Y4 11+ Week Commencing 10th November 2025 (week 3 of 6)
Happy Monday!
We hope you had a lovely weekend.
A Friendly Homework Reminder: Each week, we set a small amount of work which is really important for your child. This homework is designed to either pre-teach new concepts or help consolidate what we’ve been learning in class.
We also provide recommendations for suggested independent study. We believe in quality over quantity—so just 20 minutes a day, five days a week, on top of an hour with us, adds up to over 150 hours of additional learning per year—that’s the equivalent of around six extra school weeks!
Vocabulary is key
Every week, we set a small amount of vocabulary work, including:
5 words in context
A “Word of the Week”
Vocabulary from our lessons
Vocabulary is more than just exam prep (it can make up 10–15% of a test); it’s also essential for everyday communication. We’ll be running vocabulary-focused quizzes on a cycle, so little and often really makes a difference. We’ve found that sophisticated vocabulary can be the most challenging for children, so embedding it at home is vital. Find link to our welcome booklet here.
Finally, please remember to bring the IDEAS CATCHER to each lesson so we can add to it together.
Thank you for your support in helping your child get the most from their learning!
Our raffle ticket drawer… winners announced in the video! CLICK HERE
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead — and a quick reminder that sessions run Monday to Saturday during term time.
This week’s KAHOOT quiz pin: 09685101 (Y5 maths 9-10 Test 1)
Well done Jackson! Our winner last week. You get 10 raffle tickets!!
Remember to play through kahoot.it. Use name1, name2, name3 etc for each play!
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Homework
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO LINK: - Introduction to Cube Nets before the lesson. This can replace a 10min test and children will receive 2 raffle tickets for doing so.
Need homework book? Order here
Coming to the end of the 10min test books? The next steps are the focus books. Order here
CGP Practice Books 8-9
• VR Page 14-19 and English P22
Finish the booklet from the lesson and return in the following week. Remember to complete the vocab in context. To be handed in week commencing 17th November
REMEMBER: to mark the homework with your child and bring it to next lesson.
REMBEMBER THE HOMEWORK IS DUE IN NEXT WEEK’S CLASS.
Complete at least 3 tests from each of the 10min test books. REMEMBER to mark this with your child daily & go through mistakes. Suggested time table is available in our 11+ guide. https://www.elevenplussuccess.com/11-useful-documents
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VOCABULARY
WORD OF THE WEEK: Innovative (Find a synonym, antonym and put it into a sentence). Please click the link and give it a like!
Exciting News: Year 4 Focus Lessons Starting in January!
We are thrilled to announce that from January, we will be introducing Focus Lessons for our Year 4 pupils. These sessions are designed to provide a deep dive into specific subjects, giving children the opportunity to build confidence, develop new techniques, and explore topics in a way that our regular weekly lessons simply don’t allow time for.
The Focus Lessons will cover Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial, Maths, and English, with each subject explored over a period of three weeks. This slow, steady pace allows children to gradually develop their skills and consolidate their learning, building confidence along the way.
Our experience shows that children who attend these sessions often go on to achieve greater success in their studies compared to those who do not participate.
Attendance is flexible. You can choose to attend all of the Focus Lessons, or select the ones that you feel—or that we recommend—will be most beneficial for your child. This approach ensures that each child can tailor their learning experience to suit their needs and interests.
We will be sending out further details very soon, including the schedule and how to sign up. We are really excited to see the children engage, grow, and thrive through these special lessons!
