4H Miss Hamilton Mrs Knight Welcome to... 4H Miss Hamilton Mrs Knight

Objectives To inform you of the year 4 curriculum. To inform you of the expectations for children in year four.

Routines 8.55am – school begins 3.15pm – school ends Late procedures - ASC Contact with teachers Playground rules Mindfulness/Restorative approach

Sickness If your child has a ‘bug’, it is our school policy that they are kept at home for 48 hours after the last episode. General illness

Uniform Full uniform to be worn at all times - This includes their tie which it to be worn every day, please practise at home Hair must be tied back Earrings should not be worn in school – children can not take part in PE if they wear earrings. Full PE kits should be in school Monday to Friday. This includes shorts, t-shirt, jumper, tracksuit bottoms and trainers. P.E for 4H is Monday (indoor) and Wednesday (outdoor). Swimming has already started and replaces PE indoor. EVERY item should be clearly named – even water bottles

Equipment Children should provide their own stationery for use in all lessons: Glue stick Colouring pencils Pencils Rubbers Sharpeners Scissors

English Daily English lessons in the morning. Big Write Handwriting A BIG focus on punctuation, including capital letters and full stops! Presentation – heading towards zero tolerance Grammar

Spelling Spelling focus to be introduced every Monday which has been taken from the NC Spelling tests every Friday Dictations during the week Year 3 – 4 spelling list

Reading Regular reading in school with high level adult input Follow up homework each week – high standard is expected Comprehension sheets

Maths Daily maths lessons in the morning Mental maths focus to begin each lesson Reasoning and problem solving skills Vocabulary – including spelling Times tables FAST maths Mrs O-B times table club

Times Tables By the end of year, all pupils should be able to recall times table facts up to 12x12 to meet the end of year expectations! Weekly worksheet FAST Maths

Homework English – set Friday, due Wednesday Mathletics –set Friday, due Wednesday Spelling – set Monday, due Friday FAST maths – set and completed Tuesday Reading – each child has three nights to read and answer their questions. It is stated what day it is due in on their book.

FAST Maths Weekly sessions in school on Tuesday– whole class activity – table activities – test Daily practice at home 3 minutes for test Folders must be returned on Tuesday Overview of topics

Curriculum map Science – Changing states, Living things in their habitats, Animals including humans, Sound and Electricity. History – Romans, Ancient Egypt & Anglo-Saxons Geography – Jungles and Deserts, The Sunshine State and Sustainability. Art – Roman architecture, Egyptian Art, African Art and sculptures.

Spanish – Travel, weather, healthy food and drinks and animals. R.E - Christianity and Hinduism. Friday 16th November – 4H Class Assembly

Computing E-safety = Gooseberry Planet Coding = Scratch, Purple Mash and Scottie Go! At home, please be aware of the websites your children are using and their age regulations.

Trips and visits Swimming and bikeability – Autumn term Sayers Croft and Egyptian workshop – Spring term Hindu Temple - Summer term

Sayers Croft A very exciting residential trip for the children! There will be a meeting nearer the time to answer any questions and more information will be given. Sleepovers http://www.sayers-croft.org.uk/

Inclusion Intervention within class Contact Mrs Jenkins (Inclusion leader)

Assessment Series of steps and statements to match year 4 expectations Working towards expectations, working at expectations, working at greater depth Regular assessment – formal and informal

Classroom Management Star of the day/Star of the week Sticker chart – star stickers House points

Our Aim For all children to be confident and happy learners who thrive in a positive environment and develop good relationships If you have any problems throughout the year, please do not hesitate to come and see us Social media

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