Week Beginning 17th March 2025

Writing

We will be writing our own tale of fear using suspense in our stories. We will be publishing our stories ready to display. 

Reading

We will be continuing our class book 'Narnia- The Lion, The Witch and the wardrobe'. We will be answering matching questions and looking at vocabulary in the story. 

Maths

We will be learning about decimals. We will think abut tenths as decimals and fractions.

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 8 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with the 7 timestable facts. 

Science

We will think about what we have learnt about classifying animals and food chains. We will complete a short quiz. 

Computing

We will be learning to animate. We will use 2animate on Purple mash to create a moving picture. 

Cooking

We will chop and roast some vegetables. 

PSHE

This half term we are thinking about being healthy. We will think about alcohol and how people might use it. 

RE

We are learning about Christianity. We will consider how Christians celebrate communion.

Messages:

INSET- There is an INSET day on Wednesday 19th March

Parent Meetings

We are looking forward to seeing you all next week. Please make sure you have booked an appointment. 

Gatton Park Trips

1st April- 4K and 4C

2nd April- 4L and 4F

We still need helpers on 2nd April

Church visit

As part of our RE learning this term, we will be visiting St John's church to learn about how Christians celebrate communion. You should have received a letter about this. 

Week Beginning 10th March 2025

Writing

We will be innovating our model text. We will change the character and setting of our story. We will think about the fear that the character has. 

Reading

We will be continuing our class book 'Narnia- The Lion, The Witch and the wardrobe'. We will be summarising as well as answering retrieval and inference questions. 

Maths

We will be learning about fractions. We will add and subtract fractions. We will also subtract a fraction from a whole amount. We will be adding mixed number fractions.

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 8 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with the 7 timestable facts. 

Science

This week is STEM week. We are completing lots of science activities based around classification of animals.

Computing

We will be learning to animate. We will use 2animate on Purple mash to create a moving picture. 

Cooking

We will taste some vegetables after chopping and roasting them. 

PSHE

This half term we are thinking about being healthy. We will think about the dangers of smoking and vaping. 

RE

We are learning about Christianity. We will consider how Christians celebrate communion.

Messages:

STEM week

We are looking for a talk from a vet or someone who works with animals. If you have any contacts, then please let us know. Thanks. 

Gatton Park Trips

1st April- 4K and 4C

2nd April- 4L and 4F

We still need helpers for these trips

Church visit

As part of our RE learning this term, we will be visiting St John's church to learn about how Christians celebrate communion. 

Reading

If you are able to, please purchase a copy for your child to use in class. This is the version we will be using. 

Week Beginning 3rd March 2025

Writing

We will be looking at how authors build suspense in story writing. We will write in role and begin to think about our own suspense stories.

Reading

We will be starting our new class book 'Narnia- The Lion, The Witch and the wardrobe'. We will look at fact or opinion and inference. 

Maths

We will be learning about fractions. We will convert mixed number fractions to improper fractions. 

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 8 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with the 7 timestable facts. 

Geography

We will learn about Fairtrade and write some facts that we have learnt. 

Computing

We will be learning to animate. We will use 2aminate on Purple mash to create a moving picture. 

Cooking

We will taste some vegetables after chopping and roasting them. 

PSHE

This half term we are thinking about being healthy. We will think about different roles in a  friendship group.

RE

We are learning about Christianity. We will consider how Christians celebrate communion.

Messages:

PE

Our PE days will be changing.

From week beginning 24th February our PE days will be Tuesday and Friday. 

World Book Day

There are lots of activities coming up this week. Children are invited to dress up as a book character or something from a non-fiction book. 

Reading

We are beginning a new book. If you are able to, please purchase a copy for your child to use in class. This is the version we will be using. 

Week Beginning 24th February 2025

Writing

We will be looking at how authors build suspense in story writing. We will learn a tale of fear. 

Reading

We will be starting our new class book 'Narnia- The Lion, The Witch and the wardrobe'. Please see message below.
We will also complete a reading assessment.

