WELCOME TO CLASS 9
MR HUGHES
ahughes@thewilmslowacademy.co.uk
AUTUMN TERM - 1ST HALF
In English, the children will be writing information texts about the Loch Ness Monster. These will be in the form of articles for a children's magazine, based on a variety of non-fiction titles. After that, they will continue to create narratives based on 'The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster' by Lari Don. The children will learn spelling, punctuation and grammar skills each week, as well as participating in shared reading sessions, where we will be concentrating on vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval and summarising. The children will regularly practise their handwriting, in order to be able to express themselves more easily and more quickly. We would like to encourage you to hear your child read at least three times per week and record reading in your child's reading diary. Children who do this will receive an extra play at the end of the week!
In maths, the children will be reviewing column addition and subtraction, studying place value up to 1000, looking at different units of measurement and comparing and ordering 4-digit numbers. The children will also practise mental methods for solving problems. Practice and recall of multiplication facts will be a focus throughout the year, the aim being for the children to know all the times tables up to 12x12.
In science, we will be answering the enquiry question, 'Can I investigate materials as they change state?' We will be looking at melting, freezing and evaporating and planning investigations to find out more about these different processes. Key vocabulary will include 'solid', 'liquid', 'gas', 'transparent', 'reflective' and 'absorbent'.
In geography this half term, our enquiry question is, ‘What is the problem with single-use plastic?' We will be locating different European countries, identifying different rivers in the UK and finding out how plastic gets into our oceans. Key vocabulary will include 'habitat', 'environment', 'biodiversity', 'plastic', 'pollution' and 'environment'.
Please note that Class 9 and Class 10 will have PE on Fridays this half term.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
End of Autumn Term (1st half) - Thursday October 22 2026
Start of Autumn Term (2nd half) - Monday November 2 2026
End of Autumn Term (2nd half) - Friday December 18 1:15 p.m.
Start of Spring Term (1st half) - Tuesday January 5 2027
End of Spring Term (1st half) - Friday February 12 2027
Autumn Term trip - Deva Roman Experience in Chester - Thursday November 12 - letter to follow
WHAT ARE WE READING IN CLASS 9 AT THE MOMENT?
So far this year, we have read...
WHAT IS OUR AUTUMN TERM CURRICULUM MAP
WHAT IS OUR YEAR 4 CURRICULUM OVERVIEW (UPDATED MARCH 2026)?
WHO IS OUR STAR OF THE WEEK?
Every week, a new 'Star of the Week' will be chosen. This will be someone who has impressed Mr Hughes or one of the other adults who work with Class 9. The 'Star of the Week' is allowed to choose the register language for the following week.
w/c 7-9-26: Congratulations to LM, our new Star of the Week! He was chosen for always joining in with class discussions. What a fantastic role model!
WHO IS THE DAILY GREETER?
In Class 9, we always try to start the day in a friendly and positive way. Every morning, a different child greets the class when they come into the classroom. Children can choose from a handshake, a high five or a fist bump.
WHAT IS READING FOR PLEASURE (RfP)?
Every week, Class 9 enjoys Reading for Pleasure (or RfP). Children are allowed to sit wherever they like - including under tables, on top of tables and even on Mr Hughes' chair - and either read to themselves or each other. They are encouraged to talk about their book choices and make recommendations.
At home, please read with your child at home every day and record this in their reading record. Here are some titles you might like to try...
STAR OF THE WEEK GALLERIES
AUTUMN TERM - 1ST HALF
AUTUMN TERM - 2ND HALF
SPRING TERM - 1ST HALF
SPRING TERM - 2ND HALF
SUMMER TERM - 1ST HALF
SUMMER TERM - 2ND HALF
PE
This half term, our class will do PE every Friday afternoon. Our topics this half term are football and health-related fitness. Please come to school wearing your school uniform and bring the correct kit with you. Please remember to tie long hair back and wear layers to keep warm during outdoor sessions.
HOMEWORK
Every Friday, you will be given this homework to complete by the following Wednesday:
- Maths
- Spellings (words will be tested on Wednesdays)
- Reading comprehension or SPAG exercise
In addition, all children will be expected to bring their signed reading records into school each day. If you have any difficulty completing any of your homework, please ask for help before it is due in.
