Episode 4 Goodbye Year Six

When you get to Year Six, you're the top dog in school.

I'll never be 11 again.

It's a year that's packed with emotional highs.

-You got a full mark!

-Are you serious?

High five, there we go.

And dramatic lows.

-Now I'm a teacher's pet.

-Aww.

Get your head out of my earhole.

And as Year Sixes start their last ever term at primary school,

there's a lot to look forward to.

The limos, the glamour

and the party of their lives at the end-of-year prom.

The challenge of stepping into the spotlight

and showcasing their talent.

THEY BEATBOX

The adrenaline rush and wild nights of the first trip away from home.

But this is also a time when their life changes forever.

Year Six is about getting them ready to move on.

It's about the next stage of their life.

The final term at primary school will be like nothing

they've ever experienced before.

There's so much still to learn.

I want to make my mum and dad proud.

And to laugh about.

And after that, it's time to say Goodbye Year Six.

-Hip, hip.

-ALL: Hooray!

Coming up, on the school adventure camp,

the classmates get the party started.

Glen faces his worst fears.

-What you're going to do is hold it out to the side.

-I can't.

Just hold this up to the side.

Excitement about the end of year prom hits new heights.

Aaah!

It feels like I'm just floating.

And it's show time as the big night of the school production arrives.

But will a playground disaster ruin everything for Serennur?

They're going to take me to the hospital

because my hand's hurt and I can't move it.

For the Year Six students of Heavers Farm,

the end of primary school is only three weeks away

and they're getting ready for adventure.

In a few days' time, they get to go on a trip

and it's not just any trip.

They're off to an outdoor adventure camp

and the whole playground is buzzing about it.

I can't wait to get away

from my brother so he won't wind me up.

The fun.

Junk food.

Sweets.

Erm, staying up late.

It'll be cool, it's just like living with a family.

They've been on school trips before,

but only in Year Six do you get the chance to stay away overnight,

and Rhio's already got a plan for his freedom.

We're going to go to bed late. Four o'clock in the morning!

But despite the excitement, some children are a bit more

worried about the idea of being away from home.

I've never been far away from home before,

so I'm scared that I'm going to get homesick and stuff.

And no-one is more scared than

Year Six's second-youngest student, Glen.

I'm going to miss my mum and my mum's going to miss me.

And she's always going to worry. "Is Glen going to be all right?"

Yeah.

That's why. And I love my mum.

But it's still a few days to go before their trip,

and first, there's an occasion

that's got the whole school in the mood to celebrate -

the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

ALL: Queen's Jubilee!

Even if some students aren't quite sure which Queen.

I am Queen Elizabeth the 11th.

Every year group in the school has a stall to raise money for charity.

When you read this book, you will not be able to put it down!

And competitive as ever,

Year Six is determined to make the most cash by putting on a bake sale.

Bake sale!

This is not exactly how the Queen looks.

But class comedian, Patrick, has hit a problem.

I can't put it on.

You're still putting it on.

-See?

-Patrick, you can't touch the food without the gloves.

On!

This is getting annoying. It's getting annoying.

Miss Papas!

Luckily, he gets himself out of a tight spot and on with the selling.

Cake shop!

How much is one of the fairy cakes?

They're 20. Cos they're mini.

That's 30. That's 50.

They may have pulled together today to raise money

from the cake sale, but they haven't always found it easy

working as one big team.

The talented class have been practising for the end-of-term play,

and during rehearsals the cast didn't see eye-to-eye.

-There were arguments.

-We're ready to just ditch this.

Is something funny, Javelle? Get out. You go. And you. Just go.

Walk-outs.

-And upsets.

-I don't want it.

I don't want that part.

But they just about managed to pull things together

and get on with the show.

Miss Sparman and Miss Kelly are still worried

about the class's readiness to perform the play.

Just really got me to a point.

You feel like you're moaning and nagging at them all the time

and I wasn't enjoying it.

It's not going to work, we can't do it, they're not rehearsing,

they're not learning their lines.

But even though the final performance is only a week away,

there's no time for the desperately-needed extra rehearsals,

as adventure camp is here.

Year Six are about to spend three days in the great outdoors,

and, for most, it will be their first time away from their parents.

-I love you.

-I love you, too.

-Enjoy yourself.

I love you!

The two Year Six classes join forces and head off together.

Hi!

For some, the camp will be a scary step into the unknown.

But for the others, it's all just too exciting to be scary.

We're in the forest!

Travelling with them are Mrs Shekar, Miss Kelly, Mr Ovenden

and the ever-watchful Mrs Cousins.

After 60 miles and nearly two hours on the coach, they finally hit camp.

Right, guys, welcome!

