Welcome to the Beech Class page

Welcome back to school year 4+5!

It has been wonderful meeting all the children in class this week and showing them around our new look classroom.

I am excited to share that our topic this term is going to be the Romans. Below is a breakdown of what we will be looking at in our lessons over the term.

History

In history we will be focusing on the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain.

Science

In science we will be looking at solids, liquids and gases in the first half term (Autumn 1) and light in Autumn 2.

English

In English we will be beginning story writing with ‘Charlie and the chocolate factory’ by Roald Dahl. Later in the term we will also be looking into ‘The journey of Llione’ by Richard Platt and ‘Save the planet’ by Nikola Tesla.

RE

We will be learning about the creation story and what Christians can learn from this.

DT

We will be learning about structures and which materials would be best suited for use.

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I have also attached the curriculum overview below which includes details for each subject.

Spellings

Spelling are listed for each week below – please make sure these are practised each day.

Homework

Homework will be given out each Friday and will need to be handed in by the following Wednesday. Throughout the year, year 4 will be given additional Times Tables homework to help prepare them for the Summer Times tables Check. As well as the homework for the week, please make sure reading is completed at home each day.

You can also access Times Tables Rockstars or Hit the button through your logins. Please let me know if you would a reminder of the login details for these apps.

If you need to ask me anything else please do email me on: b.hill@binsted.hants.sch.uk