Take a look at our Knowledge Organiser and Timetable for Spring 2.
Year 6 Spring 2 Newsletter
In this history unit, students will deepen their understanding of significant chronological events beyond 1066 by exploring how crime and punishment have evolved over time. Our learning will focus on the development of justice systems from the Roman era through the Anglo‑Saxon, Tudor, and Victorian periods, leading up to the structures we recognise in modern Britain today. Children will investigate how laws were created, how crimes were dealt with, and how attitudes toward justice have changed across these eras. To support this learning, we will be visiting the Greater Manchester Police Museum in March, giving pupils the opportunity to engage with real historical artefacts, explore recreated Victorian cells and courtroom settings, and understand how policing has transformed over time. Throughout the unit, students will also strengthen their oracy skills by comparing contemporary crime prevention and detection methods with those used in the past, developing informed and thoughtful historical discussions.
During English lessons, the children will be drawing on their growing knowledge of language and narrative techniques to produce a diary entry and an extended piece of narrative writing. Both tasks will be inspired by Louis Sachar’s novel Holes, focusing particularly on the experiences of the main character, Stanley Yelnats, who finds himself unjustly sent to a boys’ detention camp. Through this unit, pupils will explore themes such as fairness, resilience, and personal growth, while developing their ability to write from a character’s perspective and create vivid, engaging storylines.
In addition to this, the class will deepen their understanding of different text types and historical settings by studying the well‑known narrative poem The Highwayman. This poem, often mistakenly linked to Dick Turpin, will allow children to examine how writers use rhythm, imagery, and dramatic tension to bring historical characters and events to life. Through discussion and analysis, pupils will develop their comprehension skills and broaden their appreciation of classic literature.
For Science, Year 6 children will explore the topic of Light by investigating how light travels, how shadows are formed, and how we see objects. They will learn that light travels in straight lines and use this understanding to explain why shadows have the same shape as the objects that cast them. Pupils will also examine how light is reflected and refracted, carrying out practical investigations to observe how mirrors, lenses, and different materials can change the direction of light. In addition, they will explore how the human eye works and how we perceive colour. Throughout the unit, children will develop their scientific enquiry skills by planning and conducting fair tests, making predictions, observing results, and drawing conclusions based on evidence.
During our maths lessons, we will begin exploring ratio and algebra, while also continuing to revisit key mathematical skills to strengthen pupils’ fluency and confidence when tackling a wide range of arithmetic questions. For example, in our ratio work, children might compare quantities such as “for every 2 red counters, there are 3 blue counters” or scale recipes like “if 1 drink uses 4 parts juice and 1 part water, how much is needed for 3 drinks?”. In algebra, pupils will start using symbols and letters to represent unknown numbers, solving equations such as 3 × □ = 27 or n + 5 = 12. These topics help children build strong problem‑solving strategies that prepare them well for secondary mathematics.
Please take a look at our Long Term Plan below and also our Knowledge Organisers which will give you further insight into what we are teaching in class.
As we move through this term, it’s important to remember that there are now only 10 school weeks left until the Year 6 SATs. The children have been working incredibly hard, and your continued support at home—whether through regular reading, practising key maths skills, or encouraging positive study habits—will make a real difference to their confidence and progress.
Reading and library books will be given out and reading records must be in school every day. Children should be reading at home a few times each week and having their reading record signed.
PLEASE support your child to learn their spellings.
We encourage all children to spend 30 minutes on century each week to build on areas of weakness. Century is a great tool that focuses on the child’s individual ability and will offer help to teach them concepts that they are not yet secure with.
Spelling Tests will be on a Monday
Arithmetic Tests will be on a Friday
PE will be on a Monday this half-term.
PLEASE make sure your child has their FULL PE KIT in school (outdoor or indoor kit depending on the weather).
All uniform and PE kits, including pumps, should have names in them. If your child wears earrings then they need to be removed for these lessons.
White Tee shirt
Black shorts or pants
Black pumps or trainers (for outside)
If there are any questions about this term, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Mrs Jackson, Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Joy