Welcome to Zephaniah Class!

2025 - 2026

Our Class Teacher is Mr Colborne.

Our Teaching Assistant is Mrs Fraser.

Our PE day is on a Monday. Please can earrings be removed on this day. 

Spring Term 2026

Homework

Children will be set homework on a weekly basis. This includes:

• Reading – Children will be reading their Accelerated Reader (AR) book in school for 15 minutes each day, as well as continuing to read at home. They will also have a Reading Record, which can be used to note down their AR book or any other form of reading they enjoy, such as blogs, news articles, recipes, or poems. This allows teachers to see what the children are reading, discuss their choices with them, and celebrate their love of reading.
• CPG SATs Practice – Year 6 homework will be set weekly using the CGP SATs Practice books for English and Maths. Pupils will be given specific page numbers to complete and are expected to record these clearly in their reading diary. Homework will be set from Monday to Monday to allow plenty of time for completion. If homework is not completed, pupils will be required to complete it during break time.
• Spelling shed – this is an additional learning opportunity, and the spellings set will match the ones they are focusing on in class that week.

Thursday 22nd January - Young Voices

What a truly unforgettable night at Young Voices! The children had an amazing time from start to finish, thoroughly enjoying every moment of the experience. They sang their hearts out and did a wonderful job with every single song, showing great enthusiasm, confidence, and teamwork throughout the performance. Their hard work and dedication in rehearsals clearly paid off, and it was a pleasure to watch them shine on such a big stage. The atmosphere was electric, and the smiles on their faces said it all. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them for their fantastic effort and outstanding performance.

Autumn Term 2025

Homework:

Children will be set homework on a weekly basis. This includes:  

• Reading – Children will be reading their Accelerated Reader (AR) book in school for 15 minutes each day, as well as continuing to read at home. They will also have a Reading Record, which can be used to note down their AR book or any other form of reading they enjoy, such as blogs, news articles, recipes, or poems. This allows teachers to see what the children are reading, discuss their choices with them, and celebrate their love of reading. 

• Maths.co.uk – this is an online tool that the children will be using to complete selected questions. Each week, there will be a particular theme or focus for what they will be practising at home, helping them to consolidate their learning in class and build confidence in key areas. 

• Spelling shed – this is an additional learning opportunity, and the spellings set will match the ones they are focusing on in class that week. 

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

What a day! The children have had a great day at the ballet, watching The Snowman. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves and behaved excellently during the performance.

We also enjoyed our short time in Covent Garden, where we were able to eat our lunch and watch some street entertainers. They were particularly impressive on the way home. Despite the uncertainty, the children showed incredible maturity during the journey through the underground and at Kings Cross, where it was exceptionally busy.

We are extremely proud of them. Well done, team!

Tuesday 14th October 2025

Year 6 had a wonderful trip to the library. We were welcomed by one of the librarians, who read us an engaging book that everyone enjoyed. Afterwards, the children had plenty of time to explore the shelves, read books individually and together, and discover new stories that captured their interest. To finish the visit, each pupil had the chance to check out a book of their choice to take home and enjoy. 

We also enjoyed a lovely walk to the Market Square as part of their geography and maths work. The children spent time observing their surroundings carefully, noting down what they could see and hear in the busy town centre. Working in small groups, they created surveys to collect data on a range of topics, including the different types of businesses in the area, the various modes of transport passing through, and even the colours of cars parked nearby. The pupils showed great enthusiasm and teamwork as they gathered their findings, demonstrating curiosity and a thoughtful approach to understanding their local community.