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 Edwards
  Year 6 Teacher & PE Lead
  Mr Edwards

  I am Mr Edwards and I am the teacher for Chestnut class., I have a degree in Physical Education and Sport and Exercise Science, which stems from my passion for sports from an early age. This passion allows me to promote an ethos of teamwork and communication within my class, creating an enthusiastic classroom environment predicated on the love of learning.

• 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 & EDI Lead
  Mr Lewis

  I am Mr Lewis and teach Sycamore class in Year 6. I have a long connection with Alexander McLeod Primary, having attended as a child before returning as a teacher. Growing up in Abbey Wood gave me a deep love for this community, and it is a privilege to work with the next generation of learners here.

  In class, I aim to build an engaging and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and challenged. As PSHE Lead and EDI Lead, I support staff in teaching emotional literacy and inclusion across the school, including our work with the Zones of Regulation. I enjoy mentoring pupils to grow in confidence, and I use creativity and discussion to spark a love of reading and to build strong number sense.

  Outside of school, I spend time with my family, keep active, follow Arsenal, and unwind with a bit of online gaming.

 

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 Curriculum Overview 2025-26

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