledge mats
Have a look at our knowledge mats to see what we are learning this term
Year 6 Summer 2 - Knowledge mats
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What are the SATs?
- SATs are the tests that are given to children at the end of Key Stage 2.
- The SATs take place over four days, starting on Monday 13th May 2024 ending on Thursday 16th May 2024.
The SATs papers consist of:
- Grammar, punctuation and spelling (paper 1: GPS) – Monday 13th May
- Grammar, punctuation and spelling (paper 2: Spelling) – Monday 13th May
- Reading – Tuesday 14th May
- Maths (paper 1: Arithmetic) – Wednesday 15th May
- Maths (paper 2: Reasoning) – Wednesday 15th May
- Maths (paper 3: Reasoning) – Thursday 16th May
When and how the SATs are completed?
- The tests take place during normal school hours, under exam conditions.
- Children are not allowed to talk to each other from the moment the assessments are handed out until they are collected at the end of the test.
- After the tests are completed, the papers are sent away to be marked externally.
- The results are then sent to the school in July.
- Each test lasts no longer than 60 minutes:
- Grammar/ Punctuation – 45 minutes
- Spelling – 15 minutes
- Reading – 60 minutes
- Arithmetic – 30 minutes
- Reasoning – 40 minutes
- Reasoning – 40 minutes
The Results
Tests are marked externally.
Once marked, the tests will be given the following scores:
A raw score (total number of marks achieved for each paper);
A scaled score (see below);
A judgement on if the National Standard has been met.
Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
A scaled score of 100 or more shows the pupil is meeting the National Standard.
Important SATs Websites for Revision
BBC Bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/zbr9wmn
CrickWeb
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2literacy.html
BBC Spelling
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zt62mnb/year/zncsscw
Top Marks Education
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar
IXL Learning
Natural Curriculum Grammar
https://www.naturalcurriculum.co.uk/grammar/year-6-grammar-lessons/
End of KS2 SATs Practice Materials QR codes
Please click on the following link to see the PowerPoint from our SATs meeting that was held on Wednesday 6th March 2024 at 2.45pm - 3.15pm: SATs meeting PowerPoint
For further information about the SATs that your child in Year 6 will sit, please click the following link: Key Stage 2 SATs meeting
As we are preparing for SATs in school, some pupils might be feeling unnecessarily anxious for the tests. I wanted to provide some information from a local organisation Kooth on exam support if your child is worried.
5k Walk to raise money for Rossendale Hospice
Our Year 6 pupil's at St. Aidan's C of E Primary Academy are raising money for Rossendale Hospice. We are dedicated, determined and focused on making a difference to for those with life-limiting illnesses so they can receive the best possible care and support.
Therefore, we will be walking 5k at Witton Park on Monday 26th June. The reserve date for this event in case the weather is bad is Tuesday 4th July.
Here is the link to our page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-aidans-church-of-england-primary-school-1688026604135?newPage=true&fbclid=IwAR1PyzmEsjHS-Ch6Ke7LJ5E8gOTmH8uGTlEk3EPnCn8SbuA9E9cnlFdmuZs
Please donate to support this wonderful cause.
Year 6 did it... well done!! St. Aidan’s are extremely proud of you all.
