Year 4/5 Kedleston Class

Autumn Term

Kedleston Class have had an incredible start to the term, full of creativity, curiosity, and a love of reading. In Book Club, we’ve already enjoyed The Great Snail Robbery by Daniel Henshaw, and we are now diving into the magical world of The Creakers by Tom Fletcher. The children are developing fantastic reading habits and sharing thoughtful ideas about the stories we explore together. In maths, the classes split so that Year 5 are taught by Mrs Beeston, while Year 4 children are taught by Miss Hewitt, ensuring that everyone is challenged and supported at the right level.

This term’s topic, What is life like in the Alps?, has sparked lots of excitement as pupils compare life in mountainous regions with our own local area. To prepare for this, the children have been asked to research a nearby place, ready for comparison work later in the term. This project encourages them to think critically about similarities and differences between environments and cultures, while building their geographical knowledge and research skills.

Our Reading Journey

As part of our English lessons, we have explored a wonderful collection of stories that inspire imagination and reflection. Our reading list includes The Undefeated, a powerful celebration of resilience and history; Farther, a touching tale of dreams and family bonds; Winter’s Child, a magical story of friendship and kindness; and the timeless classic Heidi, which captures the beauty of nature and the warmth of home. The children even created their own sequel to Winter’s Child, imaginatively titled Spring’s Daughter, showing how creativity can extend beyond the page. We are also learning lots about Heidi’s life, though we haven’t finished the story yet, and we look forward to discovering what happens next.

Homework 

Children are asked to read at least three times a week, complete Times Tables Rock Stars (set on Friday and closing Thursday), and hand in weekly spelling tasks every Friday. In addition, each half term includes a creative project, giving pupils the chance to showcase their imagination and talents in new and exciting ways.

Staff who work in Kedleston Class

Mrs Beeston, Miss Stockdale and Miss Hill work closely with the class to guide whole-group learning, while also providing targeted support in small groups to ensure every child can thrive. Whether it’s helping to build confidence in maths, encouraging a love of reading, or nurturing creativity in topic work. If you have any questions, you can catch them in the morning or after school at Kedleston Class Door. 

                   Mrs Beeston                                     Miss Stockdale

               Class Teacher                             Teaching Assistant