Year 6 blog

Friday 16 October 2026 Imperial War Museum, Duxford On Wednesday, Year 6 enjoyed a trip to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford. They started the day making documentaries about some of the artefacts in the American Air Museum. The children were thoroughly engaged as they recorded their own informative video clips about some of the exhibits. They demonstrated excellent team work, taking it in turns to be the presenter, director and cameraman. We visited the Ops Block which was used during World War II to control the aircraft flying in and out of Duxford and saw planes, ambulances and air raid shelters in the Battle of Britain hangar. The boys were very excited to use the same toilet as Winston Churchill! The children were a credit to the school and ended the visit with a well earned trip to the playground.
Friday 9 October 2026 Rugby Festival Our Year 6 children had a fantastic time taking part in a rugby festival in Letchworth on Thursday. They showed excellent sportsmanship throughout the day, supporting one another, playing fairly and showing great respect towards the other teams. Their positive attitude, enthusiasm and team spirit were wonderful to see, both on and off the pitch. It was a fun-filled day with exciting games and mini-matches, new experiences and lots of smiles! A special thank you goes to Mrs Williams for organising this fun event for Year 6.
Friday 2 October 2026 Sharing our stories Our Year 6 children have completed a creative writing unit inspired by The Night of the Gargoyles. From gathering ideas to drafting, editing, proofreading and publishing, they created imaginative stories with their own eerie atmospheres.
Friday 25 September 2026 Our School Vision
Friday 11 September 2026 Night of the Gargoyles Our first English unit is based on the book ‘Night of the Gargoyles' by Eve Bunting. This week, Year 6 has been exploring how the author creates mood and atmosphere. They have been thinking about using precise vocabulary to describe characters and settings and how we can convey character through dialogue. They acted out scenes to help them use the ‘show, not tell' technique. In art, the children produced some very imaginative chalk drawings of gargoyles.
Friday 4 September 2026 Welcome to Year 6 This week, we welcomed our new Year 6 children back for their final year at St Andrew's. Over the last two days, they have been thinking about their hopes and aspirations for the coming year and the new opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. They wrote “survival guides” with top tips on how to have a successful time in Year 6 and also thought about their trusted adults who can lend a helping hand if things get tricky.
Tuesday 21 July 2026 Goodbye and Good Luck! In their final few days, the Year 6 children enjoyed one last lunch and playtime with the Reception buddies that they have supported so well this year. They were treated to a pool party followed by ice creams and had fun getting their shirts signed by the whole school community. Our Voyager House Captains proudly lifted the house point trophy on behalf of their team. The children rounded off their time at St Andrew's in the usual tradition, passing through the tunnel of love and ringing the school bell to mark the end of their time at Primary School. We will miss them all and wish them luck as they begin their new adventures at Secondary School.
Friday 17 July 2026 It's The Final Countdown Our Year 6 Leavers' Service was a special opportunity to celebrate the children's time at St Andrew's as they prepare for the next stage of their journey. With parents and families joining us, we reflected on happy memories, celebrated their achievements, and wished them every success for the future. It was a memorable occasion filled with pride, gratitude, and excitement for all that lies ahead. A fantastic performance of "It's the Final Countdown" by Jesse provided a fitting and memorable send-off to our Year 6.
Friday 17 July 2026 Peter Pan Performance Our end-of-year production of Peter Pan was a fantastic celebration of our students' talent, creativity, and teamwork. Their confidence, enthusiasm, and hard work shone through in every performance. We are incredibly proud of all the children and staff who helped make the show such a wonderful success.
Friday 10 July 2026 Peter Pan Despite the hot weather, the Year 6 children have been busy rehearsing for their end of year production of Peter Pan. The children have worked hard learning their lines, improving their acting skills, choreographing dances and making props. Our audiences are in for a treat!
Friday 3 July 2026 Success at the North Herts Schools District Athletics Congratulations to the Year 6 children who took part in the North Herts Schools District Athletics Championships at Ridlings Athletics track in Stevenage. There were some fantastic performances resulting in convincing wins by both the boys' and girls' teams, by 25 and 28 points respectively. A great demonstration of teamwork! Many thanks to Mrs Williams for training the children and to those parents who supported them on the day.
