Year 6

Over the year, the children will be taught a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a range of opportunities to support and extend their learning.

More information about the curriculum at Hamstel Junior School can be found under ‘Curriculum’.

Meet the team

Mrs Dunn

6Du - Year group leader

Miss Austin

6A - Design and Technology

Miss Eldridge

6B - PE

Miss Duggans

6D - ECT Induction Tutor

Mrs Smale

6S - English

Library

Children should have their library books in school every day.

Tuesday - 6E

Wednesday - 6S

Thursday - 6A and 6Du

Friday - 6D

PE

Please note these days are subject to change and children should always have their PE kit in school.

Monday - 6A, 6D, 6E and 6S

Tuesday - 6D and 6Du

Thursday - 6A and 6S

Friday - 6Du and 6E

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Key Dates

* Dates may be liable to change, please use as a guide.

Homework

Homework expectations for each week

Reading - daily reading for approx. 15 minutes

- 10 Books to Read in Year 6

Spelling - weekly spelling task - searching the books read at home for words matching the weekly spelling pattern/ learning the list of 'Words We Need to Know'

Maths - daily practice of the key skills (KIRFs) as outlined for each half term.

Year 6 pupils will be given additional more formal homework in preparation for the SATs and transition to secondary school.

TT Rock Stars - Practising your tables regularly will really help you learn them and speed up your recall. Using TT Rock Stars will help you. Aim to practise your tables every day.