DATE: 13th November 2026

The Stars of the week/Seren yr wythnos this week are: Matty 6L    Lily 6R

The Welsh Speakers of the week/Siaradwr yr wythnos this week are: Jack and Gethin  6L  Tamzin 6R

Newsletter

What a busy and enjoyable week it has been in Year 6! In language, we have been inspired by the book The Arrival, using the illustrations to create detailed setting descriptions full of ambitious vocabulary and sensory language. The children also developed their ability to summarise stories before planning their own narratives, working collaboratively to order images, discuss plot ideas and create detailed story maps ready for writing next week. We have also explored the prefixes micro- and mini-, discovering how they change the meaning of words and applying them through a range of spelling challenges and activities.

In Maths, our focus has been fractions. The children have been identifying and calculating equivalent fractions before applying this knowledge to compare and order fractions with confidence. Through practical games, problem-solving activities and collaborative tasks, they have demonstrated excellent mathematical reasoning and perseverance when tackling more challenging concepts. It has been wonderful to see so many children keen to explain and justify their thinking to others.

Our inquiry learning has continued to explore how developments over time have brought both benefits and challenges to people's lives. The children have been working together in groups to research their chosen topics and create presentations to share their findings.

In Welsh, the children have enjoyed developing their conversational skills through games and activities, practising how to ask and answer questions about where they live.

Alongside this, the children have taken part in fitness circuits and wellbeing activities, where we discussed the importance of sleep and the positive impact it can have on learning, mood and overall health. They approached these discussions thoughtfully and contributed some excellent ideas.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported the PTA Cinema Night. Your support helped to raise valuable funds for the school and was greatly appreciated. We would also like to say a massive thank you for your generosity in supporting Children in Need today. It was wonderful to see the children dressed in their non-uniform, pyjamas and Pudsey-themed outfits, and we are incredibly grateful for all of your donations.

We hope you all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the sunshine. We look forward to another exciting week of learning ahead! Don't forget to bring your bikes and helmets next week.

Mrs Holcombe & Mrs Pyke