Thursday 11 June 2026 Dinosaurs and much much more.... Our last full day on the Isle of Wight and what a busy one it was! Chair lift, sand shapes, glass workshop, fossil hunt, dinosaur museum.... the list goes on. Hopefully, the photos speak for themselves!
Wednesday 10 June 2026 Fun, Fun, Fun! Today, we headed off to Tapnell Farm Park, where we had so much fun visiting the animals, playing crazy golf, driving go-karts, enjoying the slides and trampolines and having fun on the bouncy pillows. This evening, the children had the best time ever doing water sports.
Tuesday 9 June 2026 Isle of Wight Day 2 - more photos
Tuesday 9 June 2026 Stepping Back in Time We started our visit to Osbourne House by discovering what life was like for the servants in the 1870s. The children learnt to set tables, polish the silver, make the beds, prepare the fire lighters and lay the tea trays in preparation for the arrival of Queen Victoria. After that we toured the house and explored the garden, finishing up at the private beach where we had our picnic lunch and treated ourselves to ice creams. Then, it was on to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway where, once again, we were transported back in time with the sights and smells of a bygone era. The children enjoyed a scenic ride through some of the island's stunning countryside. This evening, Year 6 impressed us with their imagination and creative skills in our annual sandcastle competition.
Monday 8 June 2026 Day 1 - more photos
Monday 8 June 2026 Day 1 on the Isle of Wight Year 6 are happily settled into their new 'home from home' after a fun day visiting HMS Victory and the Naval Museum. After a breezy trip on the ferry, we arrived at our hotel where we enjoyed a tasty dinner before heading to Sandown Beach. The brave souls amongst us (the children) ventured into the water before playing games on the beach or building sandcastles. We then headed back for biscuits and a bedtime story.
Friday 5 June 2026 Sports Day This afternoon, Year 6 demonstrated their leadership as Team Captains on Sports Day. Every one of them supported the younger children in their teams, encouraged them during the carousel of activities and ensured that everything ran like clockwork as they guided their teams from one station to the next. They then set up all of the obstacle races, organising the equipment quickly and efficiently. At the end of the afternoon, they even had energy left for relays and the endurance race. Congratulations to all of you and well done to the winning team, Phoenix.
Friday 22 May 2026 Enterprise Week - What a Success! Enterprise Week was a fantastic success, with children showing great business skills and teamwork throughout the week. On Tuesday, the children enjoyed selling their hand-crafted products as well as second hand toys and games to pupils from Year 1 to Year 6. On Thursday, the Year 6 children organised and ran a variety of fun games for everyone to enjoy. The children raised a wonderful amount of money, which will go towards the Year 6 end-of-year treat.
Friday 15 May 2026 Enterprise Preparations Each afternoon this week, after SATs, the children have been busy preparing for next week's Enterprise Event, using their creativity and craft skills to design and make a fantastic range of handmade products to sell across the school. There are some amazing pencil sketches, beautifully designed greeting cards, colourful key rings, bracelets and impressive paintings on offer. The children have shown great teamwork, imagination and enthusiasm while creating their products, and we are so excited to see all of the stalls ready for next week's event!
Friday 15 May 2026 SATs
Friday 8 May 2026 Good Luck for SATs
Friday 1 May 2026 Fun Revision This week, Year 6 revised grammar in a fun and engaging way by creating colourful posters focused on word classes.
Friday 24 April 2026 Is Happiness the Purpose of Life?
Friday 17 April 2026 Understanding Electricity This week, Year 6 completed their science unit on electricity. Having spent several lessons investigating how different components function in a circuit, the children summarised their learning in the form of a poster.
Friday 27 March 2026 Exploring Islam
Friday 20 March 2026 Spring Concert This week, our talented musicians were given the opportunity to showcase their skills, first in front of the whole school and then, in the evening, for parents. The range of instruments and the quality of performance was so impressive. The children demonstrated courage, performing in front of such large audiences. Congratulations to this year's winners of the St Andrew's Music Cup and Medals.
Friday 13 March 2026 Happy Mothering Sunday This week we have been thinking about our own mothers and the concept of mothering in general. Along with their Reception buddies, Year 6 led a beautiful service at St Mary's Church. They also used watercolours to make cards illustrated with their mum's favourite spring flowers. We hope you enjoy some special family time this weekend.
