Welcome to Elm Class
Y4/5
Class Teacher: Adam Procter
PE Days
PE lessons will usually take place on a Monday, although this may occasionally change due to school events and activities. As the children wear their school uniform throughout the day, any changes to PE arrangements should not cause any issues. If there are any significant changes, these will be communicated to families in advance.
Outdoor Learning
Our Outdoor Learning sessions will usually take place on a Friday, although this may occasionally change depending on the weather, school events or other activities.
Children should come to school with appropriate clothing and footwear for outdoor activities throughout the year. This is particularly important during the colder and wetter months, when waterproof coats, wellies or sturdy outdoor shoes, and warm layers will help ensure that children remain comfortable and are able to fully participate in their learning outdoors. We will always aim to make the most of our outdoor environment, so being prepared for a variety of weather conditions is essential.
Learning Journey
Our next learning enquiry will focus on the Tudors, with a particular emphasis on Henry VIII and his six wives. The children will develop their historical knowledge by exploring significant events from the Tudor period and considering how life differed from today.
As part of this enquiry, the children will develop their debating and discussion skills. They will explore different viewpoints and use evidence from their learning to argue which of Henry VIII's wives suffered the most. This will encourage them to think critically, justify their opinions and respectfully challenge the views of others.
Reading
We are incredibly proud of the fantastic reading culture the children have created in our classroom, and we are keen to continue developing this throughout the year.
Children are given opportunities to read every day at school, whether this is independently, with a partner, reading aloud, or listening to a class text. These experiences help to build confidence, fluency and a love of reading.
Children should be encouraged to read at home for around 15 minutes each day. I also strongly encourage families to read together whenever possible. Reading aloud to someone else and listening to a fluent reader both provide many benefits, including improved pronunciation, vocabulary development and overall reading confidence.
Maths
Times tables are a major focus this year as they play a crucial role in supporting children's mathematical understanding across Upper Key Stage 2. Developing fluency with multiplication facts helps children work more confidently and efficiently in many areas of mathematics.
Times Table Rock Stars is a great way for children to practise and improve their recall speed. I am also happy to send home additional practice sheets for children who would benefit from further opportunities to develop their fluency.
Spelling Practice
A new set of spelling words will be shared every Friday as part of my end-of-week Class Dojo post.
Children should aim to spend around 5 minutes each day practising their spellings. Regular practice helps children recognise spelling patterns, improve their accuracy and build confidence when using new vocabulary in their writing.
Home learning
Home learning should focus on three key areas:
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Reading regularly at home
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Practising weekly spellings
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Developing times table fluency
Small amounts of regular practice can make a significant difference to children's confidence and progress across the curriculum. Thank you for your continued support in helping your child develop these important skills at home.
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