Welcome to Year 6!

Our Year 6 team:

Mr Vaughan

Mrs Eccles

'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." 

Philippians 4:13

It is an exciting year for your children as they continue their journey through school and complete their final year here at Our Lady & St Gerard’s.  We look forward to working together to prepare your children for the next step as they embark on life at High School.

Our classrooms are happy and positive working environments, where praise and encouragement are used to motivate and support all of the children. We follow our Behaviour Charter, encouraging the children to: 'Be Safe'; 'Be a learner' and 'Be kind and respectful'.  We ask that each child tries their best and develops a resilient attitude towards learning. 

Throughout the year, lots of new and exciting learning will take place. Your children will be challenged to be the very best they can be and encouraged to take part in every aspect of school life. We value the support you give your child at home with reading, spelling, learning times tables and delving into any topic-based research or interests your child may express.

Worship and Reflection Areas

We have a dedicated worship and reflection area in class. Here the children are encouraged to spend time reflecting upon the teachings of Jesus Christ and consider how they fulfil each of our Christian values both at school and at home. In Year 6, the children  plan and lead worship and in this area, have access to the resources they need to do so.

General Reminders

• Our PE days are Mondays and Wednesdays (Luther King) and Wednesdays and Thursdays (Kolbe). 
• The children will need their own water bottle in school which they have access to all day. Please make sure that they are clearly labelled and are not too big. 
• Please note that large school bags do not fit in our cloakrooms so please ensure these are small.
• Earrings are not permitted to be worn in school and children will be asked to remove these if they are wearing them. 
• Black school shoes to be worn at all times (Trainers are only permitted for PE)
• Long hair must be tied back.
• Homework will be set every Friday in their homework books. Homework should be completed for the following Wednesday.

Please do not hesitate to speak to us if you have any questions throughout the year.  We look forward to working with you and your children.

Mrs Eccles and Mr Vaughan

Behaviour Charter

Our school Behaviour Policy is built upon the ‘5 pillars of Pivotal Practice’ (‘When Adults Change, Everything Changes’, Paul Dix):

• Consistent, calm adult behaviour,

• Relentless Routines,

• First attention to best conduct,

• Scripting difficult conversations,

• Restorative Follow-up.

We have three simple goals: Be safe, Be a Learner, Be Kind and Respectful.