Our Year Six Diary - Spring Term

As we have reached the end of the Spring term, we would like to take the opportunity to reflect on some of the engaging learning and memorable experiences Year Six have taken part in over recent weeks.

WWII Day at Beaumanor Hall

As part of our History unit, we visited Beaumanor Hall, in costume and in character! Ellie and Layla (6SS) wrote about the experience for the newsletter:

The day started at Beaumanor Hall with our WWII guides giving us some rules for the day - such as the boys having to hold the doors open for the girls! We then made shopping lists with our ration books and bought food from a 1940s greengrocer. After that, we found out how codebreaking worked and did some codebreaking using transmitters and receivers. Finally, we went into an actual air raid shelter and experienced what a real air raid would have felt like! We had a wonderful day at Beaumanor Hall and learned a lot about WWIII.

Egg-Mover Competition

Mrs Sutton spearheaded the egg-mover Design and Technology initiative, and Year Six has some wonderful and effective entries! The idea was to design a vehicle capable of moving an egg over a distance, without it breaking. The entries broke records for design and creativity, but thankfully, the eggs remained intact!

World Book Day

On Thursday, the 5th of March, Year Six celebrated World Book Day, showing just how much Holywell children love to read, and taking part in a fun Guided Reading Activity Carousel all afternoon. The outfits worn really helped bring the day to life, as you can see from the 6SS picture attached; thank you to everyone who stitched, painted or bought an outfit for their child!

SATs Practice

The Spring termly overview could not be written without reference to all the hard work the children have put in to preparing for their SATs assessments. They have given 100%, and we couldn’t be prouder of them. Well done, Year Six!

It has been a full and purposeful term, and we are extremely proud of the effort, curiosity, and positive attitude shown by the children throughout. Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We are very much looking forward to all the Summer term holds.

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we have reached the end of the Spring term, we would like to take the opportunity to reflect on some of the engaging learning and memorable experiences Year Six have taken part in over recent weeks.

WWII Day at Beaumanor Hall

As part of our History unit, we visited Beaumanor Hall, in costume and in character! Ellie and Layla (6SS) wrote about the experience for the newsletter:

The day started at Beaumanor Hall with our WWII guides giving us some rules for the day - such as the boys having to hold the doors open for the girls! We then made shopping lists with our ration books and bought food from a 1940s greengrocer. After that, we found out how codebreaking worked and did some codebreaking using transmitters and receivers. Finally, we went into an actual air raid shelter and experienced what a real air raid would have felt like! We had a wonderful day at Beaumanor Hall and leaned a lot about WWIII.

Egg-Mover Competition

Mrs Sutton spearheaded the egg-mover Design and Technology initiative, and Year Six has some wonderful and effective entries! The idea was to design a vehicle capable of moving an egg over a distance, without it breaking. The entries broke records for design and creativity, but thankfully, the eggs remained intact!

World Book Day

On Thursday, the 5th of March, Year Six celebrated World Book Day, showing just how much Holywell children love to read, and taking part in a fun Guided Reading Activity Carousel all afternoon. The outfits worn really helped bring the day to life, as you can see from the 6SS picture attached; thank you to everyone who stitched, painted or bought an outfit for their child!

SATs Practice

The Spring termly overview could not be written without reference to all the hard work the children have put in to preparing for their SATs assessments. They have given 100%, and we couldn’t be prouder of them. Well done, Year Six!

It has been a full and purposeful term, and we are extremely proud of the effort, curiosity, and positive attitude shown by the children throughout. Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We are very much looking forward to all that the Summer term holds.

Warm regards,
Mr Spiller and Miss Hant
Year Six Teachers

Our Year 6 Diary - Autumn 2025

Our exciting learning and memorable experiences in Year Six have enjoyed in the Autumn Term.

Zoolab Visit
One of the standout moments was our visit from Zoolab, which linked perfectly with our Geography unit on Brazil. The children were thrilled to meet a range of fascinating creatures, including Giant Land Snails, a Tarantula, and even a snake! Many pupils were brave enough to hold some of these animals, making the experience both educational and unforgettable.

World War I Learning
Our History work this term focused on World War I. We explored this topic through reading Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful, which sparked thoughtful discussions about life during the war. The children also produced some excellent writing, including a newspaper report about the famous ‘Christmas Truce’ of 1914. In addition, our Remembrance Day activities provided a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made during the conflict.

UK Parliament Week
To coincide with UK Parliament Week, Year Six were privileged to welcome our local MP, Dr Jeevun Sandher. The children had an exclusive audience with Dr Sandher and asked insightful questions about politics, the distribution of wealth, and his personal experiences. It was a fantastic chance for pupils to see democracy in action and understand more about how our country is governed.

RE: Creation and Science
As part of our RE unit on ‘Creation and Science,’ we were visited by a group of practising Christian Scientists. The children had prepared thoughtful questions, and the visitors provided detailed answers, helping pupils to explore different perspectives on faith and science.

It was a busy and rewarding term, and we are incredibly proud of the curiosity, enthusiasm, and hard work shown by Year Six. We look forward to an exciting Spring term ahead!