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Year 6 Curriculum Overview Spring Term and Year Summary 2025/2026
Year 6 Curriculum Overview Spring Term 2026
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Contents Introduction
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Art
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English
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French
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FLAM
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Geography
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Harmony
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History
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Latin
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Mandarin
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Maths
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Physical Education
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Performing Arts
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PSHE
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Science
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Teaching and Curriculum at Hampton Court House Hampton Court House Prep is about providing an educational experience centred around the child with bespoke approaches for every individual. Whether in classroom settings, extra-curricular activities or charity work, we teach the children to be well-rounded and caring and to contribute to all aspects of school life. Our day-to-day curriculum is one of the foundations of this approach. Lessons are designed to be interesting, engaging, supportive and challenging so that all children feel able to do their best. Teachers will always enable children to contribute fully to lessons, learn and demonstrate new knowledge, skills and ideas, and to shape their voice as part of a dynamic, but homely, community.
Curriculum Intent, Implementation and Impact Intent At Hampton Court House, our Years 1 – 6 curriculum is designed with the holistic development of each child in mind. We aim to cultivate a love for learning, curiosity, and confidence in our students. Central to our intent is the bilingual program for Years 1 – 4, where approximately (30%) of the curriculum is delivered in French. This unique approach not only enhances language skills but also broadens cultural understanding and cognitive flexibility. Our goal is to support every child’s intellectual, social, and emotional growth through a rich and balanced curriculum where mistakes are accepted, and questions welcomed. Implementation Our curriculum is implemented with a focus on creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment with a sense of fun. For Years 1 – 4, the bilingual program integrates French into everyday learning, covering subjects such as history, geography, science, and drama. Each student receives support through a variety of tools, such as visual and auditory aids, including pictures, games, gestures, key sentences, and videos, that create a rich Frenchspeaking environment. Students are encouraged to express themselves in the target language using songs, roleplaying, and stories, which help boost their confidence and motivation to communicate in French. This immersive setting enables children to progress naturally and quickly, developing both their comprehension and speaking skills. Lessons are structured to build on previous knowledge, ensuring a smooth progression. Within years 5 and 6 more specialist teachers are used to deliver the curriculum which allows for the development of skills necessary to start their secondary education in year 7. We employ a variety of teaching methods, including individual tasks, group work, and hands-on activities, to cater to different learning styles. Continuous assessment practices allow us to monitor each child's progress closely and provide personalised support as needed. Impact The impact of our carefully crafted curriculum is seen in the enthusiasm and active participation of our students. They develop strong foundation skills in literacy, numeracy, and science, along with the ability to think critically and solve
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problems. The bilingual program enhances their language skills and cultural awareness, giving them a broader perspective and improved cognitive abilities. Our students also grow in confidence, independence, and social skills. Regular assessments demonstrate enhanced academic progress and personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the next stage of their education with a lifelong love of learning and a unique bilingual advantage.
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Key Contacts Susie Byers Head of Prep sby@hchnet.co.uk Katy Deacon Vice Principal Academic skde@hchnet.co.uk Eldon Fayers Assistant Principal | Teaching & Learning efa@hchnet.co.uk
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Rob Armiger Assistant Principal | Director of Studies rwa@hchnet.co.uk
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Art Stencilled Clock project: Students will look at the historical context of early stencil use in various cultures, and their use in contemporary design. Then learn the principles to create one. Students will look at historical timekeeping
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methods, including some famous examples of decorated clocks, then design and cut a stencil to print on their own clock face. They will explore and choose colour palettes based on their knowledge from last term. How it will be assessed Student work is assessed during the lessons with practical help offered when necessary. Understanding is assessed gradually because students need to build on their previous knowledge, and quick challenges are introduced to check this. Students are also encouraged to self-assess through refining their own work and reflecting on each other's. Their memory and understanding of processes are assessed through write ups which they are
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asked to document in their sketchbooks at the end of each project.
Term
What are we studying?
Autumn 1
Students study the formal elements of line, tone, texture and composition, creating an illustrated book. They use pen and ink, acrylic paint and frottage, and study the way Van Gogh, Victor Hugo and Max Ernst respectively used these materials.
