Y4 11+ Week Commencing 9th June- Weekly Update
FOCUS SESSIONS THIS TERM
This term, our Focus Sessions will be delivered at a slightly higher pitch to more closely reflect the demands of the mock tests. During lessons, we will use structured grids and explicitly teach key test techniques — vital tools for boosting your child's confidence and performance. Full details about each session can be found via the booking links.
Tuesday 5:30pm or Saturdays 3:30pm. Cost £75.00 for the three sessions.
Non-Verbal Reasoning: week commencing 23rd June, 30th June and 7th July.
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SUMMER ONE TO ONES
This summer, we are offering individualised one-to-one sessions. Once you’ve secured your booking, please contact Chris to discuss the focus of your session or to receive a tailored recommendation. Spaces are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so we strongly recommend booking in advance.
Cost £45.00 per one hour session BOOK HERE
SUMMER WORKSHOPS AND MOCK TEST
Throughout the summer, we will be running a series of mock tests and workshops—an excellent way to combat the summer dip and help prepare your child for Year 5 in September.
Each workshop and mock test has been created by Chris and is specifically designed to cover the four key areas of the 11+. These sessions are treated as half-tests, with children completing just one paper each time.
Further details about the workshops and mocks will be shared in next week’s update. However, mock tests are available to book now via the link below:
Homework
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO LINK: - BODMAS, before the lesson. This can replace a 10min test and children will receive 2 raffle tickets for doing so.
CGP Practice Books 9-10 books
• English Page 23
• VR page 10
• Finish the booklet from the lesson and return in the following week. Remember to complete the vocab in context.
REMEMBER: to mark the homework with your child and bring it to next lesson.
Classes due date: Tuesday 17th June or Saturday 21st June
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
VOCABULARY
This week’s vocabulary words: Norse, harbour, ploughed, harried, weeping
WORD OF THE WEEK: Countenance (Find a synonym, antonym and put it into a sentence)
This week’s KAHOOT: Vocab Quiz 31: 07507583 (due 15th June 8pm) www.kahoot.it. Use your name. Name1, Name2 etc. This way we can identify who you are to give you a raffle ticket per play. The person with the highest score will receive 10 raffle tickets!
Download Vocabulary List 31 here
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Contemporary Literature eBook
This English Comprehension Assessment Book, written by Chris Moore, features 15 multiple-choice tests crafted in the style of the GL Assessment. It focuses on contemporary literature, ensuring students become familiar with the text styles and question formats commonly found in the 11+ exam.
By working through these practice tests, students will:
✔ Improve their reading comprehension skills
✔ Develop critical thinking and inference abilities
✔ Build confidence in tackling exam-style questions
✔ Enhance time management and accuracy under timed conditions
This resource is ideal for students preparing for selective school entrance exams and looking to strengthen their comprehension skills.
Once you have placed your order, the accompanying eBook will be emailed to you within 72 hours for convenient access.
Cost £7.95
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OPEN DAYS
Here are the confirmed open day details and booking links for some of the local Grammar Schools you maybe considering.
1. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School (Sutton Coldfield) 🏫
Year 7 Open Evening (for 2025 entry): 12 June 2025, evening (multiple sessions) (bvgs.co.uk)
Details & booking: Tickets via TicketSource — search for “BVGS Year 4/5 & Year 6 Open Event” (ticketsource.co.uk)
2. King Edward’s Aston School (boys)
Tuesday 17 June 2025 & Thursday 19 June 2025, both at 9:00am
🔗 Link: Aston School Open days & events
3. King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School (boys)
Open Evening: Thursday 19 June 2025, 5:00 – 8:00pm (keaston.bham.sch.uk, kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk)
🔗 Link: Handsworth Grammar Open Evening page
4. King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls
General Open Evening: Tuesday 24 June 2025, 5:00 – 8:00pm (kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk)
🔗 Links: Request a visit / Open events
5. Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Summer Open Evening: Wednesday 25 June 2025, 4:00 – 6:45pm (kingedwardvi.bham.sch.uk, suttcold.bham.sch.uk)
🔗 Links: SCGSG Open Events
6. Queen Mary’s High School for Girls (Walsall)
Open Evening for Year 7 entry: Typically late June; for 2024 it was 25 June. 2025 date expected similar
🔗 Links:
✅ What You Can Do Now
Visit the linked pages above to register/book your place.
Sign up early—many events are ticketed and may fill quickly.
