1. 4H Miss Hamilton Mrs Knight
Welcome to... 4H
Miss Hamilton
Mrs Knight

2. Objectives To inform you of the year 4 curriculum.
To inform you of the expectations for children in year four.

3. Routines 8.55am – school begins 3.15pm – school ends
Late procedures - ASC
Contact with teachers
Playground rules
Mindfulness/Restorative approach

4. Sickness
If your child has a ‘bug’, it is our school policy that they are kept at home for 48 hours after the last episode.
General illness

5. Uniform
Full uniform to be worn at all times - This includes their tie which it to be worn every day, please practise at home
Hair must be tied back
Earrings should not be worn in school – children can not take part in PE if they wear earrings.
Full PE kits should be in school Monday to Friday. This includes shorts, t-shirt, jumper, tracksuit bottoms and trainers.
P.E for 4H is Monday (indoor) and Wednesday (outdoor). Swimming has already started and replaces PE indoor.
EVERY item should be clearly named – even water bottles

6. Equipment
Children should provide their own stationery for use in all lessons:
Glue stick
Colouring pencils
Pencils
Rubbers
Sharpeners
Scissors

7. English Daily English lessons in the morning. Big Write Handwriting
A BIG focus on punctuation, including capital letters and full stops!
Presentation – heading towards zero tolerance
Grammar

8. Spelling
Spelling focus to be introduced every Monday which has been taken from the NC
Spelling tests every Friday
Dictations during the week
Year 3 – 4 spelling list

9. Reading Regular reading in school with high level adult input
Follow up homework each week – high standard is expected
Comprehension sheets

10. Maths Daily maths lessons in the morning
Mental maths focus to begin each lesson
Reasoning and problem solving skills
Vocabulary – including spelling
Times tables
FAST maths
Mrs O-B times table club

11. Times Tables
By the end of year, all pupils should be able to recall times table facts up to 12x12 to meet the end of year expectations!
Weekly worksheet
FAST Maths

12. Homework English – set Friday, due Wednesday
Mathletics –set Friday, due Wednesday
Spelling – set Monday, due Friday
FAST maths – set and completed Tuesday
Reading – each child has three nights to read and answer their questions. It is stated what day it is due in on their book.

13. FAST Maths
Weekly sessions in school on Tuesday– whole class activity – table activities – test
Daily practice at home
3 minutes for test
Folders must be returned on Tuesday
Overview of topics

14. Curriculum map
Science – Changing states, Living things in their habitats, Animals including humans, Sound and Electricity.
History – Romans, Ancient Egypt & Anglo-Saxons
Geography – Jungles and Deserts, The Sunshine State and Sustainability.
Art – Roman architecture, Egyptian Art, African Art and sculptures.

15. Spanish – Travel, weather, healthy food and drinks and animals.
R.E - Christianity and Hinduism.
Friday 16th November – 4H Class Assembly

16. Computing E-safety = Gooseberry Planet
Coding = Scratch, Purple Mash and Scottie Go!
At home, please be aware of the websites your children are using and their age regulations.

17. Trips and visits Swimming and bikeability – Autumn term
Sayers Croft and Egyptian workshop – Spring term
Hindu Temple - Summer term

18. Sayers Croft A very exciting residential trip for the children!
There will be a meeting nearer the time to answer any questions and more information will be given.
Sleepovers

19. Inclusion Intervention within class
Contact Mrs Jenkins (Inclusion leader)

20. Assessment Series of steps and statements to match year 4 expectations
Working towards expectations, working at expectations, working at greater depth
Regular assessment – formal and informal

21. Classroom Management Star of the day/Star of the week
Sticker chart – star stickers
House points

22. Our Aim
For all children to be confident and happy learners who thrive in a positive environment and develop good relationships
If you have any problems throughout the year, please do not hesitate to come and see us
Social media

23. Are there any questions?