Autumn 2
Students are introduced to further colour theory through the historical context of Egyptian pigments. They explore complementary contrast through watercolour and wax resist.
Spring 1
Stencilled Clock project: Historical context of early stencil use in various cultures, and their use today. Students will look at historical timekeeping methods, and some famous examples of decorated clocks and create their own stencil design. They will cut and print their stencil design to create a clock face for their own clock.
Spring 2
Spring 1 continued.
Summer 1and 2
Animation: Students will study the animated works of artists such as William Kentridge, Tim Burton and Walt Disney, looking at different techniques and materials which can be used to create animation. Pupils will experiment with media such as charcoal, collage, clay and drawing, culminating in the use of their preferred technique to create a short, animated story.
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English The Spring term begins with an in-depth study of Michael Morpurgo’s emotional and thoughtful historical novel, War Horse. The children will spend time investigating the characters, plot and historical setting of WW1. Year 6 will write their own stories set in the same era, write letters, articles and will produce presentations and reports. They will then move on to poetry with a personal theme – poems of self-expression and hope for the future. Year 6
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will use relative clauses to create magical places, revise commas and colons and work together to create a class Book of Hopes. Our final unit will be an exploration of recounts and blogs. The children will learn more about the use of informal and formal language as well as writing for a particular audience. Year 6 will study the features of an informal blog and will write their own about a topic of their own choice. Year 6 will continue to receive weekly spellings to learn and reading at home remains of high priority. How it will be assessed Assessment will be through regular and informative marking, discussion and an end of topic writing task. At the end of the term, the children will complete a writing task which will be levelled.
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Year summary
Term
What are we studying?
Autumn 1
Northern Lights by Philip Pullman Explanation Texts
Autumn 2
Macbeth and The Tempest The Highwayman
Spring 1
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. Non Fiction Reports Poems of self expression
Spring 2
Greek Myths Blogs Performance Poetry
Summer 1
Fiction for Transition – my past present and future Non fiction for Transition – goals, dreams and aspirations
Summer 2
Poetry for Transition – You are amazing!
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French Foundation group: Sesame 1 Advanced group: DELF Skills
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Throughout the course of the term, both Year 6 groups will be working on talking about their summer holidays, talking about the first days at school and their timetable. They will ask their peers about what they like and dislike. They will also learn how to describe someone physically and to talk about their personality. Students will also learn to describe their experience of school and their homelife. As the terms progress the different groups will do some different in order to embed and consolidate French language skills in a way appropriate to their level. The details of the year for each group are below. How it will be assessed: Students will have regular vocabulary tests to guarantee appropriate knowledge and progress, and at the end of each half term they will have a written assessment that will cover reading, listening, grammar, translation and writing.
Foundation set: Sesame 1
What are we studying?
Autumn 1
Unit 0, 1 “Moi” (“Me”) During the first half term, students will have an introduction to the French language, by learning: Greeting other people in French and introducing their selves. (verb s’appeler and the concept of conjugation by changing the ending of the verbs to mention the person (je m’appelle, tu t’appeles, etc). Learning the numbers from 1 to 15, to be able to say how old they are and to say how are they feeling. Grammar: learning the two most important regular verbs of the curriculum être (to be) and avoir (to have), and their conjugation at least in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd person of singular (je, tu ill and elle)
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Unit 2, 3 (À l’école) During this period, they will learn to talk about their school. Vocabulary: school material, school subjects, the days of the week, numbers up to 31 and food. Grammar: verbs aimer, adorer and détester – to like, to love, to hate-, and the gender of the words in French and the use of different articles such us the definite articles (un, une, des, le, las, l’, and les –a/an, and the) indefinite articles (du, de la, de l’, and des – some) and possessive articles (mon/ma, ton/ta, mes/tes - my, your).
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French Foundation set: Sesame 1 continued
Term
What are we studying?
