Our Focus Text - The Boy at the Back of the Class (Autumn 1)

This half term, Year 6 will be reading The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf.

The story follows a group of children who become curious about a new boy who joins their class and sits at the back. As they learn more about his circumstances and the journey that brought him to their school, the children decide they want to help him and discover that friendship can make a real difference.

Through this moving and thought-provoking story, Year 6 will explore themes of friendship, kindness, empathy, courage and hope, while developing their understanding of the experiences of refugees and the importance of welcoming others.

We will be thinking about how we treat people who may be different from us, how small acts of kindness can have a big impact, and the importance of standing up for what is right. We hope this wonderful story will encourage our pupils to look beyond appearances, listen to others’ experiences and appreciate the power of compassion and friendship.

Welcome to Year 6! 🍎

A very warm welcome to all our Year 6 pupils and families! We hope you have had a wonderful summer and are looking forward to the exciting year ahead.

Year 6 is a very special year at St. Anthony’s. It is the final chapter of your primary school journey and a chance to look back with pride at everything you have achieved, while looking ahead to all the possibilities that await you.

We are incredibly excited to share this year with you and cannot wait to see our pupils grow in confidence, independence and resilience as they take on their final year with us.

The Year 6 Team 🧑‍🏫👩‍🏫

Our Year 6 team is here to support, challenge and encourage every pupil throughout the year. This year, Year 6 will be taught by Mr. Cook and Mrs. Caley. Together, we will work closely with pupils and families to make Year 6 a happy, successful and memorable year.

News and Announcements 📰

There is a lot happening throughout Year 6, so please keep an eye on our school communications to make sure you don't miss any important information or exciting opportunities:

• Half-termly Year 6 Newsletter – Look out for our newsletter each half term, with information about what we will be learning, important dates, key reminders and ways you can support your child at home.
• Weekly Headteacher's Newsletter – Our weekly newsletter is a great way to keep up to date with everything happening across St Anthony's, including celebrations, events, notices and important school information.
• Year 6 Class Page – Keep checking this page for updates, photographs and some of our most exceptional work.

We know that good communication between school and home makes a real difference, so please make time to read these updates regularly.

Make Year 6 Your Year! ✏️

This is your final year at St Anthony's, so we want you to make it a year to remember.

There will be challenges along the way, but there will also be so many opportunities to learn, achieve, have fun and make memories with your friends. We encourage every pupil to get involved, try something new, take on responsibility and make the most of every opportunity that comes their way.

Be proud of how far you have come. Be brave enough to try things that might be difficult. Be kind to others. Support one another. Celebrate your successes and learn from your mistakes.

Most importantly, enjoy being Year 6!

Let's make this final year at St Anthony's your best one yet. We are looking forward to an amazing year together and to celebrating everything you accomplish along the way!