Year 6

Year 6 – Anderson Class

Welcome to Anderson Class – the Year 6 class here at Orston Primary School which is named after Nottingham born footballing trailblazer Viv Anderson who was the first black player to play a full international for the England football team. His journey full of professionalism, dignity and resilience embody all of the values that we want to instill in our Year 6 children ready for the next stage of their educational lives.

Please take a look at the page below to find out any key information about our class as well as details of the exciting things that we cover in an action packed final year at Orston Primary!

Mr Marriott

Curriculum Letters

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Homework

In Year 6 homework is weekly and will be given out each Friday to be returned the following Thursday. Homework will consist of one piece of English or Maths and a piece of foundation subject homework or a creative piece. For larger projects children will be given 3 weeks to complete the task.

Spellings

Spellings in Year 6 are given weekly out weekly and will consist of either 10/12 words that relate to a pattern we study as well as words on the statutory Year 5/6 word list. These are given out with homework each Friday and children will be tested on Friday mornings.

Reading and Planners

In Year 6 children are given a planner which acts as a reading diary and an organiser full of useful information for the year ahead such as a glossary of grammar terminology, statutory word lists and a breakdown of maths concepts.

Children are expected to read for at least 20 mins a day outside of the school day for a minimum of 5 times a week. This needs to evidenced and signed by a parent in the school planner and planners need to be handed in every Thursday (alongside homework books) to be checked by the class teacher. Rewards such as raffle tickets and termly prizes are given to those who achieve or exceed the target.

PE Days

Year 6 PE lessons take place on a Monday afternoon and a Friday afternoon. We like to use our wonderful facilities outside as much as possible – even in the winter – so children need to come dressed appropriately in school PE kit and for the weather.

Recommended Book Lists Year 6