Spring 1
Unit 4 - Ma famille (My family) Students will learn to describe their families: Vocabulary: family members and pets, words related to physical description, accessories as well as personal descriptions. Grammar: verb être and avoir and, we will focus on the use of adjectives and the rule of agreement, where the adjective must match with the gender of the noun that is describing. Also the conjugation of the verb habiter avec (to live with)
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Unit 4 Chez moi (At mine) Students will learn how to express where they live and their houses: Vocabulary: Learn the numbers from 31 to 100, types of houses, different rooms in the house, and pieces of furniture you can find in a bedroom as well as colloquial activities you can do in your bedroom/house. Grammar: Reinforcement of the verbs habiter reposition dans (at), il y a (there is/there are) and the preposition of place (dans, sur, sous, devant etc. - In, on, under, in front of, etc)
Unit 5 Le corps (the body) During this unt students will learn: vocabulary: The arts of the body, the physical characteristics, how to express what does it hurt when they are ill, and different type of sports. Grammar: We will learn to convert adjectives into their plural form, use the verb avoir to express that they have pain, and learnt the verb fair (to do) to express what sport they practice. Pronunciation: we will emphasise on the defemination of an affirmative sentence, and exclamative one or a question. Unit 6 Mes vacances (My holidays) Student will learn to talk about where they go for holidays: Vocabulary: Different countries and city (mostly from Europe and Francophonie countries), different places to go on holiday, ways of transport and vocab to talk about the weather. Grammar: Verbs aller , rester and voyager and their full paradigm. Prepositions à, aux, en and dan (in, at). The structur il.../ il fait... / il y a du/des to talk about the weather. Pronounciation: sounds “v” and “b” in French
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French Advanced set: DELF Skills Term
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Autumn 1
Autumn 2
What are we studying?
Unit 0, 1,2 Throughout the course of the term, the students will learn to talk about their first time back to school, after the holidays and to talk about their timetable. They will learn how to ask their classmates about their likes and dislikes. They will also learn how to present and describe someone else and to talk about their own personality. They will also learn to discuss past anecdotes that have occurred. They will learn the present and the past tense, ‘les mots intérogatifs’.
Throughout the course of the term, the children will learn to discuss their emotions and their feelings. They will learn how to make recommendations and to give your opinion. They will learn about the planet and what the future entails for the planet. They will work in groups to present their findings and to present their poster to the class. In terms of grammar, the students will learn ‘avoir besoin de’, ‘il faut/devoir+ infinitive tense The future tense.
Spring 1
Students will continue to talk about their lives at school and activities they like to do. They will learn to discuss hobbies and sports, consolidating their knowledge of weekdays and time to explain their routines. We will revise the verb faire to explain what they do and don’t do as well as grammar rules for articles with different sports.
Spring 2
Students will learn to talk about the people in their lives: friends and family in more detail. They will describe their physical appearance and personalities, revising vocabulary for physical descriptions and learning adjectives for personality. They will also talk about days out, transport and activities.
Summer 1
Throughout the course of the half term, the children will learn to talk about social media and what it looks like in current day. They will learn the vocabulary associated. They will also learn to compare different objects. Regarding grammar, the students will be looking at the comparative and the superlative and how the imperfect tense is constructed and built.
Summer 2
In this term, the students will continue to work on unit 6 and they will learn to talk about the past and talk about their childhood. Regarding grammar this half term, the students will be looking at using ‘plus personne’ the construction of verbs and the direct and indirect personal pronouns. They will then revise the entire year and recap what has been learnt throughout the year
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FLAM Pupils are following the curriculum provided by the CNED. This term will be focused on developing core language skills and encouraging creative written production. We will study the imperative mood, learning how to form it from the infinitive and mastering its conjugation. In reading
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comprehension, pupils will practise creating mental images through the analysis of poetry. Writing activities will include inventing a production sheet, writing instructions, and composing a Dadaist poem. Finally, we will reinforce key spelling rules—such as the correct use of c, ç, g, and gu—and expand vocabulary by learning how to form adjectives derived from nouns. The students will also practise for the DELF A2 Prim exam scheduled on the 7th May 2026. In addition, students will be expected to write one book review due on Monday 16th February 2026.
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Spring 1 and 2
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What are we studying?
