Year 6
Welcome to Year 6 and the final year at Trotts Hill Primary School! Mrs Cook and Mrs Shergill are the class teachers and Miss Khoury is the teaching assistant.
Year 6 is an extremely important, yet exciting year, when your children will sit their SATs in May. To ensure the children are ready for these tests and are feeling confident, all the support and interest you take in your child’s education is extremely valuable. We ask parents to read and sign their child’s reading record each week and help their child with home learning tasks that are set.
We cover the core subjects of English, maths, science and computing as well as a full range of topics where we encourage children to take an active approach towards their learning including:
- World War II in history
- Textiles in DT
- Building safe, healthy relationships in PSHE and much, much more!
Year 6 is a very important year and we have organised a range of activities which ensure children receive a broad curriculum which challenges them. Children participate in a ‘Robotics Day’ where they design and programme a robot. Children’s Design and Technology skills are developed through a K’Nex workshop where the children build a model based on strict design specifications. Finally the children’s fitness is tested through a residential at the end of year where they have the opportunity to conquer fears and achieve goals!
The expectations in Year 6 are very high, but year on year, children always rise to the challenge through well developed home-school partnerships and a determination to succeed.
Mrs Cook
Mrs Shergill
Miss Khoury
Important Information about Year 6
SATs Revision Booklets
Year 6 Curriculum Overviews
Bitesize SATs Revision
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Practise for your SATs with these activities in English, Maths and Science.
Reading Spines Year 6
Week commencing Monday 16th March 2026 LI: To build and test prototypes
In DT, Year will be making kites. This lesson focused on building and testing prototypes to decide which shape and materials flew best.
Week commencing Monday 9th March 2026 - Sartorius
Year 6 were extremely lucky to be welcomed by Sartorius to witness science and engineering in action! Year 6 participated in a variety of workshops including: computer aided design, kitting, an experiment involving a robot and building and testing. Year 6 were inspired with many saying they wish to pursue a career in science.
Diya: I really enjoyed my experience at Sartorius. Since I was little, I have always dreamed of being a scientist and finding a cure for cancer so I could change the world. Going to Sartorius felt like bringing my dream closer. I was really interested and curious as I asked questions. Thank you for this experience.
Grace: I give Sartorius a five star rating! I loved it and it made me want to be an engineer when I am older. I got to see the Abr-15 robot and it was very cool. Seeing the 3D printer in action was interesting too!
Tommy: At Sartorius, we saw what is inside of the Abr-15 robot as well as testing it out and we completed a science experiment. I would come again if I could!
Finley: I wish they were hiring 11 year olds!
Week commencing Monday 2nd March 2026 - K’NEX Challenge – LI: To build a rocket
Emma Richardson from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) delivered a STEM workshop where the children worked in pairs to build a rocket which was of a minimum height of 20cm, had detachable boosters and capsule. Any additional features that the children thought of, could earn them extra points. The children built some incredible rockets but the overall winners were Finley and Ewan.
Week commencing Monday 23rd February 2026 LI: To explore different attitudes towards money
As part of our 'Living in the Wider World' PSHE unit, we explored the importance of having a positive relationship with money. We discussed the impact a negative relationship with money can have on mental health and well-being. Through different scenarios, we decided how money could be best spent wisely, and the possible implications of these decisions.
Week commencing Monday 9th February 2026 LI: To create a painting in the style of Katsushika Hokusai
This term the children have been studying the artist Katsushika Hokusai. They then created their own paintings in the style of Hokusai. We think the finished paintings look fantastic!
Week Commencing Monday 2nd February 2026 LI: Is anything ever eternal?
Gemma from Bridger Builders Christian Trust came in and spoke to the children about her views on whether anything is ever eternal? The children then shared their own views on whether anything is ever eternal?
Week commencing Monday 26th January 2026 LI: To code
In Computing, Year 6 are learning to code and debug.
Week commencing Monday 19th January 2026 LI: To value diversity
Diversity 2026 Compressed
To begin our PSHE unit 'Living in the Wider World,' we have been focusing on diversity. 'What does this mean to us? What does this mean to the school? What does this mean to the wider community?' are some of the questions we have explored. We now have a greater understanding of diversity and the importance of having a diverse community and we captured this in a class film.
Week commencing Monday 12th January 2026 LI: To draw conclusions about variation
Following reading 'Moth - An Evolution Story', Year 6 tested how animals adaptations can affect their survival rate by conducting an experiment involving different coloured 'caterpillars'. Year 6 used this data to analyse what can affect natural populations.
Week commencing Monday 5th January LI: Mini Police Project
Today a group of Year 6 children visited Stevenage Police Station after winning a competition as part of their Mini Police project. The children were given a tour of the station by Neil Dowler a Police Community Support Officer. Some of the rooms the children went into were the gun armoury and inspection rooms. The children met some of the team and they sat in the area police car and tried on some of the uniform. Today a group of Year 6 children visited Stevenage Police Station after winning a competition as part of their Mini Police project. The children were given a tour of the station by Neil Dowler a Police Community Support Officer. Some of the rooms the children went into were the gun armoury and inspection rooms. The children met some of the team and they sat in the area police car and tried on some of the uniform.
