Eldersfield Lawn

CE Primary School

Class 4

Welcome to the Summer Term!

This term we are looking forward to teaching some exciting topics: Classification and Forces in Science; a local Geography fieldwork study of flooding around Tewkesbury; visiting the Medieval fair and gaining understanding of the Battle of Tewkesbury to deepen our local historical knowledge; discussing what kind of king Jesus is in RE; singing and dancing in preparation for the summer production, 'Shakespeare Rocks'; becoming 'Young Olympians' and Golf 'pros' in PE; and devolping our landscape drawing and painting techniques using a local countryside writer, 'John Moore' as inspiration. In addition to this, we have our annual London trip, Bellboating, rugby tournaments and Three Counties Show!

As part of SATs preparation, we will continue to run the popular SATs club after school on Thursday. It is an exciting hour with hot chocolate and yummy biscuits.

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