Friday 6 March 2026 World Book Day The St Andrew's theme for this year's World Book Day was bedtime stories. Children (and staff) loved being able to come into school in their comfy pyjamas. The day started with an assembly where children from each class shared their favourite books. Year 6 then spent some quiet time reading with their Reception buddies. They also enjoyed a book swap, made bookmarks and enjoyed listening to teachers' favourite bedtime stories. What a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading!
Friday 27 February 2026 Sharing our Published Work
Friday 6 February 2026 Why are Mountains so Important? In Geography, the Year 6 children have just completed their unit on 'Why are Mountains so Important&quest;' They looked at the definition of a mountain and were introduced to new vocabulary for the key features of a mountain landscape. They learnt how fold mountains are formed and explained how fossils of sea creatures ended up at the summit of Mount Everest. The children researched key facts about Mount Everest, including details about its location, the animals that live there, equipment needed by climbers attempting the ascent and the dangers experienced at such high altitudes. Finally, they considered how Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay must have felt when they conquered Mount Everest by writing postcards as if they were those famous mountaineers.
Friday 30 January 2026 It Fell From The Sky
Friday 23 January 2026 North Herts Writing Project We are now in the final stages of this year's North Herts Writing Project. Working on the book, 'It Fell from the Sky' by the Fan Brothers, the children have drafted, edited and proof-read their recounts. They have really enjoyed the process and can't wait to publish their final pieces to share with parents and the judges. Alongside their writing, they have also created artwork based on the illustrations from the book.
Friday 16 January 2026 Our Calm Corner Year 6 have been learning how to use the Calm Corner appropriately. Each child had the opportunity to spend a few minutes there this week. They are now confident to use it should the need arise. Many thanks to those parents who made contributions to make the Calm Corner more inviting and effective.
Friday 19 December 2025 Happy Christmas! Year 6 have had a very busy final week of term. They led a delightful Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Mary's Church, where every child did a reading and many bravely performed solo parts or sang in small ensembles. Our band members put on a mini concert for the whole school and parents, and our choir brightened the day for the residents of Benslow Nursing Home as they sang carols for them. The children have made Christmas cards and hats to wear with their Christmas jumpers. We wish you all a very peaceful and relaxing Christmas and hope that you will enjoy your time with family and friends.
Thursday 18 December 2025 A Wonderful Gift of Reading Christmas came early in Year 6 with the delivery of over 50 new books for our class library. The children have loved opening the parcels and discovering which books were inside. Each child has chosen a book to borrow over the holidays so that they can start reading the many and varied titles on offer. Huge thanks to the parents who organised this very generous and thoughtful donation. The books will be enjoyed not only by the current Year 6 children but also by many classes in the future. Thank you so much!
Wednesday 17 December 2025 Year 6 Shine at the KS2 Christmas Carol Service
Friday 12 December 2025 Christmas Decorations This week, Year 6 demonstrated their sewing skills and the value of perseverance as they made Christmas decorations either in the shape of a Christmas tree or one of the three wise men. We hope that these decorations will become family treasures that will adorn your own Christmas trees year after year.
Friday 5 December 2025 How does light help us see? Our science topic this half term is all about light. We have carried out investigations to prove that light rays travel in a straight lines form a light source. We have also shown that light reflects off an object and into our eyes, enabling us to see the object.
Friday 28 November 2025 Using Light and Dark to Portray 3D objects In art, Year 6 have been thinking about how they can use light and dark to paint realistic images of three dimensional objects. Using watercolours, they developed the skills of mixing colours and layering to achieve the desired effect of making the objects they were paining look three dimensional.
Friday 21 November 2025 Family Learning Week During Family Learning Week this year, parents joined Year 6 for their English lessons where they were focusing on reading as a writer. The children are currently working on a text by Carol Ann Duffy, entitled ‘The Princess Blankets'. This week, Year 6 have been considering the vocabulary and language used to describe each blanket. They tried to imagine what they looked like from the descriptions and have been thinking about the atmosphere that the author was trying to create. With the help of their parents, Year 6 made visual representations of the Mountain, Forest, Earth and Ocean blankets.
