Year 6

Welcome to Year 6, here you will find all of the information about our year group, as well as seeing highlights of things that we have done.

The Big Bad Wolf - Ms Hassan

The Stonecutter - Ms McEwan

Upcoming Year 6 Events

17/09 15:00 Year 6 The Big Bad Wolf

28/09 Year 6 Trip to Junior Citizens

29/09 Year 6/7 Picnic (Current Year 6 children and current Year 7 children returning)

12/10 - 16/10 Year 6 Residential

03/11 09:00 Year 6 The Stonecutter

14/12 14:30 KS2 Carol Concert (1 x Year 5 class and Year 6 parents 2.30pm)

Curriculum Newsletter

Each term we send out a newsletter with information about what will be happening in Year 6 this term.

Homework Expectations

Here are the homework expectations at Thomas Buxton Primary School.

Homework - Pick and Mix

The teaching staff have selected some activities that will support your child with their learning this term and encourage them to become independent learners. Please make time to choose and do some of these activities with your child throughout the term.

Homework - Pupil Enrichment Passport

Activities can be completed at home and then shared at the termly Pick and Mix exhibitions.

Homework - Maths

These should be practiced daily at home so that children know these facts fluently.

Please use the Family Maths Booklet as additional problem-solving activities you can do at home with your child. There are a range of activities you can use to promote reasoning and the love of Maths at home. You do not have to submit them to teachers but they can be used to create projects for the Pick and Mix.

Homework - Recommended Reading List

Homework - Spellings

Medium Term Plans

Calculation Guides

These guides explain the basics numeracy tools that are used throughout the children's school life.

Calculation Policy - Addition and Subtraction

Calculation Policy - Mental Calculation Strategies

Calculation Policy - Multiplication and Division

Home Learning Links

The websites will help you learn at home. If you'd like more suggestions for websites which provide useful support and resources you'll find them on our Links page.

Year 6 Highlights

There aren't any highlights for this school year just yet, but you can still take a look at our best bits from past years.