Welcome to Year 6.
Our Teachers are Mrs Collins and Mrs Aitbenmoussa and our Teaching Assistants are Mrs Rimstad and Mrs Cheruvarthur.
Jul 032026
Footprints, Fair and Food!
Magenta got to enjoy the delights of the Wagamama’s trip this week and had a brilliant time engaging in the activities which were generously laid on. Please see photos from both visits below:
In geography, we explored the transportation footprint of an iPhone. Most of us were astonished that the parts required come from so many different countries – as far and wide as the USA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Taiwan and Germany. To then assemble the components and deliver it to our high streets, this adds up to a journey of over 240,000 miles – the distance to the moon!
The Science Fair was a roaring success, the children blew us away with their efforts. Lots of adults complimented the groups on knowing and explaining the theory and science behind their projects and doing so enthusiastically and confidently. It was a great morning.
Have a great weekend!
The Year 6 Team
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Jun 262026
Coriander, Crime and La Cafetería
Amethyst had a brilliant time visiting Wagamamas in town this week. We were warmly welcomed with goodie bags and smiley faces from the staff. All children got to participate in different challenges and activities: making and drinking their own healthy juices; identifying and tasting a large variety of key ingredients; weighing out and preparing a small recipe to be cooked on the grill. Magenta will have this brilliant experience next week.
Back in school, rehearsals have had to be adapted to accommodate the hot weather. We are keen to get back in the hall and onto the stage, which we hope will be up by the end of Tuesday for us to get ‘show ready’!
In Spanish, we have been learning about different Spanish foods and how to order them in a cafe – la cafetería. Lots of the children were able to have a full conversation, ordering food, drinks and even asking for the bill!
As part of our curry unit in topic lessons, we looked at a range of ingredients which are commonly used in curries. We had a close look, a good old smell and then tasted some of the raw ingredients. From the look of some of the descriptions, we have some budding food critics in our midst! Apologies for the wafts of garlic which might cloud around us for the afternoon!
Our mini police session this week was about the environment and crimes linked to this. The children are paying close attention to all the important and interesting information that the policemen give and participate with some excellent contributions. Next week, we will have a more physical session in the playground (fingers crossed!)
We look forward to welcoming parents and carers at the Science Fair on Friday 3rd July from 9am.
Have a great weekend.
The Year 6 Team
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Jun 122026
Day 3
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Jun 112026
Day 2
That’s a Wrap on Day 2!
What a long and very wet day! We have to hand it to the children though—they rarely stopped smiling and soldiered on, making the most of every activity on offer.
Coracle building certainly provided plenty of extra water, with many children ending up wetter than the weather itself could manage!
This evening, many commented on the tasty dinner before enjoying a trip to the shop. Once the rain finally eased, everyone gathered around the campfire to toast marshmallows and sing songs. Now, the children are enjoying a final snack before settling down and getting ready for bed.
Despite the rain, spirits have remained high throughout the day, and the children continue to impress us with their enthusiasm, resilience and positivity. We’re looking forward to seeing what Day 3 brings!
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Jun 102026
Day 1
What a first day! After tucking in to our yummy packed lunches, it was straight off to the activities: fencing, archery, team building, climbing wall, Jacob’s Ladder and aeroball.
Almost all the children agreed that the dinner of pasta bolognese, garlic bread and chocolate fudge cake was a perfect way to refuel before fun and games on the field to round off the day. Well almost…the weather had other plans. Thunder and lightning bought an early end to the field games and we returned to the rooms a little early – excited but soaking wet!
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May 082026
Science, Symmetry and Subordinate Clauses
It feels like it’s been a nice calm week in Year 6. The mood is positive, ahead of the SATs next week and we are really proud of how the children are approaching the tests.
In Science, which closely links to our English topic, the children enjoyed researching an endangered animal and creating a series of clues to take part in a game of ‘Who Am I?’. We are learning lots about such a wide range of animals, unfortunately all of which face an uncertain future.
In maths, we have continued working through our revision booklets. This has given us the opportunity to talk through the problems with individual children, where required. Plenty of arithmetic practice will hopefully mean that the children feel fully prepared for the papers next week.
Magenta enjoyed their science visits to St Albans School, carrying out an investigation into fire and burning times. I think the bunsen burner was the star of the show!
