Welcome to Blossom Class

Class Teacher: Miss Lomas

Welcome back everyone! I hope you had a lovely Christmas and enjoyed lots of happy moments with your family and friends. We’re so excited to start a new term together!  

Spring 1  PE Day -  Wednesday 

Swimming - Thursday

 

English

This half term, we will be exploring our Earthlings English unit, inspired by space and science fiction. The children will read and discuss exciting sci-fi stories, exploring futuristic settings, characters and ideas. They will then use these as inspiration to write their own science fiction narratives.

Later in the unit, pupils will develop their non-fiction skills by creating information booklets linked to space, before finishing with poetry that follows a clear structure. Throughout the unit, children will build their vocabulary, improve sentence structure and develop their creativity while enjoying a fun, imaginative theme.

Maths

We will be continuing using Power Maths this year in our lessons.

Year 4
This half term, Year 4 will begin by developing their understanding of multiplication and division. Children will practise using times tables, written methods and problem-solving skills to become more confident and accurate.

Later in the term, pupils will move on to length and perimeter, where they will measure using different units, convert between them and calculate the perimeter of shapes. These lessons will help children apply their maths skills to real-life contexts.

Year 5
This half term, Year 5 will start by focusing on multiplication and division, building fluency with written methods and applying them to more challenging problem-solving activities. Children will also develop their reasoning skills by explaining their thinking.

Later, pupils will move on to fractions, where they will explore equivalent fractions, compare and order fractions, and begin to add and subtract fractions. This unit will help strengthen their understanding of number and prepare them for more advanced maths learning.

Please note that Year 4 will carry out a timetables check in June 2026.

 

 

Science

This half term, the children will be developing their scientific knowledge through practical investigations and discussion.

In Year 4, pupils will be learning about sound. They will explore how sounds are made, how they travel and how we hear them. Children will have opportunities to investigate different sounds and begin to understand how pitch and volume can change.

In Year 5, pupils will be learning about Earth and space. They will explore the Earth, the Moon and the Sun, and begin to understand patterns such as day and night and the movement of celestial bodies. This unit encourages curiosity about the wider universe and develops scientific thinking.

 

Readers

We expect children to be reading at home most nights for around 10/15 minutes. We want to encourage a love of reading as much as possible so that children can understand the key aspects of reading.

P.E 

Our P.E. lesson this half-term will be on Wednesday. We will also be starting our swimming lessons on a Thursday for this term.  Please make sure children come in full P.E kit on these days only. 

Spellings

The children will receive their spellings every Friday.

We will have a spelling lesson every Monday to consolidate their weekly spellings.  

Snacks

If you would like to buy a healthy snack it is £1 per week, this can be payable as £7 for the half-term through ParentPay.

If you have any questions or concerns, my door is always open.

Don't forget to check our school Twitter @Waterprimary for updates.

Thank you for your continued support,

Miss Lomas