Y6 - Blackman Class!
We are very pleased to welcome you and your child to Year 6 – an important and exciting final year at John Burns Primary School.
Meet the Teacher Presentations click here!
Our class is named after the inspirational author Malorie Blackman, who was born in Clapham. She has written many fantastic novels including Cloud Busting, Hacker, and Noughts and Crosses. We will be exploring some of her work in class this year, and we would love to hear from children and families about any of her books you've read and enjoyed at home.
Year 6 is a crucial year as pupils begin preparing for their move to secondary school. They will be encouraged to take more responsibility for their own learning and develop the independence and confidence needed beyond the classroom. Over the year, they will have the opportunity to build leadership, study, and teamwork skills through a variety of activities including leadership roles, a residential trip, and class projects.
We have high expectations for learning, behaviour, and attitude, and we are here to support every child in making the most of their final year with us.
This Term’s Topic: “XX” – World War II
Our topic this term is on World War II, with an emphasis on:
Person: Krystyna Starbeck
Place: Bletchley Park
Point in Time: 1939
Timetable and Equipment Reminders
PE: Monday – please ensure your child brings their PE kit
Swimming: Wednesday – please ensure your child brings their full swimming kit
Music: Monday
Homework and Home Learning
- Children will choose one task each week from their homework menu
- A weekly maths task will also be set
- Homework is due every Wednesday
We also have a weekly spelling test every Friday. Please support your child by practising spellings at home throughout the week. Spelling grids are in the back of homework books.
Daily reading is essential. Reading records should be brought in every day and will be checked daily. Please encourage and support your child to read regularly at home and to record this in their reading log.
If you have any questions, concerns or would like to speak to me, I’ll be available in the playground at the end of the day. Alternatively, please leave a message with the school office and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to a fun, rewarding and successful year ahead in Blackman Class.