Summer Term 1 2026

Curriculum

This half term, our topic is Extreme Earth. The children will be learning about powerful natural phenomena such as volcanoes and earthquakes, exploring how and why they occur and the impact they can have on people and the environment. Alongside this, in History, pupils will study how crime and punishment has changed over time, comparing different periods in history and considering how society’s views on justice have evolved. Linked to this, we will be reading Holes by Louis Sachar.

As the term progresses, we will also be preparing the children for their SATs, ensuring they feel confident, supported and ready to showcase their brilliance!

PE Days

Mr Akiens' class has PE on Wednesday and Friday.
Mr Pratt's class has PE on Monday and Friday.

Please ensure that children have the correct PE kit, suitable for both indoor and outdoor activities.

Reading

This half term, the children will continue to take part in our Regular Readers initiative.

To qualify for the Regular Reader Treat at the end of term, children need to read at least three times each week. We kindly ask that each reading session is recorded in their home–school diary, as this helps us to keep track of their progress and celebrate their efforts.

Thank you so much for your continued support in encouraging a love of reading at home.

Homework

The children have homework set weekly, in both English and Maths. This homework is set on a Monday and will be due the following Monday. Year 6 complete most of their homework online. Sometimes, SATs papers may be sent home for revision.

We also encourage the children to read three times weekly, as part of our Regular Readers competition, as well as learning their weekly spellings. Weekly spellings will be tested on a Monday. 

The children also need to play on TTRS each week as part of their homework.