Happy New Year. Welcome back to the Spring Term.

As pupils continue their final year at Bickleigh Down, we will be encouraging them to keep working hard and trying their best at all times. This term, the children will be finding out which secondary school they will be moving to in September, which is an exciting time but can be worrying for some. Our aim will continue to be to make the transition process as stress free as possible. Yes, it is a very busy time and we have high expectations but this will ensure that all the children reach their full potential and achieve all that they are capable of. If your child is struggling to cope in any way, or if you are worried about them, please encourage them to speak to Mrs Wills, who offers excellent pastoral support. They can just put their name in the cheerful checker in their classroom and she will make time for them.

More information about the curriculum we will be covering, in all subject areas, can be found on the Pace Planners below.

Homework is set for English and Maths every Monday and should be completed by the following Monday. Homework MUST be completed by all children but they should be encouraged to complete it independently as part of their preparation for secondary school. Most homework for this term will require internet access at home. If this proves difficult, time will be made available during a lunch time for children to complete the work in school. Alternatively, a printed version can be made available on request. Spellings are tested each week and children are expected to show that they have learned their spellings daily, using look/ cover/ write/ check. Lists are sent home at the beginning of the term, and a copy is also available below.

Indoor and outdoor PE takes place on a Wednesday and a Thursday, but children should ensure that their PE kit is in school at all times as changes to the timetable may occur and extra sport is often added in break times.

Please make sure that all items of clothing, PE kits, shoes, water bottles, lunchboxes etc. are clearly named so that any lost equipment can be returned.

Thank you for visiting the web site and for your continued support with your child’s learning.

The Year 6 Team