Year 4
Topic Newsletters - 26/27
Class Timetables
Narwhal Class – Mrs Eden-Fry
Turtle Class – Mr Simmons
Our Curriculum
Welcome to Year 4! We have many exciting things to come this year including intriguing topics such as Invasion, Misty Mountain and Ancient Civilisations. We have some exciting trips and experiences planned.
English:
Autumn Term 1
- Arthur and the Golden Rope
- Newspaper Report
- Narrative
Autumn Term 2
- Viking Voyagers
- The Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Adventurers
- Non Chronological report
- Character description leaflet
Important information
Timetable
Start: 8:40am Finish: 3:15pm
PE - Monday
Swimming - Friday for select children only. You will be contacted if your child has been selected to swim this year.
Forest School - tbc. This will take place later in the academic year.
Children will come into school in PE kits. All children must have a white top or house colour, black or navy shorts. Trainers, joggers and jumpers will be required for outdoor PE.
Forest School - All children will need wellies and a waterproof coat.
Equipment:
They must also have a named water bottle and waterproof coat in school every day. All equipment is provided but if children wish to bring in their own pencil case then they can for afternoon sessions only. Please remember a sun hat and sun cream.
Snacks:
Healthy snacks are encouraged, e.g. Fruit and cereal bars. No sweets, chocolate or crisps please. Please help us to be careful of nut allergies and not send any nut products to school. Children also require a spill proof bottle of water.
No fruit juice – only still water please.
How can you support your children at home?
Homework:
Reading – You should read with your child at least 5 times a week at home.
Spellings – Sent out on a Wednesday and tested on the Wednesday after. These can be completed on Spelling Shed
TT Rockstars- Use TT Rockstars to practise times tables. Children will be tested through the ’99 club’ on a Wednesday.
Topic homework:
We would like the children to choose at least one piece to do and bring in to share with the class.
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