Week commencing Monday 15th December 2025 - Calendars
The children created their own 'Op Art' calendars.
Week commencing Monday 8th December 2025 LI: To make a 3D decoration
Year 6 have been designing and making 3D decorations in DT. Pupils used a variety of techniques including appliqué, attaching sequins and using decorative stitches to decorate their decorations. They also joined fabrics using backstitch, running stitch, whip stitch and blanket stitch. Some of the students even crotched a hook, which they attached to their 3D winter decoration.
Week commencing Monday 1st December 2025 LI: To evaluate
Year 6 have been learning about Evolution and Inheritance in science. Previous lessons involved learning about Darwin's voyage to the Galapagos Islands and his discovery of 15 different species of finch. He concluded that the beaks of the birds had adapted over time, to suit the food available in the environment. This led to him developing the Theory of Evolution. In this lesson, we tested this theory, using a variety of tools representing bird beaks to determine whether its shape and size impacted the amount of food collected.
Week commencing Monday 24th November 2025 LI: To use a variety of shots to keep a continuous rally going
Year 6 are learning badmington this half term, and have been developing their use of different shots to be able to rally with a partner.
Week commencing Monday 1st December LI: To draw conclusions from fieldwork
This term Year 6 have been learning about their local area and came up with the question ‘How should The Oval Shopping Centre be regenerated?’ On Tuesday, we visited the Oval and looked at the land-use and amenities on offer. The children then composed a survey to ask the views of people who live in the local area and collated the evidence to come to a conclusion. 96% of our class believe The Oval does need regenerating by modernising the shop fronts and adding posters which encourage people not to litter.
Week commencing Monday 25th November 2025 LI: To discuss Christian celebrations and traditions at Christmas
Gemma from Bridge Builders Christian Trust came in to answer the questions the children had about Christian traditions at Christmas and their significance.
Week commencing Monday 17th November 2025 - NSPCC workshop
NSPCC completed a workshop with Year 6, helping them to identify different forms of abuse. Children were encouraged to 'speak up and stay safe'. Year 6 were advised to trust their gut feeling, and not to tolerate any behaviours that made them feel uncomfortable.
Year 6 completed their safety tool kit, identifying happy and safe people, places and things.
All children could recall the number for Child Line.
Week commencing Monday 10th November 2025 - Anti-bullying workshop
Ash and Naomi from Kidscape delivered a brilliant anti-bullying workshop. The children learned that bullying behaviour requires not just a ring leader but assistants, reinforcers and bystanders. The children learned that they must support each other to report bullying behaviour.
Week commencing Monday 3rd November 2025 LI: To create line graphs
In Computing, Year 6 have been mastering graphing software. This week required children to input data, collate into a line graph and interpret the data.
Week commencing Monday 20th October 2025 LI: To manage online relationships and risks
Year 6 explored how to keep relationships safe online through a number of activities. We concluded with a debate in answer to the question: What is the most important thing to remember online? This involved ranking the following areas: privacy, mental health, consent, education, freedom, digital footprint, screen time, enjoyment and gaming.
We highlighted strategies we could use to manage online risks in order to enjoy the benefits of online activity. We discussed our digital footprints and the lasting impression it leaves on our character. We summarised how to be both happy and safe online.
Week commencing Monday 13th October 2025 LI: To develop navigational skills
As part of our outdoor, adventurous activity unit in PE, Year 6 participated in orienteering. Using a map to navigate, groups worked together to follow a route to identify a number.
Week commencing Monday 6th October 2025 - Henry Moore Foundation Trip
Year 6 visited the Henry Moore studios and gardens and were given a guided tour where we learnt even more about his life, how he was inspired by nature when designing his sculptures and we were allowed to look inside his studio.
After lunch, we carried out some observational drawings of his sculptures, which we used to help us design our own sculptures which we will be making next week.
The staff and volunteer guides commented on how well-behaved, knowledgeable and articulate our children were. Well done, Year 6.
Week commencing 29th September - World War Two Day
Year 6 took part in a brilliant World War Two day in school led by Kate from Stevenage Museum.
All of the children experienced what life was like for those who were evacuated to the countryside. They were given identity cards to fill in as well as learning about rationing of clothes and food.
The children then handled a range of WW2 artefacts where they asked questions about what they were, what they were used for and who they belonged to. The children enjoyed dressing up as Nurses, Air Raid Wardens and Billeting Officers.
Week commencing Monday 22nd September 2025 LI: To identify square and cube numbers
Year 6 identified square and cube numbers, applying their knowledge to a range of problems.
Week commencing Monday 15th September 2025 - Smoothie workshop
Today HCL Catering came in to do a workshop with the children to promote healthy eating. The children discussed the importance of eating a balanced diet and the importance of eating fruit and vegetables regularly. The children then rode 'smoothie' bikes to create their own smoothies, which they were able to enjoy afterwards.
Week commencing Monday 8th September 2025 LI: To sort and classify
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Year 6 created their own classification keys to group organisms.
Week commencing Monday 1st September 2025 LI: To select appropriate vocabulary for purpose
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We created and presented our own advocacy poems, encouraging people to make a difference in making a more sustainable future for the sake of our planet.