MODULE 1 Lecture et Compréhension : Analyse de textes littéraires (histoires mythologiques). Production de Textes (Écriture) : Écriture de textes descriptifs et créatifs (poèmes). Étude de la Langue : Lexique : Créer des champs lexicaux, utiliser un dictionnaire. Orthographe : Écrire correctement les mots invariables, homophones grammaticaux. Grammaire du verbe : Identifier le verbe, formes infinitives, conjuguer au présent et futur de l'indicatif. Grammaire de la phrase : Reconnaître les types de phrases, accorder le groupe nominal, identifier le sujet du verbe.
Préparation DELF Prim A2 MODULE 2 Étude de la langue : Le mode impératif (conjugaison, passage de l'infinitif à l'impératif) Lecture et compréhension : Création d'images mentales (Poèmes). Production de textes (Écriture) : Inventer une fiche de fabrication Écrire des injonctions Écrire un poème dadaïste Orthographe : Compléter avec c, ç, g ou gu. Lexique : Trouver l'adjectif correspondant à un nom
Préparation et passation DELF Prim A2 MODULE 3 Lecture et Compréhension : Lecture dirigée de Piège sur le Tour de France par A. de Rougé. Étude de la langue : l'imparfait Lexique : Mots invariables à étudier Production de Textes (Écriture) : Imaginer la suite d'une histoire. Repérer les éléments du discours direct et les paroles de personnages.
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Year 6 Curriculum Overview
Spring Term 2026 2025
Geography Conservation & Sustainability We continue the ecology theme into the Spring, considering ways to conserve nature and evaluating various approaches to saving species and natural environments. We then start to consider the impact man is having on the
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planet in a variety of other ways, including resource use and climate change. For example, we will consider the life cycle of various products, from natural resources to disposal, learning about the impact consumption has at all stages. We will aim to think positively about what humans can do to be ‘greener’ and reduce our impact! Topics covered throughout the year: Global Ecosystems, Conservation & Sustainability, Earthquakes & Volcanoes Skills: Be able to interpret and describe a wide range of graphical data. Be able to explain using chain of reasoning how fundamental processes occur in both the physical and human environments. Be able to put forward arguments and justify stance. Be able to interpret a wide range of maps.
What are we studying?
Term Topic: Global Biomes
Autumn 1
Review of the continents and oceans. Terms: ecosystem, biome, climate. Describing the location and characteristics of the major biomes (using world maps). Climate graphs: average temperature, average precipitation (rainfall), units and how to read this data. The hot desert ecosystem: describing climate.
Topic: Global Biomes (Continued)
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Hot deserts continued: plant and animal adaptations. Human adaptations to desert living: the Tuareg. Research HW: select a biome and research it. Terms such as biomass and biodiversity. The flow of energy through food chains, from producers to primary and secondary consumers. Invasive species in Guam: the problems associated with invasive species; using persuasive arguments.
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Geography
Topic: Conservation
Spring 1
The impact of humans on the planet (summary): introduction. ‘Conservation’ as a topic, plus examples of the forms conservation of the ecosphere can look like. One example of conservation: ‘re-wilding’. An example of re-wilding: Blean Woods, Kent (UK).
Topic: Sustainability
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Topic: Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Summer 1
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Climate change: The greenhouse effect. Climate change: The enhanced greenhouse effect. The ways that we pollute the atmosphere with CO2. The life cycle of an everyday item. Research HW: an everyday item of your choice and the impact it has on the planet. Ways to reduce our ‘carbon footprints’.
Understanding the characteristics of Earth’s structure. Describe types of tectonic plates, their characteristics and location around the world, using examples. To explain how earthquakes form at plate boundaries. Why humans live near volcanoes.
End of year examination. To understand how volcanic activity occurs at plate boundaries and describe the features of a volcano. To be able to describe the threats volcanoes pose to humans using examples.