Friday 14 November 2025 Crucial Crew This week, Year 6 had a fantastic opportunity to learn valuable life skills and discover how to stay safe in a variety of situations. With support from an ambulance crew, the British Transport Police, local police officers, and other community organisations, the children took part in a range of engaging and informative sessions.
Tuesday 11 November 2025 Remembrance Day Year 6 took part in our Remembrance Day activities by painting beautiful poppies. Using their chosen techniques, the children thought carefully about the effect they wanted to create for the viewer. They explored the size and shape of their poppies, experimented with colour mixing, and considered how different background colours could enhance their artwork.
Friday 7 November 2025 STEM Challenge With support from the Head of Design Technology and some sixth formers from Hitchin Girls School, Year 6 completed a STEM challenge to design a moon base that the first group of humans could live in to practise for life on Mars. Using recycled materials, they built their bases, incorporating features such as a power supply, living quarters, a social area, a laboratory, an area to grow crops and a launch pad. The children were very engaged in creating their designs and really demonstrated our school values of koinonia and perseverance.
Friday 24 October 2025 Imperial War Museum, Duxford On Tuesday, Year 6 enjoyed a trip to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford. They started the day making documentaries about some of the World War II artefacts in the American Air Museum. It was fantastic to see how engaged the children were, reading about the various exhibits and recording each other to produce their own informative film clips. We visited the Ops Block which was used during WWII to control the aircraft flying in and out of Duxford and saw aircraft, ambulances and air raid shelters in the Battle of Britain hangar. After lunch, we visited the exhibits in the AirSpace hangar and particularly enjoyed going aboard Concorde. Our trip ended with some fun in the playground!
Friday 17 October 2025 Mould Investigation As part of our Classification topic in science, we have been learning about helpful and harmful microorganisms. This week, we started a mould investigation. We considered what would be our independent, dependent and controlled variables, in order to carry out a fair scientific investigation and predicted what might happen. We set up our experiment and have been checking every day for mould growth on our bread.
Friday 10 October 2025 Evacuated to Hitchin! This week, Year 6 experienced what it would have been like to have been an evacuee during World War II. During their visit to the British Schools Museum, they put themselves in the position of a child who had just been evacuated from Battersea to Hitchin. The day started with gas mask practice and then each of the children wrote a letter to their mother to let them know that they had arrived safely. The arithmetic lesson was quite a challenge, trying to add ounces, pounds and stones! We saw so many interesting World War II artefacts and a real highlight was going down into the shelter when we heard the air raid siren. The day finished with 'drill' in the playground. The children now have a much better understanding of what it would have been like to have been an evacuee and, having experienced wartime lessons, they now realise that their own teachers aren't that strict after all!
Friday 3 October 2025 Tag Rugby Festival On Thursday afternoon, the whole class took part in a tag rugby festival at Letchworth Rugby Club. Three teams of Year 6 children competed against children from 12 different North Herts primary schools. Lots of fun was had by all and the children really demonstrated our St Andrew's values of koinonia, perseverance and respect.
Friday 26 September 2025 European Day of Languages Friday 26th September 2025 is European Day of Languages. To celebrate this day, Year 6 were lucky enough to have two visitors who came in to teach them some French and Spanish phrases. Mrs Dye also taught us how to say ‘Hello' and ‘My name is….' in Polish. The children then created posters which will be entered into a European Day of Languages competition.
Friday 12 September 2025 Meeting our Buddies This week, the Year 6 children were introduced to their Reception class buddies. Before meeting them, they considered what qualities are needed to be a good buddy. They thought about how they will be good role models, leading by example, showing kindness and respect, being helpful and, most importantly, having fun with their buddies! Each day this week, they have supported the Reception children with their lunch and have enjoyed playing with them in the EYFS playground. We are looking forward to seeing how these special relationships develop over the year.
Friday 5 September 2025 Welcome to Year 6 This week, we welcomed our new Year 6 children back for their final year at St Andrew's. We have been talking about all of the new opportunities and challenges that lie ahead of them. The children thought about their hopes and aspirations for the year and what they will need to do in order to achieve them.
