Eldersfield Lawn

CE Primary School

Class 4

Welcome to the Autumn Term!

This term we are looking forward to teaching some exciting topics: in science we will be learning about Evolution and Inheritance and Healthy Bodies; how to introduce ourselves in French; History is about Crime and Punishment and Expressing Ourselves in art. In Geography we will be learning about hop and apple production as part of a local study and visiting Stocks Farm, Cradley for a fieldwork trip. In Food and Technology, we will be designing and making delicious burgers and Celebrating Differences in PSHE. Our English will be based on two books, Street Child by Berlie Doherty and Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell.

Reading in Year 5/6...

As a school, we are continuing to focus on developing all of our children as enthusiastic readers. Therefore, reading will be a key part of the curriculum and timetable. As well as Guided Reading, your child will be expected to read independently or with an adult daily. Please can you ensure your child has their reading book and blue home/school diary in school every day. Please sign the home/school diary when you have listened to them read at home. When listening to your child read, please can you discuss what they have read to check that they are reading with understanding and inference. If you would like a set of question prompts to use with your child, please see the resources section on the class page.

We are also running a 'Grand Draw' raffle system whereby, when a child reads five consecutive times and has a signature from an adult, they receive a raffle ticket to add to the class jar. At the end of every half-term, a golden ticket is drawn and the lucky winner will receive a non-uniform day pass.

The last thing we would like to say is that our door is always open; it is vitally important that the children feel safe, happy and secure. Please feel free to come and speak to/call us at the end of the school day if you have any concerns.

Best Wishes

Emma Carolan and Sarah George