1. Year 4 Meet the Teachers

2. Plum- Miss Edmondson (year leader) and Mrs Orr
Year 4 Classes
Plum- Miss Edmondson (year leader) and Mrs Orr
Pear- Mrs Knight and Mrs Roberts
Lime- Mr Jones and Mrs England
Palm- Mrs Clack and Mrs Lucas/Mr Belcher

3. ABPE coaching (P.E. - games) Mrs Armitage and Mrs Tong (SPaG)
PPA Tuesday Mornings
ABPE coaching (P.E. - games)
Mrs Armitage and Mrs Tong (SPaG)
Mrs Armitage, Mrs Tong, Mrs England and Mrs Gibson (FUNdamental Maths)

4. Curriculum
Themed approach to the curriculum so each of the topics will cover a number of subjects.
Vicious Vikings
Viking visitor
Dress up day
Pure Imagination
Portal to the Past (World War 2)
Watercress Line
Dress up days
Exploring Habitats

5. Literacy and Maths Taught every day Whole Class Reading each week
Morning and afternoon work
Handwriting
Spelling- daily activities, homework, tested each week.
Times tables practice and homework book
Mental Maths
Interventions
Maths Calculation Strategies

6. Homework Given out on a Tuesday and handed in on a Monday
Daily reading
Weekly spellings
Spelling sentences
Maths activity related to current learning
Times tables book (Friday to Friday)
Theme projects (Maximum 3 per year)

7. Daily (need at least 5 recorded) Keep a record in the home link books
Reading at home
Daily (need at least 5 recorded)
Keep a record in the home link books
It doesn’t have to be the link book that they read but it is recommended
Reading rewards
Reading levels- don’t panic!
Use questions from flyer/link books

8. PE Indoor (gymnastics and dance) Games (outdoors all year)
Adventurous (orienteering and potential Year 4 overnight camp)
Appropriate kit all week as the timetable can change and there are often extra sessions, particularly when the weather is good
Earrings need to be removed and hair must be tied up if shoulder length or longer

9. Academic year split evenly in to 4 blocks with one class per block.
Listen 2 Me
Whole class Ukulele lessons taught by Mrs Durham from Hampshire Music Service.
Academic year split evenly in to 4 blocks with one class per block.

10. Miscellaneous Bags- small rucksack/book bag where possible
Snacks- fruit/healthy (cereal bar, crackers)
Name all equipment and uniform, including water bottles and snack boxes

11. And Finally…
Please contact us if you have any questions, queries or worries or if you want to volunteer your help! DT days and trips will pop-up, so please keep an eye out for the letters.
Sign-up sheet at the back of the hall for parent helpers
Thank you!