St Catherine - Year 6

St Catherine's Class have 6 topics which cover all the requirements of the Year 6 curriculum.

It would be helpful if you could talk to your child about their current topic and, if appropriate, you may wish to help him/her search for information at the local library or online. A link to an outline of our current topic can be found at the bottom of this page.

In Mathematics, the main areas to be studied this term are those which will be tested in May. Therefore, all numerical skills, data handling, knowledge of shape and space, and the ability to apply skills within problem solving activities.

In English, the main areas of focus are those which will be tested in May, including writing in all genres and reading for comprehension.

Please encourage your child to read and write at home. Talk to them about their writing habits, encourage them to keep a daily diary or to help you write shopping lists. We want to inspire children and to help them develop positive attitudes towards all kinds of writing.

Topic Overviews

An overview of all the learning going on in each subject within a topic.

Autumn 1 - Wonderful Women who've changed the World

Autumn 2 - Vile Victorians

Spring 1 - Fight for Survival

Spring 2 - Around the World in 30 Days

Summer 1 - We Belong Here

Topic Knowledge Mats

The information we want pupils to understand and remember from a topic.

Autumn 1 - Wonderful Women who've changed the World

Autumn 2 - Vile Victorians

Spring 1 - Fight for Survival