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. ​ 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 6B - Year group leader Mr Brierley 6Ba Miss Bath 6BH Mrs Bentley and Mr Hodges 6D Miss Duggans 6M Miss Mountier Library Children should have their library books in school every day. Monday - 6D, 6BH Friday - 6B, 6Ba and 6M PE Children should wear their PE kit to school on the days they have PE. Parents will be notified if these days change. Monday - 6Ba Tuesday - 6B, 6BH, 6D and 6M Thursday - 6B, 6Ba, and 6BH Friday - 6D and 6M Key Dates 2026 - 2027 1/1 Year 6 Letters Newsletters Arbor Calendar Lunch Menu PGL Residential Trip Bikeability Spellings KIRFs Year 6 Curriculum Overview * Dates may be liable to change, please use as a guide. Homework Homework expectations for each week Reading - daily reading for approx. 25 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. WWII Day - Potato Cake Recipe Year 6 took part in WWII day on the 19th September which involved many interesting activities nostalgic of this period in time. One of the exercises was to make 'baked potato cakes' which proved very popular amongst the children. As requested by the children, here is the recipe for them to recreate at home. Year 6 Latest News Ainda não há posts publicados nesse idioma Assim que novos posts forem publicados, você poderá vê-los aqui.

View all of our staff that interact with the children. Meet the Staff Senior Team Mrs C. Farrell Headteacher Ms K. Hall Deputy Headteacher Mr T. Goddard Assistant Headteacher for Curriculum Portico Team Mrs C. Woolf CEO of Portico Academy Trust Mr R. Queenborough Director of Teaching & Learning Office Team Miss Martin Office Manager & PA to Headteacher Mrs Colby Admin Assistant Miss Cadman Attendance Officer Teaching staff and their responsibilities Year 3 Mrs Reeves 3R - Year Group Leader Ms Lothian 3L - Maths Miss Bennett 3B Miss Hendle 3H - DT Year 4 Mrs Price 4P - Year Group Leader Ms Dimoglou Tohill 4D - MFL Miss Eldridge 4E - PE Mr Wallis 4W - RE Miss Witherall 4Wi - Science Miss Hall 5H - Year Group Leader Miss Austin 5A - History Miss Dobson 5D - PSHE Mr Lynch 5L - Geography Miss Murphy 5Mu - Music Miss Bath 6Ba - PE Mrs Bentley and Mr Hodges 6BH - English/Computing & E-Safety Miss Duggans 6D - ECT Induction Tutor Miss Mountier 6M - PE Year 5 Year 6 Mr Brierley 6B - Year Group Leader Part-time Teaching Staff Mrs Capel Science Mrs Dunn YGL Mentorship Mrs Roberts Art Mrs Sims Healthy Schools Mrs Webster Art Trainee Teacher Miss Conway SEN Teacher Miss Gale SENCo Mr Taylor SEN Teacher ICT Miss Pulham IT Support Library Mrs Pitts School Librarian Inclusion Team Miss Williams Child and Family Support Of ficer Miss Hawes Learning Mentor Mrs Hodgkinson School Counsellor/ Play Therapist Learning Support Assistant Mrs Aspel Mrs Billington Mrs Ali Mrs Clapham Mrs Gomes Mrs Huseyin Mrs Jones Mrs Kemble Mrs Kipp Mrs Koen Ms Naylor Mrs Saunders Mrs Selfe Miss Sims Mrs Skone Ms Smith Miss Sylvester Mrs Wilson Reading Assistant Mrs Arnold Ms Bambrook Mrs Pitts Ms Dhesi Mrs Brown Ms Turner Ms Hudson Daily After School Club Supervisor Mrs Martin Daily After School Club Supervisor Site Staff Mr Palmer Lead Caretaker Miss Nixon Caretaker Mr Roddis Caretaker Midday Assistants Mrs M Martin Lead Midday Assistant Ms Anderson Ms Hudson Ms Roberts Ms Turner

Year 6 Letters Home Children In Need - 3.11.26 Star Author Visit - 23.10.26 Portico Academy Trust Trustee Vacancy - 13.10.26 Reading at Home - 7.10.26 Harvest Celebration - 6.10.26 Individual School Photographs - 29.9.26 NSPCC Speak Out. Stay Safe Programme - 29.9.26 Duxford Trip Parent Helper Request - 24.9.26 School Website and Photos - 18.9.26 Learning Conversations Autumn Term - 17.9.26 Trip to Duxford Museum - 7.9.26 Autumn Term Clubs - 4.9.26 World War II Day - 3.9.26 World War II Day Costume Ideas - 3.9.26 Football at Hamstel Junior School - 3.9.26 Welcome Back - 1.9.26 Free School Meal Eligibility Check September 2026 - 28.8.26 PGL Residential Trip Price Update - 22.6.26 PGL Residential Trip 2027 - 22.5.26 World War II Day Costume Ideas - 5.9.25

