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Curriculum Information for Parents and Carers – Year 6 Summer Term 2026

The Summer Term is here and we would like to share with you a summary of what your child will be learning in class.  We would also like to share some ways that you can support your child at home.

Detailed information about the topics can be found in the Knowledge Organisers at the bottom of this page.  The Knowledge Organisers contain the key vocabulary and learning for each topic and you can look at these with your child over the course of the term. 

RE

Over the Summer Term, we will be learning about and looking at Pentecost particularly looking at Witnesses, and Unity. In our focus on other faiths, we will be studying Judaism and Islam. We will also learn more about the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. 

Catholic Social Teaching

• Human Dignity: Through the CST principle of Dignity, we will learn that everyone is special. We will learn that we are each beautifully made in the image and likeness of God and because everyone is special, we should treat every person the way we would like to be treated ourselves.
• Dignity of the Worker: Through the CST principle of Dignity of the Worker, we will learn about and respect the work that people do and want to ensure that workers are fairly treated and fairly paid.

English

Summer Half Term 1: We will continue our study of Odysseus. We will be writing fiction and non-fiction pieces inspired by the tale of Odysseus and the Ancient Greeks.

Summer Half Term 2: We will be reading Clockwork by Philip Pullman. We will also have an opportunity to refine our creative writing skills.
At the beginning of the term, we will prepare to sit our Reading and Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation SATs.

Mathematics

Summer Half Term 1: We will be learning about the geometric properties of shapes. We will recap how to use a protractor, learn how to measure and calculate angles in polygons and revise information about circles. We will also deepen our understanding of algebra, learn about order of operations, converting units of measure and the mean/average.

Summer Half Term 2: We will be refining our knowledge of problem solving whilst also preparing to transition to secondary school. 

At the beginning of the term, we will prepare to sit our Mathematics SATS, which include Arithmetic and two Reasoning Papers. 
 

Science

We will be studying the human body, specifically the heart and the circulatory system, blood and its function, and the benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

History

This term, we will explore why people go on a journey, and look at five very different types of journey in depth, ranging from the Tudor period to modern-day refugees.

Geography

This term, we will be learning about fieldwork. We will be observing, measuring, recording and presenting our own fieldwork study of the local area.

Computing

Summer Half Term 1: We will be learning about Big Data and identifying the differences between Wi-Fi and Mobile Data. We will also find out more information about hacking and how it can be prevented.

Summer Half Term 2: We will be learning about online safety and what to do when we come across different situations online. We will learn about the importance of passwords and why we should keep them a secret. 

French

This term, we will learn how to describe the key features of the local area, including shops. We will also learn the vocabulary for some foods and clothing and how to recite the Our Father in French. We will use the topics from the past year to contribute to our end of year recorded presentations.

Music

Summer Half Term 1: We will be composing and performing a Chorus in small groups, and developing our keyboard, ukulele and singing skills.

Summer Half Term 2: We will be preparing for the School Production!

PE

Athletics: We will be learning to improve and select the correct technique for each event at Sports Day and learn how to officiate events.

Volleyball: We will learn the basics of the different shots and rallying techniques in Volleyball and apply these in different contexts. 

Art

This term, we will create a personal memory box using a collection of found objects and hand-sculptured forms, reflecting primary school life with symbolic and personal meaning.

Design and Technology

This term, we will learn about cooking and nutrition. We will have an opportunity to read and look at recipes from books and online sources. We will then work in groups to create our own class recipe that we will use to have our own class ‘Come Dine with me’.

RHSE (Relationship, Health and Sex Education)

This term, we will be continuing our work from the LIfe to the Full unit. Further information will be provided closer to these lessons.

Educational Visits

This term we will be travelling to Osmington Bay in Dorset to develop our independence, and physical and relationship-building skills.

We will be visiting Richmond Synagogue to further support our learning during our Judaism topic.

We will also be visited by Wizard Theatre as part of our transition into secondary school.

How you can help your child at home

• At home you should continue to read daily for 20 minutes. 
• Encourage them to complete their homework - this will be focused on revising for the upcoming SATs Assessments.