Hill 4
We are delighted to welcome you and your child to Hill 4 for an amazing year at Spring Hill. Miss Atiq and Mrs Alam are looking forward to supporting the children through this important stage of their journey, helping them to build knowledge, skills, and memories that will prepare them for the next chapter of their education.
This page will provide updates and information about life in Hill 4, including key learning areas and upcoming events. We value working in partnership with families to ensure that every child enjoys a successful, fulfilling and memorable final year at Spring Hill.
Our Classroom Tribe
We are proud to be known as the 'Mountain Makers' with the inspiring motto: " Building our future, one step at a time."
As Mountain Makers, our tribe will be a place where children feel empowered, supported and inspired – together, we climb higher.
Curriculum Overview- Autumn 1
PE
We have PE lessons every Tuesday and Wednesday, so children should come to school in their PE kits, ready to move, play, and develop their physical skills.
RAISE Assembly Timetable
7th September - Iman
14th September - Amaya
21st September - Rehan
28th September - Shabaan
5th October - Eesa
12th October - Zainab
19th October - Fatima
We are currently reading in class...
Llama on a Mission
After seven years of refusing to speak a word, ten-year-old Yasmin Shah must now learn how to use her voice effectively. She was hoping that the power of speech would make life easier, but it seems to be causing her more problems. As she attempts to deal with a school bully, an enthusiastic teacher and her overbearing parents, Yasmin learns that speaking is not the same as communicating.
Luckily, she has a secret guardian looking out for her: Levi is part of a covert organisation of toy llamas who help children, known as Seen Not Herd. When he revealed his true identity to Yasmin, he was turned into a real llama as a punishment and banished to the City Farm. Levi must now successfully complete his next mission if he is to be turned back into a magical toy. However, his loud, annoying and unconventional manner can have disastrous consequences.
This is the second story in a series about Yasmin and Levi, which can also be enjoyed as a standalone tale. Featuring mixed heritage characters, it is full of mayhem and zany humour, and accompanied by hilarious black-and-white illustrations.
Homework
Emile
Homework is provided each week through the Emilie app, with a focus on maths and spellings to support key learning. If you experience any issues logging in or accessing the homework, please speak to Miss Atiq for assistance.
https://emile-education.com/app-downloads/student-log-in-access-app-or-online/
Reading
Reading for just 20 minutes a day at home can significantly boost a child’s vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence. When children read for pleasure, choosing books they enjoy, they’re more likely to develop a lifelong love of reading, which supports academic success and emotional wellbeing. Regular visits to the library are a great way to encourage this habit, giving children access to a wide range of books and helping them explore new interests in a fun, free, and welcoming environment.
Spelling
Each week, children will be sent home with 10 spellings to practise, all linked to a specific spelling rule being taught in class. To support learning, we encourage the "Read, Write, Cover, Check" method—children read the word, write it down, cover it, and then check to see if they spelled it correctly. This helps reinforce memory and accuracy.
Talk Task
Talk Task homework is designed to support your child’s “sticky knowledge”, the key facts and concepts they are learning in class that we want them to remember long-term. Each week, your child will be asked to talk through 3–4 facts they’ve been learning in school, helping them to reinforce understanding through discussion at home.
MTC
Multiplication is a top priority for us this year, in a few short months we will be completing the Multiplication Check. This is an online assessment of how fluent the children are in multiplication. They will be given 25 questions from across the times tables and have 6 seconds to answer each question. To help prepare your child, we ask you practise their times tables every day to ensure a a secure knowledge of them.
Finally, the children will take part in our weekly Map Quest challenge in class. This activity is designed to make geography fun while building the children’s knowledge of places and locations.
Thank you for encouraging and supporting your child with their homework — working together makes a real difference.