Y5 11+ Week Commencing 19th May- Weekly Update
FINAL BLOCK BOOKING NOW DUE (7 WEEKS)
(BLOCK 6)
Block booking week commencing: 1) Monday 2nd June 2) Monday 9th June 3) Monday 16th June 4) Monday 23rd June 5) Monday 30th June 6) Monday 7th July 7) Monday 14th July
REMINDER SESSIONS RUN MONDAY TO SATURDAY TERM TIME.
https://elevenplussuccess.setmore.com/classes/cabffc72aaa270edb5c3d674ba17c8b33ee14a40c0
MAY MOCK TESTS
Join us for our:
THIRD FULL MOCK TEST is on SATURDAY 31ST MAY from 9:00 - 12:00 (Scouts). 5 spaces left.
A mock test is a really important part of getting ready for the 11+ exam.
It’s run just like the real thing—timed, quiet, and under proper test conditions—so your child gets a true feel for what exam day will be like. It’s the perfect chance to make mistakes now, learn from them, and improve before the real test comes around. With only five months to go, this kind of experience is absolutely invaluable. It helps build confidence, shows where extra focus is needed, and gives your child a big boost in feeling prepared and ready.
After the mock test, you'll receive a detailed feedback snapshot within 72 hours, giving you a clear overview of how your child performed, including their strengths and areas that need further development. You’ll also have the option to book a feedback call and a one-to-one session to go over the results in more depth and address any misunderstandings or tricky topics. It’s a great way to keep progress on track and make sure your child gets the support they need.
Cost: £70.00
BOOK HERE: https://elevenplussuccess.setmore.com/classes/ca5d1547cce82cd2345fbfb61fb200569e683f8a73
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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.
Mondays 4:30pm or Saturdays 2:30pm. Cost £75.00 for the three sessions.
Maths: week commencing 2nd June, 9th June and 16th June. https://elevenplussuccess.setmore.com/classes/ca18e0f1a9cc9dcb907dff0aee88d3b550e97457e8
Non-Verbal Reasoning: week commencing 23rd June, 30th June and 7th July. https://elevenplussuccess.setmore.com/classes/ca0fb3d6caae76a8e35e5c741d2ce9231e17c769ff
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TOPIC SPECIFIC SPATIAL FOCUS SESSIONS
We are putting on some topic specific spatial sessions such as block counting, fold and punch, spinning shapes, cube nets and hidden shapes.
As there are opening evenings coming up we have changed the dates. The lesson will be 5:30pm on a Thursday after half term for 3 weeks (19/6, 26/6 and 3/7). The cost for the 3 sessions will be reduced to £60.00.
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MAY HALF TERM SPATIAL SESSION
(2x additional spaces opened)
This workshop will concentrate on the spatial reasoning elements of the 11+ exam, covering key topics such as cube nets, block counting, adding a shape, and identifying hidden shapes. Spatial reasoning is often one of the most challenging areas for children, as it requires strong visualisation skills and the ability to mentally manipulate shapes. Through engaging activities and guided practice, this session provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop their confidence and improve their problem-solving abilities in this crucial aspect of the test. This session is different to the one at Easter.
Tuesday 27th May 4:30 - 6:30pm. Cost £50.00.
https://elevenplussuccess.setmore.com/classes/083c709f-d2da-43e7-82ab-71e7d7aba9a9
MAY HALF TERM WORKSHOP (test skills)
EACH WORKSHOP IS DIFFERENT. The workshops are two hours long and we aim to cover all four aspects of the test. We will look at a variety of problems and test style questions & teach / practise strategies for answering as well as using time effectively and filling out the grids.
(2 additional spaces opened) Cost £50.00
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Homework
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO LINK: - Maths Finding Percentages, before the lesson. This can replace a 10min test and children will receive 2 raffle tickets for doing so.
CGP Practice Books 10-11
• VR P26-34
• English P38-40
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: Monday 2nd June, Thursday 5th June or Saturday 7th 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: nook, mound, preliminary, zeal, crude
WORD OF THE WEEK: melodious (Find a synonym, antonym and put it into a sentence)
This week’s KAHOOT: Vocab Quiz 28: 08340730 (due 1st 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 28 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
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLVJHV0MG37VC/checkout/RBYLTTKA6AXSN3MKFL3JTWG2
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Book of the month (May): (listen, watch, read)
A Little Princess
(This is available on Amazon Prime Video and a really good movie to watch! We suggest you watch the 1995 movie)
You can buy box set of books here: https://square.link/u/FjDdaH5b?src=sheet (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Treasure Island, The Jungle Book, Peter Pan, Wind in the Willows, Anne of Green Gables, Black Beauty, Robin Hood, The Secret Garden and The Call of the Wild.)
