1. Welcome to Year 4!

2. Thank you for coming We hope this meeting :
will be a useful introduction to year 4.
will answer some of your questions.
If you have any questions after the presentation, there will be a Q&A session at the end.
If you have any queries in future, please ask your class teacher before or after school.

3. Meet the team… Who’s who?
Emma – Rowling Class Teacher/ Phase leader of Year 3 and 4.
Katya – King Class Teacher
Ella – Year 4 TA
Oliver – One to one support

4. Year 4 timetable

5. Our topic this HALF term:
Temples, Tombs and Treasures
What can we find out about ancient Egypt from what has survived?
What were the achievements of the ancient Egyptians?
The BIG Idea: The people who helped create the first great civilisations were not unlike you and me. Today we can learn a lot about these people and their way of life through the things they left behind – from everyday objects to magnificent and rare treasures.

6. Temples, tombs and treasures!
This term we will be exploring the life of the Ancient Egyptians!
We will be:
Creating an Egyptian dance.
Discussing the geography of Egypt and why people settled there.
Finding out about Howard Carter’s discoveries.
Writing in hieroglyphics.
Looking at the mummification process, and making canopic jars…
…and much much more!!

7. Website
The website is one of our most important ways of communicating with parents and carers.
There will be key dates on the calendar: Meetings, Trips, Assemblies etc.
Teachers will update the website with photos of your child’s learning at least twice a term.

8. Temples, Tombs and Treasures
Our topic launch:
Temples, Tombs and Treasures

9. Temples, Tombs and Treasures
Our topic launch:
Temples, Tombs and Treasures

10. Temples, Tombs and Treasures
Our topic launch:
Temples, Tombs and Treasures

11. ENGLISH - NARRATIVE

12. What are sounds & vibrations and where do they come from?
Science - sound
What are sounds & vibrations and where do they come from?

13. PSHCE
Healthy Eating
Exercise

14. Physical education
Dance

15. We are continuing to learn about British Values
The main areas are…
DEMOCRACY
THE RULE OF LAW
INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY
MUTUAL RESPECT
TOLERANCE OF THOSE WITH DIFFERENT FAITH AND BELIEFS
They will be taught mainly through assemblies, circle times and through topic lessons.

16. The Canonbury Curriculum
We follow our own ‘Canonbury Curriculum’ that covers the National Curriculum (2014).
The topics are both cross-curricular and creative.
The handout shows a brief outline of some of the areas of the curriculum.
Topics can last for half a term or a whole term.

17. The Canonbury Curriculum
The curriculum includes:
English and Maths
Science
History and Geography
Art and Design
Design and Technology
Music
Computing
Physical Education
Spanish
Religious Education

20. Guided Reading All classes will be doing Guided Reading at 9.00am.
It is essential that children are on time so they do not miss any learning

21. Homework
Each week the children will be given a homework sheet with maths, writing, spelling and discussion tasks.
These need to be completed and handed in by the following Wednesday.
Please look out for diary reminders on the bottom of the homework sheet.
Children will also have their Mathletics login (in the front cover of their homework books) which they can access at anytime.

22. Reading at Home
The expectation for Year 4 is that your child reads at least 5 times a week, for at least 10 minutes each time.
We will visit the library once a week, where the children have the opportunity to choose a book and take it home.
Each child has a reading record book. This must be signed and commented upon each time your child reads. This needs to be filled in by an adult.
We will sign the children’s reading logs each week.
If your child is a fluent reader and prefers to read to themselves, an adult must still be questioning them and writing comments about their understanding in their log.

23. Routines
School Gates open at 8.30 for children and parents. Parents are responsible for and should stay with their children until 8.50.
At 8.50 the the first bell will ring– children line up and parents move away from the line to ensure easy access to building.
Class Teachers arrive at 8:50 to settle the children into a calm and orderly line.
At 8.55 the second bell is rung and we will lead the children into school through the side door by the office.
At the end of the day, the children must line up with their class teacher before being dismissed.
If you are collecting another child please inform the office before the end of the day.

24. Wet Mornings
Wet mornings are when there is heavy downpour and we consider it unreasonable to ask the children to remain outside. When the rain is a light drizzle or "spitting", the usual "dry" arrangements will apply.
The system for wet mornings is as follows:
Enter the building from the side entrance or the office entrance.
Years 4 will go up the blue staircase and they will congregate in the top hall, seated in designated areas and will be supervised by the Leadership Team.

25. Instruments
The children are really excited about learning the trumpet this year!
We would appreciate it if you could support your child to practise regularly, so that they make the best progress possible.
Please ensure that your child brings their instrument to school every Monday and we will make sure that they take them home.
Instruments are the responsibility of the children – they can be expensive, so please care for them.
Any repairs will be dealt with by the instrumental teacher.
Trumpet lessons-every Monday

26. Healthy Packed Lunches
Please ensure your child has a well-balanced packed lunch e.g. a sandwich, water, piece of fruit or veg, yogurt, oat cakes etc.
It is suggested that crisps are reserved for Fridays, when school dinners would be having chips as a treat.

27. Snacks and birthdays
Children are allowed to bring in a piece of fresh fruit to eat at playtime.
As we are a healthy school, we do not allow children to bring in fruit wrapped like sweets, cereal bars, biscuits, sweets.
Birthday treats- we are happy to hand out individual cupcakes
No nuts please!

28. School Uniform Uniform
School uniform is part of our school identity and is compulsory. It can be purchased from Rough Cut Casuals Ltd at 16 Chapel Market, Islington N1 9EZ, or online at

29. School Uniform
Expected Uniform
Alternatives
Unacceptable
Upper body
Compulsory:
School T-shirt
School Sweatshirt
Optional: School Fleece
School polo shirt
If a child wears the above, they must be school uniform
Blue CheckedSummer Dress (April-September)
Navy Blue/Dark Grey Tunic Dress
‘Hoody’
Baseball Caps
Lower Body
Navy Blue / Black Trousers or skirt 
Plain Navy Blue Tracksuit Bottoms (no logo/stripes)
Leggings (with a skirt)
Navy Blue knee-length shorts (April-September)
Jeans
‘Short’ shorts
Short skirts
Frayed/faded/torn items
Footwear
Plain Black or Navy shoes/trainers (suitable for active play)
High Heels
Boots
Sandals
Flip Flops

30. PE Kit Indoor PE- Tuesday, Outdoor PE- Wednesday School PE Kit
Expected PE Kit
Upper body
Plain white T-shirt
Lower Body
Plain Navy Blue / Black Shorts (Inside)
Footwear
Plain Black or Navy plimsolls/trainers
Indoor PE- Tuesday, Outdoor PE- Wednesday

31. Hair and Jewellery
Where possible, long hair should be tied back during school time.
Head bands and scarves etc should be navy blue.
No jewellery other than a watch and/or stud earrings can be worn.
Any other jewellery worn, will be taken in by class teachers and returned directly to parents at the end of the day.

32. How can you help your child?
By ensuring your child’s first name and surname are on all uniform items-either as a label or written clearly using permanent pen.
Ensuring your child can manage footwear independently – if they wear lace-up shoes to school, it is important that they are able to tie laces themselves.

33. Thank you for coming!
Q&A