ALL CHEER

Are you all excited for this week? ALL: Yes!

Now that they've arrived,

the race is on to grab the best bunks at base camp.

The girls will have the run of the third floor.

-Look at our room! Look at our room!

-I know!

That's Maryam's bed, that's my bed and that's Julia's.

There's the bathroom.

While the boys will be ruling the fourth floor.

Look at the size of that!

And they've got a sweet stash to be proud of.

Stashed everything, look at that. It's like a store.

Hello, Miss.

I've already seen it, boys.

Not that Miss Kelly can tell them off on their

treasure trove of treats when, just across the hallway...

You've got your chocolate, your biscuits, your crisps,

your breakfast bars, your custard, your peppermint tea bags

and we've got a little bit of music going on here. Cheers!

Settled into their rooms, the guys are straight into action.

The first big challenge is to take a leap of faith off a zip wire.

-What have you got now?

-ALL: Zip wire.

-Are you excited?

-ALL: Yes we are!

They'll face a 15-foot free fall as they step off the platform.

It's in at the deep end as Seyi starts them off.

I want to do it again.

Quickly followed by Nicole.

Here goes nothing.

It was freaking my belly.

It had butterflies in it, it was crazy!

Following their examples, the rest can't wait to throw themselves in.

The camp is off to a flying start.

As an exciting first day draws to a close round the camp fire,

most of Year Six are loving being away from home.

Are you ready?

ALL SHOUT

But second-youngest member, Glen, is struggling.

Mrs Shekar steps in to offer support.

With two more days away from home,

will Glen be able to overcome his homesickness and enjoy his trip?

Back at the base camp it's bed time,

and despite the teachers settling into a room just across the hallway,

the girls of Year Six are hatching a plan.

It's a housewarming party!

Pillow fight!

Meanwhile, upstairs, the boys are chilling out,

wondering what the girls are up to.

The girls will be chatting.

Chatty!

But chatting is the last thing on their minds.

THEY SCREAM

While the party rumbles on downstairs,

for the boys it's all about the sugar rush.

Who brought these, then? Oh yeah, I did. I've been eating them.

-Them two have eaten the most.

-Over 100 sweets today.

KNOCK AT DOOR

But not to worry, it's only Giovanne after even more sweets.

And whilst Rhio and the boys work through their treat stash,

Julia is just starting to dish hers out.

There's no sign of this house party shutting down any time soon.

It's the next day and over breakfast the group are feeling

the effects of their lack of sleep.

I'm tired. I only got like two hours' sleep.

The boys upstairs were stomping and I kept waking up.

-How late were you up?

-Five o'clock in the morning.

But there's no time for a nap,

because adventure camp is about to hot up.

Their next activity is the greatest challenge of their trip - abseiling.

They have to make their way, backwards, down a 40-foot tower.

Look at the wall!

It's a huge test of bravery,

and it's time to find out what Year Six are made of.

-Nervous!

-I've got butterflies in my stomach.

-How are you girls feeling?

-Scared.

But you'll be brave, you can do it!

Oh, my gosh, it's too high!

It's a physical and mental challenge for the classmates.

I've done proper high rock climbing

but I haven't done it with these. It wasn't that high.

First to face their fears is Seyi.

He led the way on the zip line yesterday

but today's challenge is the big one.

As the group watch on, Seyi has to step backwards towards the edge.

But in the end it all just proves a bit too much.

I felt scared.

My heart was pumping real fast.

The hardest part of it is when you have to go down like that,

and that part is scary. I don't like it.

That's why I can't do it.

Next up is Glen.

That's scary.

After a tough time battling homesickness yesterday,

and despite his fear of heights,

he's determined not to let today's challenge beat him.

Start moving. What you're going to do is hold out to the side.

-Feed it through...

-I can't.

-You've got it.

-That's the hardest part.

-I can't do it.

-You can.

-I can't.

-Honestly.

All you've got to do now is hold this out to the side

and feed it through your hands.

With such a long way between him and the ground,

Glen struggles to hold his nerve.

Are you sure you're all right? Yeah?

All I want you to do is sit back into your harness.

Straighten your legs. That's it, OK?

But after some deep breaths, he goes for it.

Yeah!

Well done, Glen.

KIDS CHEER

Cheered on by his mates, Glen gets to the bottom and he's done it.

Wowser!

And I was like, I can do it, I can't do it, I can't even do it!

Well proud of myself.

Gee'd on by Glen's bravery, the class are on a high.

You know how scary this is?

And one by one, they face their fears and attack the abseil.

SQUEALING I always back out in these things but I'm glad I did it because it was fun.

-It was scary. I thought I was going to drop.

-You've done very well.

