Year 4
Class Teachers: Mr Waddington
Support Staff: Mrs B Farrell/Mrs K Mudd
World Book Day
The children had fun doing various activities related to the school book 'Here We Are' and in Year 4.
PE
Our PE days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please make sure your child comes to school in their full P.E kit on these days. It is expected that all items are named.
Year 4 also have a Yoga session on a Friday afternoon.
Library
Our class visits the library on a Thursday so please make sure books are brought back to be changed.
Homework
The children will be given spellings to learn every Friday and will be tested on them the following Friday. Please support your child in learning their spellings through the week.
The children will be tested on their times tables every Friday.
It is an expectation that the children read a book of their choice at least twice a week. Reading books should be returned to school on a Thursday and new books will be re-issued on a Monday. All books must be quarantined for 3 days before being sent to a new household.
A homework grid relating to the topic being covered will be sent home at the beginning of each half term. The children are expected to research and produce answers to at least 2 of the questions. They can answer the questions with as much creativity as they wish. They will be expected to share their work with the rest of the class.
Curriculum
Please follow the link to see an overview of what the children are learning:
Autumn 1 (Sept-Oct) Autumn 2 (Oct-Dec)
Knowledge Organiser (Aut 1) Knowledge Organiser (Aut 2)
Homework grid (Aut 1) Homework Grid (Aut 2)
Spring 1 (Jan - Feb) Spring 2 (Feb - Apr)
Homework Grid (Spr 1) Homework Grid (Spr 2)
Knowledge Organiser Knowledge Organiser
Summer 1 (Apr - May) Summer 2 (Jun - July)
Homework Grid (Sum 1) Homework Grid (Sum 2)
Knowledge Organiser (Sum1) Knowledge Organiser (Sum 2)
National Virtual Library
Oak National Academy has launched a new virtual library in partnership with the National Literacy Trust.
The Virtual School Library hosts free reading and writing content from children’s authors such as Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Josh Lacey and Konnie Huq. There is a free-to-access book every week from the platform’s author of the week, alongside exclusive videos and the authors top three recommended reads.
To access the library click on the link below:
https://library.thenational.academy/.
There are also several resources available from public libraries that could support reading for pleasure, click on the links below to find out more.
Librariesathome.co.uk, includes a tool to help individuals find their local library service.
LibrariesTV, which features activities like story times and craft sessions.
National Shelf Service - book recommendations from professional librarians.
Pupil Views November 2020
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