Welcome to Year 6!

I am Miss Clanchy, the Year 6 class teacher, and this is my seventh year at St Andrew's — my fourth teaching this fantastic year group. I love working with Year 6, especially seeing them take on new responsibilities and prepare for their transition to secondary school. I’m always so proud of their achievements, whether it’s the effort they put into their SATs, a piece of art they’ve created, or the thoughtful responses they share in subjects like history.

One of the things I love most about teaching Year 6 is exploring our broad and exciting curriculum. In art and design, we get creative with printing, drawing, and collage, while in design and technology we take on hands-on projects such as making wooden toys and sewing bags. In history, we dive into fascinating topics like the Vikings in Britain and the Early Islamic Civilisation, and in geography we explore trade, biomes, and even the incredible Galápagos Islands. There’s always something new and inspiring to discover!

We are also lucky to have Mrs Halcrow, who teaches science and outdoor PE. She is an experienced teacher, working across KS2, and has taught for many years at St Andrew’s. 

Supporting our learning is our wonderful Teaching Assistant, Mrs. Johnson. Her dedication is invaluable in helping every child feel encouraged, challenged, and confident in their learning.

Together, we create a positive and engaging classroom where every child is supported to thrive in their final year of primary school.

Year 6 is a truly special time at St Andrew’s. As the oldest children in the school, our Year 6 pupils take on important responsibilities, such as being a Lunch-Bite Listener, librarian, art and crafts club helper, chicken helper, or Reception class helper, as well as carrying out duties such as setting up for assemblies and taking lunch trolleys down to the canteen.

Year 6 children are expected to set an excellent example for the younger pupils, living out our Christian vision that 'Everyone is different. Everyone is special. Everyone is our neighbour.' They work hard, achieving highly across the curriculum while preparing for the transition to secondary school by developing the independence, resilience, and confidence they will need for the next stage of their education.

Through their leadership roles and daily interactions, they show care, respect, and kindness, demonstrating that everyone is our neighbour.

But Year 6 is not just about hard work. There is plenty of fun to be found throughout the year, and the final term in particular is packed with exciting events, from putting on a production to enjoying a week-long residential at Woodlands, and a range of special activities.

It is a year full of challenge, growth, and unforgettable memories, where children truly shine as the best versions of themselves.

At St Andrew’s, our Year 6 pupils continue to access a broad and balanced curriculum throughout their final year. While we support them in preparing for their SATs, we are committed to ensuring that their learning experience remains rich and varied. Alongside core subjects, children enjoy a full curriculum, including art and design, design and technology, music, PE, French, computing, and humanities. Engaging topics, hands-on learning, and opportunities for creativity ensure that Year 6 remains exciting and inspiring. Our approach means that children leave St Andrew’s not only well-prepared for their assessments but also equipped with the knowledge, skills, and curiosity they need for secondary school and beyond.

Teachers

Miss Clanchy will teach Year 6 every day, excluding the following lessons:

On Thursday afternoons, Miss Cagney will teach RE (while Miss Clanchy teaches Year 5 Brass).

On Mondays, Mrs Halcrow will teach Science, and outdoor PE.

PE

Year 6 has PE on Mondays (outdoor) and Thursdays (indoor).

Library

Year 6 has library sessions on Monday afternoons.

Walking Home Alone in Years 5 & 6

A permission slip can be signed to allow children walk to and from school alone.
Forms are available here: Useful Information | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (st-andrews-pri.oxon.sch.uk