The abseil was their biggest challenge yet

-but the classmates have done it.

-APPLAUSE

And as a finale, Miss Kelly and Mr O show Year Six how it's done.

I don't like heights.

Are you ready Mr Ovenden?

I don't know.

KIDS CHEER

KIDS: KELLY, KELLY!

-Wicked!

-It was good. My legs were shaking though...

-I loved it! I absolutely loved it.

-..when you have to lean back.

But the feeling when I beat Mrs Kelly, at the end, was one...

You put me off, you done that on purpose.

Didn't he? KIDS: Yeah!

If this was my class, they'd tell you how it was!

Year Six are flying, and it's time to celebrate their success.

The camp have organised a disco and everyone is looking their sharpest.

Music pumping, the whole group is having fun

and Glen's showing how it's done on the dance floor.

Which is more than can be said for Mr Ovenden!

For best friends Mariam and Marine,

being away has reminded them how the end of Year Six is fast approaching.

It's like, we've been friends like, since the start of school.

-It's like you're leaving a part of yourself away.

-Yeah.

In a way, it's not fair. It's not fair!

The camp has brought them and the rest of Year Six closer than ever.

We're all here together and it might be the last time. We never know.

Today we just felt connected.

And we felt like we are Year Six and we should show off.

All right, Chloe?

Good lord, this is heavy! Oh, ho!

Next day, and after an action-packed trip,

Year Six are saying goodbye to camp.

Big wave!

CHEERING

I'm feeling sadly excited because I'm excited to see my mum

and coming home.

And I'm sad because we've just left and it was fun.

Arriving back at the school, and it's welcome home hugs all around.

Oh, I've missed you so much. My boy.

Marine and Mariam's mums are delighted to see their girls.

So it's time for a treat.

They're going shopping for their dream prom dress.

Prom is the biggest night of the year.

It's all about the glitz, glamour and gorgeous gowns

as they celebrate everything they've achieved at primary school.

Everyone wants to look a million dollars,

and the girls are now only thinking about one thing - the dress.

Marine, come and try. Let's see.

I don't know.

Marine and Mariam are on a mission to find a show-stopping prom dress.

But with so much on offer, it's not an easy decision to make.

Yeah, that one looks nice.

They're both nice, but if this was a different colour.

This shop has dresses in every colour,

shape and style the girls have ever dreamt of.

-They get stuck in with something simple.

-Ta-da!

Ta-da!

Oh!

-Beautiful.

-I really like that on you.

But wanting red carpet glamour,

Mariam decides to be a bit more adventurous.

I really wanted a puffy dress that goes down to the bottom.

It's really prom style.

And Marine follows her lead.

-Come on?

-It looks, it looks really like princessy.

-Yeah, it's got ruffles.

-Puffy!

The girls know this night is a one-off,

and they need to choose carefully

if they're going to be the princesses of the prom.

-You try that on?

-Try.

I don't really like it.

-I don't want it short.

-OK, then this one.

And having raided every rail, they eventually give the biggest

and boldest dresses in the shop a try.

-Ah-ha-ha.

-Oh, wow.

-That's beautiful.

-Oh, my!

I look like a puffy fish.

-I like it.

-Ooh!

But a big dress can cause a big headache.

It is difficult, that difficult to walk?

If it was less puffy, it would be easier to walk in.

But wow!

It feels like I'm just floating.

After trying over 20 different dresses, picking the one isn't easy.

And for now, their choice is a closely guarded secret.

My God!

Are you going to buy these?

Hopefully.

The girls won't be showcasing their style to the rest of Year Six

until the limo doors swing open on prom night.

Back at school, and after camp gave them a massive boost,

Year Six are raring to go for the end of year production.

-Are we ready for the show? ALL:

-Yes!

The production is a play called Goodbye My Friend,

and is a combination of acted scenes and big song and dance numbers.

Every member of Year Six has a role, and they need to come together

for the big final performance for parents.

What's the matter, Matthew?

-I'm frightened of all the reading.

-LAUGHTER

Deep breath in.

In through your nose. Out through your mouth. A deep breath.

It's the final dress rehearsal in front of years three to five,

and the very last chance to get it right before the big night.

WHISTLE

Hands behind your head, move slowly away from the door!

Gaining illegal entry to private property's a felony.

APPLAUSE

Well done today. Much, much better.

And I know when your parents come, you will really pull it out the bag

and do even better than you did today.

Much better. Ten times better, so well done, give yourselves a clap.

APPLAUSE

Rehearsals complete, props in place and costumes ready,

the cast are buzzing,

and they head out to burn off some energy in the playground.

But in amongst the fun, disaster strikes.