Maths

We will be learning about fractions. We will count in fractions beyond 1. 

We will also complete some maths assessments. 

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 8 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with the 7 timestable facts. 

Geography

We will find out what is meant by a carbon footprint. We will learn about Fairtrade. 

Computing

We will be learning to use Mircro:bits.

PSHE

This half term we are thinking about being healthy. We will think about healthy friendships and who is in our friendship group.

RE

We are learning about Christianity. We will consider the times that we celebrate.

Messages:

PE

Our PE days will be changing.

From week beginning 24th February our PE days will be Tuesday and Friday. 

Reading

We are beginning a new book. If you are able to, please purchase a copy for your child to use in class. This is the version we will be using. 

You may also be interested in these events/experiences that are happening in half term.

Narnia production 

Banstead woods

Week Beginning 10th February 2025

Writing

We will write our own wishing tale using the skills we have learnt.

Reading

We will be finishing the story 'Why the Whales Came'. 

Maths

We are learning about measure. We will be learning about fractions.

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 7 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with the 6 timestable facts. 

Geography

We will use maps and atlases. We will compare human and physical features of places in the UK on maps. 

DT

We will use our design to make buildings to create a small world city. 

Computing

We will be learning about effective searching. We will think about whether an information source is true and reliable.

PSHE

This half term we are thinking about our dreams and goals. We will think about how we can achieve our goals.

RE

We are learning about Sikhism. We will consider the question; What do many Sikhs value?

Messages:

After half term our PE days will be changing.

From week beginning 24th February our PE days will be Tuesday and Friday. 

Week Beginning 3rd February 2025

Writing

We are learning a wishing tale. We will continue to innovate our text to create our own wishing tale.

Reading

We will be continuing to read Why the Whales came by Michael Morpurgo. We will predict and infer about the characters actions. 

Maths

We are learning about measure. We will calculate the perimeter of different shapes. 

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 7 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with the 6 timestable facts. 

Geography

We will use maps and atlases. We will locate human and physical features of places in the UK on maps. 

DT

We will use our design to make buildings to create a small world city. 

Computing

We will be learning about effective searching. We will think about whether an information source is true and reliable.

PSHE

This half term we are thinking about our dreams and goals.

This week is Children's Mental Health Week. We will complete some activities based around our mental health. 

RE

We are learning about Sikhism. We will consider the question; How might a Sikh’s beliefs impact their life?

Messages:

After half term our PE days will be changing.

From week beginning 24th February our PE days will be Tuesday and Friday. 

Week Beginning 27th January 2025

Writing

We are learning a wishing tale. We will innovate our text to create our own paragraphs.

Reading

We will be continuing to read Why the Whales came by Michael Morpurgo. We will summarise what we have read.

Maths

We are learning about measure. We will think about metres and kilometres and calculate perimeter of rectangles.

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 7 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with the 6 timestable facts. 

Geography

We will learn about how rivers change over time. 

DT

We will design a building and think about the net we will need to create it. 

Computing

We will be learning about effective searching. We will think about the key words that we need to use to make an effective search. 

PSHE

This half term we are thinking about our dreams and goals. We will think about our short term goals.

RE

We are learning about Sikhism. We will consider the question; Which symbols are special to most Sikhs and why?

Messages:

A reminder that our PE days are Wednesday and Friday. Children are expected to be in school uniform, including school shoes, on all other days. Thank you

Week Beginning 20th January 2025

Writing

We are learning a wishing tale. We will focus on what makes a good opening and look at the tools that are used to create this. 

Reading

We will be continuing to read Why the Whales came by Michael Morpurgo. We will infer, and retrieve information.

Maths

We are dividing a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number. We will move onto dividing 3 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers later in the week

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 6 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with the 4 timestable facts. 

Geography

We will learn about features of a river. We will learn about weathering, erosion and deposition.

Art

We will learn about the job an architect does. We will think about the architect Julia Barfield and how she designed the London Eye. We will look at the architecture of some London buildings. 

