Y6 - Blackman Class!
Hello from Miss Ellard and Mr Fayers! We are very pleased to welcome you and your child to Year 6 – an important and exciting final year at John Burns Primary School.
Meet the Teacher Presentations click here!
Click here to see our class timetable.
Our class is named after the inspirational author Malorie Blackman, who was born in Clapham. She has written many fantastic novels including Cloud Busting, Hacker, and Noughts and Crosses. We will be exploring some of her work in class this year, and we would love to hear from children and families about any of her books you've read and enjoyed at home.
Year 6 is a crucial year as pupils begin preparing for their move to secondary school. They will be encouraged to take more responsibility for their own learning and develop the independence and confidence needed beyond the classroom. Over the year, they will have the opportunity to build leadership, study, and teamwork skills through a variety of activities including leadership roles, a residential trip, and class projects.
We have high expectations for learning, behaviour, and attitude, and we are here to support every child in making the most of their final year with us.
This Term’s Topic: “XX” – World War II
Our topic this term is on World War II, with an emphasis on:
Person: Krystyna Starbeck
Place: Bletchley Park
Point in Time: 1939
Timetable and Equipment Reminders
Swimming: Wednesday – please ensure your child brings their full swimming kit
Music: Monday
Homework and Home Learning
- Children will choose one task each week from their homework menu
- A weekly maths task will also be set
- Homework is due every Wednesday
We also have a weekly spelling test every Friday. Please support your child by practising spellings at home throughout the week. Spelling grids are in the back of homework books.
Daily reading is essential. Reading records should be brought in every day and will be checked daily. Please encourage and support your child to read regularly at home and to record this in their reading log.
About Me - Miss Ellard
Hello, I’m Miss Ellard! I have been part of our school community for four years and absolutely love being a teacher. I have a particular passion for English, and Writing is my favourite thing to teach. I love seeing children develop their own ideas, become more confident writers and discover just how creative they can be.
I have always loved reading, and sharing books with children is one of my favourite parts of the school day. I especially enjoy our Story Time sessions, where we can get lost in a great story together and discover new characters and worlds.
When I’m not at school, you’ll often find me baking! I’m a keen baker and cookies are my favourite thing to make. I also love keeping active and enjoy playing netball and swimming.
I’m really looking forward to another year filled with brilliant books, creative writing, lots of learning and plenty of fun!
About Me - Mr Fayers
I started working at John Burns in January after moving from Leeds in 2025. I am excited to be teaching Year 6 and can't wait to get stuck into tricky maths challenges with the class! When I'm not thinking about numbers, shapes and all things mathematical, I love reading and listening to music. I enjoy travelling to new countries and delving into local history. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress that Year 6 make across this important year and learning new things together!
Communication
If you have any questions, concerns or would like to speak to either of us, we will be available in the playground at the end of the day or on the school gate. Alternatively, please leave a message with the school office and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to a fun, rewarding and successful year ahead in Blackman Class.