WELCOME TO OUR YEAR 6 PAGE

 

ACHIEVE - LEARN - FLOURISH 

The Aspire Learning Federation is made up of two schools - Elm Park Primary School and R J Mitchell Primary School in the London Borough of Havering.

Welcome to year 6!  We are excited to begin this important and memorable year with your child.  As the final year of primary school, Year 6 is a time of growth, responsibility, and preparation for the exciting transition to secondary school. The Year 6 curriculum will challenge and inspire our pupils, offering opportunities to develop independence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.  From engaging class projects to residential trips and leadership roles, there are many opportunities for children to shine.

 

Key Information

Year 6 is made up of Spruce and Sycamore Classes. Class teachers and the staff team work closely together to provide high quality teaching and learning across the year group.

 

Spruce Class: 

Sycamore Class:

 

 

Sycamore Class Teacher

Miss L Dobinson

ldobinson.epps@theaspirelearningfederation.co.uk

Spruce Class Teacher

Mrs B Sangha

bsangha.epps@theaspirelearningfederation.co.uk

Miss U Armstrong

Literacy Support Teacher

Miss N Brown

Maths Support Teacher

Mrs J Osborne

HLTA

Mrs L Phipps

LSA

Mrs C Thompson

LSA

Mrs L Callaghan

LSA

PE 

This year, Year 6 have PE lessons on a Monday and Thursday. PE lessons consist of structured teaching in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. To ensure full access and high performance in PE, your children need to come to school wearing their PE kits on PE days. 

  • Plain shorts / leggings / tracksuit bottoms (black)

  • Purple Elm Park Primary PE polo. Additional school jumper or fleece (purple).

  • They will also need black trainers.



Our Curriculum & Homework

Curriculum Overview 

Children will engage in a rich and challenging curriculum designed to consolidate their learning and prepare them for secondary school.  In English, they develop advanced reading comprehension, writing and grammar skills through a variety of texts and genres.  Maths focuses on deepening understanding of number, geometry, data handling and the introduction of algebra, with an emphasis on problem-solving.  Science explores topics such as electricity, light, evolution and the human body through hands-on investigations.  

 

Students are also supported in preparing for their end-of-key-stage SATs.

 Spring 2 Curriculum Information

 

 

 

 

Homework & Homework Expectations 

Continuous home learning of basic skills such as reading, spelling, and number work is very important because it helps children build strong foundations for future learning. 

We expect children to read at least three times a week at home to improve their fluency, comprehension and confidence. They should complete weekly spelling homework sheets to reinforce their learning in school. They should also practice basic number skills including number bonds, doubling/ halving and times tables (links to TTRS and Numbots can be found below).

 

Spring 2 Homework Information

Class News & Updates

When pupils collectively earn enough pebbles, they will enjoy their first ‘Jar of Good Choices’ reward. 

 

There are a number of Friends of EPPS (PTA) events so please check frequently for announcements!

Useful Resources 

 

 

Contact & Communication

For general queries, please contact the school office. You can contact your Class Teacher via email Spruce Class  Sycamore Class

 

 

  • 📧 office.epps@theaspirelearningfederation.co.uk

  • 📞 01708 451463

  • 🏫 South End Road Hornchurch RM12 5UA