Please find below our curriculum newsletter, home learning grids, letters and any extra class information.
- Y6 Newsletter summer 2026 (1.29MB)
- Y6 Home Learning Grid summer 2026 (4.03MB)
- Y6 spellings summer 2026 (188.73KB)
Art – Gargoyles from Drawing to Sculpture
In Year 6, we explored gargoyles through a creative cross‑curricular project. We read Night of the Gargoyles to inspire our ideas, then learned about the history and purpose of gargoyles.
In art lessons, we sketched our own designs and used clay techniques to shape, join and add texture.
We thought carefully about character, expression and symbolism to create unique gargoyle sculptures that brought our ideas to life.
History – Visit to Bentley Priory
Year 6 pupils enjoyed an enriching visit to Bentley Priory Museum as part of their World War II studies. They discovered the important role the site played as the headquarters of RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain.
Pupils took part in an engaging workshop titled “Leadership, Bravery and Technology: Object Handling.” During the session, they handled real and replica WWII objects, learned how pilots, WAAFs, and commanders worked together, and explored the significance of early radar and communication systems in Britain’s defence.
DT – Make Do and Mend Textiles Project
Using the “Make Do and Mend” theme in their DT lessons, Year 6 recycled materials such as fabric, stuffing and buttons to make soft toys. Some of them cut their gloves to add details to their teddies.
Science – Evolution and Inheritance Workshop
Year 6 pupils enjoyed an engaging workshop on evolution, and inheritance led by a qualified palaeontologist.
They examined fossil specimens, created a timeline of life on Earth, and learned how species adapt through natural selection.
Geography Fieldwork – How is population impacting our local area?
Year 6 pupils recently took part in a local fieldwork trip to investigate how population levels impact traffic, noise, and litter in our community.
Pupils conducted traffic surveys by tallying the different types of public transportation, such as buses and cars, to explore links between population density, noise levels, and pollution.
Art – Graphic Design
Year 6 explored the basics of graphic design such as layout, geometrical shapes and vivid colours to create unique Bauhaus inspired posters.
They went on to explore a variety of typography styles which helped them redesign the front cover of their favourite books.
Art Topic: Activism in Art – Frida Kahlo & Mexican Skull Art
Year 6 have been exploring how art can be used to share ideas, feelings and messages about the world around us. Inspired by artists such as Frida Kahlo and Omaid Sharifi, pupils created vibrant artwork influenced by Mexican skull art and Day of the Dead traditions. Through drawing, painting and sketchbook work, children developed their skills in colour, tone, shading and composition while expressing their own ideas about identity, culture and activism.
Mini Medics Workshop
The Joy of Moving
Our Year 6 pupils had a fantastic time taking part in the Joy of Moving workshop, delivered by the Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust. Through fun games, exciting challenges and team activities, the children learned about the importance of staying active, eating well and working together. The workshop encouraged everyone to move, play and build healthy habits for the future, all while having lots of fun and developing confidence, creativity and teamwork skills. It was an energetic and enjoyable experience that left everyone smiling!
Food Workshops
Year 6 have recently started taking part in exciting food workshops designed to help children develop important food skills.
Delivered by Give Help Share, a local charity, these hands-on sessions encourage children to make informed choices about the food they eat. So far, the children have enjoyed discovering healthier alternatives to sugary snacks, exploring lower-sugar snack swaps and learning about “The Journey of a Sugar Cube” to understand what sugar does to the body.
All ingredients and resources are provided, and each week the children take home something they have made to share with their families. The workshops have been engaging, informative and fun, helping children develop practical life skills that will benefit them for years to come.