Y4 11+ Week Commencing 9th March (week 5 of 6)
Hello and welcome back.
We hope you had a lovely weekend. Easter will soon be upon us!
On Thursday 9th April, during the Easter break, we will be running a workshop from 9:30am to 11:00am, open to all children. Our new block booking is now open, and our English Comprehension and Vocabulary lessons will be starting soon — further details are below.
We are coming towards the end of the 8-9 books and will be moving onto the 9-10 books. I plan to do an order this weekend for the books. You an order here.
Celebrating This Year’s Success
We are incredibly proud to share that this has been our strongest year yet for children successfully securing grammar school places.
This success reflects the continued improvements we have made — and will keep making — to our curriculum and overall provision. The best outcomes have come from children who take part in a balanced programme, including:
Weekly lessons
Ad hoc one-to-one sessions where needed
Holiday workshops
Mock examinations
Targeted focus sessions
Independent study at home
Acting on personalised feedback and next-step guidance
When families work closely with us and children commit consistently, the progress is clear.
Our aim is for next year to be even stronger, and we hope that the breadth and structure of our provision gives your child every opportunity to achieve the same success.
A Couple of Important Reminders
Parking
Please do not park on site. The parking spaces belong to other organisations using the venue. We really appreciate your understanding and cooperation in respecting this arrangement.
Attendance
Classes run Monday to Saturday. If your child is unable to attend a session, please let us know as early as possible. Where space allows, we will always do our best to offer an alternative session within the same week.
Please do not simply turn up to another session without prior arrangement.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We’re looking forward to a productive and successful term ahead.
Warm regards,
Chris, Nic and the team
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BLOCK 5 IS NOW READY TO BOOK BOOK HERE
Week 1: 23rd March - 28th March
Week 2: 13th April - 18th April
Week 3: 20th April - 25th April
Week 4: 27th April - 2nd May
Week 5: 4th May - 9th May
Week 6: 11th May - 16th May
ENGLISH COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY FOCUS SESSIONS BOOK HERE
Tuesdays 4:30pm or Saturdays 11am
Week 1: 23rd March - 28th March
Week 2: 13th April - 18th April
Week 3: 20th April - 25th April
Many pupils find English particularly challenging, and this is often reflected in lower test scores. A key reason is the breadth and complexity of language they encounter: 11+ English assessments draw on a wide variety of text types, styles, and vocabulary, requiring children to interpret unfamiliar material with confidence and precision.
Our GL 11+ English Comprehension practice is specifically designed to address these challenges. It builds confidence while gradually familiarising pupils with the level of demand, structure, and style of the GL 11+ exam. The carefully crafted texts and thoughtfully structured questions develop core comprehension skills, including vocabulary development, information retrieval, and inference. By exposing pupils to a diverse range of fiction and non-fiction texts, this structured programme strengthens reading stamina, deepens understanding, and equips learners with the skills and assurance they need to approach the 11+ English paper with confidence.
EASTER WORKSHOP BOOK HERE
The workshops have been carefully written by Chris to cover all 4 aspects of the 11+. Each workshop lasts 1.5 hours and covers the four key areas of the 11+ exam: Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and English. Pupils work through a range of test-style questions, helping them become confident with the format, structure and timing of the GL assessment.
These sessions are especially valuable in the lead-up to the exam as they help children to:
Develop effective exam strategies – using efficient methods to improve accuracy and reduce errors.
Strengthen time management – practising under timed conditions to build pace and stamina.
Pinpoint strengths and gaps – with clear teacher guidance for targeted improvement.
Build confidence – regular practice in a supportive setting reduces anxiety.
Our workshops provide more than subject knowledge; they equip children with the practical skills and exam techniques needed to perform at their very best. They are a vital part of a well-rounded 11+ preparation programme.
Thursday 9th April 9:30am - 11am
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This week’s KAHOOT quiz pin: 08763246 (9-11 Verbal Reasoning Quiz two)
Well done to Harriet. Our winner last week . You get 5 raffle tickets!!
Remember to play through kahoot.it. Use name1, name2, name3 etc for each play!
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VOCABULARY
WORD OF THE WEEK: NAIVE (Find a synonym, antonym and put it into a sentence).
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Homework
Unsure how to do homework or independent study - watch this link
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO LINK: MATHS AVERAGES before the lesson. This can replace a 10min test and children will receive 2 raffle tickets for doing so.
We are shortly going to need homework books: you can order here: 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 ASSESSMENT 4 ENGLISH ASSESSMENT 5
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 16th March
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
