Welcome
to Olive (Year 4)

Miss Wakenshaw
Meet your teacher
Hello and welcome to Olive class! My name is Miss Wakenshaw and I will be your year 4 teacher this year. I recently competed some of my training at Brinsworth so I am feeling very lucky to be welcomed back to teach here! I am looking forward to getting to know everyone in Olive class, helping you all to learn new, exciting things and support you through your primary school journey. I love to learn too, so I ai to make your learning journey exciting and thought provoking! I can’t wait to be inspired by all your curiosity and ideas. When I am not at school, I love to travel and experience new cultures. Some of my favourite places are Greece and Switzerland. I particularly enjoy trying new things whether that’s experiences, food, music, language or reading a new book. My current favouirte hobbies are watercoolour painting, reading, learning German and walking in the sunshine with my dog – Sandy. I can’t wait to be your teacher. I am sure we will have a fantastic year!
Meet your Teaching Assistant

Mrs Bowler
Hello, everyone!
My name is Mrs Bowler and I’m so happy to be your teaching assistant this year!
I’m here to help your teacher and to help you—whether it’s with reading, writing, maths, or anything else you need. I love working with children and can’t wait to get to know each of you.
I always enjoy learning new things. I love arts and crafts and enjoy helping with creative projects. I’m passionate about reading and I am always happy to recommend a good book! Outside school, I enjoy spending time with my family and my dog, I especially love to go on countryside walks together and explore new places – there are so many and so much to learn!
If you ever have a question, please come and talk to me! I’ll be around the classroom and happy to help anytime.
I’m looking forward to an amazing year and an exciting journey as children grow, learn and gain confidence!
Class Information
Our class has a dojo account where we will regularly update you with information about learning, events and things that we are really proud of. Please ensure you check this regularly as we will also share information on school story.
Attendance is really important. Please ensure that you arrive at school on time, every day and be ready to learn!
PE will take place on Wednesday and Thursday. Please send your PE bag (drawstring please) to school on Mondays and take home on Friday.
Home learning – Spellings will be posted on Dojo on Mondays with the spelling test on Friday. Maths homework will be handed out on Fridays and due the following Thursday.
Class News

Children’s Capital of Culture Festival of Sport
Yesterday, Y5 had the fantastic opportunity to take part in the Festival of Sports 2025 celebration – and what a brilliant day it was! The

Y6 Primary Prom 2025
Last week, our Y6 children came together to celebrate the end of their primary school journey at the WPT Y6 Prom, and it truly was

Y5/6 Dynamos Cricket Competition
Last week, Y5/6 represented Brinsworth Whitehill at the School Games Dynamos Cricket Competition. Everyone did such a fantastic job, showing great resilience and team work.

Y6 Residentials
This week, Y6 children had an amazing time at the WPT Go Explore residential. The walk through Cave Dale, Castleton provided outstanding views of the