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Harmony Sustainable thinking across the curriculum These lessons are designed to teach children about the Principles of Harmony in Nature and the importance of keeping this harmony in balance. The Principles of Harmony are Interdependence, Natural cycles, Diversity,
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Adaptation, Health, Geometry, and Oneness. The subject is explored by pupils through inquiries of learning, reading, and discussing stories, explorative walks in nature, and creative activities. These questions are linked with their syllabus content each half-term and learning is interdisciplinary with Art, Maths, English, and Science subject knowledge development. Themes by term will be: Autumn : My Environment Spring : My Health and the Environment Summer : My Place in the World.
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Cycles
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Adaptation
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Inquiry question: What is the life cycle of materials around us? Students will learn about the life cycle of materials that will help them appreciate the journey of everyday objects from raw materials to disposal. By understanding the life cycle of materials and their suitability for various applications, students can make informed decisions about the products they use and their impact on the environment.
Inquiry question: What is Symbiosis? (The Art of Living Together) Students will learn that symbiotic relationships are interactions between two different organisms living in close physical proximity. They will explore that these relationships can be mutual, parasitic, or commensal to the organisms involved. By observing these symbiotic relationships in nature and engaging in practical activities like making ink from oak galls, students will develop a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of living organisms and the practical applications of natural resources.
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Harmony Term
What are we studying? Health
Spring 1
Inquiry Question: How do our choices affect our health? Students will learn about the circulatory system and how our bodies transport nutrients and water. They will investigate the effects of diet and exercise and identify strategies to look after their health. They will explore the healing power of words to support their mental well-being. These lessons will empower them to make informed decisions that promote their physical and mental well-being.
Interdependence
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Inquiry Question: How can we use energy in a sustainable way? Students will explore how can they use their body’s energy in a sustainable way and learn about the importance of allowing their body to regenerate. They will learn about the energy of language, how do words/ tone make us feel. By exploring the concept of renewable energy and engaging in practical activities, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable energy use, both in terms of personal health and environmental impact. They will learn to appreciate the interconnectedness of their actions and the environment, fostering a mindset of sustainability and responsibility.
Diversity
Summer 1
Inquiry Question: How carbon is important to all life on Earth? Students will learn about carbon as the basic building block of all living organisms on Earth. They will explore its importance by examining fundamental cellular, biochemical and energy storage processes. Students will be introduced to the carbon cycle and develop an understanding of how it regulates Earth's climate and sustains ecosystems, while innovative thinking about carbon storage and use offers solutions to address climate change and transition to a more sustainable future.
Oneness
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Inquiry Question: How do I belong to my environment? Students will explore how belonging to their environment involves developing a sense of connection, stewardship, and responsibility towards the natural world and the communities they are part of. They will explore how evolution theory and the inheritance of genetic information explain the unity and diversity of life on Earth. Through art, students will explore how local conditions cultivate a sense of belonging and influence the characteristics of a place.
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History Spring content
In the Spring term, Year 6 will be exploring the fascinating world of the Anglo-Saxons. They will learn about life in Britain after the Romans, including how Anglo-Saxon settlements were built, daily life, social hierarchy, and the roles of women and children. The children will also study Anglo-Saxon religion, law, and how communities defended themselves against invaders. They will explore the culture of the period through stories like Beowulf and archaeological discoveries such as Sutton Hoo, as well as the development of kingdoms and the lasting legacy of this “Golden Age” in British history.
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Autumn 1
Maya Civilisation Explore the Mayan civilisation within a global context. Pupils will find out who the Ancient Maya were and what they achieved Research what Maya homes were made of and what they were like Find out how logograms and hieroglyphs were used.
Autumn 2
Maya Civilisation continued: Discover the Copan Stairway and its hieroglyphs Learn about the Maya numerals, their Maths system and the Dresden Codex Make a Mayan Calendar and compare it to our own calendar Learn about the organisation of Mayan cities, study different types of buildings, and investigate aspects of daily Maya life.
Spring 1
Anglo Saxon Anglo- Saxons and the Romans / Life after the Romans- Britain fights back Becoming Anglo Saxon / Daily life for Anglo Saxons Anglo Saxon Settlements Daily life as an Anglo Saxon explored further and hierarchy Anglo Saxon Religion/ Importance for everyday life Anglo Saxon Law/ Crime and punishment.
