Welcome to Class 4

Staff Mrs McManus Mrs Donoghue Miss Lewis Mrs Brown Mrs Ferens

Daily routines

Curriculum Plan Year B CT: Local History Study (WW1) A local history study/British history Novel: My Friend the Enemy   A: Textiles – Poppies G: Human and Physical Geography – To Compare Regions from Around the World – British Empire H: Causes and Consequences/Knowledge and Understanding of the History of Britain – Impact of WW1 on the Local Area - Darlington CT: Anglo Saxons and Scots Connections, Contrasts and Trends Over Time Novel: Beowulf H: Knowledge and Understanding of the History of Britain/Causes and Consequences – The fall of the Western Roman Empire A: Painting/Drawing – Beowulf CT: Coasts and Rivers Location Knowledge Novel: Kensuke’s Kingdom G: Geographical Skills/Fieldwork – Saltburn G: Locational and Place Knowledge – Coasts and Rivers A: Painting/Drawing – Aging DT: Materials – Kensuke’s Tools CT: Ancient Greeks What did the Ancient Greeks do for us? A study of Greek life and achievements and their influence on the western world Novel: The Last Olympian DT: Mechanisms – Moving toys G: Contrasting locality - Greece H: Ancient Civilisations/Historical Concepts - Greek life and Influence on the Western World – The Olympics DT: Food awareness – Greek dishes

Curriculum Plan Year A CT: WW1 A local history study /British History Novel: An Eagle in the Snow   A: Digital media – Poppies G: Human and Physical Geography – Impact of WW1 on Environment H: Knowledge and Understanding of British History – Key People and Events in WW1 – Wilfred Owen DT: Food Awareness – Rations CT: Anglo Saxons and Vikings The Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor Novel: Viking Boy A: 3D – Anglo – Clay Saxon Jewellery G: Locational and Place Knowledge – Bede’s World DT: Structure - Viking helmets H: Knowledge and Understanding of British History - Vikings and Anglo Saxons Invasion and Establishment CT: Mountains Mountain explorers and change over time Novel: The Whispering Mountain G: Locational and Place Knowledge - Mountain Formation – Himalayas A: Painting – Mountains CT: Earth and Beyond – Earth and Space Novel: Found A: Painting - Planets G: Human and Physical Geography - Climate Zones, Biomes and Vegetation Belts - Earth CT: Victorian Darlington/North Yorkshire - Local History Study/British History Novel: Street Child A: Printing – William Morris DT: Food Awareness – Victorian Recipes H: Historical Concepts - Local History Study – Beamish G: Locational and Place Knowledge – Trade Routes

Science AUTUMN SPRING SUMMER Year A Animals, including Humans   Earth and Space Evolution and Inheritance Living things and their habitats Year B Changing & Properties of Materials Electricity Light Forces

PE AUTUMN SPRING SUMMER Gymnastics Football Netball Dance Rugby Hockey Yoga Athletics Rounders Cricket Swimming

Non-negotiables Each week we will: Take part in four grammar and punctuation sessions Take part in two spelling sessions Complete one spelling test Hear everyone read at least once (once assessments are completed) Read to the class at least three times per week Provide opportunities for independent reading Practise handwriting once a week Complete one mental maths test or one arithmetic challenge Take part in counting activities each day Practise calculations daily Choose a worker of the day each day Hold a Celebration Worship Display work on the WOW wall Hold an in-class worship Choose a reader, writer and mathematician of the week.

The number fourteen is written as 40? How is Maths taught? True or false: The number fourteen is written as 40? Reasoning Fluency Problem solving Challenge!

How can you help your child with Maths? Discuss and use the maths vocabulary sent home for each topic. Take advantage of practical maths opportunities at home: weighing and measuring, telling the time, using and saving money and counting. Challenge children with: show me… Convince me… Same and different… Always, sometimes and never questions Encourage children to adopt a positive I Can Do It attitude towards Maths. Practise times tables and related division facts.

How is English taught? Writing linked to topic theme and WOW experiences Variety of writing genres covered Self and peer marking Drafting and editing Gold stars for pride in presentation Cursive handwriting Whole Class and paired reading Class novels

How can you help your child with English? Encourage children to read daily. 3o minutes daily is the expectation for children in Key Stage 2 Paired reading Encourage children to read a range of texts Encourage children to write whenever possible. For example: diaries, shopping lists, thank you letters and signs Support children with learning GPS terminology

There are lots of other opportunities in Class 4 There are lots of other opportunities in Class 4. Some of which are as follows: *East Barnby *Crucial Crew *Maths 24 challenge *Debating competition *Sports Competitions *Leadership teams *Science Workshops

Thank you for your time. Please take a look at the materials in class and I’ll be here to answer any questions. Mrs McManus