Computing

We will be learning about effective searching. We will think about the key words that we need to use to make an effective search. 

PSHE

This half term we are thinking about our dreams and goals. We will look at how we overcome disappointment. 

RE

We are learning about Sikhism. We will consider the question; ' Why is serving the community so important to many Sikhs?'

Messages:

A reminder that our PE days are Wednesday and Friday. Children are expected to be in school uniform, including school shoes, on all other days. Thank you

Week Beginning 13th January 2025

Writing

We are writing a poem based on the poem A Cave of Curiosity by Pie Corbett.

Reading

We will be continuing to read Why the Whales came by Michael Morpurgo. We will predict, and retrieve information.

Maths

We are multiplying a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number.

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 6 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with the 4 timestable facts. 

Geography

We will learn about how water is purified, ready to drink. We will look at the process during our trip to Bough Beech. 

DT

We will learn about structures. We will look at the nets of different shell structures. 

Computing

We will be learning about effective searching. We will think about the key words that we need to use to make an effective search. 

PSHE

This half term we are thinking about our dreams and goals. We will learn that some of our hopes and dreams do not come true and this can hurt.

RE

We are learning about Sikhism. We will consider the question; ' Why is the Guru Granth Sahib Ji so important to many Sikhs?

Messages:

Bough Beech

For this trip, your child will need a change of shoes (preferably wellies). Please ensure your child has their wellies in school and a bag to put them in for our trip day. 

Thank you

4K and 4C- Wednesday 15th January

4L and 4F- Thursday 16th January

Week Beginning 6th January 2025

Writing

We are reading a poem and thinking about the language used in it. We will generate ideas for our own poems based on an abstract place. 

Reading

We will be continuing to read Why the Whales came by Michael Morpurgo. We will retrieve information, infer and look at specific vocabulary.

Maths

We are multiplying and dividing numbers by 10 and 100. 

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 6 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with 4 timestable facts. 

Geography

We will learn about the water cycle and write an explanation.

DT

We will learn about structures. We will think about how packaging is designed and strengthened. We will look at nets of different 3D shapes. 

Computing

We will be learning about effective searching. We will think about the key words that we need to use to make an effective search. 

PSHE

This half term we are thinking about our dreams and goals. We will think about aspirational goals that we want to achieve. 

RE

We are learning about Sikhism. We will consider the question; 'What do Sikhs value?'

Messages:

Bough Beech

We need some adults to help when we visit Bough Beech in January. Please let your child's class teacher know if you are available to help. 

For this trip, your child will need a change of shoes (preferably wellies). Please ensure your child has their wellies in school and a bag to put them in for our trip day. 

Thank you

4K and 4C- Wednesday 15th January

4L and 4F- Thursday 16th January

Week Beginning 16th December 2024

Writing

We will write our own non-fiction report about a topic that we are interested in. We will use the features we have learnt including sub-headings, generalisers and conjunctions.

Reading

We will be reading Why the Whales came by Michael Morpurgo. We will retrieve information, infer and look at specific vocabulary.

Maths

We will be revising the 4 timestable facts. We will look at what a factor is. We will multiply different factors. 

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 6 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with 4 timestable facts. 

Art

We will look at the work of the artist Jackson Pollock. We will think about how he creates his art and what it might mean. We will create our own artwork in the style of Jackson Pollock. 

Computing

We are thinking about coding. We will learn how to code a simple sequence using 2code on Purple mash. We will code our own programme.  

PSHE

We will think about why it is good to accept people for who they are.

RE

We will consider what Christians believe about God's Kingdom by looking at the Lord's prayer. 

Messages:

Science/Art

We are going to be creating some Jackson Pollock inspired art using melted chocolate. Please send in a bar of milk, white and dark chocolate by Tuesday. Thank you

Bough Beech

We need some adults to help when we visit Bough Beech in January. Please let your child's class teacher know if you are available to help. 

