Hello all and welcome back to Woodpeckers!
Our first day of term is Monday 4th of November.
We have a very exciting theme this term and we have called it: Crime and Punishment. In our history theme, we will be continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, by learning about the legacy of Roman crime and punishment on the current legal system in Britain, crime and punishment during the Tudor era and by learning about the development of crime and punishment during the Victorian period and what happened in Victorian prisons.
Our class story this term will be 'The Good Thieves’ by Katherine Rundell . We will share this book in class in our RED TED sessions (Read every day, Talk every day). During these sessions, we will practise our oracy skills. Oracy is the ability to articulate ideas, develop understanding and engage with others through spoken language and listening. Oracy skills set children up for success in school and life.
Please ask your child questions about the story to encourage discussion about this wonderful book.
This term, our PE days are Monday and Wednesday. Our Monday session will be Forest School. Please ensure you bring to school suitable clothing, footwear and waterproofs for this. If you are able to support us on our trips to the woods, please email Mrs. Adams at
A paper copy of your home learning will be handed out each week. This term we are doing a project based activity which will allow you to demonstrate your d.t. skills. Quality not quantity is the key! A quick reminder that the presentation in your home learning should be of the same standard as that in the class. Homework is due on Thursday.
Spellings for the term will be handed out and children should practise these weekly ready for our spelling quiz, to check progress, on a Thursday.
Times tables are very important in Year 4 and Year 5! We will continue to do daily practice in class to ensure we have speedy recall of multiplication and division facts. Please ensure this is also practised at home.
In D.T., Woodpeckers are going to be designing and making their own pair of Christmas Slippers. As such, we are asking for any donations of felt, material, thread or other items that can be used by the children when creating their work. All donations will be gratefully recieved! Also, if you are a dab hand with sewing, we could use your help! If you can spare some of your time to come into class to help we would be very grateful, please email Mrs. Adams if you can help.
Monday 4th November - First day of term
W/C - 4th November - Well-Being Week
W/C - 11th November - Anti-Bullying Week
Every Monday starting 11th November - Forest School
Monday 11th November - Odd Sock Day
Wednesday 13th November - School Photos
Friday 15th November - Children in Need
Monday 9th December - Online music concert
Thursday 19th December - Christingle Service in Church
Friday 20th December - Celebration assembly and End of Term
Reading is a passion of mine and the children will have lots of opportunities to read in school, however, nothing beats reading little and often at home. Woodpeckers are all fantastic readers, the skills they are improving on now are their comprehension. Reading improves spelling, widens vocabulary and promotes creativity in writing. Being a skilled and well read Woodpecker improves learning across all areas of the curriculum. We have a fantastic reading reward system called 'Read-opoly' in Woodpeckers which many of the children have already been lucky enough to win a reward on. Remember to read 4 times a week in order to move around the board.
If you have any questions or worries, please do not hesitate to email
A final plea! If you are able to help in any way, reading to the children, class trips or general support in the classroom, please email Mrs Adams.
We can't wait to see you on Monday!
Mrs. Adams, Mrs. James and Mrs. Marshall.