Year 6 2025 - 2026
Mrs McDermott
Welcome to Year 6!
In Year 6 we most certainly have a work hard, play hard attitude! Our team consists of me -Mrs McDermott, Mrs Berge (Mon – Tues) and Mrs Russell (Wed -Thurs). On a Thursday, when I have management time, Mrs Dobson will teach year 6. We aim to have a wonderful year filled with excellence, excitement, enthusiasm and energy! This is your last year at Dean Valley so let’s make it the best yet!
Year 6 Important Information
MONDAY:
Reading journal homework set and returned the following week.
Outdoor PE kit required (DV pe top, red or white top, black shorts or joggers and the school jumper and fleece. No football kits please).
TUESDAY:
Swimming kit required!
Y5/6 netball club – remember kit if attending.
WEDNESDAY:
Orchestra - instruments.
Maths homework sheet handed out and returned the following week.
THURSDAY:
KS2 Gymnastics club – wake up early if attending.
Y5/6 football club – remember kit, boots and shin pads if attending.
FRIDAY:
Spelling test.
Children will have orienteering- Outdoor Adventurous Activity and music every week. On alternate weeks, year 6 will have either computing (5/9/25)or Forest school (12/9/25). All children must bring with them wellies and waterproofs to put on over their uniform. Failure to bring these will result in children missing forest school. Forest school dates can be found on school spider or the website calendar: Dean Valley Primary School: Our Events
All online homework (Numbots, TT and EDSHED) to be complete This will reset again today.
Things to remember daily:
- A positive mindset and a smile for Mrs McDermott 😊
- School shoes/ indoor shoes will remain in school and children can come to school in their outdoor shoes everyday.
- All children with long hair must wear it tied back.
- Children only need to bring the essentials into school every day – pencil case, lunchbox and water bottle.
- A suitable coat is vital as we will spend time outside every day, for daily miles, star orienteering, playtimes and other outdoor learning opportunities.
Uniform in year 6
Thank you for ensuring all children have indoor and outdoor shoes for the start of the term. They are already the best class I have had at organising their cloakroom – long may this continue! Indoor shoes will stay in school on their chair. Children only need one pair of outdoor shoes that they will wear to and from school. Children require their indoor PE kit at all times in school, whether they keep this in their school bag or place it in a bag on their peg – either is fine.
Monday Newsletters
Make sure you keep an eye on the newsletter as I will be posting important information and updates and sharing photos of our activities from the week. A lot of the newsletter will be completed by the year 6 media team, so it is great to see what your children have produced each week.