For this trip, your child will need a change of shoes (preferably wellies). Please ensure your child has their wellies in school and a bag to put them in for our trip day. 

Thank you

4K and 4C- Wednesday 15th January

4L and 4F- Thursday 16th January

Week Beginning 9th December 2024

Writing

We are writing a non-fiction report. We will look at the features of some reports and planning our own report. 

Reading

We will be reading Why the Whales came by Michael Morpurgo. We will retrieve information, infer and answer some true or false questions.

Maths

We will be learning to multiply 3 numbers together. We will revise all of the timetables we have learnt and solve some word problems. 

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 4 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with 3 timestable facts. 

Art

We will look at the work of the artist Jackson Pollock. We will think about how he creates his art and what it might mean. 

Computing

 We are thinking about coding. We will learn how to code a simple sequence using 2code on Purple mash. We will learn about number variables.  

PSHE

We will think about what is special about ourselves and what we like about our physical appearance. 

Messages:

Christmas Sing-a longs

We are looking forward to seeing you at our Christmas Sing-a-longs on Wednesday.

4K and 4L- 9.05

4F and 4C- 2.30

Science/Art

We are going to be creating some Jackson Pollock inspired art using melted chocolate. Please send in a bar of milk, white and dark chocolate. Thank you

Bough Beech

We need a couple of parents to help when we visit Bough Beech in January. Please let your child's class teacher know if you are available to help. 

For this trip, your child will need a change of shoes (preferably wellies). Please ensure your child has their wellies in school and a bag to put them in for our trip day. 

Thank you

4K and 4C- Wednesday 15th January

4L and 4F- Thursday 16th January

Week Beginning 2nd December 2024

Writing

We are writing our own warning tale using all the skills form the toolkit that we have learnt.

Reading

We will be reading Why the Whales came by Michael Morpurgo. We will look at vocabulary in the book and find out about the characters. 

Maths

We will begin learning about multiplication and division. We will think about the 12 timestable multiplication and division facts. We will multiply and divide by 1 and 0.

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 4 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with 3 timestable facts. 

Science

We are learning about states of matter. We will learn about the water cycle. 

Computing

 We are thinking about coding. We will learn how to code a simple sequence using 2code on Purple mash. We will learn debug a programme.   

PSHE

We will think about what bullying is and what we do if we see it. 

Messages:

Reading

Please continue to support your children to read. We are working hard to increase children's fluency. You can help by listening to your child read aloud and modelling reading aloud to them.

Week Beginning 25th November 2024

Writing

We are learning a warning tale. We will innovate our warning tale, thinking about the skills that we have learnt. 

Reading

We will start reading Why the Whales came by Michael Morpurgo. We will use prediction and retrieval skills.

Maths

We will begin learning about multiplication and division. We will think about the 7 timestable multiplication and division facts.

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 4 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with 3 timestable facts. 

Science

We are learning about states of matter. We will set up an investigation to show evaporation. We will make observations and record results. 

Computing

 We are thinking about coding. We will learn how to code a simple sequence using 2code on Purple mash. We will learn how to add an event where 2 objects collide.   

PSHE

We will think about who influences our choices.  

Messages:

Wednedsay- donation day for our Christmas Fair. Please see the letter sent for donations. 

Reading

Please continue to support your children to read. We are working hard to increase children's fluency. You can help by listening to your child read aloud and modelling reading aloud to them.

Christmas making morning- Thursday

Thank you for all your generous donations.

We would like any donations of:

thin ribbon

uncooked rice

We have enough buttons now! Thank you

Week Beginning 18th November 2024

Writing

We are learning a warning tale. We will innovate our warning tale, thinking about the skills that we have learnt. 

Reading

We will finish reading The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. We will use summary skills and write a book review. 

Maths

We will begin learning about multiplication and division. We will think about the 6 and 9 timetable multiplication and division facts and how they relate to each other. 

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 4 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with 3 timestable facts. 

