St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
We act with love, build our faith and grow as people
Year 6
Please find below the ppt from the Year 6 SATs information meeting from 20.01.26
SATs information ppt
Year 6 Long Term Plan Map
Recommended reading list for Year 6: 
Recommended Reads
Lit in Colour
Recommended book list of books by authors of colour
Penguin Books and Lit in Colour state that:
Books create belonging. They help us see each other and understand one another. They shine a light on the world.
It’s vital that the books we read in our formative years reflect the rich diversity of the society we live in.
Here at St. Margaret Clitherow, we have a diverse school community - 55.7% of our school children are from a minority ethnic background. We therefore think it is important that children have access to books that reflect who they are. Attached is a list of recommended reads put together by Penguin Books. You can read the research behind the inclusion of books by authors of colour here:https:// https://www.penguin.co.uk/lit-in-colour/parents-and-supporters
2023 KS2 Lit in Colour Book List
Oakwood 2026 Residential Day 1
We had a wonderful first full day at Oakwood, packed with exciting activities including Flying Kiwi, Low Ropes, Gladiator, Mountain Boarding and Bushcraft.
The children have been incredibly brave, and it has been fantastic to see so many of them overcome their fear of heights and challenge themselves to try something new. Many of today's activities required teamwork, resilience and patience, and it has been wonderful to watch the children encourage and support one another throughout the day.
It has been lovely to see the children already growing in independence. Following dinner, they all helped to clear away and tidy up before relaxing and enjoying some well-earned free time together in the evening.
We also had a lovely surprise visit from Mrs De Grande, who treated everyone to an ice cream! This was a huge hit with the children and was the perfect way to end a busy day.
It has certainly been a fun-filled first full day, and although there are some very tired faces this evening, the children are excited and ready for another two days of adventure!
Oakwood Residential Day 2
The children had another fun-filled and adventurous day at Oakwood! They took part in even more exciting activities, including Bushcraft, Archery, Bouldering and Rope Climbing.
It has been wonderful to see just how much the children have grown in confidence and courage in such a short space of time. They have continued to challenge themselves, support one another and demonstrate fantastic teamwork throughout the day. Whether encouraging a friend to reach the top of the climbing wall or working together during activities, they have shown resilience, determination and bravery in abundance.
Each day, the instructors have introduced a "Word of the Day", with one child being recognised for demonstrating that value. So far, the words have been Adventure, Courage and Encouragement, and it has been lovely to see so many children embody these qualities throughout their time here.
In the evning, we were treated to a delicious BBQ, followed by a well-earned sweet treat. To round off the day, the children enjoyed watching the World Cup match together before heading off to bed.
With an early start today, everyone is looking forward to one final action-packed day before we head home. The children have made memories to last a lifetime, and we couldn't be prouder of everything they have achieved so far.