Year 6 Merino
Welcome to Year 6 Merino
Year 6 is always a very exciting year for the children as they become ‘top’ of the school and get to reminisce and look back over their early Nursery and Reception days when they were so little! Many new learning experiences take place this year, alongside many exciting opportunities which the children will no doubt be looking forward to. Some specific events that happen in Year 6 are as follows:
The opportunity to apply to be Head Boy or Head Girl
A chance to be voted by their peers as House Captain
Becoming a Year 6 Ambassador
End of KS2 SATs
End of Year 6 production
Residential trip away for five days and four nights
Ms Rizzi
This is my first year at Shepherd School and I am very happy to be a part of this wonderful school and its staff team. I have been teaching Year 6 classes for a few years now, and it is an exciting year full of new opportunities and experiences, as well as responsibilities. It is also an important year in which we prepare ourselves for transition to Secondary School and the next step in our education. I have had some years' experience working in the European Schools system abroad, which has left with me an appreciation for the promotion and exchange of cultural identities, experiences and languages in the school setting. I love learning which promotes deeper thinking and oracy skills, and helps us prepare to be responsible, active and compassionate members of a global society. In my spare time, I like to keep fit and read books and watch programmes about history and travel.
Mrs Cook
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KS2 SATs
Pupils in Year 6 will sit the national end of KS2 SATs in May. Pupils will prepare for and sit tests in Mathematics, Reading and Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.
Well-Being
Year 6 is a year full of both opportunities and challenges, so therefore an immense focus is put on wellbeing and providing pupils with the emotional and physical support they need to face the challenges which lie ahead, some examples being: experiencing a residential trip for the first time, preparing for SATs, getting ready for transition to secondary school, or preparing to ‘tread the boards’ as they take to the stage in the end of Year 6 pr
oduction.
Our PSHE lessons each week are planned and taught using Jigsaw programme. These sessions include providing pupils with the opportunity to use mindfulness techniques to equip them with the tools they need to manage their own feelings and emotions. All pupils are aware that they have adult support available for them at all times, regardless of the issue they may have or support they feel they will need.
We encourage a Growth Mindset during all our lessons so that the children know that there is no ceiling to their learning and that they can achieve anything they put their mind to.
Year 6 Curriculum Long Term Plan
Curriculum
To find out more about your child's learning in Year 6, please see our Curriculum Page: