--- title: "YEAR 6 BLOG" url: "https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/category/year-6-blog" school: "The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School" --- # YEAR 6 BLOG 1 February 2026 #### [Classification](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2026-02-01-14-37-classification) Year 6B have been revising their science skills by creating and using classification skills. They sorted a range of sweets using different features and characteristics. Excellent science work Year 6! [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2026-02-01-14-37-classification) [![Image of A Christmas Carol](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/christmas_carol.jpg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-11-26-10-11-a-christmas-carol) 26 November 2025 #### [A Christmas Carol](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-11-26-10-11-a-christmas-carol) Pupils in Year 5 and 6 enjoyed an afternoon watching the Manactco theatre company perform a KS2 production of A Christmas Carol. Pupils engaged well with the performance making it a splendid introduction to our English unit. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-11-26-10-11-a-christmas-carol) [![Image of Lancashire Fire and Rescue Safety Talk](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Firesafety.jpg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-11-18-09-58-lancashire-fire-and-rescue-safety-talk) 18 November 2025 #### [Lancashire Fire and Rescue Safety Talk](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-11-18-09-58-lancashire-fire-and-rescue-safety-talk) Year 6 had a visit from Lancashire Fire and Rescue service to teach them about different aspects of keeping safe. The pupils were very knowledgeable about what to do if there was a fire in their house and could describe how to contact the emergency services. The firefighters talked about the… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-11-18-09-58-lancashire-fire-and-rescue-safety-talk) [![Image of Ancient Egyptian Jobs](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/WIN_20251008_14_45_56_Pro.jpg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-10-08-14-46-00-ancient-egyptian-jobs) 8 October 2025 #### [Ancient Egyptian Jobs](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-10-08-14-46-00-ancient-egyptian-jobs) Year 6 have been learning about different jobs in Ancient Egypt. They researched the different roles in Egyptian society including priest, pharaohs, craftspeople and scribes. Excellent research skills year 6 - well done. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-10-08-14-46-00-ancient-egyptian-jobs) [![Image of 6S Basic Life Support Training](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1475.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-09-16-15-27-00-6s-basic-life-support-training) 16 September 2025 #### [6S Basic Life Support Training](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-09-16-15-27-00-6s-basic-life-support-training) Today, 6S had to fantastic opportunity to engage in Basic Life Support training. They learned many skills about how to save a life, including: CPR, using a defibrillator, and putting people into the ‘recovery position’. All the children behaved beautifully and showcased ‘The Blessed Sacrament… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-09-16-15-27-00-6s-basic-life-support-training) 4 September 2025 #### [Flying start](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-09-04-flying-start) What a fantastic start for year 6! They have had a very busy week. Not only have they completed many learning activities, they have also been busy applying for the pupil leadership roles. Keep up the excellent work! [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-09-04-flying-start) [![Image of 6B Trip to Queen Street Mill](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Untitled_Artwork.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-03-18-14-02-00-6b-trip-to-queen-street-mill) 18 March 2025 #### [6B Trip to Queen Street Mill](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-03-18-14-02-00-6b-trip-to-queen-street-mill) 6B had a wonderful time exploring Queen Street Mill last week to enhance their work in History about the Cotton Trade. The museum had many machines that were used during the peak of the cotton trade and the children could understand the harsh conditions that mill workers were subject to. They even… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-03-18-14-02-00-6b-trip-to-queen-street-mill) [![Image of 6B Liverpool Trip](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0974.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-01-05-13-34-00-6b-liverpool-trip) 5 January 2025 #### [6B Liverpool Trip](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-01-05-13-34-00-6b-liverpool-trip) Last term, Year 6 enjoyed a wonderful day in Liverpool to enhance their learning in History and English. First we visited the Ancient Egypt exhibition at the World Museum which was thoroughly enjoyed by all, particularly when examining and learning about mummification. This was then followed by an… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-01-05-13-34-00-6b-liverpool-trip) [![Image of Year 6 Christmas Party](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0879.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-12-17-13-02-00-year-6-christmas-party) 17 December 2024 #### [Year 6 Christmas Party](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-12-17-13-02-00-year-6-christmas-party) Year 6 had a great time at their Christmas party on Monday. They played games, danced to ‘Just Dance’ tracks and many prizes were won in the process. The Year 6 team wish all the children and our families a very Merry Christmas. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-12-17-13-02-00-year-6-christmas-party) [![Image of Fundraising at the Friday bakery with 6S](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2453.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-12-13-fundraising-at-the-friday-bakery-with-6s) 13 December 2024 #### [Fundraising at the Friday bakery with 6S](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-12-13-fundraising-at-the-friday-bakery-with-6s) Year 6 raised a hundred pounds for CAFOD on Friday at a special bake sale. Pupils worked hard through their own breaktimes to sell a variety of baked treats across the school. The morning was a great success! [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-12-13-fundraising-at-the-friday-bakery-with-6s) [![Image of Sweet Science](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/8B7B8821-2DD8-42FD-B365-B0887FE24AC1.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-11-17-18-53-00-sweet-science) 17 November 2024 #### [Sweet Science](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-11-17-18-53-00-sweet-science) Year 6 had sweet success this week during the launch of their new science topic, Classification. They sorted and classified a selection of sweets based on their characteristics and created a branching database. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-11-17-18-53-00-sweet-science) [![Image of Creating imagery with ‘The Raven’](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/6C03605F-82D5-49D6-9A08-E610063F9490.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-10-31-15-53-00-creating-imagery-with-the-raven) 31 October 2024 #### [Creating imagery with ‘The Raven’](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-10-31-15-53-00-creating-imagery-with-the-raven) Year 6 read the poem ‘The Raven’ by Edgar Allan Poe, focusing on the imagery within it. They studied metaphors and similes before writing and performing their own spooky poetry to the class! 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