In year 4 we are taught by Mrs Smith, Mrs Woodey and Miss Slater and we are supported by Mrs Purvis and Miss Simpson. We are available every morning and evening on the gate if you need anything at all-we can’t wait to work with you and your children so please don’t hesitate to ask us anything.
Autumn Term
This term, we have lots of exciting and engaging lessons planned. In science we will be learning about animals and their habitats. We will look at the classification groups of animals, identification keys and The 7 Life Processes. After half term we will learn all about electricity. We will look at staying safe around electricity, mains and battery powered appliances and make and create our own circuits too! We can’t wait to show you our investigative skills so keep an eye out on the website for photos!
Our history topic is The Ancient Egyptians. We will look at what makes a civilisation before delving into Egypt itself. We will look at trade, how they used The Nile, governance and religion. After half term we will do geography with a focus on Africa. We will look at climate, physical and human features, rivers and countries of the continent too.
Our art topic this term is printing. The children will look at different artists famous for their skills when printing, then focus on the work of William Morris and create our own prints in his style. DT next half term will be making an electronic card-all ready to bring home for Christmas!
In PE we will be playing hockey for the first half term before we move on to dance-we can’t wait to show you our moves!
In music we will be listening and appraising Mamma Mia, then learning and singing along before moving onto Glockenspiels! Keep your eyes peeled for our work and your ears pinned as I’m sure the children will want to share their work with you!
Dates for Your Diary
Monday 9th September-children back to school
Homework and Spellings
Children are all expected to practice their times tables every night and use Hit The Button and Maths Shed MTC regularly. Spellings will still be given out on a Monday and learned over the week, ready for spelling tests on a Friday. Maths homework will be given out on a Monday and children will have until the following Monday to complete it. If anyone needs any help they can see staff at any point in the week for support.
Children are also logged onto Times Tables Rock Stars and need to complete 10 games a week.
Use this link to log in:
PE
P.E will take place on a Wednesday. Please ensure your child has their full school P.E kit in school from a Monday and this is to be taken home after the session, washed and brought back for the following Monday.
Home Reading
As a school, we expect the children to read at least 3 times per week and have their journal signed by an adult. Children should bring their reading book and journal into school daily so they have the opportunity to read with adults in school.
Children have an Accelerated Reader password and user name. Use this link to access the quizzes!
https://ukhosted9.renlearn.co.uk/2246292/
