WELCOME TO CLASS 10
MR HUGHES
ahughes@thewilmslowacademy.co.uk
SUMMER TERM - 1ST HALF
In English, the children will be writing diary entries, using their experience of using the pop-up pool and visiting Conway last term as inspiration. They will continue to learn spelling, punctuation and grammar skills each week, as well as participating in shared reading sessions, where we will be concentrating on vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval and summarising. Children will regularly practise their handwriting, in order to be able to express themselves more easily and more quickly. We would like to encourage you to hear your child read at least three times per week and record reading in your child's reading diary.
In maths, the children will be continuing their work on multiplication facts and looking at coordinates. Among other things, they will be giving directions from one point to another on a grid, drawing polygons specified by translations (movements) and translating polygons in the first quadrant. Practice and recall of multiplication facts will be a focus throughout the year, the aim being for the children to know all the multiplication facts up to 12x12. Key words include: coordinates, axes, translate, polygon, quadrilateral and point.
In science, the children will learn about animals, including humans. They will answer questions such as 'Can I identify and name parts of the human digestive system?' and 'Can I identify and explain the types and functions of teeth?' They will design their own investigation into tooth decay before going on to consider food chains and food webs. Key words include: saliva, oesophagus, stomach, incisor, canine and digestion.
In geography this half term, the children will be exploring the question, ‘What is life like in a developing country?’ They will explore the human and physical features of Manchester and Mumbai and continue to ask geographical questions to gather evidence and information. Key words include: location, climate, weather, infrastructure, transport and water sources.
Please note that Class 10 will have outdoor PE on Tuesdays and indoor PE on Wednesdays.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Start of Summer Term (1st half) - Tuesday April 22 2025
Bank Holiday - Monday May 5 2025
End of Summer Term (1st half) - Friday May 23 2025
Start of Summer Term (2nd half) - Monday June 2 2025
End of Summer Term (2nd half) - Friday July 18 2025 1:15 p.m.
WHAT ARE WE READING IN CLASS 10 AT THE MOMENT?
So far this year, we have read 'Peter Pan' by J.M. Barrie, 'Black Beauty' by Anna Sewell, 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 'The Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum, 'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson, 'Alice in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll...
WHAT IS OUR SPRING TERM CURRICULUM MAP?
WHAT IS OUR YEAR 4 CURRICULUM OVERVIEW?
WHO IS OUR STAR OF THE WEEK?
Every week, a new 'Star of the Week' will be chosen. This will be someone who has impressed Mr Hughes or one of the other adults who work with Class 10. Their picture will appear here and then below in the gallery for the rest of the year. The 'Star of the Week' is allowed to choose the register language for the following week.
w/c 10-3-25: Congratulations to AB, our new Star of the Week! He was chosen for working hard to follow our class rules. What a fantastic role model!
WHO IS THE DAILY GREETER?
In Class 10, we always try to start the day in a friendly and positive way. Every morning, a different child greets the class when they come into the classroom. Children can choose from a handshake, a high five or a fist bump.
WHAT IS READING FOR PLEASURE (RfP)?
Every week, Class 10 enjoys Reading for Pleasure (or RfP). Children are allowed to sit wherever they like - including under tables, on top of tables and even on Mr Hughes' chair - and either read to themselves or each other. They are encouraged to talk about their book choices and make recommendations.
At home, please read with your child at home every day and record this in their reading record. Here are some titles you might like to try...
STAR OF THE WEEK GALLERIES
AUTUMN TERM - 1ST HALF
AUTUMN TERM - 2ND HALF
SPRING TERM - 1ST HALF
SPRING TERM - 2ND HALF
SUMMER TERM - 1ST HALF
SUMMER TERM - 2ND HALF
PE
Our class will do PE every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. Our topics this half term are dodgeball and cricket. Please come to school wearing your school uniform and bring the correct kit with you. Please remember to tie long hair back and wear layers to keep warm during outdoor sessions.
HOMEWORK
Every Friday, you will be given this homework to complete by the following Wednesday:
- Maths
- Spellings (words will be tested on Wednesdays)
- Reading comprehension or SPAG exercise
In addition, all children will be expected to bring their signed reading records into school each day. If you have any difficulty completing any of your homework, please ask for help before it is due in.
