Year 6
Welcome to our Year 6 class page. Below you can find out about some of the exciting things we have been doing in Year 6 as well as keep up to date with all of the relevant information.
Year 6 are taught by their class teacher, Mr Wylde, as well as Mrs Spacey the class teaching assistant. Mrs Spacey teaches during Mr Wylde’s release time on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Miss Mallinson takes us for our music lesson on Friday morning. Mr McKeown and Mrs Noble also work in Year 6.
In Year 6 at The Willows, our children grow as independent and self-confident learners who are ready to tackle new challenges as they prepare for high school. We firmly believe in engaging and cross curricular learning here in Year 6 and as you will tell from the posts below!
Things to know about…
Year 6 is a very busy year, ultimately preparing the children for their next step in education – high school. There is an awful lot for the children to look forward to in Year 6, but we do have high expecatations for our school’s oldest children – with regards to attitude, behaviour and homework.
Role models: In Year 6, our children set the standard for all other children in the school. The Year 6 children will all have a Reception Buddy, who they mentor and support throughout the year. On top of this, the Year 6 children will have positions of responsibility around school and monitor jobs within the classroom to promote independence, leadership, organisation and communication.
Homework: The Year 6 children will receive English and maths homework to complete on Seesaw every week. Homework will be set on Friday and will be submitted via Seesaw by the following Friday.
Reading: It is the expectation that Year 6 children read every night, without fail. I cannot express just how important daily reading is at home to develop the children’s reading speed and reading fluency. The children will pick books from our extensive class library which is packed with high interest books linking to our topics. Reading diaries must be signed daily to show home reading, though by Year 6 we trust the children to do this themselves.
Year 6’s Latest News
Year 6 Imperial War Museum
Year 6 visited the Imperial War Museum at Salford Quays on Monday. They enhanced their knowledge of the First and Second World Wars, which they have been learning about in history lessons. All the children were very respectful and enjoyed reading and looking at the...
Reception meet their Year 6 buddies.
Reception meet their Year 6 Buddies.This afternoon Reception met their Year 6 buddies. We were so lucky to have our first music lesson together with Mrs Mallinson. We then had some time outside playing together. Our buddies will help us settle into school life at The...
KS2 Colour Run!
On Monday 14th July, the whole school held an amazing colour run afternoon as an end of year celebration. KS2 children combined the colour run with a 'wet and wild' fun run, with a 200m course set up around the school field where teachers were stationed throwing holi...
Year 5/6 Euro Football Tournament
Year 5 and 6 came together for a wonderful morning playing football. The sportsmanship was fantastic with many smiling faces and high-fives, as well as some near misses and cracking goals. Everyone gave it their best and had lots of fun.
Year 6 – Kooth
We would like to inform you about a helpful app 'Kooth' that may support your child with their mental health during the transition to high school and beyond. Please follow this link: Home - Kooth to find out more information about what Kooth is, and what you can do at...
Year 6 VE Day Celebration
Year 6 had a great day celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day. We started the day leading a liturgy to introduce VE Day. We then did lots of activities and some of the pictures are below.
Year 6 Bread Making
In DT this half term we have been learning about Fairtrade and seasonal ingredients. We have made our own flavours of bread... what do you think?
Year 6 Mapwork
This half term Year 6 have been learning about maps and four figure grid references. This week they have been plotting their own routes.
Year 6’s World Book Day
Today we celebrated World Book Day and what a fabulous time the children had.Take a look at our awesome costumes!
Visit to The National Youth Orchestra
Recently Mrs Spacey and Mrs Barnett took the children from Year 6 who are members of our School Orchestra to Blackpool Tower to listen to the National Youth Orchestra. It was an amazing experience for the children. The event was held in the Tower Ballroom which wowed...
Year 6 Swimming
Year 6 had an amazing time in the pop-up pool over the last two weeks.
Year 5 and Year 6 Handball
Year 5 and Year 6 pupils recently took part in an exciting inter-house handball competition, showcasing their teamwork, determination, and sporting spirit. Each house competed with enthusiasm, demonstrating excellent skills and resilience throughout the matches.
Year 5 and 6 Athletics Competition
On Tuesday 21st January, 19 children from Year 5 and 6 represented The Willows at the Fylde Inter-School Indoor Athletics Competition at Carr Hill High School. The children all took part in 2 track and 2 field events, showcasing their talent with different events in...
Year 6’s Snowy Forest School
Year 6 were very lucky that the snow happened to come on their Forest School day. Have a look at the photos to see how much we enjoyed ourselves!
KS2 Christmas Disco!
KS2 enjoyed their Christmas Disco in the hall together. We enjoyed dancing, pass the parcel and even a snowball fight to finish! A BIG thank you to our PTFA for providing prizes and treats to make our time even more fun!
Christmas Dinner!
We all enjoyed a beautiful Christmas dinner. A HUGE thank you to the wonderful ladies in the kitchen for making such a fabulous lunch and for such an amazing Santa's grotto at the hatch!
Festival of Carols
Our school was invited to take part in the Kirkham Club Day Festival of Carols at The United Reformed Church in Kirkham. Children from our school choir from Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 came along to the service. They joined the congregation in preparing for Christmas by...
Year 6 Survival Day
Year 6 had an excellent Survival Day, putting their learning about survival to the test in a hands-on experience. The children worked together to design and build weatherproof shelters, using skills they had developed in their design and technology lessons. They...
Dance Festival 2024
We are all immensely proud of, not only the energy and sparkle that the children put into their performance on stage, but the way that they conducted themselves backstage in terms of behaviour, manners and caring for and supporting each other. Every single one of them...
Football Team play St. Michael’s
Earlier this week, our Year 5 and Year 6 Football Team played St. Michael's' football team. We play two games: drawing one and losing the other. Well done everyone that played.
Year 6 – Remembrance Prayer and Liturgy
On Thursday, Year 6 led our Remembrance Day Prayer and Liturgy. I could not be prouder of how well the children spoke, presented themselves and supported our school to learn about Remembrance Day in such a respectful and reverent way. Well done Year 6.
Year 6 are Times Table Rock Stars
Year 6 have joined the Times Table Rock Stars community. We're already enjoying playing times table games against other users from around the world. Soon we'll take part in a competition across England.
Year 6 Imperial War Museum Visit
As part of our History topic, WW1 and WW2, Year 6 took the train and the tram to the Imperial War Museum in Manchester.
Year 6 Glow Volleyball
Take a look at the pictures from our Glow Volleyball session!
Year 6 WW1 Soldier
Earlier this week, we were visited by Sergeant Powell from the East Lancashire Regiment. He told us all about life during WW1. We learned lots from him. Thank you.
Year 6 Forest School
Take a look at the pictures below of our first session at Forest School this year.
Year 6 Elections
This week, our Year 6 children gave their speeches to apply for the position of Head Boy and Head Girl. At The Willows, we strongly believe all the children in Year 6 have the capability of being our Head Boy or Head Girl. Since the start of term, Year 6 have been...
Year 6 Speeches
Today was a really special day for our Year 6 children as they gave their Head Boy and Head Girl speeches. It was amazing to see how much effort and thought they put into their words, and the whole school felt so proud of them – especially Mr. Wylde and Mrs. Barnett,...
Year 6 Forest School
Today, our Year 6 children had a fantastic time in our Forest School area, fully immersing themselves in the great outdoors. The children explored nature, developed teamwork skills, and engaged in hands-on activities that sparked their curiosity and creativity. From...