Year 6 Newsletter Summer Term 1 2026

We hope you are well and had a lovely Easter break. This term, our focus in Year 6 is on preparing the children for their upcoming SATs. We will be workinghard in class on revision across all subjects, with a particular emphasis on building confidence, reinforcingkey skills, and ensuring that every child feels positive and ready to do their best.

Alongside academic preparation, we are also making sure that the children are feeling “tip top” — well rested, supported, and confident in their abilities. We are incredibly proud of the effort they have been putting in, and it is wonderful to see their determination and resilience. In addition to our SATs preparation, we have also launched our exciting new topic on sustainability. The children were introduced to this through a fascinating “time capsule” activity, which sparked lots of curiosity and discussion. Many were shocked to discover just how long some everyday plastic items take to break down, and this has led to some thoughtful conversations about how we can all make a difference.

In Science, we are exploring the adaptation of plants and animals. The children are really enjoying discovering how living things have evolved incredible features and behaviours to survive in their environments—from camouflage and sharp claws to water storage and extreme survival skills. It has been fantastic to see their enthusiasm as they uncover how nature is full of clever and surprising solutions! SATs week will take place during the week beginning Monday 11th May. During this week, it is very important that all children arrive at school by 8:15am each day so that we can ensure a calm and settled start to the tests.

We kindly ask for your support in helping your child feel prepared by ensuring they get plenty of rest andarrive on time each day.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you for your continued support.

Year 6 Team