Spring 2
Beowulf and Sutton Hoo/ Exploring the Great Warrior Anglo Saxon Women and Children / The importance of roles Anglo Saxon Kingdoms/ Power The Golden Age/ The legacy Defending Against Invaders.
Summer 1
Who were the Vikings/ Their values and beliefs Viking Voyages/ Who they raided and traded with The Violent Vikings Viking Victories Defeating the Anglo Saxons Alfred the Great.
Summer 2
The Danes and Danelaw Who was Viking Jorvik Vikings in the 10th Century Aethelred the Unready King Canute and Emma The Conqueror is coming.
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Latin We will cover the language and stories following the ISEB Latin KS2/3 syllabus from Nick Oulton’s Latin prep 1 with
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additional language material from Bob Bass’ Latin CE 1 Grammar Booklet. The classes will have one lesson a week, with a focus on reading Latin and decoding the stories and mythology while building up a vocabulary knowledge to give them a foundation for English and other Romance languages they will go on to study. There will also be lessons dedicated to exploring Roman culture through archaeological and source-based activities. How it will be assessed There will be informal vocabulary quizzes as we reach a new chapter and to consolidate vocabulary at the end of a
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Culture and mythology:
So you really want to learn Latin 1 Chapter 1 and 2
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What are we studying?
Language Latin alphabet, punctuation and pronunciation word order and endings verbs: person endings present tense all conjugations nouns: declension, gender, case 1st and 2nd declensions
The Labours of Hercules The Trojan War The Travels of Odysseus The Vindolanda tablets and roman writing
Autumn 2
Latin Prep 1 Chapter 3 -4 Prepositions with the accusative the infinitive expressions of time vocabulary
Odysseus returns home The Story of Niobe Roman Saturnalia
Spring 1
So you really want to learn Latin Chapter 4 Neuter nouns Prepositions with ablative Adjectives Agreement of adjectives Imperfect tense Imperfect of ‘sum’
Romulus and Remus
Spring 2
Chapter 5 Perfect tense -er adjectives Perfect tense of sum Supines
Romulus and Remus and foundation of Rome
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What are we studying?
Summer 1
Latin Prep 1 Ch 6 2nd conjugation perfects Personal pronouns Direct questions (Who? Why? What? Where?) 3rd conjugation perfect tense
Romulus becomes king and early Rome
Summer 2
Latin Prep Chapter 7: Ordinal numbers 4th conjugation Irregular perfects
Atalanta and the Golden Apple
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Mandarin Spring content
In the Spring term, Year 6 will continue developing their Mandarin skills through Unit 4: Time & Routine, expanding their ability to talk about everyday life with greater accuracy and detail. Pupils will learn how to tell the time in Mandarin and use this knowledge to describe their daily routines. They will also be introduced to transport vocabulary, enabling them to explain how they travel to school and discuss different ways of getting around. As their confidence grows, students will begin to build longer, more connected conversations about their daily life. In addition, they will explore Chinese transport culture and take part in Chinese New Year celebrations, enjoying stories, crafts, and songs that bring cultural learning to life.
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What are we studying?
Autumn 1
Revision of Units 1 & 2 Reviewing Pinyin, tones, and strokes Consolidating greetings, numbers, and ages Practising conversations about birthdays and phone numbers.
Autumn 2
Revision of Unit 3 Describing family and occupations Building longer sentences and improving fluency Cultural focus: Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese family values.
Spring 1
Unit 4: Time & Routine Telling the time in Mandarin Talking about your daily routine Introducing means of transport and how you get to school.
Spring 2
Continuing Unit 4 Building longer conversations about daily life Learning Chinese transport vocabulary Celebrating Chinese New Year – stories, crafts, and songs.
Summer 1
Unit 5: Colours & Clothing Learning colours and related adjectives Describing what you wear and identifying clothing items Talking about parts of the body.
