Year 6a

Welcome to Year 6a

Our Team

Mr Bradshaw

I started my teaching career back in 1997 (having qualified from Edge Hill with a BSc in Mathematical Studies) in St.Helens, Merseyside. Taking the opportunity to work in British schools overseas, I have spent time in Saudi Arabia, Romania, Egypt and Gran Canaria. Returning to Britain, I have worked in Northern Ireland and most recently, Bracknell in Berkshire.

I have always worked in KS2, but have supported KS3 colleagues with some Y7 teaching.

I enjoy travelling, exploring various environments and cultures. Riding a motorcycle from Saudi Arabia to the UK being one of my most memorable challenges.

I am looking forward to working at St. Andrew’s, supporting the children and wider school community in any way I can.

Mrs Lloyd

This year, I am excited to be continuing my role of teaching assistant in Year 6, and I am looking forward to working alongside Mr Bradshaw and supporting all of the Year 6 children. I have been a teaching assistant for over 30 years, the last seven of these at St Andrews. In my spare time, I enjoy keeping fit, doing lots of walking and visiting one of my sons in Atlanta.

Miss Culshaw

This is my 14th year of working at St Andrews. I have lots of experience in many year groups in both Key Stages. I am looking forward to another successful year of watching the children grow and develop new skills, helping them to tackle new challenges and go from strength to strength, both academically and socially. 

My favourite subjects are English and RE. 

In my spare time I love to read, go on walks and be outdoors with my children. I enjoy spending time with family and friends too. 

 

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 Sparta
• 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. I will be running a homework club on Monday playtime for children that have found completion of the given tasks difficult.

Reading Books

Reading books will be chosen by the children in class and can be taken home and read at their own pace. The children will be responsible for changing their books. We also have access to reading plus which the children can access from home.

Reading Plus Login

The site code can be obtained from any adult and the children should know their username and password. If they have forgotten their username or password please message on class dojo or ask at the door.

PE

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; no jewellery is to be worn on this day and long hair should be tied up.

SATs

At the end of Year 6, children take their SATs tests along with children from primary schools across the country. Our SATs will be taking place in May. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Closer to the time, homework will have more of a focus on testing to allow the children to get used to the way questions are set out.

In Class 6a 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 Class Dojo.

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