Year 6 Blog - September 2026

A Trip to Secondary School

One of the highlights was our visit to a local secondary school to watch a fantastic musical. This was a brilliant opportunity for pupils to experience what life could be like in a secondary school setting while enjoying a high-quality performance.

The pupils were able to see the impressive facilities, experience a different learning environment and watch older students perform. They were inspired by the confidence, creativity and teamwork demonstrated by the performers. It was also a great opportunity to begin developing a greater understanding of what secondary school has to offer.

Secondary Schools Visits

Our pupils have also been enjoying secondary school visits. These visits are an important part of preparing for the transition from primary to secondary education.

During their visits, pupils have been able to learn about different subjects and facilities, and find out more about what school life will be like. They have been encouraged to ask questions, listen to new information and think about the skills they will need as they move on to their next stage of education.

These experiences are helping pupils to become more independent and confident, while also encouraging them to embrace new challenges and opportunities.

Developing Our Sports Leaders

Our sports leadership training has also provided pupils with an exciting opportunity to develop new skills. Pupils took part in training sessions where they learnt how to organise and lead games, communicate instructions clearly, demonstrate skills and encourage others.

Being a sports leader is about much more than simply knowing how to play a game. Pupils have been developing important leadership skills, including teamwork, communication, organisation, problem-solving and confidence. They have also learnt how to adapt activities so that everyone can take part and enjoy themselves.

After developing their own skills, our pupils had the opportunity to put their learning into practice by teaching Year 2 children a range of new games. This was a fantastic experience, as our older pupils had to think carefully about how they explained instructions, demonstrated activities and supported younger children.

It was wonderful to see pupils becoming more confident as they took on responsibility and supported others. They learnt that being a good leader means listening, encouraging, being patient and helping others to succeed.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

All of these experiences have provided valuable learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Whether watching a musical or leading a sports activity, pupils have been developing skills that will support them both in school and in the wider world.

They have had opportunities to try something new, step outside their comfort zones, take on responsibility and learn from others. Most importantly, they are beginning to recognise that learning is not just about gaining knowledge – it is also about developing confidence, independence, resilience and the ability to work with others.

We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm our pupils have shown and look forward to seeing them continue to learn, lead and grow throughout the year.

Felicity – At the start of year 6, I’ve enjoyed walking to Castle Newnham to watch some of the Year10 pupils do a production of the musical SIX. We’ve also got the same teacher which is lovely. I like learning about the Benin Empire

and I have also enjoyed all of the science we are doing at the moment. My favourite part of science is learning about the different plants because I find it interesting. I’m very excited for algebra because I really like maths.

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