Year 6

Welcome to Year 6

Our Team

Mrs Walmsley

I started my teaching career as a Supply Teacher in September 2021 and have worked across the primary phase from Reception to Year 6. I have completed long-term positions in Year 3, Year 4/5 and Year 5 classes.

After leaving Sixth Form, I studied Home Economics (Food Design and Technology). I then worked in the Food Industry for over 4 years as a New Product Development Technologist, where I designed and developed a range of new food products. Eventually, I decided to pursue my passion for teaching and have never looked back. I completed my PGCE Primary Mathematics Specialist course at Edge Hill University in 2021.

In February 2024, I joined St Andrew’s in Class 6a and supported the children through their SATs. In June 2024, I became a permanent member of staff at St Andrew’s. Teaching in Year 6 has been a brilliant experience for me as a teacher, and I am looking forward to another exciting year. In my spare time, I enjoy watching birds at WWT centres, baking, crafting and spending time with my family.

Topics

The topics we will be covering this year are:

Autumn 1 – Sutton Hoo and The Book of Kells

Autumn 2 – Would I be able to live in South America?

Spring 1 – Crime and Punishment

Spring 2 – What is special about the regions of the UK?

Summer 1 – Athens and Sparts

Summer 2 – How is Climate Change harming our planet?

 

Homework

Children will be set English, Maths and/or Topic homework weekly. The homework will relate to the work we have been doing in class that week or the work we will be doing in the upcoming week. Homework will be set on a Friday and children can receive £3 (School money) if they bring it back on Monday, £2 Tuesday and £1 Wednesday. Homework club for help and support will be on Tuesday break time.

 

Key dates to remember

Your child’s PE lessons will take place on a Monday and Wednesday meaning children need to bring in their PE kits every Monday or be left in school. Full PE kit is expected during lessons with pumps that fit in case we decide to work outside and no jewellery is to be worn. 

 

In Year 6 we have an open-door policy. If you have anything that you would like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to come into school and speak to us. I will also be available on Dojo.

Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to the year ahead.

Mrs Walmsley