Year 6

PGL Marchants Hill - 6 to 8 June 2025

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Sunday 8 June at 9.35 am

Good morning from PGL!

The sun is shining again today and we’re soaking up the fresh morning air on our last half day of adventure.

Although yesterday’s weather wasn’t quite as bright as our first day - with a few showers making an appearance - it certainly didn’t dampen our spirits! The children embraced the challenge with their usual enthusiasm and took part in a range of activities including zip wire, rifle shooting, abseiling and fencing. There was plenty of cheering, laughter and many brave (and very proud!) faces on the abseiling wall.

When the rain came, the fantastic PGL staff kept everyone entertained with an “inside campfire” complete with marshmallows! The warm atmosphere and creativity turned a soggy evening into something rather special.

Meals have been a hit too - yesterday’s lunch was chicken and flatbread, followed by a tasty dinner of pasta bake and chow mein, with the usual chips and salad bar to keep everyone fuelled and happy.

This morning, we are going to enjoy our final two activities before lunch and departure at 2pm. We’re expecting to be back at school by around 3:30pm and we’ll keep you updated with any changes via messages during the coach journey.

It’s been a truly wonderful trip, packed with fun, laughter and memorable moments. Your children have been a real credit to you all and we feel lucky to have shared this time with such a brilliant group.

Important reminder: Please collect any medication from Miss Morris before heading home.

See you all very soon!

Mrs Chitambara & the rest of the PGL crew

Saturday 7 June at 9 am

Good morning from PGL Marchants Hill!

Yesterday, we were treated to beautiful weather which set the tone perfectly for an action-packed day. From the moment we arrived, the children were buzzing with excitement and threw themselves enthusiastically into all the activities on offer.

The day was packed with highlights: the giant swing remains a firm favourite with screams of joy echoing through the trees and many conquered their nerves to take on the zip wire. Archery brought out our inner Robin Hoods and the children showed great focus and skill. Fencing was another popular activity, with some very impressive footwork and lots of laughter along the way.

In the evening, the children let loose at a silent disco, which was a huge hit! Watching them dancing and singing along in headphones was both hilarious and heart-warming – a perfect way to end a brilliant day.

The food here has been excellent, with plenty of variety and something for everyone. Lunch included sausages or fish and chips, while dinner offered meatballs or hunter’s chicken, along with a wide range of vegetarian options and a well-stocked salad bar. The children have been eating well and enjoying the meals.

We’re also so proud to report that the children’s behaviour has been outstanding – polite, supportive of one another and full of positive energy. As staff, we even commented that we can’t remember the last time we slept this well during a residential – a true credit to how settled and well-behaved the year group is.

This morning, after a hearty full English breakfast, the children are well-fuelled and ready for another exciting day. Although we had a little rain overnight, spirits remain high and we’re hopeful the weather will stay dry for today’s adventures.

Best wishes,
Mrs Chitambara

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Powerpoint from information meeting - 20 May 2025

PGL Behaviour Expectations - ltr 2 June 2025

Statutory Assessment Tests (SATs)

What are key stage 2 tests?

What are SATs and how are they used by schools?

Children in Year 6 will complete their end of Primary School tests, SATs, in May 2025. All Year 6 children across the country will take these tests and the results are used by schools to check the attainment and progress of each child in English and maths. SATs are also used by secondary schools in generating target GCSE grades and can be used for making the initial groups or streams in which the children are placed in Year 7.

For information on SATs provided by the DfE please click here

SATs Timetable May 2025

The Key Stage 2 tests are timetabled from Monday 12 May to Thursday 15 May. Please ensure that your child is in school on these important dates:

Monday 12 May - English spelling, punctuation and grammar paper 1 and paper 2

Tuesday 13 May - English reading paper (comprehension)

Wednesday 14 May – Mathematics paper 1 (arithmetic) and paper 2 (reasoning)

Thursday 15 May – Mathematics paper 3 (reasoning)

When are Year 6 SATs Results Released?

Although the SATs dates for 2025 are in May, the test results are not released until towards the end of the summer term. This is because even though the SATs tests are taken within the classroom, they are marked externally. Only children’s writing is marked internally.

Once the results have been returned, parents are given a report that shows their child’s raw score (the actual number of marks they got), their scaled score (which allows for comparison with all other children across the country who took the same test), and whether they have achieved the national standard (scaled score of 100 and above).

How to prepare for SATs?

Year 6 teachers are helping the children prepare for the SATs tests during their usual lessons and additional booster groups. They will let you know what level your child is currently performing at against the national standards during the parents’ evening meetings and inform you if your child is receiving extra support during the school day.

In order to cover all the areas of the curriculum that the children are expected to be confident in, we will send home a maths revision pack and an English revision pack after the February half term break. These revision packs will be their compulsory homework that must be completed at home and brought into school on the usual homework days. We will go through the homework on the following days:

Maths - Monday

English - Wednesday

There will be a lunchtime homework club for those children who have not completed their homework at home. Please note: these packs will be posted on Google Classroom. Should your child lose their revision pack, you can print it from there. No additional Google Classroom homework will be posted.

If you would like to do extra preparation at home – especially during the Easter holidays – please click the links below.

Past SATs Papers

Times Table Rock Stars

ICT Teachers – Year 6 Revision

BBC Bitesize KS2 Revision

PGL Residential Trip - Friday 6 June to Sunday 8 June 2025

Please click here for link to PGL Marchant's Hill's website:

https://adventureholidays.pgl.co.uk/camps/marchants-hill/

Reading Suggestions

100 Books to read before you leave Year 6 Challenge - Please click here

Assessment Grids

Below are the assessment grids for reading, writing and maths which teachers use in order to help assess children's learning in these subjects. They consist of a list of statements that are age and stage appropriate, covering skills and content covered.