The children have settled in beautifully and are beginning to show that they are ready for the challenges that Year 6 will bring. Year 6 is not just about SATs! Over the coming year, the children will have the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding in all subject areas by accessing a fun, engaging, creative and challenging curriculum that will further enrich their learning.
Year 6 Key Information & Dates:
- Our PE day is Friday; please ensure the children come into school in a full Eastcroft Park PE kit on this day. Please note: the children can wear plain black shorts/ leggings or tracksuit bottoms, a plain white top and their school cardigan or jumper if they do not have our new school PE tracksuit. No black sweatshirts, tracksuit tops or brands/ labels please!
- We have Military School every Thursday morning. The children will need a full school PE kit (as above) again each Thursday. A lot of Military School activities do take place outside so the children should be prepared for this and bring with them warm, waterproof coats.
- Homework is given out every Friday. This will alternate between 10 spellings and 10 maths arithmetic style questions. Spelling and maths questions will always be based on what we have been learning in class. Homework is expected to be returned the following Thursday. Those who complete their homework on time will receive extra playtime as a reward.
- Reading- It is essential that the children are reading at home on a regular basis to aid their learning across the curriculum. Please ensure your child reads their home reading book at least 3 times a week to improve their fluency, reading speed and reading stamina. Reading records are checked every Friday and the children are marked on whether they are a red, yellow or green reader (0-2 times a week is red, 3-4 times a week is yellow and 5 or more times a week is green). Green readers are rewarded with extra playtime.
- Times tables- Children should regularly practise their times tables. Having quick recall of both the multiplication and division facts will greatly help them in other areas of the Maths curriculum. The children have been given a Times Tables Rockstars, or TTRS, logins in their homework book which they can use to access the app or website at home.
- Snack money is 50p per week; this can be paid on ParentPay.
- Forest school will take place on Thursday afternoons. Your child will receive a letter when it is their group's turn. Please ensure your child brings in appropriate clothing for forest school (warm clothes that can get dirty, waterproofs, wellies etc) to get changed into.
We can't wait to support your children and watch them mature, develop and grow throughout the year!
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email: year6@eastcroftpark.co.uk. I will aim to reply to all emails as quickly as possible.
If your email is urgent, please contact the school office (0151 477 8210 or eastcroftpark.de@knowsley.gov.uk)
Thank you for your continued support,
Miss Bennett, Miss Nugent & Miss Fulton x
Find out more about what Year 6 will study this year by visiting our curriculum page.