Science

We are learning about states of matter. We will measure temperatures using a thermometer. We will learn about condensation and evaporation.

We will have our visit from FizzPop science company to think about states of matter.

Computing

 We are thinking about coding. We will learn how to code a simple sequence using 2code on Purple mash. We will learn how an IF statement works.  

PSHE

We will think about how we make assumptions on how people look.  

Messages:

Reading

Please continue to support your children to read. We are working hard to increase children's fluency. You can help by listening to your child read aloud and modelling reading aloud to them.

Christmas making morning

Thank you for all your generous donations.

We would like any donations of:

small buttons (5p size) 

thin ribbon

uncooked rice

Week Beginning 11th November 2024

Writing

We are learning a warning tale. We will think about the language that is used, including adverbs, adjectives and personification. 

Reading

We will continue reading The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. We will use retrieval and prediction skills. 

Maths

We will begin learning about multiplication and division. We will think about the 6 timetable multiplication and division facts. 

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 3 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with 3 timestable facts. 

Science

We are learning about states of matter. We will think about what solids, liquids and gasses are.

Computing

 We are thinking about coding. We will learn how to code a simple sequence using 2code on Purple mash. 

French

We will learn how to say what age we are. 

PSHE

This week is anti-bullying week and the children will think about what is bullying and how we can prevent it. We will think about the decisions they make and how that makes others feel. 

Messages:

Reading

Please continue to support your children to read. We are working hard to increase children's fluency. You can help by listening to your child read aloud and modelling reading aloud to them. 

Week Beginning 11th November 2024

Writing

We are learning a warning tale. We will think about the language that is used, including adverbs, adjectives and personification. 

Reading

We will continue reading The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. We will use retrieval and prediction skills. 

Maths

We will begin learning about multiplication and division. We will think about the 6 timetable multiplication and division facts. 

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 3 timestable. Your child should now be fluent with 3 timestable facts. 

Science

We are learning about states of matter. We will think about what solids, liquids and gasses are.

Computing

 We are thinking about coding. We will learn how to code a simple sequence using 2code on Purple mash. 

French

We will learn how to say what age we are. 

PSHE

This week is anti-bullying week and the children will think about what is bullying and how we can prevent it. We will think about the decisions they make and how that makes others feel. 

Messages:

Reading

Please continue to support your children to read. We are working hard to increase children's fluency. You can help by listening to your child read aloud and modelling reading aloud to them. 

It has been a great half term in Year 4. The children have been focussed and completed lots of great learning. We hope you all have a safe half term. 

Week Beginning 4th November 2024

Writing

We are writing a narrative focussing on setting description. We will learn a warning tale and think about the features it contains. 

Reading

We will start reading The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. We will think about the characters and how they are described. 

We will complete some reading assessments during this week too. 

Maths

We will complete some fluency lessons, completing calculations with addition and subtraction. 

We will complete some maths assessments during this week. 

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 3 timestable.

Art

This week is sculpture week. We are looking at the artist Ruth Asawa. We will create some 2D and 3D work using inspiration from her work. 

If you have any wool, please send it in so we can make our sculptures. 

PSHE

This half term we are looking at celebrating differences. This week we will think about how we might judge people by their appearance. 

Messages:

Reading

Please continue to support your children to read. We are working hard to increase children's fluency. You can help by listening to your child read aloud and modelling reading aloud to them. 

Up-coming Dates

Week beg 11th November- Anti-bullying week

13.11.24- Odd socks day

15.11.24- Children in Need

18.11.24- 4K and 4F Fizz Pop Workshop

19.11.24- 4L and 4C Fizz pop workshop

19.11.24- Parents evening

20.11.24- INSET day

21.11.24- Parents evening

27.11.24- Own clothes (Christmas fair donations)

28.11.24- Christmas making morning. 

Week Beginning 21st October 2024

Writing

We are looking at non-fiction instruction writing. We will write our own instructions and publish them. 

