Year 6 | Elston Hall

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Welcome to Year 6

Our Teachers

Mrs A Brasier-Creagh
Class 21
Year Leader

Mrs A Hocknull
Class 21
KS2 Phase Leader

Mr L Harris
Class 20

Mrs D Holliday
Class 19

Welcome back to school for the Autumn Term; we hope you and your children have had a wonderful holiday and are looking forward to the learning ahead.

For more information on our learning this term please see our Curriculum Overview.

The Autumn term is always a busy time for pupils in Year 6 with lots of new learning taking place. English and Mathematics will continue to be taught daily and focus on key writing skills and mathematical calculations. Arithmetic and fluency are very important this year to build speed and accuracy in preparation for our SATs. Year 6 will continue to teach our daily maths lessons using the Maths Mastery approach. This has been very successful this year, helping children make rapid improvement in understanding key concepts in Maths and extending their skills in reasoning and problem solving.

In Writing, we will be building up our stamina for writing and adding detail using adverbials and varied sentences, with a focus on ambitious vocabulary. Handwriting remains a priority, along with spelling and accurate punctuation along with independent editing of our work.

In our Science lessons, we will be studying ‘Electricity’, followed by “Animals Including Humans”.

Thematic

This year, we continue with our exciting, thematic approach, allowing children to make connections between areas of learning and consolidate skills. All the themes chosen, deliver the programmes of study for the National Curriculum and this term our first topic will be ‘A World of Bright Ideas’ which focuses on the creative process of invention and design. Pupils will look at important inventions over time, before moving on to learning about more current issues such as patenting and copyright. Later in the term, we begin our unit called “Pharoah Queen”.

Homework

Homework in Year 6 will be a little different to other year groups, as we focus on consolidating learning but also exposing the children to test-style questions to prepare for SATs. We also set up regular homework habits that will see them into Year 7 and beyond. The children will be given reading, Spag and maths homework regularly. Once completed, this homework will then be stored in a folder, in their drawer, and rewards will be given for completion. Sometimes we may give additional art or thematic homework. Children will also be expected to read at home regularly as well as being heard read at school each week – regular reading unlocks reading, spelling and writing and has a hugely positive impact on your child.

Spellings

Our spelling lessons will focus on age-expected spellings which use the spelling rules taught throughout Key Stage 2. These spellings are part of the children’s SATs spelling test and also are needed to meet age expectations in writing. Please support your child in learning and practising these spellings regularly, and also editing them if spelt wrong in their written work.

P.E

Our PE sessions are as follows:

Class 19 – Tuesday and Wednesday

Class 20 – Monday and Tuesday

Class 21 – Monday and Friday

We kindly remind families that no jewellery should be worn in school except for stud earrings, and in line with Health and Safety guidelines, these should not be worn on PE days.

Residential

Our residential has already been booked (March 2026) to Laches Wood. We can take the entire year group at the same time, which will allow the children to share the experience with their peers and enjoy some fantastic memories before they move on to a variety of secondary schools. We will share more information about this on Tuesday 16th September, in our residential and SATs parent’s meeting at 3.30pm.

Click Here to view March 2025 Residential

Planning for Year 7

This is an important term in planning for Year 7, as Y6 children need to apply for their Y7 place in the Autumn Term. They need to do this by 31st October. Many local schools will be holding Open Evenings and events in September and October and this is a great time to visit them with your child and inform your choices. It’s best to visit the school websites and get these events in your diary now.

Additional tips are included below:

Explore schools: Visit the websites of schools you're interested in, paying attention to their admission criteria, catchment areas, and any specific requirements.
Attend open days/evenings: These events offer a chance to see the school environment, meet staff, and gather information. Some schools will also allow you to visit during the school day by appointment.
Consider catchment areas: Check if your address falls within a school's catchment area, as this often influences admissions. Consider how your child will travel to and from the school each day.

More information can be found here: School admissions: How to apply - GOV.UK

Apply for secondary school places | City Of Wolverhampton Council

We anticipate a busy and exciting term ahead and we thank you in anticipation of your continued support. We look forward to working with you over the next year, to ensure your children have a pleasurable and valuable final year at Elston Hall. Year 6 is a very important year, and we look forward to excellent progress being made. If you have any concerns or worries, please arrange a time to speak to one of us, as you play a vital role in your child’s education and it really is a team effort.