Class 4 – Year 5 / 6

Welcome to Class 4's page.

Class 4 is made up of Year 5 and Year 6 children and is taught by Mrs McGarrigle.

Summer Term 2026

Welcome back, I hope that you all had a great Easter break and had plenty of time to relax and spend time with your family.

We are here the final term of the school year and it seems to have come around so fast. Hopefully this term brings withh some nice weather so that we can begin to do even more of our learning outside.

This summer term our history focus islooking at the question ‘Is it ever right to fight?’ During this enquiry we will be looking at different wars through the ages starting from 1066 to present day with a specific focus on WWII. We will be looking at the causes and consequences of wars and the roles and responsibilities.

In geography we will be looking at ‘The Water Cycle’ and major rivers and lakes in the UK and around the world. We will be looking at their importance and sustainability.

Our English lessons this year will based on two fantastically immersive books, King Kong by Anthony Browne and The Origins of Species by Sabina Radeva. We will have a look at writing a narrative, balanced argument and an explanation text.

Our class novel will be The Last Chance Hotel by Nicki Thornton

In Science our topic is evolution and inheritance. As part of this topic we will be looking at Charles Darwin and his theory of survival of the fittest. In RE we will be looking at multi faiths as well as Pentecost and Ascension.

Homework
Reading – for 20 mins everyday. Please record which pages you have read each night and the book you are currently reading in your diary.

Times Tables – Quick recall of times tables facts can have a significant impact on maths confidence and performance. Please encourage your child to learn / recall/ recite tables on a regular basis.

If you have any queries about homework or anything else you would like to discuss please do not hesitate in contacting the school office to make an appointment.