Year 6
Welcome to Year 6 — the final stage of your child’s journey at Wimbledon Park Primary School. This is an exciting year, filled with new opportunities, challenges, and lasting memories as pupils prepare for the transition to secondary school.
Year 6 is made up of three classes, led by:
- Miss Jessop (6CJ)
- Miss Rodger (6R)
- Miss Shaffer (6S)
They are supported by Mrs Brown (teaching in 6CJ on Wednesdays and 6S on Thursday mornings), along with Mrs Rooney, Marta Montenegro, and Sharon Dorans.
Our aim is to prepare every child for the next stage of their education by encouraging independence, resilience, leadership, and perseverance. Expectations are set high so that all pupils leave us feeling confident and fully “secondary ready.”
We look forward to meeting you during the autumn term and welcome any questions or concerns. Please feel free to arrange a meeting with us, or get in touch via email:
Miss Jessop: cjessop@wimbledonpark.merton.sch.uk
Miss Shaffer: rshaffer@wimbledonpark.merton.sch.uk
Miss Rodger: lrodger@wimbledonpark.merton.sch.uk
Curriculum
English
English is taught daily and includes a balance of reading, writing, and spoken language activities. Pupils develop editing skills and explore more advanced writing techniques. High-quality texts are central to our approach and will inspire much of the children’s writing. This year, pupils will study:
- Twelfth Night (William Shakespeare) – including a trip to The Globe Theatre
- Race to the Frozen North (Catherine Johnson)
- Way Home (Libby Hathorn & Gregory Rogers)
Short stories will also feature throughout the autumn term.
Maths
Maths is taught using a step-by-step approach to secure fluency in calculation. Once confident, pupils apply their knowledge to problem-solving and reasoning tasks, preparing them for more complex concepts at secondary school.
Science
Year 6 science builds on prior knowledge and introduces new concepts. Topics include Animals, including Humans, Evolution and Inheritance, Living Things and their Habitats, Electricity and Light.
Wider Curriculum
Pupils will explore a broad range of topics, starting with the Ancient Mayas in the autumn term. Later in the year, units will include Climate Change, the Civil Rights Movement, and Coasts.
In Art, pupils will study Abstract Art (including Kandinsky) and Andy Warhol, while in Design & Technology they will create projects such as Bug Hotels and design their own chocolate bars.
SATs and Beyond
In the summer term, pupils will complete their SATs in maths, reading, spelling, and grammar. They will be thoroughly prepared, so there is no need for them to worry.
Year 6 is also a year of celebration. Pupils will enjoy educational visits, an end-of-year production, and a variety of special events to mark their final year at Wimbledon Park Primary School.
Timetable
Please download a copy of the year 6 class timetables by clicking on the image:
Home Learning
Home Learning
To prepare pupils for secondary school, a wider variety of home learning is set in Year 6. Every Wednesday, pupils receive tasks in:
- Maths
- SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)
- Reading
- Handwriting
- Science or Topic (on rotation)
These are due back the following Monday and will be delivered through Google Classroom. Alongside set tasks, children are expected to:
- Read regularly (ideally with an adult at least once a week)
- Practise maths fluency weekly, especially times tables through Times Tables Rockstars
In the summer term, pupils will complete their SATs in maths, reading, spelling, and grammar. They will be thoroughly prepared, so there is no need for them to worry.
Year 6 is also a year of celebration. Pupils will enjoy educational visits, an end-of-year production, and a variety of special events to mark their final year at Wimbledon Park Primary School.