The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. Year 3 Spellings Summer 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Summer 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Spring 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Spring 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Autumn 2 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK Autumn 1 Spelling Patterns and WWNTK 1/1

The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. Curriculum The school follows the National Curriculum which was introduced in September 2014. Children are taught the three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. They are also taught the foundation subjects: History, Geography, Design and Technology (D & T), Physical Education, Computing, French, Art and Design and Music. Religious Education is also taught through the locally agreed syllabus. These subjects are often approached through topic-based, cross curricular learning which encompasses National Curriculum core and foundation subjects in a relevant and meaningful way. Teaching will involve a variety of styles with great emphasis being placed on the high quality of children’s work. If you have any further questions about the curriculum please feel free to contact the school office and somebody will be more than happy to help. Curriculum Overview Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Subjects Art & Design Computing D & T English French Geography History Maths Music PE PSHE RE Science The National Curriculum Click here to read more about the national curriculum on www.gov.uk If you have any further questions about the curriculum please feel free to contact the school office and somebody will be more than happy to help. 1/1

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Year 3 Letters Home Children In Need - 3.11.26 Year 3 Girls Football - 20.10.26 Portico Academy Trust Trustee Vacancy - 13.10.26 Reading at Home - 7.10.26 Harvest Celebration - 6.10.26 Individual School Photographs - 29.9.26 NSPCC Speak Out. Stay Safe Programme - 29.9.26 School Website and Photos - 18.9.26 Learning Conversations Autumn Term - 17.9.26 Autumn Term Clubs - 4.9.26 Curriculum Meeting Invite for Parents - 4.9.26 Football at Hamstel Junior School - 3.9.26 Stone Age Day - 3.9.26 Stone Age Day Costume Ideas - 2.9.26 Welcome Back - 1.9.26 Free School Meal Eligibility Check September 2026 - 28.8.26

Year 5 Letters Home Children In Need - 3.11.26 Star Author Visit - 23.10.26 Cooking Autumn Term - 23.10.26 Portico Academy Trust Trustee Vacancy - 13.10.26 Reading at Home - 7.10.26 Harvest Celebration - 6.10.26 Individual School Photographs - 29.9.26 NSPCC Speak Out. Stay Safe Programme - 29.9.26 School Website and Photos - 18.9.26 Learning Conversations Autumn Term - 17.9.26 Autumn Term Clubs - 4.9.26 Football at Hamstel Junior School - 3.9.26 PG Film Permission Letter - 2.9.26 Welcome Back - 1.9.26 Free School Meal Eligibility Check September 2026 - 28.8.26 Music Lessons Autumn Term 2026 - 1.7.26

Year 4 Letters Home Children In Need - 3.11.26 Year 4 Football - 20.10.26 Portico Academy Trust Trustee Vacancy - 13.10.26 Reading at Home - 7.10.26 Harvest Celebration - 6.10.26 Individual School Photographs - 29.9.26 NSPCC Speak Out. Stay Safe Programme - 29.9.26 School Website and Photos - 18.9.26 Learning Conversations Autumn Term - 17.9.26 Autumn Term Clubs - 4.9.26 Football at Hamstel Junior School - 3.9.26 Welcome Back - 1.9.26 Free School Meal Eligibility Check September 2026 - 28.8.26 Music Lessons Autumn Term 2026 - 1.7.26

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. ​ Year 5 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 5H- Year group leader Miss Hall 5D Miss Dobson 5L Mr Lynch 5Mu Miss Murphy 5A Miss Austin Library Children should have their library books in school every day. Monday - 5L and 5D Tuesday - 5M Wednesday - 5A Friday - 5H 1/1 Year 5 Letters Newsletters Arbor Calendar Lunch Menu 11+ PE Children should wear their PE kit to school on the days they have PE. Parents will be notified if these days change. Monday - 5L and 5M Tuesday - 5A Wednesday - 5D, 5H, 5L and 5M Thursday - 5H Friday - 5A and 5D Skreens Park Spellings KIRFs Key Dates 2026-2027 * Dates may be liable to change, please use as a guide. Year 5 Curriculum Overview Homework Homework expectations for each week Year 5 Reading - daily reading for approx. 25 minutes - 10 Books to Read in year 5 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. Additional homework will also be set for those children attending 11+ clubs or receiving additional support 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. Year 5 Latest News Ainda não há posts publicados nesse idioma Assim que novos posts forem publicados, você poderá vê-los aqui.

Year 5 Home Learning Daily Timetable English Lesson Maths Lesson Geography Lesson