Reading

We will finish our class book- The Ancient Egyptian Sleepover. We will be retrieving and summarising. 

Maths

We will calculate the area of shapes by counting squares and using multiplication facts. We will compare area.

Timestables

We are currently learning the facts of the 3 timestable.

Science

We will review our investigations and record results.

DT

We will design and make an electronic game.

PSHE

We are thinking about our class charter and how we follow established rules. 

French

We will review all of the vocabulary we have learnt in our French lessons. 

Messages:

Reading

Please encourage your child to read everyday at home and record it in their reading records. There are rewards for the class that reads the most each week.

Science/DT

If you have any shoe boxes please send them in for our DT project. We are making electronic games. If you can provide an AA battery we would also be very grateful. Thank you.

Sculpture week

After half term it is our sculpture week. We are looking for donation of wool to help us create super sculptures. Thank you

Week Beginning 14th October 2024

Writing

We are looking at non-fiction instruction writing. We will innovate our instructions using the tools we have learnt.

Reading

We will read our class book- The Ancient Egyptian Sleepover. We will look at character description.

Maths

We will add and subtract two 4-digit numbers with and without exchange. 

Science

We will review our investigations and record results.

History

We will take part in various activities on our Ancient Egyptian day. 

Computing

We are learning about how to stay safe online. 

PSHE

We are thinking about our class charter and how we follow established rules. 

French

We will review all of the vocabulary we have learnt in our French lessons. 

RE

We are considering the questions- What is a covenant? 

Messages:

Reading

Please encourage your child to read everyday at home and record it in their reading records. There are rewards for the class that reads the most each week.

Science/DT

If you have any shoe boxes please send them in for our DT project. We are making electronic games. If you can provide an AA battery we would also be very grateful. Thank you.

Sculpture week

After half term it is our sculpture week. We are looking for donation of wool to help us create super sculptures. Thank you

Week Beginning 7th October 2024

Writing

We are looking at non-fiction instruction writing. We will think about the tools that are used to create concise and clear instrtuctions. 

Reading

We will read our class book- The Ancient Egyptian Sleepover. We will look at the vocabulary in the book and practise fluency by re-reading part of the text.  

Maths

We will subtract two 4-digit numbers with and without exchange. 

Science

We will learn about materials that are good conductors of electricity. We will complete an investigation and record our results. 

History

We will learn about burial rituals. We will think about who the Ancient Egyptians worshipped.

Computing

We are learning about how to stay safe online. 

PSHE

We are thinking about our class charter and how we follow established rules. 

French

We are learning to ask how old someone is.

RE

We are considering the questions- What is a covenant? 

Messages:

Reading

Please encourage your child to read everyday at home and record it in their reading records. There are rewards for the class that reads the most each week.

Science/DT

If you have any shoe boxes please send them in for our DT project. We are making electronic games. If you can provide an AA battery we would also be very grateful. Thank you.

Sculpture week

After half term it is our sculpture week. We are looking for donation of wool to help us create super sculptures. Thank you

Week Beginning 30th September 2024

Writing

We are publishing writing this week. We will use our editing skills and practise our handwriting skills. We will publish a newspaper as part of our History learning. 

Reading

We will read our class book- The Ancient Egyptian Sleepover. We will use inference skills. 

Maths

We will add two 4-digit numbers with and without exchange. 

Science

We will learn about materials that are good conductors of electricity. 

History

We will learn about Tutankhamun and write a newspaper report showing what we have learnt.  

Computing

We are learning about how to stay safe online. 

PSHE

We are thinking about rewards and consequences. 

French

We are learning to introduce ourselves

RE

We are considering the questions- What is a covenant? 

Messages:

Please encourage your child to read everyday at home and record it in their reading records. There are rewards for the class that reads the most each week.

Thursday 3rd September is National Poetry Day. Children are invited to wear their own clothes to school and bring a poem to share. 

Science/DT

If you have any shoe boxes please send them in for our DT project. We are making electronic games. If you can provide an AA battery we would also be very grateful. Thank you.

