Welcome to Year 4
I hope you had a relaxing time over the summer and that the children have enjoyed their first few days in year 4. I am sure they have already told you how hard they have been working. I really am extremely proud of them already and amazed at the work they are producing!
Please keep an eye on our school website for updates on your child’s learning, pictures and important messages from me! Thank you for your continued support and co-operation.
Feel free to explore the meet the teacher sway which can be found here
I have just a few little reminders for you which will help make sure your child's time at school is as brilliant as can be.
The Year 4 Team
Class LSA- Mrs Farrow
Class Teacher- Mr Gatulah
This terms Caritas Curriculum Learning
Year 4 question who is my community as they launch this unit enjoying Bill’s New Frock and discovering how stereotypes can shape/affect our beliefs of others. By learning how our bodies digest food and the structure of food chains in science we really look at ourselves inside out! Through history we discover how Anglo Saxons built their community and research primary and secondary sources using our safe computing skills and build a picture of their views and how community life has changed over time. Through art that tells stories, we create our own version of Beowulf a creature who gobbled people up inside out! By learning to sing Mamma Mia in music we really let our emotions lead the go.
Year 4 Caritas Learning Overview
Homelearning
Home Learning
Our Home learning activities this half-term reflect our topic and can be found in the page dedicated to that term's topic. Home Learning is set on a Wednesday and celebrated in class on the following Tuesday. Your child should complete their Home Learning in their notebook on Teams or in the home learning book.
home learning inside out autumn 1 2024.pdf
home learning spellings and times tables autumn 1 2024.pdf
P.E.
We have PE lessons twice a week on a Monday and Tuesday. Children are expected to bring their full PE kits, which has their names on, into school. This includes plimsolls for indoor PE and trainers for outdoor PE. Please ensure that your child has the correct outdoor kit as the lessons will take place outside. Earrings must be taken out before PE lessons, either by the parent or the child- staff are not permitted to do this. Long hair must be tied back.
This term our Tuesday PE slot will be our swimming slot. For more information please see Mr Gatulah or the school office.
Other Helpful Hints
Reading
It is expected that children are heard to read at home for at least 20 minutes. Your child must have completed the book and have their Reading Diary signed in order for their book to be changed. It is important to check your child’s understanding of what they are reading, especially as they begin to read longer and more complex books. This can be done through discussing the book with your child and through questioning them about specific aspects after or during reading.
We have reading time every day, and during the course of the week, children will read independently, with a partner or group and with an adult.
Spellings
At the start of term children are given the spellings that are based on the Year Three and Four National Curriculum spelling list. Children should be encouraged to look for and learn spelling patterns in these words and other words.
It is more beneficial to work on spellings in short bursts; 5-10 minutes every day, rather than longer sessions. It is also very helpful to encourage your child to learn the meanings of these words (and other unfamiliar words) as well as helping them to develop their ability to apply these in context by writing a few sentences.
Snacks
Children are welcome to bring a healthy snack into school for morning break. Fizzy drinks or sugary juices are not permitted. Only water should be brought to school in your child’s bottle.