Monday 21 July 2025 Goodbye and Good Luck! In their final week at St Andrew's, Year 6 have been busy making memories. We were all rather emotional during their Leaver's Service at Holy Saviour Church where they shared some of their favourite moments from primary school. On Friday afternoon, they enjoyed a teddy bear's picnic with the buddies that they have supported so diligently throughout the year. Then, on Tuesday, the children had a splashing time in the pool with water pistols and inflatables. What an incredible class they have been. We are going to miss them so much but they are ready for new adventures and we wish them all well. Goodbye and Good Luck to the class of 2025!
Friday 11 July 2025 Duck and Dash! Once again, our Year 6 children showed their amazing leadership skills as they helped to organise our annual 'Duck and Dash'. Having spent most of the morning supporting our younger children, many of them still had energy left to compete either in the swim and run or for eight brave children, a triathlon.
Thursday 10 July 2025 What a Show! Once again, Year 6 excelled themselves this week, this time on the stage! We were treated to two amazing performances of Shrek the Musical. Every single member of the cast gave 100% and showed us just what talented young people they are. It was a true demonstration of our school values: koinonia, courage, perseverance and friendship.
Thursday 12 June 2025 Dinosaurs and much much more.... Our last full day on the Isle of Wight and what a busy one it was! Fossil hunt, dinosaur museum, chair lift, sand shapes, glass workshop, sandcastle competition.... the list goes on. Hopefully, the photos speak for themselves!
Wednesday 11 June 2025 All Aboard the Steam Train This morning we enjoyed a scenic ride through the Isle of Wight countryside on the Havenstreet Steam Railway. The children enjoyed exploring the 'Train Story' Museum. After a picnic lunch we headed off to Tapnell Farm Park, where we visited the animals, played in the hay barn, drove go-karts, enjoyed the slides and trampolines and had fun on the bouncy pillow.
Tuesday 10 June 2025 Fun in the water! What a fun filled day! After a short visit to the park, we made our way to Osbourne House. Having explored the house and the grounds, we treated ourselves to ice creams on the beach. This evening, the children had the best time ever doing water sports.
Monday 9 June 2025 Day 1 on the Isle of Wight Year 6 are happily settled into their new 'home from home' after a fun day visiting HMS Victory and the Naval Museum. After a breezy trip on the ferry, we arrived at our hotel where we enjoyed a tasty dinner before heading to Sandown Beach. The brave souls amongst us (the children) ventured into the water before playing games on the beach or building sandcastles. We then headed back for biscuits and a bedtime story.
Friday 6 June 2025 Sports Day Once again, Year 6 demonstrated their leadership skills, this time as Team Captains on Sports Day. Every one of them supported the younger children in their teams, encouraged them during the carousel of activities and ensured that everything ran like clockwork as they guided their teams from one station to the next. They then set up all of the obstacle races, organising the equipment quickly and efficiently. At the end of the afternoon, they even had energy left for the relays and the endurance race. Congratulations to all of you! Finally, our Phoenix and Apollo House Captains proudly lifted the trophy - the first time there has ever been a dead heat at St Andrew's Sports Day.
Friday 23 May 2025 Careers using History & Geography
Friday 16 May 2025 We Smashed SATs! Year 6 has smashed their SATs week! The children really brought their A-game, showing off fantastic concentration and adaptability as they whizzed through the assessments. We couldn’t be prouder of how hard they’ve worked and how resilient they've been. To top off their incredible achievements, they enjoyed scrumptious chocolate brownies baked by Mrs Evans, and were also treated to some refreshing ice lollies. What a lovely way to celebrate!
Friday 16 May 2025 Writing for Pleasure This week (apart from the SATs), the Year 6 children had a fantastic chance to indulge in writing for pleasure. The classroom was buzzing as they expressed their creativity. From comics and poems to exciting World War II stories and lively cartoons, the variety of writing outcomes was impressive. After our writing session, we shared our creations, fostering a wonderful sense of community. It was a delightful reminder of the joy that comes from freely expressing oneself through words!
Friday 9 May 2025 VE Day Celebration
Friday 2 May 2025 Fun with Cubes
Friday 25 April 2025 ESA's Biomass Mission This week, Year 6 were lucky enough to hear, first-hand from the scientists at Airbus in Stevenage, about the launch of the European Space Agency’s Biomass mission. The satellite, which will be launched on Tuesday 29th April, aims to weigh the earth’s rainforests from space and to understand how deforestation and changes in land use are affecting carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. Year 6 made posters about the launch and considered the importance of the mission’s work.
