1. Year 4 Parent Information Letter Wednesday 6th July
Chile Class (4M)
Mrs. Jo Mujik
(Year Leader)
Brazil Class (4H)
Mrs. Rebecca Hatrick
Argentina Class (4B)
Mr. Dave Buckler
Teaching Assistants:
Mrs Helen Dobson
Our Aims
In Year 4 we aim to:
Ensure a smooth transition from Year 3
Inspire the children with exciting learning experiences
Develop greater independence in learning
Give the children greater responsibility to make their own choices
Encourage team work and collaborative learning
Routines
The timetable for the day is the same as Year 3 (Guided Reading at 11.30)
Merits
Houses and house points
Home school books (blue books)
Homework: choice of tasks – topic related, times tables, mental maths, My Maths n tasks, reading, spellings

2. How to support from home
Topics
Autumn Term
We are Historians. Roman history, Bignor Roman Villa, Lodge Hill
Spring Term
Metal Maniacs. (local area study, sound and electricity, 3D model making, sound recording, drawing, pneumatics, programming)
Summer Term
Ruckus in the Rainforest. (geography, maps, rainforest exploration, dancing, music, Kew Gardens, cookery, South American production)
How to support from home
Homework (reading, mental maths, spellings, optional tasks – as in Year 3)
Breakfast, snack & lunch
Good night’s sleep
PE kit
Coat
Water bottle
Communication
Trips & Special Events
Autumn Term: Trip to Bignor (local Roman site) Lodge Hill (residential)
Spring Term: Local area exploring,
Summer Term: ) Rainforests in classrooms, Kew Gardens, Rainforest production.
We welcome parent help!
Swimming Lessons:
2 terms, each for 11 weeks.
Your child will need a swimming cap
Please note; when the children are having swimming lessons, they will still have another PE session in school and therefore will still need a PE kit available..