Our Autumn Term topic in Year 6 is called ‘Into the Light’.
In History, we will be learning about World War II. We’ll begin by exploring how and why the war started, before developing a deeper understanding of the key events that shaped the conflict. The children will learn about evacuation and rationing, and how everyday life in Britain was affected.
In our Electricity unit, children will learn to identify common electrical appliances and understand how electricity flows through a circuit. They will build and test their own circuits, including using switches, and explore how to keep safe when using electricity.
In the Light unit, children will investigate how light travels, how we see things, and the way light reflects from surfaces. They will explore shadows and learn about the properties of light, including how light can be refracted and how prisms split light into different colours.
Our fractions work will cover a range of important skills: placing fractions accurately on a number line; recognising equivalent fractions; adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators; multiplying and dividing fractions by whole numbers (integers); and finding fractions of amounts.
Throughout the term, children will apply their knowledge to reasoning tasks and real-life maths problems, ensuring a deep and confident understanding of these key concepts.
Wednesdays (with Mr Green) and on Thursdays (Please note: these days may change weekly, so we recommend keeping PE kits in school every day.)
Autumn 2: Hockey (with Mr Green) and Yoga
Woodland Learning
- Jacket/waterproof coat
- Fleece/sweatshirt
- Waterproof trousers/trousers that can get muddy - please remember, shorts are NOT suitable
- Spare socks
- Wellies or boots (named and kept at school)
- Woolly hat/sunhat (weather dependent)
- Gloves (weather dependent)
- Spare plastic bag for muddy kit
Our dates for the Autumn term are:
13th November
NOT 27th November due to INSET Day
11th December
Topic Homework
Each term, the children will be given a new ‘Independent Homework Grid’. This term it is themed around our topic: 'Into the Light'. In Year 6, there will be set ‘hand-in’ days at the bottom which is the minimum requirement. Each task should be taken from a different row and column. The amount of time a child chooses to spend on a project is up to them. Please focus on the presentation!
Please see the homework grid and hand-in dates below.
Times Tables
Children should continue to practice their times tables at home to help them improve their weekly scores. Knowing the times tables (and their associated division facts) supports mathematical learning and understanding. We encourage children to use TT Rockstars. Each child has their own login details.
Learning by Questions (Maths)
This is new to the children when they start in Year 6. We will guide them through the website and give them time to become familiar with it before encouraging them to practise at home. Children should also visit the Learning by Questions website (www.lbq.org/task) and complete the assigned maths units. Please see more information about LbQ below.
Accelerated Reader (for those who need it)
Children are already familiar with the Accelerated Reader (Renaissance) website. In Year 6, those who are not yet a free reader are expected to complete a quiz on the website after finishing each book they read. They should then record the book title, quiz score, and the date in their reading records, in the designated areas. This supports their reading development and helps us monitor their understanding and progress.
Please encourage regular reading at home. Reading a minimum of 3 times per week is recommended for junior children. Talking about the book with your child is also important: ask questions about the characters, key events, and what they predict might happen next to help develop their comprehension skills.
This not only supports them in preparation for their SATs, but also promotes reading for pleasure and builds their confidence and understanding, which is essential for tackling the more complex texts they’ll encounter at secondary school.
All links to the websites mentioned are at the bottom of this page.
- Monday 29th September
- Monday 20th October
- Monday 17th November
- Monday 8th December
Each task should be taken from a different row and a different column. We give children plenty of time to complete one piece of homework, so we expect it to be done carefully and to be something they’re proud to share with the class. All children need to hand in their homework by the due date. If they don’t, they’ll need to use their own time at school to finish it. We’re happy to provide any resources they might need to help them get it done at home.
Remember, Year 6, this is just one piece of homework every three to four weeks - it doesn’t need to be finished in one evening! A little bit every few nights will make it more manageable and will leave you with plenty of free time at home.
Each week, the children will complete a diagnostic activity in class. This will automatically generate tailored question sets to target specific areas where they need support or development. The platform adapts to their responses, offering immediate feedback to guide their learning.
While the homework is optional, it is an excellent opportunity for your child to consolidate what they’ve learned in class. The questions are aligned with the curriculum and provide meaningful practice to reinforce understanding, address misconceptions, and build confidence.
Children will log in to their independent study accounts using their existing login details. If a reminder is needed, please contact me or Mrs O'Mara, and we will happily provide a copy.
To learn more about how LbQ works, visit primary.lbq.org.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Miss Wright
Below are the statutory spellings from Year 2 up until Year 6. If your child wants to practise their spelling at home, feel free to choose some appropriate words from the lists below.
From the National Curriculum (2014):
'Most people read words more accurately than they spell them. The younger pupils are, the truer this is. The word-lists for years 3 and 4 and years 5 and 6 are statutory. The lists are a mixture of words pupils frequently use in their writing and those which they often misspell.'
If you have any questions about spellings, please email messages@loxwoodschool.com
