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 - Thursday

Swimming - Friday

Forest School - Monday

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 Tuesday and tested on the Tuesday 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 Friday.

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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