Summer 2
Continuing Unit 5 Describing people and what they look like Using correct measure words with clothing and body parts End-of-year review and simple assessments
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Maths First half term objectives:
Second half term objectives:
Congruent & Similar Shapes
Percentages
To recognise congruent shapes To establish that two triangles are similar To find missing sides of similar shapes Decimals
To find percentages of an amount Negative Numbers To add and subtract negative numbers Transformations: Translation, Reflection, Rotation
To round decimals
To reflect, rotate, and translate shapes
To add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals Fractions, Decimals, & Percentages To convert between fractions, decimals, and
Formulae To construct a formula To find the nth term.
percentages To write recurring decimals as percentages Finding Fractions of an Amount To find a fraction of an amount.
How it will be assessed
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Termly online assessments are completed by the pupils to demonstrate their depth of understanding of the mathematical topics that they have been studying. In addition, informal oral assessment takes place in lessons throughout the term to consolidate and assess depth of understanding. Term
What are we studying?
Term
Autumn 1
Investigations With Numbers Calculations Angles & Triangles.
Autumn 2
Number Puzzles Fractions Ratio & Proportions.
Spring 2
Percentages Calculations Negative Numbers Transformations. Translation Reflection Rotation Formulae.
Summer 2
Pie Charts & Tables Perimeter & Area 3D Shapes Averages.
Spring 1
Congruent & Similar Shapes Comparing Fractions, Decimals, & Percentages Finding Fractions of an Amount.
Summer 1
Word Problems Fractions of quantities Distance/Speed / Time Line Graphs 2D Shapes Interior/ exterior angles.
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Physical Education
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During the Spring term, Year 6 will take part in gymnastics, table tennis, dodgeball, and benchball. In gymnastics, pupils will work in pairs and small groups to design and refine short sequences, experimenting with changes in level, speed, and direction. They will focus on maintaining strong body tension and clear extension throughout their movements, helping them build confidence and control when performing in front of their peers. In table tennis, students will develop their grip technique and learn how to execute consistent serves, forehands, and backhands. Through a mix of drills and conditioned games, they will begin to understand how to apply these skills tactically during rallies. In dodgeball and benchball, pupils will deepen their understanding of game rules and basic strategies. By taking part in competitive activities, they will continue to strengthen their throwing accuracy, catching consistency, and spatial awareness.
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Autumn
Football: passing, shooting, dribbling, conditioned games. Netball: passing, shooting, attack vs defence, positions and conditioned games. Games: balance, coordination, agility, stuck in the mud, octopus tag, capture the flag.
Spring 1
Gymnastics: balances, body shapes, travel, jumps and rolls. Table Tennis: serving, rallying, shot selection, rules. Benchball: throwing, catching, positions and attack vs defence.
Spring 2
Gymnastics: balances, body shapes, travel, jumps and rolls. Table Tennis: serving, rallying, shot selection, rules. Benchball: throwing, catching, positions and attack vs defence.
Summer 1
Cricket: throwing, catching, batting, bowling and fielding. Athletics: shuttle relay, 60m sprint, 200m sprint, hurdles, long jump, javelin throw and shot-put throw.
Summer 2
Cricket: throwing, catching, batting, bowling and fielding. Athletics: shuttle relay, 60m sprint, 200m sprint, hurdles, long jump, javelin throw and shot-put throw.
