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Welcome to Year FourWelcome to Year Four
Welcome!Welcome!
Good evening and thank you for attending!
• Class teachers – Ellie Senior (Tues, Wed, Fri)- Cath Slattery (Mon, Thurs)
• Teaching assistant – Jane Cheung
• To begin our home / school partnership.• To outline the work for the coming year.• To explain practical details for the smooth running of
the class.• To share information about your child e.g. medical
issues.• To help you support and encourage your child at
home.
Aims of this meetingAims of this meeting
What your child should What your child should bring to schoolbring to school
• PE kit (indoor and outdoor)
• Water bottle• Book bag (with school reading book and homework diary)
• Appropriate clothing• One small pencil case (optional)
• An alert brain!
The beginning of another day!The beginning of another day!
Five to nine, on the line! If your child is late (after 8.55am) remember to report to the
office. If you are taking your child to a medical appointment
remember to sign out and in again. If your child is unwell please phone before school and keep
them at home for 24 hours. Please ensure we have up to date contact numbers for you.
A typical day in Year 4A typical day in Year 4
Friday’s routine is slightly different with assembly at 9.15am. All parents are welcome to attend.
Collection – keep me informed.
8.55 9.10 9.30 10.30 10.45 11.00 12.15 13.15 13.45
Early bird
Basic skills Maths Break Assembly English Lunch Reading Topics
Behaviour Reward SystemBehaviour Reward System
Merits are given for that which is noteworthy 10= bronze certificate 25= silver certificate 35 = sapphire certificate 50= gold certificate
To feel safe in our school
To show respect for each other
To show respect for the environment
To learn in our school
Our class rulesOur class rules
Traffic light behaviour systemTraffic light behaviour system
Red – Consequence
Amber – Warning
Green – Good behaviour
VVery ery IIndependent ndependent PPupilupil
Developing your child to be an independent learner:Celebrating independenceEncouraging independenceExpecting independence
EnglishEnglish
This term we will be looking at:Fiction – Stories with a dilemmaStories from other cultures
Non-fiction – Newspaper recounts
Poetry – Creating images
ReadingReading
Reading in school Group guided reading Follow up reading / task Class book corner 1:1 support Independent choosing
Reading at homeYour child should read every dayRecord checked every ThursdayIf recorded and signed by you at least 4xper week, including at least 2 Q+A, merit awardedReading book must be from schoolReading challenge encourages range of texts
Read a book by an author you have not read before.
Book:
Date finished:
Signed by an adult:
Read a book you would not usually choose to read.
Book:
Date finished:
Signed by an adult:
Read to a younger child.
Book:
Date finished:
Signed by an adult:
Read a book which raises a moral issue or dilemma .
Book:
Date finished:
Signed by an adult :
Read a story set in an imaginary world.
Book:
Date finished:
Signed by an adult :
Read a story set in Space.
Book:
Date finished:
Signed by an adult :
Read an article in a local newspaper.
Book:
Date finished:
Signed by an adult :
Read an article in a national newspaper.
Book:
Date finished:
Signed by an adult :
Read a book by Dick King Smith.
Book:
Date finished:
Signed by an adult :
YEAR 4 TERM ONE READING CHALLENGENAME:
Complete all of the challenges and win a prize.You will be questioned about each book read!
MathematicsMathematics
Each term the children will cover each of the following areas of maths:
Number and place value Calculating: Addition and subtraction Calculating: Multiplication and division Fractions and decimals Measurement Geometry Statistics
MathematicsMathematics
Supporting your child at home:
Use maths in everyday contexts. Learn multiplication facts. Learn number facts: doubles, halves, number
bonds to 10, 20, 60, 100. Encourage your child to explain to you how to
use calculation strategies they have learned at school
ScienceScience
Changes of stateComparing and grouping solids, liquids and gasesInvestigating the change of state that occurs when
materials are heated or cooled
The water cycleUnderstanding evaporation and condensationUnderstanding the role of the water cycle on our
planet
ComputingComputing
E-safetyUse technology safely, respectfully and responsiblyRecognise acceptable / unacceptable behaviourKnow how to report concerns about content and contactUnderstanding computer networksUnderstand the different services the internet can
provide, including the world wide webUse the internet to communicate and collaborate
Topic Topic (History and Geography)(History and Geography)
The achievements of the Ancient EgyptiansTo locate ancient Egypt in place and time.To explore what we can learn about a civilisation
from artefacts.To understand the way in which farming has
changed between ancient and modern Egypt.To research an aspect of ancient Egyptian life and
present this in a class museum.
P.E.P.E.
It is helpful if PE kit remains in school for the duration of the term
Monday: indoors – dance Friday: outdoors – basketball, cycling Appropriate kit for the weather Hair must be tied back and earrings out
RE and PSCHERE and PSCHE
Christianity: - Why are churches different?
Beginning and belonging: - Building relationships and coping with new situations
Art and DTArt and DT
Andy Warhol’s pop art - Drawing, block colour and CAD
Pop up books- Developing and constructing mechanisms
MusicMusic
Led by Mrs. Allen Tuesday afternoon fortnightly Reinforced in class Continuing a strong focus on the recorder
HomeworkHomework
• Times tables and spellings will be tested on a Wednesday morning.
• Homework will be sent home on a Wednesday and collected in the following Monday.
• The reading challenge is to be completed throughout the term and is due before Christmas.
Communication: home / Communication: home / schoolschool
• Reading record – complete daily, including codes• Pop in before or after school to speak to me. We can
arrange a longer appointment or deal with any worries or queries there and then
• Email the school office• Consultation meetings during October and again in the
spring• Our class page on the school website • Your child’s Starz account• School reports at the end of the summer term
Many thanks Many thanks for your for your supportsupport
