Class Teacher: Miss Launder

Teaching Assistant: Miss Knights

PE days - Tuesday and  Friday

Family Forest Session - Friday 15th May 2026 at 9.45am

Hello everyone and welcome to Sequoia Class.  Miss Launder is the class teacher, supported by Miss Knights.

We hope you have had a wonderful Easter break and you are ready for the term ahead.

We have lots of exciting things planned and we cannot wait to tell you all about it!  The children will embark on new challenges, be given fantastic opportunities and have the most fun whilst doing so.  We will ensure that the last year of their primary education will be one to remember! 

English

We will begin the half-term with a study of classic playscripts by William Shakespeare; this is one of our favourite units to teach and I know the children are going to very much enjoy this; we will take part in an in-depth study of Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth.

We will also have a big focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar in preparation for our SATS Assessments in May.  

Maths

In Maths, we will begin the term with a focus on geometry; properties of shape and position and direction.  We will also be looking at ratio and proportion and algebra.   

Multiplication is a pivotal part of Maths and underpins so many aspects of the curriculum throughout our school.  All children should be confident in their timetables by the end of Year 4 although, of course, it is understandable this may not be the case for all children. Therefore, we would ask that children continually practise timetables regularly to increase their confidence.  This will help them significantly as they progress through Year 6. 

Science - Light

In Science, we will continue with a study of electricity.  Dare the children enter the Dragons’ Den and market their very own inventive light decoration? They will be using motors, switches, bulbs and buzzers to make their product the stand-out choice of the dragons.

Guided Reading - Wonder

At Water School, we have a love of books and a passion for reading.  In our whole class reading sessions this term, we will continue reading our new novel 'Wonder' by R J Palacio; this heart-warming and impactful novel centres on Auggie Pullman, a boy with significant facial differences who enters mainstream school for the first time.

Physical Education

Our PE day will continue to take place each Tuesday and Friday afternoon.  Please can all children attend school in full PE kit.

Reading

We understand the importance of reading and expect children to read for at least 10/15 minutes each night.  It is extremely important that we focus on the skill of sustained reading, rather than just reading a few pages.  This will help children in all areas of their learning and make them much more independent as they progress through Year 6.   

Snacks

If you would like to buy a healthy snack for your child to have at break time, it is £1 per week.  This can be paid via Parent Pay each half-term.  A reminder will be sent out via text.  Alternatively, children are more than welcome to bring their own healthy snack to school. 

A note from Miss Launder

I am so excited to be part of your child's journey in their final year of their primary education.  I am confident that with hard work, determination and self-belief, your child will continue to flourish and make exceptional progress.  

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.

Thank you so much for your continued support.  

Please also see our weekly newsletter for additional diary dates and information.  The link is sent in a text each Friday afternoon.

We will continue offering SATS booster groups to children in preparation for the KS2 SATS Assessments in May;  SPAG club will take place at 8am each Wednesday with Miss Launder - starting the first week back.

Please note, it would be beneficial for children to practise SATS Companion over the next half-term.  Logins and passwords have been sent out.

There is also a parent forum taking place on Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 3.30pm; this will provide you with important information regarding the KS2 assessments in May and guidance on how to support your child during this time.

Please find below the timetable for the week of the SATS Assessments, which will be discussed at the parent forum.

Many thanks

Miss Launder