Sycamore
Welcome to Sycamore Class (Year 6).
Meet the Team
Class Teacher: Mrs Pike-Bullin
Classroom Teaching Assistants: Mrs Brown and Miss Smith
Welcome to the Spring Term in Sycamore Class
Year 6 is an exciting and important year as our pupils grow into confident, independent learners, ready for their transition to secondary school. This term is full of rich learning opportunities across a broad and balanced curriculum. Here’s what we’ll be exploring this Autumn:
English – Writing and SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)
This term, our focus in English is on crafting both fiction and non-fiction texts with increasing sophistication. We will be embedding advanced grammatical structures such as fronted adverbials, expanded noun phrases, figurative language (including metaphors, similes and personification), and varied punctuation for effect.
We will also be revisiting and consolidating essential SPaG knowledge from previous years – including the use of verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and determiners – to ensure a strong foundation for high-quality writing.
English – Reading Comprehension
Our Reading sessions this term will focus on developing reading fluency, stamina, and comprehension of more challenging texts. We will explore a variety of genres and authors, enhancing our ability to retrieve information accurately, infer meaning, interpret vocabulary in context, and analyse authorial choices. These skills are vital for the end-of-year assessments and lifelong reading confidence.
Mathematics
We begin the term by strengthening our understanding of place value and the four operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Pupils will also tackle fractions and key measurement concepts.
A strong emphasis will be placed on arithmetic fluency and mental maths strategies, alongside developing reasoning and problem-solving skills in line with the National Curriculum’s aims for mathematical mastery.
Science
Spring 1: Evolution and Inheritance. In Spring 1, the children will be looking at how animals and plants inherit characteristics from their parents. We will also be learning about how living things change and adapt to suit their environment.
Spring 2: Light. In Spring 2, the children will be learning all about Light. They will be looking at how light travels, how we see things and how light can change.
Geography – Map Skills
In Geography, Sycamore Class will be learning how to read and analyse maps of the United Kingdom. They will compare counties and cities of the UK and look at how land is used across the country. They will also be researching settlements and the physical and human characteristics of the UK.
Music – Music Technology
This term, we will be using Garage Band to create our pieces of music. We will be using loops to create a song for our Year 6 Leavers’ Play. The children are challenged to create a verse, bridge and a chorus, as well as lyrics to go along side their music.
Design and Technology – Healthy Burgers
In DT, our focus is on nutrition and food preparation. Pupils will investigate popular burgers currently available on the market, analysing ingredients and nutritional content. They’ll then design and create their own healthy burger, learning about balanced diets, food hygiene, and evaluation processes along the way.
SATs Preparation
As part of our ongoing preparation for the Year 6 Standard Assessment Tests (SATs), we will begin to familiarise pupils with the types of questions found in the Arithmetic and Reading papers. This is approached in a supportive, low-pressure environment, helping children build confidence and develop effective strategies.
SATs Week: Monday 11th – Thursday 14th May 2026
• Monday 11th May: Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling – Paper 1 (Questions) and Paper 2 (Spelling)
• Tuesday 12th May: Reading Comprehension
• Wednesday 13th May: Mathematics – Paper 1 (Arithmetic) and Paper 2 (Reasoning)
• Thursday 14th May: Mathematics – Paper 3 (Reasoning)
We’re looking forward to a fantastic term of learning in Sycamore Class. If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the Year 6 curriculum, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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