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Performing Arts At Hampton Court House, we believe that the performing arts are integral to our school community. Therefore, our curriculum is built around students actively participating in various performances throughout the year. We are
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committed to offering inclusive opportunities that allow every student to showcase their talents. In our lessons, to prepare for these performances students will focus on developing spatial awareness, musicality, vocal, physical, and character skills to enhance their performance abilities. They will learn stage craft and understand how to engage an audience. Additionally, we place a strong emphasis on collaborative and creative skills, which are essential for every child's growth. Our classes incorporate engaging games and activities designed to foster teamwork, improve peer interaction, and develop the ability to follow directions. Students are encouraged to contribute creative suggestions through music, movement, and dialogue, ensuring a well-rounded arts education at Hampton Court House. We begin the year by preparing for our Christmas show. Dance will move from ballet to a wider range of styles, and we believe this show will provide them with a great opportunity to develop their skills. In Year 6, students have the exciting opportunity to work on a musical, combining the skills learned in their Dance, Music, and Drama lessons. They will build on the skills and confidence they gained in last year's production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Both Year 6 classes will work together with the Year 5 students to enhance the community feel of the project. Throughout the year, there will also be numerous recitals and concerts, providing students with platforms to display
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Year 6 Curriculum Overview
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PSHE Our PSHE curriculum in provides pupils with a broad and balanced programme that nurtures their personal development, emotional wellbeing, and understanding of the world around them. It encompasses all areas of PSHE, including the statutory elements of Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education. The curriculum is structured into six key learning themes, delivered across the academic year. These themes are
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revisited annually, allowing children to deepen and extend their understanding as they progress through the school. This spiral approach ensures that each topic is explored with increasing maturity and relevance, building pupils' confidence, empathy, and resilience at every stage of their development. Parents have a right to request to withdraw their child from sex education delivered as part of RSE up to three terms before their child turns 16. At this point, if the child themselves wishes to receive sex education rather than be withdrawn, the school will make arrangements for this to happen in one of the three terms before the child turns 16 - the legal age of sexual consent. How it will be assessed PSHE lessons are predominantly discussion based, with some written tasks for deeper comprehension and application. At the end of the lesson, the students will complete self-reflection sheets for teachers to monitor understanding and adapt future teaching. Teachers keep track of the students’ levels and understanding of the different elements of PSHE across the year.
What are we studying?
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Being Me in my World Identifying goals for the year Global citizen Children's universal rights Feeling welcome and valued Choices, consequences & rewards Group dynamics Democracy Anti-social behaviour Role modelling
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Relationships Personal learning goals Success criteria Emotions in success Making a difference in the world Motivation Recognising achievements Compliments
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Dreams & Goals Personal learning goals Success criterial Emotions in success Making a difference in the world Motivation Recognising achievements Compliments
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Year summary
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What are we studying? Celebrating Difference Perceptions of normality Understanding disability Power struggles Understanding bullying Inclusion / exclusion Differences as conflict, difference as celebration Empathy
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Changing Me Self-image Body-image Puberty & feelings Conception to birth Reflections about change Physical attraction Respect, consent & sexting Boyfriends/Girlfriends
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Healthy Me Taking personal responsibility How substances affect the body Exploitation inc. county lines and gang culture Emotional and mental health Managing stress
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Year 6 Curriculum Overview
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Science This term we will begin with the chemistry topic of particles and look at changes of state and the behaviour of solids, liquids, and gases. We then will focus on Evolution and Living things and their habitats. In Evolution we will cover the following areas: Living organisms, their offspring and natural variation, adaptation, natural selection and evolution, plant and animal adaptations and Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace and Gregor Mendel. Living things
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and their habitats will cover the following: What is classification? Why classify living organisms? Different levels of classification, naming of species and the different Kingdoms. In this capacity the pupils will be taught the following skills: To plan different types of experiments. Identify equipment required for experiment. Take measurements, using scientific equipment; e.g. measuring cylinder and scales Record data and results in tables and bar and line graphs, using a ruler and a pencil. Make predictions, using test results. Present findings, through graphs, tables evaluations and conclusions. How it will be assessed Pupils will be assessed on ½ termly tests to determine understanding and misconceptions. Then in the Summer
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Term the pupils will be assessed on the years’ work to evaluate knowledge and understanding.
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Year 6 Curriculum Overview
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Science Term
What are we studying?
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Light Pupils will examine how light appears to travel in straight lines and how a light source is required for us to see. They will experiment using ray boxes and prisms to see how light travels from light sources to our eyes or from light sources to objects and then our eyes and how light is able to bend, through refraction. They will be able to explain how shadows have the same shape as their objects and carry out experiments using mirrors, torches, prisms and magnifying glasses.
Year summary
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Particle model of solids, liquids, and gases Arrangement of particles Changing state
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Finish off light and begin Particles
Living Things and their Habitats Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including microorganisms, plants and animals. Classify living things into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including microorganisms, plants and animals. Evolution and Inheritance Recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago. Recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parents. Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.
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Circulatory System Health and Exercise
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Chemistry Project: Ink Synthesis Electric Circuits
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