Paradykes Primary School A Year in P3/4 Outline of P3/4 Learning Journey Aug-Dec Rights Respecting Schools focus – Aug/Sept Whole school maths week focus - Sept Health focus - Nov Parent/Carer Meetings Halloween Party (30th Oct) Literacy - Note taking skills, comprehension strategies and other activities to develop reading, writing personal pieces , posters and adverts. Maths- number, time, money and data handling. IDL - Children and Mining and Money, Money, Money, which will include Christmas Enterprise. HWB – substance misuse and emotion works Science - the water cycle and different states of water. French - numbers, calendar, days/moths/seasons. Outline of P3/4 Learning Journey Dec - Mar Scots Recitation Scotland Theme – Jan Book Month – Feb/March Literacy – Continue with note taking, comprehension strategies and various reading activities and write persuasive letters, instructions/recipes and reports. Maths – Continue number work; algebra and shape. IDL - Human Body and Mapping and Landscapes HWB – Food and a Healthy Diet French - Family, weather, body parts. Outline of P3/4 Learning Journey Mar - June Sports Day Fun Day (7th June) Celebration of Learning Evening (13th June) Literacy – Continue with comprehension work and reading activities, develop character and plot through story writing and write debates. Maths – Number, money, pattern, angles and symmetry. IDL – Rules, Rules, Rules Science - Electricity. HWB - Friendships French – Pets, colours and opinions. Paradykes Primary School Welcome to P3/4 Mrs Laura Borthwick, Class Teacher Miss Megan Thomson, Class Teacher Mr Tim Wallace, Head Teacher Mrs Darryl Wilson, Depute Head Teacher Web : http://paradykes.mgfl.net/ @ParadykesP

What does a P3/4 Pupil Need ? Positive Behaviour in P3/4 Learning and Teaching in P3/4 Learning and Teaching in P3/4 At Paradykes Primary School we aim to provide a broad education that meets the needs of all of our learners. All children will be supported and challenged, enabling them to develop skills to use across the curriculum at all levels for learning, life and work. They will develop the four capacities - to become confident individuals, effective contributors, successful learners and responsible citizens. By doing so, we aim to prepare our learners to take their place as adults in society. A number of active learning approaches are used, including : Whole class / group / individual teaching Co-operative group work Peer and self assessment “Think/pair/share” and “Talking Partners” Involvement in the Personal Learning Process The lessons will aim to be fun, practical and interactive. Some lessons will be delivered as discrete subjects while others will be taught through interdisciplinary themes. We will celebrate pupils’ achievements both in school and out with school, through various means, in order to encourage children to be confident and to take pride in their efforts. In school : We always welcome parental/carer participation, whether through regular volunteering, accompanying us on trips/outdoor activities or, by supporting school events. At home : Here are some ideas which you may find useful to assist your child with their learning this session : Reading – Ask your child to discuss the content of the text and characters. Maths – Support your child by checking their Basic Maths Facts everyday. Learning Powers – Talk to your child regularly about the learning powers they are using. Discuss those they find more challenging to use and identify ways they could improve. We look forward to working with you and your child this session! Please contact us if you have any concerns via telephone (271 4650), by email (paradykes_ps@midlothian.gov.uk) or by making an appointment through the school office. Thank you. What does a P3/4 Pupil Need ? General School uniform Appropriate outdoor jacket Please remember to name all clothes and equipment. Gym Kit T-shirt Shorts/joggers Indoor gym shoes/trainers Gym bag Other Items Snack Water bottle Indoor shoes Pencil Book Bag/ Folder for reading , letters and homework What does P3/4 Home Learning Look Like ? Reading: Daily reading at home is actively encouraged, with reading books exchanged regularly. The expected time to complete these books is also dependent on individual progress. Please check your child’s reading record for information on how many pages to read and for which day. Word lists are issued in order to practise the key words at home. Basic Maths Facts: These core facts are introduced gradually and they should be regularly practised throughout the year. Maths: Every Monday a maths task will be sent home relating to the maths learning in class. Please return this on a Friday. Positive Behaviour in P3/4 In Primary 3/4 we aim to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust and responsibility. We celebrate those children who go Over and Above through certificates, praise notes home, invite to Hot Chocolate Friday and other rewards. As part of our Rights Respecting Schools focus, each class has created a charter which outlines individual and class rights, along with expectations for all children to be READY to Learn, RESPECTFUL to all and to keep everyone SAFE. Further information regarding our Climate for Learning (Positive Behaviour System) can be requested through the school office/website. How Can Parents/Carers Help?