In a game with her best friend Kelsey,

Serennur has taken a fall,

causing Miss Sparman serious concern.

It seems like she fell. And she was in there.

She said her wrist was hurting her. So I was looking at her wrist

and suddenly she just went white as a sheet and her lips went blue.

She's still really pale. I think she's broken it.

I think she's broken her wrist.

I dropped and I banged my head in the bushes and I hurt my...

I dropped on my hand as well and it hurts a lot, it's swollen.

I think they're going to take me to hospital because

my hand's hurting and I can't move it.

We were pushing each other around on the muddy bit. And then she slipped.

It went a bit too far.

Serennur and Kelsey are well-known as the closest

pair of friends in Year Six.

Serennur's really funny. She's a good friend.

Kelsey is... She's very shy.

She's the best friend that I ever had.

And the idea that Serennur might be badly hurt

is very upsetting for Kelsey,

especially as she was playing with Serennur

and feels the accident was her fault.

I feel like we shouldn't have played that game this morning. I feel bad.

Serennur is taken to hospital,

and her place in the production is hanging by a thread.

She might have broken it. I hope she's OK.

For Kelsey and for the rest of the cast,

it looks like they'll be going into the big night

missing one performer.

It's the evening of the big performance

and, for Year Six, all the tears, tantrums and hard work

comes down to this, a one-off performance

in front of over 100 people,

including the people they want to impress the most,

their own parents.

And with less than an hour to go,

nerves and excitement are building backstage.

I'm like, I don't want to mess it up for anyone and I want to do my best.

I want to do a little bit of dancing and I'm going to be...

Freestyling.

-Yeah, freestyle.

-That's the one.

And make my mum and dad proud.

I'm excited. Like, acting in front of all the people.

With everything set, the performance is about to start.

But moments before they take the stage,

Kelsey and the rest of the cast are about to get a big surprise.

-Serennur's here.

-Where is she? Where is she?

There. She's there.

Against all the odds, Serennur is back.

Oh, there she is. Aw!

Are you all right? I cannot believe you're so brave.

One of my bones is just a little cracked and they put it in this.

And it feels like, I mean, it feels... It don't really hurt.

Despite a broken arm,

she's determined not to let her Year Six friends down.

It's just the boost the rest of the cast needed.

And, for Kelsey, she'll have her best friend alongside her

for their big night on stage.

With the gang now back together,

they're ready to get down to business.

This is it, this is it. It's the big one. Are we ready?

-ALL:

-Yeah!

Now I feel nervous!

After weeks of rehearsal, it's the moment of truth.

Can Year Six pull together, impress their parents

and end their school year on a high?

It's showtime.

So, are you guys ready for your last ever day at primary school?

Well, unless the bus gets here soon, it doesn't look like we're going

to have a last day. We'd have been better off walking.

The show is off to a strong start and, as confidence grows,

the cast are giving the performance of their lives.

One male, one female suspect, exceeding the speed limit.

Traffic code violation 7B.

Look at the state of you two. Stand up. You call that a kit?

Heels and a miniskirt? Twice around the field. Go.

# Everybody dance now... #

Next, they nail the big song and dance numbers.

ALL: # Three straight sides three different angles

# Three, three, that's the key... #

# Hey, teachers Leave those kids alone

# All in all you're just another brick in the wall. #

With things going well, they get lots of laughs.

OK, listen up. Ahem. OK, listen up!

'Can you name the major organs of a flowering plant?

'Um...

'Yes, I can, full stop.'

Their production comes to an end. They've done it.

# Celebrate good times, come on!

# Celebrate good times, come on!

# Let's celebrate... #

And as the cast take their final bow, what do their parents think?

I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was smashing.

I didn't want it to finish. It was a fantastic production.

For Year Six, all the hard work has paid off and they can

hold their heads up high.

Amazing! It went amazing. It was so cool.

I think it's the best one we've ever done.

Everyone was loud and energetic and the teachers were nice.

And even Miss Sparman and Miss Kelly are blown away.

It was the best feeling, honestly.

So pleased. They all done fantastically well.

I am. I'm overwhelmed. Really, really happy.

We all pulled together. All done and worked as a team.

For Serennur in particular, the achievement is all the more special.

My mum kind of had tears when she saw me dancing with my arm like this.

I'm proud of myself because I came with my broken arm.

Coming up next time -

it's the last-minute rush to turn on the glamour

for the end of year prom.

Can Patrick work his charms in his search for a prom date?

Would you go to the prom with me?

-No.

-Oh! She's scared.

They hit the shops in search of the perfect outfit.

I think it's too big. I don't know, I don't know if I like it.

And how will Year Six cope on the last day of school

when it comes to say goodbye?

Upsetting.

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