Year 6

Here you can see what Year 6 have in store as the year goes by, keep up-to-date with key dates for your diary and also access important documents.

Please click on an image for a brief introduction to the teachers

 

• Mr Aikulola
  Year 6 Teacher
  Mr Aikulola

  My name is Mr Aikulola. I have previously taught in Year 4 and currently lead PSHE in the school. Prior to teaching, I had a career in music production and song writing. My aim is to bring the creativity out of the children I teach while ensuring I have very high expectations of all learners in my class.

  I believe in having fun while learning and that every child should enjoy coming to school.

• Mrs Byrne
  Year 6 Teacher & Leader of Learning
  Mrs Byrne

  I am Mrs Byrne and I teach Willow class. I have been a teacher for 10 years and have taught at our school since January 2015. I have a degree in Primary Education and specialised in SEND. I have taught in all year groups across Key Stage 2 and have previously lead science for 3 years before becoming a Leader of Learning in 2018. I have three years’ experience leading years 3 and 4 and have lead Years 5 and 6 for two years.

  During my time training to become a teacher, I was fortunate enough to have some excellent mentors. My experience of this support developed my own passion for mentoring trainee teachers; some of whom are now teachers within our school. I am also an avid reader and fully encourage all children to read. I always recommend books to children and there’s nothing I like more than having discussions about books I have enjoyed!

  Outside of school, I love spending quality time with my family and seeing my 3 children grow. We love playing board games (Monopoly is banned!), watching movies and going for walks together.

• Mr Lewis
  Year 6 Teacher & PE lead
  Mr Lewis

  I am Mr. Lewis, and I teach Sycamore class in Year 6. I have a long-standing connection with Alexander McLeod Primary School, having attended as a child before returning as a teacher. Growing up in Abbey Wood, I developed a deep love and appreciation for the community, and it is a privilege to now give back by working with the next generation of learners in this area.

  As a teacher, I strive to create an engaging and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their potential. I am also the PE subject leader at our school, where I work to foster a positive attitude towards physical education and promote high expectations for both staff and students. Throughout my career, I’ve enjoyed mentoring and supporting students to grow in confidence and embrace new challenges. I love incorporating creativity and discussion into my teaching, especially when it comes to encouraging a love of reading and maths. I’m always keen to hear my pupils' perspectives on the stories they discover and give tips and tricks to help master number manipulation.

  Outside of school, I cherish spending time with my family. As a family, we enjoy going for walks, exploring new places, and sharing fun activities like playing games and reading together. When I’m not teaching, you can often find me staying active, watching my beloved Arsenal FC, or enjoying some online gaming. I feel fortunate to work in a school and community that hold so many personal and professional connections, and I’m proud to be part of Alexander McLeod’s journey.

 

Our learning is focused on mastering the National Curriculum and further developing the skills the children have acquired during their time at Alexander McLeod.

Our Learning

Year 6 is a very important year for our children as they reach the final year of their primary school journey and prepare for the transition to secondary education.

As the oldest pupils in the school, we expect Year 6 to act as role models to the rest of the children in the school and demonstrate the school values at all times.  Our expectations are high, but we are confident that every child is capable of rising to the challenges presented by Year 6 and all adults will be there to support them every step of the way. 

To promote and develop a love of reading, children will be exposed to high quality core texts throughout the year. Our texts are chosen to inspire a love of reading and to act as a stimulus for the children’s written outcomes.

We aim to ensure that all children develop a deep understanding and love of mathematics, whilst learning the importance and relevance of maths in the ‘real’ world. By the end of Year 6, pupils should be fluent in written methods for all four operations, including long multiplication and division, and in working with fractions, decimals and percentages.

We will also be exploring a range of exciting enquiries with the children throughout the year. Our enquiries provide the children with a balanced view of the past, present and future. This will allow them to make clear links between action and impact, give them an opportunity to reflect on the mistakes of the past and make informed choices about the future.

 

Educational visits

Throughout the year, trips in Year 6 are used to support learning, engage children in new enquiries and spark their natural curiosity. Pupils naturally learn (and remember) a great deal from first-hand experiences, with trips also contributing to their personal and social development, such as their understanding of risk management and interacting with members of the public. Being the oldest children in the school, pupils often have the responsibility of walking to and from school by themselves. By supporting children in identifying risks on trips, they are then able to manage their own safety.

End of year assessments

All Year 6 children working according to National Curriculum requirements are expected to participate in end of Key Stage 2 Statutory Assessment Tests (SATs) which identify the attainment of children in Reading, Writing and Mathematics for national comparison. These tests will take place in May. During the coming months, further information and guidance regarding SATs will be issued to you. SATs are not something which either you or your child should be worried about. Instead, they should be viewed as an opportunity to showcase everything the children have learned throughout their time in Key Stage 2.

School journey

This year we will visit the Marchants Hill PGL Adventure Centre for a week to remember! The children will take part in a thrilling range of activities, including climbing, archery, high ropes, quad biking and zip wires. These activities encourage team building skills and independence, create a sense of achievement and will provide them with memories that last a lifetime. 

Secondary school ready!

In preparation for secondary school, the children will experience different lessons with other members of the Year 6 teaching team. We have found that this helps with the transition process as it allows the children to become familiar with different teaching styles and teacher personalities, something that some of our children can find challenging at times.

Production

One of the key milestones in Year 6 is the end of year performance. This is something the children and staff look forward to all year! Our children show a commitment to putting on a fantastic show, dedicating time to learning lines and song lyrics, making props and costumes and making decisions about lighting and set design. Be sure to join us when the curtain goes up!

Celebration of achievement

We regularly celebrate achievements at Alexander McLeod. However, at the end of Year 6 there will be a special ceremony to mark the end of each pupil’s primary school education. A range of successes are celebrated, awards presented, experiences remembered and it has been known for the odd tear or two to be shed.

 

Year 6 Long term curriculum map

Newsletter - Spring Term 2Upper Key Stage 2 - Curriculum booklet