Class 4
In Class Four, we love exploring words! Children use dictionaries and thesauruses to discover new vocabulary, deepen their understanding of language, and learn how to bring these words into their own writing. Our Word Wall is full of exciting words:
Tier 1: Everyday words we all know
Tier 2: High-frequency words that help us write with more flair
Tier 3: Subject-specific words for science, history, maths, and more
Every week, we pick three new words to explore, understand, and use in our writing—helping our language grow bigger and bolder each week!
Our Anglo-Saxons and Vikings display has already begun to showcase the children’s creativity and artistic skills, with carefully crafted drawings, illustrations, and projects bringing this fascinating history to life. Very soon, the display will also feature their writing, highlighting the stories, reports, and imaginative work inspired by these historical periods.
🌟 Welcome Back, Year 5 & 6! 🌟
We hope you all had a fantastic summer break and are ready for an exciting year ahead! A big welcome back to the Year 5 and 6 children.
This year is going to be full of fun learning, new challenges, and opportunities to shine. We’ll be exploring fascinating topics, reading wonderful books, solving tricky problems, and developing our skills in lots of creative ways.
In Year 5 and 6, we believe in working hard, being kind, and supporting each other every day. We can’t wait to see what we can achieve together!
Keep an eye on this page for class news, photos, and updates throughout the year.
Here’s to a brilliant start to our learning journey!
From,
The Class 4 Team
Reminders
Water Bottles & Snacks – Please ensure your child brings a named water bottle every day. They may also bring a healthy snack for morning playtime.
Stationery – All stationery is provided, so there is no need to bring pencil cases from home.
Reading – Children should bring their Reading Record and reading book every day.
PE & Swimming – PE kits should be brought to school on Monday and left for the week. Swimming kits are needed on Thursday.
This Term’s Topic: Vikings and Anglo-Saxons
This term, we will be exploring Britain’s early history, focusing on life during the Anglo-Saxon and Viking periods.
We will investigate:
How and why the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain after the Romans left.
Viking raids and settlements, and their impact on communities.
Daily life, culture, religion, and beliefs of both groups.
How the two cultures clashed and blended over time.
Through historical enquiry, maps, artefact studies, and storytelling, children will develop a deeper understanding of this fascinating and turbulent period in British history.
Reading
To support your child’s progress in both guided and independent reading, it is essential that they bring their Reading Record and reading book to school each day.
We encourage children to read at home at least four times a week. This could be independently or with a family member. Please record these sessions in their Reading Record, including any brief comments or observations.
Children are encouraged to:
Re-read sections to deepen understanding.
Take part in the response activities at the back of the book.
Discuss what they have read with someone at home.
These habits help children build comprehension skills, broaden vocabulary, and foster a lifelong love of reading.
Weekly Homework Overview
Each week, your child will receive homework covering Maths and English, designed to reinforce what they have learned in class.
Times Tables Practice
Alongside homework, children should regularly practise their times tables. Times Tables Rock Stars is an excellent online tool to support this and is used in school as well.
Spelling Test & Retrieval Practice
Every Friday morning, children will have a spelling test using words they have practised during the week. Regular review at home will help prepare them for this.
Please send emails to:
enquiries@allingtonsedgebrook.lincs.sch.uk
Autumn Topic Overview
Rand Farm - Year 6 Residential 2025
Year 6 pupils had a fantastic time getting hands-on at Rand Farm—mucking out donkeys, feeding lambs, milking cows, and learning how to care for a range of animals, big and small. It wasn’t all work, though—they enjoyed plenty of playtime too!
Summer - History Project
Year 5 and 6 created model Anderson shelters as part of our World War II topic. They learned about the importance of these shelters in protecting families during air raids and explored the materials and design used to keep people safe. Through hands-on building, students developed teamwork and problem-solving skills while gaining a deeper understanding of life on the home front during the war.
Summer Term - Cooking.
Class 4 cooked a vegetable and Quorn Bolognese as part of our sustainability project. We focused on using plant-based ingredients to create a tasty, nutritious meal that’s kinder to the environment. The children learned about the benefits of reducing meat consumption and how choosing sustainable foods can help protect the planet. They practiced cooking skills such as chopping, sautéing, and seasoning, while working together to prepare a delicious and healthy dish.
Welcome back, Class 4! I hope you had a restful break and are ready for an exciting summer term ahead. We have lots of engaging topics to explore, from history and geography to art, music, and beyond. This term, we’ll be diving into World War II, sustainability, sculpture, and much more. Let’s make it a fun and productive term! 
Spring Term - Music
The Class 4 children worked in groups to create and perform outdoor music inspired by a chosen colour, reflecting the vibrant clash of colours during the Holi festival.
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Happy Mother's Day!
Year 6 SATs Homework
Update: Friday 28th March 2025
Over the past few weeks, the Year 6 class has been diligently working through various sections of their CGP English and Maths SATs workbooks. We kindly ask that the children continue bringing their books to school each day so we can collaborate and complete additional sections together.
During the Easter break, we would appreciate it if Year 6 pupils could complete the practice SATs papers we will provide. These will allow us to reflect on their progress when we return. We want to emphasise that we do not expect the children to spend the entirety of their break studying. It is important for them to have time to relax, enjoy family and friends, and recharge. However, we do feel it is beneficial for the children to keep the material fresh in their minds as we approach the SATs assessments.
Additional resources that could be of help to the children are : Free interactive KS1 and KS2 SATs revision resources - BBC Bitesize and Free KS2 SATS Online 10-Minute Tests | CGP Books
Class 4 - Termly Overview
