English: Non-fiction writing – Instructions, Explanation and Non Chronological Reports Fiction– Historical stories, poetry Mathematics: Place value, ordering and sequencing Addition and subtraction Multiplication and division Fractions Data handling; Reading scales Symmetry, shape and area Science: States of matter teeth, tooth decay and hygiene Digestive system Welsh: Pod Antur- Teithio - travel Extended vocabulary through: oracy, reading and writing. Use incidental welsh e.g. simple instructions, feelings and weather. ICT: Internet safety. Research skills Religious Education: Festivals The need for rules in society School rules Exploring rules in Christianity, Islam and Judaism Music: Expressive arts – composing lyrics P.E. and Games: Outdoor- Invasion games Indoor – Gymnastics. Art and Design Technology- Clay modelling Weaving Healthy foods Working models Curriculum Overview Year 4 Autumn 2015 PSE/ SEAL: KIVA Anti-bullying Program New beginnings Getting along and falling out Burps, Bottoms and Bile GEOGRAPHY Using maps Human and physical Geography

General Information Homework - each week, pupils will be given 1 extension activity to complete at home. We also expect them to continue practicing times-tables and Nessy spellings. Home Reading- your child will be provided with a reading book along with a reading diary. As we have such a huge focus on reading at Glyncoed, we ask that you listen to your child read at home at least three times a week. We also ask that you leave a comment in your child’s diary that refers to how your child has read their book. Uniform – school uniform is compulsory. All pupils need to be wearing the school t-shirt (blue/white), school trousers or skirt and a school jumper. Suitable black shoes must also be worn. PE days – pupils will need both indoor and outdoor kit on Monday and Thursday. Kit should include the Glyncoed t-shirt and blue shorts and a tracksuit for outdoor games. All pupils need trainers for games lessons. Jewellery – please ensure pupils are not wearing jewellery to school that they’re not able to remove for PE and games sessions.

General Information Water bottles – pupils are encouraged to have a water bottle in class to discourage pupils from leaving the class during lesson time. Attendance - as you know, regular attendance at school is very important. Our school attendance target is 95% therefore we ask that you take holidays in school-holiday time, not in term time. We also ask that you make dental and doctor appointments at the end of the school day where possible. Absences – children should not arrive at school until after 8:40am as they are unsupervised before this time. Latecomers need to sign in at the main reception. If you children are absent, please call the school or provide a note explaining their absence. School trips – children are encouraged to attend all educational trips which form part of their learning. Costs are kept to the minimum and all pupils are expected to contribute, as lack of funds can lead to trips being cancelled. We are always in need of parent volunteers. Class assemblies and concerts – the junior pupils will take part in a Christmas carol concert this year instead of the usual class productions. Year 4 will also be having a class assembly during the Spring term (dates to be confirmed shortly).

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