Welcome everybody to Year 4's class page
Class Teacher: Mrs Ryder
LSAs: Mrs Monks, Mrs Steele
If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to ask one of the Year 4 staff
Welcome to Autumn 1
This half term we will be thinking about the Christian value of care. We will look at what care looks like in terms of selfcare, in school and in our community.
"Be willing to help and care for each other because of Christ. By doing this you honour Christ" Ephesians 5:21
Reading at home
In year 4 we ask that children read for 10 minutes, 5 times a week. The reading could be their reading book, a newspaper, a comic etc. Please send in your child's reading book and reading record into school every day.
For children who want to read online we have access to Oxford Owl. Follow the link to access the Oxford Owl Ebooks library for a wide range of reading choices - you will need your login details, which will be given out very soon.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
You can also access EPIC which is an online book library.
Homework
In line with our school policy, children in Year 4 will be expected to complete the the following homework each week:
TTRS - To support children’s fluency in recalling their times tables, every week children will be asked to complete 10 minutes to play on TTRS at home. We ask that you encourage your child to play a few 2/3 minute games throughout the week rather than completing this in one go.
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P.E Day
This half term we will be going swimming on Monday afternoon. We will be walking to Eccles Fit City and will be grateful for any parent volunteers to support the walk to and from swimming.
We will also be joining in with basketball on Wednesdays.
PE should be brought into school in a small PE bag and it can stay in school for the duration of the term. Children will get changed in school ready for the start of their session - children must come to school in their full school uniform on PE day.
PE kit consists of:
*a plain white t-shirt; *black shorts; *black PE pumps.
Bags, Water bottles & snacks
Please remember to bring a small water bottle in every day - it is important for the children to stay hydrated throughout the day. Please clearly label your child's water bottle. These are to go home every night to be cleaned, re-filled and brought back to school the next day. Water bottles should be carried to avoid leakages in their book bags.
Children can purchase bread sticks at the start of each half term, this is payable through Parent Pay or children can bring a healthy snack for break time.
Curriculum
Maths - Place value, addition and multiplication
In Maths we will be focussing on place value and addition whilst also rehearsing our times tables in
preparation for the multiplication check in June. The children will be partitioning numbers and solving
problems.
English
In English, we will be learning about poetry, studying the poem ‘Me and My Brother’ by the much-loved Michael Rosen. The children will be learning about what makes a free verse poem and will have the opportunity to write their own.
We will also be reading the book ‘Counting on Katherine’ by Helaine Becker and using this text to help us to write a non chronological report. We will use this book to examine the role of Rosa Parks.
Science
In science we will be splitting our learning into the three areas of biology, physics and chemistry in preparation for high school. In Biology we will identify the requirements of plants for life and about the value of nutrition and where it comes from.
In chemistry we will be investigating different types of rocks and their properties.
In physics we will be looking at energy through sound, electricity and forces.
R.E – What is Trinity?
This half term in R.E. we will look at 'What is Trinity?' where we will examine the aspects of The Holy Trinity and the importance of this to Christians. We will be visiting Christ Church where Reverend Jez will help us in our understanding of this concept.
History –What was life like in Ancient Greece?
In this topic we will be learning who the Ancient Greeks were and what life was like then identifying how
the Greeks influenced the way in which we live today. Also, we will look at the beginnings of the
Olympic games.
Geography – What resources does the UK share with the world?
In Geography we will be thinking about ‘What resources does the UK share with the world?’ We will
be looking at the geography of the UK and what the UK has to offer to the rest of the world, identifying
goods we export.
Design Technology – Pencil cases
In this area we will design and make a pencil case. We will also look at different types of fastenings to use in our pencil cases.
Art – structures - Elizabeth Catlett
In Art, we will be focussing on the female artist Elizabeth Catlett by looking at her paintings and sculptures. We will be making some sculptures ourselves.
