Year 4 – Newsletter
Welcome Back
A big welcome back to all the pupils after the Easter break! I hope you all had a safe and happy break.
Curriculum
This term, Year 4 will be learning about Leif Erikson as part of their RESPECT curriculum. Leif Erikson, also known as Leif the Lucky, was a Norse explorer who is thought to have been the first European to have set foot on continental North America, approximately half a millennium before Christopher Columbus.
Throughout the first half of the term, the children will also take part in missions which will focus on our RESPECT values. They will need to use resilience, our communication skills and teamwork to successfully complete the missions together. During the second half of term, the children will take part in WOW sessions which focus on looking after ourselves.
Home Learning
To help support your child at home, we encourage parents to read with their child. We are asking for parents to read with their child at least 3 times a week and to write a comment in their reading records. Please look at our fantastic homework menus, which you can find on the school website.
The children are continuing with daily spelling lessons through the Read Write Inc. program. Children will be sent home with their spelling log books to practice the spelling rule we are focusing on each or if your child attends phonics lessons they will bring home a sound to practice each week. We would appreciate your support to help your child/ren practise.
Similarly, the Year 4 children will be tested on their times tables during the final half term and so practising these at home will help to prepare them. We will be learning our times tables up to 12 and will be practising them in class also.
General information.
Swimming lessons will continue take place throughout the year on a weekly basis. To ensure your children get the best out of these sessions, please send them into school with the correct swimming costume and a towel.
PE
The children will have weekly PE lessons throughout this term, so please ensure children bring in a pair of suitable shoes as with the weather improving, PE lessons will most likely take place outside.
4AC – Friday 4MT – Thursday 4CS – Thursday
Clubs
Booster clubs – some children will be invited to attend writing and reading club during spring term. If your child is asked to come please support us in encouraging your child to attend, these sessions are to help their learning and close any gaps identified in the autumn term.
Multiplication Club – Tuesday after school until 4pm
Drama Club – Thursday after school until 4pm
ICT Club - Wednesday after school until 4pm
Our Year 4 Team –
4CS – Miss Southon, Miss Anjo, Miss Huntley
4AC – Mr Cooper, Mrs Roberts
4MT – Miss Taylor, Miss Bolger, Miss Bibi
Key Stage Lead – Mrs Buckley
If you do have any concerns or need more information, please speak to one of the class teachers on the playground before school, or make an appointment through the school admin office. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter where you will be able to catch up on our class news!