Year 6
Welcome to Year 6.
Year 6 is the pinnacle of your child’s primary school education and is therefore an important year. In Year 6, we divide into smaller groups, where we focus on the needs of the children and adapt the lessons accordingly.
Hello! My name is Mrs Thorpe I am lucky to have the responsibility for Science across the whole school, which I love to teach, especially when I am doing experiments. I love to read… My favourite author is Julia Donaldson (all her books are fantastic!) Outside of school, I love to go on long walks with my cockapoo dog, Bella and watching Crime Dramas on the television. – Mrs Thorpe, Teacher
Hello! My name is Mrs Walsh I am lucky to have the responsibility for History and Geography across the whole school, which I love to teach, especially dressing up as historical figures on Immersion Days. I love to read… My favourite author is Julia Donaldson (I love reading these to my children) Outside of school, I am busy with my family and their varied sports activities. – Mrs Walsh, Teacher
Hi, my name is Mrs Shaw. I have been a teaching assistant in Year 6 for many years. – Mrs Shaw, TA
Hi, my name is Mrs Wooldridge. I have been a teaching assistant at SSMJ for 8 years. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and my dog Luna. – Mrs Wooldridge, TA
During the Year
SATs: Children will sit their SATs in May of Year 6. This consists of a Reading paper, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar, Arithmetic and Two Maths Reasoning papers.
Confirmation: The children are confirmed during Year 6. They have special confirmation lessons are supported through the sacrament by dedicated staff.
Residential: Children have an opportunity to experience a residential trip during Year 6. This is at Alton Castle. They have the opportunity to challenge themselves by completing a range of activities and tasks whilst discovering new skills and attitudes. As well as being away from home for 3 days.
Our Learning
Find out more about our learning during Year 6:
Our Saints
Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati
John 6’s class saint is St Pier Giorgio Frassati, who was born in Turin, Italy, in 1901 and lived a life filled with faith, friendship, adventure and service.
He enjoyed climbing mountains, skiing and spending time outdoors with his friends, while also dedicating time to helping people who were poor and in need. Pier Giorgio believed that faith should lead us to action and quietly served others without seeking recognition. His joyful approach to life reminds us that we can love God, enjoy life and make a difference through caring for others.
Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati
Saint Maria Goretti
Mary 6’s class saint is St. Maria Goretti – a young Italian girl who lived with her family in poverty and who was known for her strong faith and loving nature.
When she was just eleven years old, she was attacked by a young man and seriously wounded after resisting his attempt to assault her. Before she died, Maria forgave the person who had attacked her and expressed a desire to see him in heaven. Years later, he repented and experienced a conversion. St Maria Goretti is remembered for her courage, forgiveness and deep faith, reminding us of the Christian call to show mercy rather than hatred.
Saint Maria Goretti
Gallery
Baking a traditional dish of scones
Analysing the quality of our water
Cycling at Alton Castle
Exploring different ways of supporting a team member
Accompanying the music using the glockenspiels
Working together as a team
Using a camp fire whilst on a residential
