Our class name is ‘Rick Riordan’, it was chosen because “being a hero doesn’t mean you’re invincible, it means you’re brave enough to stand up and do what’s right!”.

8:45 am: Learning begins! The gate will be open from 8:35 am and children may come straight to the classroom from this time ready to start lessons at 8:45 am.

10:30 am-10:45 am: Morning Break

12:15 pm: End of morning session.

1:00 pm: Afternoon session begins.

3:15 pm: End of school day. The children have been reminded not to leave school if they cannot see their adult, please inform us if somebody different is collecting them from school.

Children will read in school, both as an individual and in groups.  We also ask that children aim to read for 10 minutes each day at home and complete at least 3 reading entries but aim to complete 5 as part of their homework routine. The children will be shown how to complete a reading entry in order to help their understanding. We value your contribution too, please record any comments or questions regarding your child’s reading in their diary. 

Children are welcome to select books from the library or choose their own from home. Those who are not quite ready for free reading will continue with the school reading scheme, Rhino Readers, and progress through each stage until they have acquired the skills needed to make the transition. If your child is not a free reader, in addition to their self-chosen book they will also bring home a banded reading book, these will be changed once a week on a Monday. Books should be brought into school every day. Here is a list of suggested books to read in year 4:

Homework:

This will be set in order to consolidate children’s learning and understanding. We ask that you encourage and support your child to complete these tasks. By the end of Year 4, children are expected to know all of the times tables facts up to 12x12; they will complete the national multiplication check in the final summer half term. Evidence shows that those children who complete 20 minutes practise each week on TT Rockstars achieve full marks on the Multiplication Check. Therefore, this will be the expectation each week. Additional Maths homework will be uploaded on to ‘My Maths’ every Monday. Spellings will also be set on a Monday, children should learn these ready for a spelling quiz the following Monday.

Curriculum update - Spring 1

This term, we have some exciting topics:

Maths - Multiplication,Division, length & perimeter 

English - Echo and Narcissus By Ross Montgomery

Reading - Farm Boy by Michael Morpurgo

Science - Electricity 

History - The Vikings 

Art - 3D Form - Clay dragon eyes

RE - What is it like to be Hindu in Britain today?

PE - Fundamentals/OAA (Outdoor Adventurous Activity)

Computing - Coding 

PSHE - Digital Wellbeing

Spanish - The Wider World

Music - Mamma Mia!

We encourage children to research our topics at home and bring in any appropriate books or resources to share with everyone. 

The children will be involved in two PE sessions a week. We ask that kit is clearly labelled and worn on that day. Indoor PE activities will be on a Monday and outdoor PE will be on a Friday.

PE kit:

Trainers

Navy jogging bottoms or leggings/shorts.

White t-shirt and Navy sweatshirt/jumper.

Earrings - if your child cannot remove these independently, they should not be worn on PE days.

Long hair should be tied back.

Break Time Snacks

Children are welcome to bring in a healthy snack for the morning break time. We are a nut free school so please ensure any snacks do not contain nuts. Snacks are not to be shared with other children as there are several children with specific food allergies.

All children are welcome to buy a snack from the kitchen at break time.  These cost 50p and the children can choose one item from: toast, crumpets, pancakes, milkshake or hot chocolate. 

Timetable in Year 4

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to get in touch via the school office. 

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