Welcome to Class 4

2024/2025

Welcome to the class page for children in Year 5 and 6 (Class 4).

Mr. Hole is your class teacher.  

2024-2025 Curriculum Overview Map

class 4 long term overview updated for 24 25.pdf

 

 

Topic Homework:

 

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 Spring 1

This half-term a lot of our work will focus on Rainforests. Below are some extra learning opportunities you may like to use. Don't forget you can use Reading Plus, Timestables Rockstars and Sumdog at home anytime. If you have lost your log-in details, just ask! 

English

In English we will start by reading the fantastic novel The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.

We will be using this novel as a stimulus for some creative writing, including describing a rainforest.

We will also be continuing to about different writing, punctuation and grammar features. This link will take you to some fun games.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar

 

Maths

 In Maths, we will be starting the Spring term by continuing to develop our understanding and application of multiplication and division methods.

Below is a link to some games to practice your times tables.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/multiplication-and-division

 

Geography

In Geography, we will be learning some fascinating facts about the rainforest. Click the link below for a great video with lots of information.

 

 

PSHE

In PSHE we will be starting the year off by learning about how to stay safe online.

Below is a link to the game that everyone loved playing in class.

 

 

Autumn

In the Autumn term, our focus will be on The Victorians. Below there are some extra opportunities for learning.

English

There's a lot to learn in English in Year 5 and 6. Below is a link to a fun game with lots of opportunities to practice what you are learning.

Maths

Below is a link to practice some of the key skills needed in Maths as you move up and through Year 5 and 6.

History

Many famous Victorians are still discussed today. Below is a link to a series of videos about some very important figures from the time.

 

 

2023/2024


2023-2024 Curriculum Overview Map

Topic Homework:

 

This term, Class 4 will be investigating coasts.

Take a look at the new Topic Homework for Summer Term 2:


 

Useful Links:

 

            

 

Summer Term

 English

This term we will be reading Room 13 by Robert Swindells.

 

EBook

 

 

Spring 2

English

This term we will be reading a selection of Ancient Greek stories based on Greek Myths by Marcia Williams.

 

eBook

Enjoy reading the eBook Atticus and the Ancient Greeks.

 

Maths

 

 

Science: Animals including humans

 

 

History: The Ancient Greeks

 

 

Music

 

 

PSHE

 

 

Spring 1

English

This term our class reader is Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman

 

E-Book 

 

 

Maths

 

Science

 

 

History

 

 

Music

 

PSHE

 

 

Computing

 

 

 

 

Autumn 2

 

English

This term our class reader is Anglo-Saxon Boy

by Tony Bradman

   

 

E Book

 

Take a look inside this e book to find out about the Anglo-Saxons and their impact on Britain.

Maths 

 

                

 

 

                 

 

Science: Properties and Changes of Materials 

 

Click on the link below to learn about properties and their changing materials:

 

 

 

History

 

Click on the link below to learn about the Anglo-Saxons:

 

 

 

Computing

 

This term we will be learning about Stop Motion Animation. Click on the link below to find out more:

 

 

 

PSHE: Health and Wellbeing

 

Try out these Super Mood Movers activities: 

 

 

Yoga for Kids:

 

               

 

 

 Music

 

Would you like to know more about the Anglo-Saxons through music? Click on the link below to learn some new songs:

 

 

British Values: Respect

 

As part of our RE unit this term, we will be thinking about the following question:

Why do some people believe in God and some not?

Click on the link below to find out about Mutual Respect and what that means:

 

 

 

 

Autumn 1 - English

This term our Class Reader is 'Beowulf ' by Michael Morpurgo

 

The children will be reading this story in class regularly and answering comprehension questions on the text. 

 

This is sure to be a great fantasy adventure story set in Scandinavia!

E-Books

Click on the picture below to enjoy Jazz Harper: Space Explorer:

 

 Maths

Click on the link below to practise your times tables:

 

Science: Earth and Space

Click on the video below to learn about the Planets in the Solar System:

 

 

 RE: Creation and Science

Click on the link below to listen to the Creation Story from Genesis 1 and 2:

 

Geography

Would you like to live in Scandinavia?

Find out what the climate is like in a cold climate. Click the link below:

 

 

Music

 This term the children are learning the song You've got a friend by Carole King. Click the link below to listen and learn:

 

Computing

Computing Unit: Making music using Scratch

Click on the link below:

https://scratch.mit.edu/users/Music-Maker/