Here is a reminder of the timetable for next week:
Monday 11th May 2026 Grammar & Punctuation test – 45 minutes Spelling Test – 20 minutes
Tuesday 12th May 2026 English Reading Test – 60 minutes Wednesday 13th May 2026 Mathematics Arithmetics (Paper 1) – 30 minutes Mathematics Reasoning (Paper 2) – 40 minutes
Thursday 14th May 2026 Mathematics Reasoning (Paper 3) – 40 minutes Have a relaxing weekend and please try and arrive in plenty of time on Monday.
The Year 6 Team
May 012026
Poems, Posters and Parenthesis
This week in English, we read a poem by William Blake – The Tyger – written in 1794. Inspired by his words, the children wrote poems, in a similar style, about endangered animals.
We continued with our maths revision work books this week, working hard to practise key skills and everyone seems to be doing well and building their confidence across the maths topics.
In RE, following on from our interesting discussions about world views, we learnt about some different humanist thinkers and their key ideas. This links to our science topic about evolution in which we will be learning lots more about Charles Darwin.
For homework, in addition to the quick revision sheets, we are encouraging children to finish their revision posters, with a focus on SPAG this week.
Enjoy the long weekend and see you on Tuesday for the last push before SATs week.
The Year 6 Team
Apr 242026
Persuasion, Practice and Pellets!
It has been a lovely week in Year 6 – not least because of the sunny weather! Back in class, we have enjoyed writing persuasive speeches about endangered animals. Drawing on lots of techniques, the children chose an endangered animal and wrote some fantastic speeches, which included information on how or why the animal is in danger of extinction, what the impact could be and what we can do to help.
In maths, we are working in a carousel rotation, each day practising arithmetic and reasoning questions. There is time to discuss the different style of questions and work closely with the children to unpick the strategies they need to successfully solve them for maths Papers 2 and 3.
In topic lessons, as part of our new Asia theme, we learned about the Himalayas and how they were formed, millions of years ago. The children then drew a series of pictures to show the process and wrote information to explain.
Our new Spanish topic is ‘El Fin de Semana’ – The Weekend. We started off with a session revising time – no easy feat and will go onto learning how to say different leisure activities.
Amethyst have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to visit St Albans Boys School – where we got to dissect owl pellets – a few pictures below. Magenta will visit for the next 2 weeks.
Please see below the timetable for the SATs, which are just around the corner:
Monday 11th May 2026 Grammar & Punctuation test – 45 minutes Spelling Test – 20 minutes
Tuesday 12th May 2026 English Reading Test – 60 minutes Wednesday 13th May 2026 Mathematics Arithmetics (Paper 1) – 30 minutes Mathematics Reasoning (Paper 2) – 40 minutes
Thursday 14th May 2026 Mathematics Reasoning (Paper 3) – 40 minutes Have a lovely weekend
The Year 6 Team
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Mar 272026
RAF Museum
Year 6 had a brilliant trip to the RAF Museum in North London on Wednesday. We couldn’t think of a better way to conclude our studies of World War 2. We spent time on a self-guided tour around the hangers, spotting and noting down all of the planes used by the allies and axis during the confrontation. We were then lucky enough to learn about some of the heroes of the time and try on the uniforms. Finally, we experienced what it was like for people during the Blitz and even took cover in an air raid shelter!
Homework for the holidays – we have sent home booklets with 10 days worth of tasks (10 minutes per day). Please encourage your children to complete them.
Maths Booklet
Grammar Booklet
Reading Booklet
Happy Easter!
The Year 6 Team
Mar 272026
SATs, Science and Spanish
This week has mostly been taken up by our mock SATs practice, which the children approached in a very positive manner – we couldn’t be more proud of them. As a reward, there will be no homework this week!
In science, we explored types of energy, both renewable and non-renewable and the advantages and disadvantages of both. We had some interesting discussions which may lead to some additional research. It certainly gave us renewed appreciation for the solar panels that we have on our roof here at Alban City.
In Spanish, we have been learning about the different clothes that we wear and how to say the colour. For example: Llevo unos pantalones negros y un gorro rojo. I am wearing black trousers and a red hat.
Next week, we will revisit our suspense stories, which are inspired by The Boy in the Tower. We will read more of the book and write the second parts, ending with an appropriate conclusion – we hope!
On Wednesday, we will visit the RAF Museum and just a reminder that the children will need to bring a packed lunch.
Have a great weekend.
The Year 6 Team
