Welcome back to school and to Term 1 in Year 6. We are thrilled to see the students settling in so well and already eager for the year ahead. The Year 6 team is excited to meet you all and to see your children thrive and flourish both physically and academically. This year, we will also be looking ahead to transition and will support students as they prepare to move to secondary school. Further details about upcoming events will be shared in due course. With your assistance, we are confident this will be a fantastic year of growth and achievement for everyone!
Students enjoyed building a sense of community in class during our Belonging unit.
The iPad trial in 6S and 6M began in earnest and students in all classes have been using their IT skills to enhance their learning across a range of subjects.
We welcomed six new students to the year group.
We are excited to begin our new Drama sessions with Mr Moh later this term.
Link to Calendar on My School Portal
| Date | Event |
| 7th September | PTA Back to School Fair |
| 10th September | Settling In Parent Teacher Conferences |
| 11th September | Settling In Parent Teacher Conferences |
| 13th September | Y6 Music Moments |
| 20th September | Jeans for Genes Day |
| 20th September | Home Learning begins |
| 25th October | Deepavali Celebration Day |
| 4th November | Parent information evening regarding Student Transition to Secondary Campus (EP) - details tbc |
| 7th November | House Day |
| 11th November | Year 6 to 7 Transition Day at EP |
| 19th November | Parent Teacher Conferences |
| 26th November | Parent Teacher Conferences |
| 30th November | PTA Christmas Fair |
| 3rd December | Parent Teacher Conferences |
| 12th December | Christmas Class Party Day |
| 13th December | 12pm Term ends |
We look forward to meeting with you during our Settling In Parent Teacher Conferences.
Please check your child’s Student Diary for a copy of their timetable and a list of contact details for their Specialist Teachers.
Please be advised that on days when students have PE lessons, they may come to school wearing their PE kits, and remain in them all day.
Please ensure children remember their change of uniform after morning EPAs if they don’t have P.E that day.
Season 1 EPAs begin on 18th September.
As you will be aware children in Year 5/6S &M are trailing using iPads as 1:1 devices. We have had a great couple of weeks introducing and immersing the children in how we can use these to enhance our learning. Here you will find a set of slides we went through with the children on how to look after your iPad. We are sharing these with you so you can echo the same message at home. Should you wish to refer to these slides in the future, you will find them here on MSP.
The Alice Smith School Juniors curriculum is undergoing an exciting transformation!
We are beginning a new unit focused on understanding light and electricity and relating our knowledge to the world around us. Students will gain further insights through interviewing experts, investigation and research. This study will require students to explain and justify their understanding, promoting critical thinking and practical application of their knowledge. We look forward to the innovative ideas your children will develop during this educational journey!
During Term 1a we will learn about-
Physical processes- earthquakes, mountains and volcanoes
Explanation writing
Narrative
Newspaper reports
Creative Arts
Leila and the Blue Fox
Place Value and decimals
Addition and Subtraction and Multiplication and Division
Term 1b
Living things, including circulation
Food and Nutrition
Non- fiction writing
Pig Heart Boy
Fractions
In order to foster a culture of open communication, we would encourage parents to share their thoughts and suggestions for the next term, using this link for parent feedback.
It has been wonderful to see students engaged in their learning, strengthening friendships and welcoming peers who are new to Alice Smith. A warm welcome to all our new families, and to those families who returned after the Summer break, thank you for your continued support.
Please be advised that your child’s class teacher can be contacted via the following email addresses.
6S - Ms Katie O’Hara
6M - Mr Jordan Redstone
6I - Dr Heidi Kirkland
6T - Ms Araba Annobil
6H - Mr Liam Conway
