This Week in Year 6

Our learners have been busy settling into the new term with a strong start across all subjects. Diagnostic tasks in English and Maths have helped us identify current strengths and areas for growth.

• English: We revised grammar and writing skills while beginning our first shared reading text.
• Maths: The focus has been on strengthening number knowledge and developing problem-solving strategies to prepare for more advanced work later this term.
• Science: Learners were introduced to observation and enquiry skills.
• Humanities: We began exploring our Term 1 theme, making connections between local and global contexts.

It’s been a positive and purposeful beginning to the year.

The Science of Reading

Reading is one of the most powerful tools for learning. Neuroscience shows that reading activates multiple parts of the brain, strengthening memory, language, and reasoning. Educational research highlights that learners who read daily:

• Build larger vocabularies
• Develop stronger comprehension
• Perform better across all subjects

Beyond academics, psychologists note that reading also supports emotional growth, helping children practise empathy and perspective-taking.

Just 15–20 minutes of daily reading at home can expose learners to millions of words over the course of a year, giving them both academic and personal advantages.

Celebrations

🎉 Congratulations to Sam, who has been named our Star of the Week. His effort, positivity, and commitment to learning have been truly impressive. Well done, Sam!

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Looking Ahead

Thank you, as always, for your continued support at home. By encouraging regular reading and positive routines, you’re helping your children lay the foundation for another exciting and successful week ahead in Year 6.

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Author: Michael Simonetti