Friday 4 April 2025 Happy Easter This week, Year 6 have been reflecting on the Easter story. As they walked through the 'Stations of the Cross', they thought about the journey that Jesus took during Holy Week and the sacrifices that he made for us all. In our whole school Easter service at Holy Saviour Church, they considered what the crucifixion and resurrection must have been like for those close to Jesus. As a fun way to end the term, Year 6 assisted the Easter Bunny with our traditional Easter egg hunt. We wish you all a happy and restful break and look forward to welcoming Year 6 back after Easter for their final term at St Andrew's.
Friday 28 March 2025 Happy Mother's Day This week, Year 6 researched the origin of Mothering Sunday and thought about what makes our own mums so special. The children wrote Kennings poems and used watercolours to paint images of flowers for their Mother's Day cards. Year 6 led our whole school service at Holy Saviour Church and were delighted to see so many mothers in the congregation. We wish you all a very 'Happy Mother's Day' and hope that you enjoy some special family time this weekend.
Friday 21 March 2025 French Language Day To celebrate French Language Day, Year 6 designed posters advertising Paris. They used their independent research skills to learn about the attractions and culture on offer in Paris and to answer the questions: 'Qu'est-ce qu'il y a à Paris&quest;' (What is there in Paris&quest;) and 'Qu'est-ce qu'on peut visiter à Paris&quest;' (What can you visit in Paris&quest;'). They presented their posters to adults in school in an attempt to persuade them to visit Paris.
Friday 14 March 2025 British Science Week During British Science Week, we have been considering the concept of 'Change and Adapt'. In Year 6, we have been looking at selective plant breeding which is a fantastic example of human-influenced plant adaption. Over the next few weeks, we will be choosing the best of a crop to help improve the next harvest. We started this project by collecting our own seeds from a variety of different tomatoes. A fun, but messy, activity! We will work over time to observe changes and record the results. Hopefully, we will also end up with some tasty produce.
Friday 7 March 2025 Just Dance Have you ever wondered what else Year 6 do in class apart from learning? Just Dance! It's such a fantastic way to get those little legs moving and energise their minds! A few minutes of dancing not only lifts Year 6 children's spirits but also helps with concentration afterwards. Plus, who doesn't love a bit of a boogie? It’s a brilliant way to combine physical activity with learning, keeping everyone engaged and happy!
Friday 28 February 2025 STEM Discovery Centre
Friday 14 February 2025 Safer Internet Day Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. This week, Year 6 explored what is meant by the word scam and looked at simple steps to protect themselves and others from online scams. They also considered the dangers of social media and how to stay safe.
Friday 7 February 2025 RE Week During RE Week, Year 6 students engaged in an enlightening exploration of Sikhism, centring their discussions around the Big Question of 'How do Sikhs put their belief about equality into practice?' Through various activities, including group discussions and creative projects, the children deepened their understanding of Sikh teachings on equality, fostering respect and appreciation for diverse beliefs within our school community. To finalise the RE Week, we considered how we could show equality and self-service to others, in the same way as the Sikhs would do. As a result, we worked on a 'Selfless' project in small groups. Finally, with the help of the Year 5 children, we voted for the favourite project which we hope to deliver in the summer term!
Friday 31 January 2025 How Our Bodies Work We’ve been having a fantastic time in our Science lessons, exploring the wonders of the circulatory system and the heart. The children really embraced the topic and each wrote delightful stories about a little red blood cell on its journey through the body. It’s amazing to see their imaginations at work!
Friday 24 January 2025 Responsibility and Kindness This week, Year 6 have been demonstrating responsibility and kindness, particularly towards the younger members of our school community. On Wednesday, they escorted their Reception class buddies to our whole school service at Holy Saviour Church, ensuring that they walked safely and sensibly on the way there and back. Over half of the class have volunteered to give up some of their free time to help out in the dining room. Their duties include serving puddings, sweeping up, wiping tables etc. The staff supervising lunchtime are very grateful for their support. As usual, Year 6 have also enjoyed spending time this week reading to their Reception buddies.

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