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Salisbury Cathedral Class (Yr 4/5)

Welcome to Salisbury Cathedral Class

Our teacher is Mrs Chamberlain, with Mr Solomon and Mrs Dennett on Thursdays, and our wonderful teaching assistant is Mrs Bunting.

Light of the Week

Each week, a Light of the Week will be chosen. The child will be chosen for being a true example of 'Being a Light for All to See'. A 'Shining Light' might be someone who has stood out for a piece of work or their behaviour; a 'Guiding Light' might be a child who has helped their friend or someone in need; a 'Leading Light' could be someone who is setting a fantastic example in what they do or say; and a 'Welcoming Light' could be someone who has made a new child or visitor feel safe and happy in our school.

Moments of Awe and Wonder

Our class names this year are places in Wiltshire or local to our school. We are Salisbury Cathedral as our history unit is themed around the Monarchy, and the Magna Carta is housed in the cathedral. A cathedral is also a highly spiritual place, whether you are a Christian or just appreciate the wonder of the skill of the stonemasons that created it. 

Treasures come in so many ways:
the sun that lights the cloudy days,
a rainbow from a summer shower,
a rose that blooms within an hour.
Yes, treasures come in so many ways.

A baby's staring, wandering gaze,
a dolphin's dance on ocean waves.
Yes, treasures come in so many ways.

The heart beats of two souls in love,
a beautiful white and peaceful dove.
Yes, treasures come in so many ways.

A sky full of snowflakes of rarest form,
a cup of cocoa to keep us warm.
Yes, treasures come in so many ways.

A house full of family on holidays.
For these treasures we should give God praise!
Yes, treasures come in so many ways.

I could keep on counting for days and days!

Patricia L. Cisco. "Treasures." 

 

 

We share information and images of your children via Seesaw so we encourage you to download the app and you will be able to see activities, photos and videos when they are uploaded. You are welcome to message me and I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible. 

We will be doing PE on Thursday afternoons with Mr Kingwell from Up'n'Under, and Friday mornings, so all children will need to arrive on those days in appropriate kit. There is no spare kit to borrow so please ensure that your child is wearing a white t-shirt and black shorts or leggings with non-slip trainers or plimsolls. If the weather is cold, they may wear tracksuits or a hoodie. Multi-coloured gym wear or football shirts are not acceptable, I'm afraid.

Autumn Term 2025-2026 Curriculum Map

Autumn Curriculum Map

 

Weekly Home-Learning

Spellings - these are on Spelling Shed and are updated at 8.00am on Monday mornings. They will be stuck in the back of their Yellow Reading Record to practise at home. Tests are on the following Monday morning.

Reading - we would love it if your child reads to you or you read to them every night. We understand that this is not always physically possible but if you can do at least three listens per week, that would be great. It is a known fact that children's vocabulary and understanding is improved by reading every day. Please talk to your children about their reading. It should be a pleasurable experience with a mutual enjoyment of storylines and characters. Question them about their understanding and make predictions about the next chapters.  

Year Group Reading Spines - we have 50 recommended books for each year group to read, and your child will be able to choose the books that interest them. There is a real mixture of picture books, graphic novels and chapter books for all year groups. On top of the 50 recommended books, we also have a great variety of books that are year group-linked.

Readopoly Challenge - each child will be given a Readopoly Board and the challenge is to read 24 books in a year! After 5 books, they will receive a bookmark; after 10 books, they will receive a pencil; after 15 books, a certificate, and on completing the 24 books, they will receive a free book! In addition to this, they will receive a big shiny sticker every three books. 

Times Tables - please encourage your children to go on their TTRockstars login -they will show amazing improvement in their speed of recall. 

Doodlemaths

Year 4 children have an account with Doodlemaths and their own login. Daily 10-15mins practice is highly recommended.

Y3-4 Common Exception Words

Y5-6 Common Exception Words

Maths Websites

English Websites

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