Welcome to Violet Class!

Welcome to the Autumn Term

Welcome to the Autumn term of Year 6. We have a very exciting term ahead, filled with engaging learning opportunities, new challenges, and plenty of opportunities for the children to develop important skills both inside and outside the classroom.

This Autumn term, our topic focus will be World War 2. As historians, the children will develop their knowledge and understanding of this important period in history, exploring key events, significant individuals, and what life was like for people living through the war. We will investigate how the war affected Britain, including the experiences of children and families, and explore how communities responded to the challenges they faced.

This term, PE will take place every Wednesday, the children will take part in Tag Rugby, developing their teamwork, communication, agility and game skills. Our second PE session will provide further opportunities for the children to develop their physical skills across a range of activities. Please ensure that your child comes to school in their PE kit on PE days.

We will also be swimming every Friday throughout Autumn 1. Please ensure that your child brings their swimming kit to school each Friday. Further information about swimming arrangements will be shared with you separately.

One of the highlights of the Autumn term will be our Year 6 residential trip to London. This will be a fantastic opportunity for the children to experience some of the country's most important historical, cultural and educational attractions, while also developing their independence, confidence and resilience. We are really looking forward to sharing this exciting experience with the children.

To support your child’s health and focus during the school day, please ensure they bring a named water bottle to school every day. We also encourage children to bring a healthy, named snack for break time. Suggested snacks include a piece of fruit, vegetable sticks, or cheese and crackers. Please remember that we are a nut-free school, so nuts and sweets are not permitted.

Communication between school and home is really important. Every Friday, you will receive a weekly email update from the Violet Team, sharing important information from the week, reminders, and any changes to the usual routine. Please make sure you read these carefully to stay informed. If you would like to see more details about our learning across the term, our long- and medium-term curriculum plans can be found below.

Homework will be handed out every Thursday and will need to be returned the following Thursday. Each week, children will be set one piece of Maths and one piece of English homework.

In addition to this, we place a strong emphasis on regular home reading. We encourage children to record their daily reading in their reading diary, which we will check each week. We also ask parents to look at the diary regularly to monitor progress and to ensure that children are not only reading fluently but also understanding what they read. Developing a wide vocabulary is crucial for comprehension, so please encourage your child to ask about any unfamiliar words they come across. We will then help them use these new words in context to strengthen their understanding and vocabulary.

If you have any queries or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office via email: admin@peartree.cheshire.sch.uk

Alternatively, you can ring the school on 01270 906120 or leave a message in your child’s reading diary, as these are checked daily.

We would like to thank you for your continued support and communication. We are very excited to begin another important chapter of the children’s Year 6 journey and look forward to seeing them grow in confidence, independence and resilience throughout the Autumn term.

Mr N Trude