I am looking forward to another exciting year with many fun learning experiences throughout.

I am Ms. Cassidy and Mrs. Walker is our teaching assistant. We also have Mrs. Keenan in class supporting children. I have been teaching for 18 years, eight of those at Maple Tree.

Over the coming year, we have our statutory assessments (SATs) in May and following that we have our residential trip to P.G.L. in Grantham. Although a busy year, the trip in June is a fantastic way to end your time with us and prepare you for secondary school.

The year 6 curriculum is an exciting, engaging learning experience. We begin the year learning about World War II in history, where our energy comes from in geography and electricity and light in science. We also continue to learn French and begin to write simple phrases and sentences.

Art and design is an area I have a particular passion for. I began water colour painting just before lock down and have found it to be excellent for my mindset as it is relaxing and something I had not realised I was good at (although I have a long way to go!). For our musical children, there is the opportunity to join Rock Steady and be part of a band – you even get to perform!

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me via the teacher's email address (teacher@mapletreeprimaryschool.com) and I will get back to you within 48 hours.

There are two classes in Upper Key Stage 2 for children aged 9 – 11: Juniper (Year 5) and Elder (Year 6). 

Teachers plan using the national curriculum and differentiate the work within their class to suit the children’s needs.

Staff

The Upper Key Stage 2 team consists of:

Mrs. Jacobs Yr5 teacher

Mrs. Daniel UKS2 teaching assistant

Ms. Cassidy Yr6 teacher and Key Stage Leader

Mrs. Walker UKS2 teaching assistant

Mrs. Keenan SEND teaching assistant

Timetable

General Housekeeping

P.E: Elder have P.E on Thursday afternoon. Please ensure your child has a full, named P.E kit.  Long hair needs to be tied up and jewellery removed - or earrings covered (please speak to class teacher if any issues with covering/removing jewellery).

Spellings: Weekly spellings will be given out on Wednesday. Children are tested on them the following Wednesday. Spellings are around a sound/homophone etc and consist of some of the Year 5/6 statutory spellings. Children are expected, as part of their homework, to write the spellings in sentences.

Reading: All children are expected to read their reading book for at least 20 minutes daily. This should be recorded in their homework diary.  It is your child’s responsibility to take AR quizzes in order for them to reach their targets each term.

Homework: Year 6 will receive maths, SPaG and reading homework every Friday.  It is due back the following Friday.

Homework diaries: The homework diaries are for the children to record any homework and reading that they receive/do, key dates and reminders.  We do ask that a parent/carer signs the diary weekly to confirm that your child has read the amount that they have recorded.  

Meet the Teacher presentation

Please see below the presentation that was shared with parents at our Meet the Teacher/SATs Preparation evening in September. This will give you an insight into how things run in Year 6. 

Termly Overview

Please click the link to see what Year 6 is learning in the Spring Term.