Welcome to Year 6

Typical Year 6 Timetable

Key Information

• Full PE kit to be worn on Friday. 

Communicating with your child's class teacher: 

Our direct year group email is year6@st-matthews.leeds.sch.uk. As both classes use this email, please make it clear in the subject line who the email is for (FAO Mr Davies, Mrs Fishwick or Mrs Challinor). 

Names in clothing:

Please ensure that your child's clothing is clearly labelled with their name so their clothing can be rightfully returned (should it be taken off).

Homework

• Read three times a week with your child and sign their reading record;
• MyMaths online homework will be set every Friday to be completed by Tuesday.
• New spellings will be given on Mondays to be tested on Friday.
• Grammar homework set Tuesday to be completed by Friday.

Current learning - Spring Term 1

Our Topic - The Ancient Kingdom of Benin and The Other Side of Truth

Previous Learning - Autumn Term 2

Our Topic - World War II and Kensuke's Kingdom

Previous Learning - Autumn Term 1

Our Topic - World War II

Recommended Reading

Please see the below link which has been made available for all families to access. It contains the recommended reading for children in Year 6. It has a lovely mixture of fiction and non-fiction texts which will really enhance your child's comprehension skills. 

Other Useful Links