Week Beginning 23rd September 2024

Writing

We are learning  a quest tale. We will innovate our model text and include speech in our paragraphs. We will then plan our own quest tale. 

Reading

We will read our class book- The Ancient Egyptian Sleepover. We will summarise and retrieve. 

Maths

We will recognise the place value of number to 10000. We will round numbers to the nearest 100, 100 and 10000

Science

We will learn that common appliances run on electricity. We will explore simple circuits. We will make simple electrical circuits and make switch.

History

We will collate everything we have learned into a fact file.  

Computing

We are learning about how to stay safe online. 

PSHE

We are learning about our rights and responsibilities. We are learning about democracy.

French

We are learning how to say numbers to 20

RE

We are considering the questions- What is a covenant? 

Messages:

Please encourage your child to read everyday at home and record it in their reading records. There are rewards for the class that reads the most each week.

Week Beginning 16th September 2024

Writing

We are learning  a quest tale. We will innovate our model text and include speech in our paragraphs. 

Reading

We will read our class book- The Ancient Egyptian Sleepover. We will summarise and retrieve. 

Maths

We will recognise the place value of number to 10000. We will compare numbers to 10000, round numbers and place numbers on a numberline. 

Science

We will learn that common appliances run on electricity. We will explore simple circuits. We will make simple electrical circuits.

History

We will learn about the importance of the pyramids and how they were built. 

Computing

We are learning about how to stay safe online. 

PSHE

We are learning about our rights and responsibilities. We are democracy

French

We are learning how to say classroom instructions.

RE

We are considering the questions- What is a covenant? We will look at the Abrahamic covenant. 

Messages:

Lots of children still do not have their wellies in school. Please have them in by Tuesday. Thank you. 

Please encourage your child to read everyday at home and record it in their reading records. There are rewards for the class that reads the most each week.

Week Beginning 9th September 2024

Writing

We are learning  a quest tale. We will look at speech marks and use of reporting clauses. 

Reading

We will read our class book- The Ancient Egyptian Sleepover. We will use inference and retrieval skills.

Maths

We will recognise the place value of number to 10000. We will partition numbers to 10000

Science

We will learn that common appliances run on electricity. We will explore simple circuits. 

History

We will learn about the importance of the River Nile in Ancient Egypt. 

We will learn about the Rosetta Stone.

We will look at how Ancient Egyptians communicated. We will decipher hieroglyphics. 

Computing

We are learning about how to stay safe online. We will think about the rules when playing online games

PSHE

We are learning about our rights and responsibilities. We will think about democracy. 

French

We are learning how to say 'How are you?'

RE

We are considering the questions- What is a covenant? What was the promise God made to Noah?

Messages:

Thank you for purchasing our class book. It is great that each child can have their own copy to work from in our reading lessons. 

Our teaching assistants are a valuable resource and we appreciate their work with the children. We have 4 teaching assistants working in Year 4 and they all work across the 4 classes.  

Mrs Horvath, Mrs Asif, Miss Williams and Mrs Brown. 

Reminder- if you child brings a snack, it should be a piece of fruit or vegetable. 

Welcome to Year 4!

We are really excited to be starting this new year with you. Please speak to your child's class teacher if you have any concerns and we will do our best to sort out anything that arises.

Each week we will update this page with the current learning to give you an overview of the week. You will also find any messages relating to events and opportunities that are up coming. 

Messages:

PE:

Year 4 PE days are Wednesday and Friday. Children come into school in their PE kit on PE days. 

Outdoor learning:

Provide wellington boots for when we go to the allotment and woodlands. These need to stay in school. It is really helpful if they have a raincoat too, in case of unexpected showers. 

Reading Records

Please encourage your child to read every day. This will have a massive impact on their progress. Please fill in their reading records daily and make sure they are in school.

Timestables

Practise timestables. You can use Timestable Rockstars for this. Children will have their login, in the reading record. 

We look forward to working with you this year.