1. Welcome to Primary 4
Thursday 7th September 2017

2. Curricular Areas Throughout P4 your child will study the following
subjects:-
Language
Mathematics
Literacy and Numeracy across learning
Social Studies
Science
Technologies
Expressive Arts
Health and Wellbeing
French
Religious and Moral Education

3. Language Every pupil in Primary 4 will follow
programmes of study for:-
Listening and Talking
Reading
Writing
French
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4. Mathematics In P4, we all focus on the following areas:-
Problem-solving and enquiry
Information handling
Number, money and measure
Shape, position and movement

5. Social Studies This session we will learn about the following:-
People, past events and societies – The Vikings
People, place and environment – The River Clyde which will be linked to our Technology topic, Bridges.
People, society, economy and business – Current Affairs, with a focus on jobs.
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6. Science Sound Electricity The Human Body – organs & the skeleton
Inheritance
Material States - Dissolving
Topical Science

7. Health and Wellbeing Mental Wellbeing Emotional Wellbeing
Social Wellbeing
Physical Wellbeing
Social Wellbeing is essentially
concerned with:
inter-personal relationships
independence and inter-dependence
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8. Religious and Moral Education
The Mosque
Christmas
Religious Figures
Shabbat

9. Specialist teachers
Physical Education with specialists from linked secondary schools and Class Teacher.
Music –Mrs Fingland.
French – Ms MacLean
Language - Mrs Hillan

10. Homework
In Primary 4 all homework tasks are written in homework diaries.
Each night there will be a small amount of Language and Maths.
Occasionally pupils will be asked to complete a piece of homework related to a class topic.
Please ensure that the homework diary is checked and signed each night. This is a useful means of communication.
Homework shouldn’t take more than 15 – 20 minutes a night. If there are any concerns regarding homework please note in the diary or contact the school.

11. Homework Homework may be marked in a variety of ways:
Class discussion and pupil marking their own jotter – Self-assessment strategies
Class discussion and peer marking jotter work – Peer-assessment strategies
Teacher marking with assessment comment
Class teacher will review completed homework activities to ensure homework is completed to agreed standard.

12. Homework Homework will usually be differentiated to
meet the needs of all pupils.
Please contact the class teacher if you have any concerns regarding homework.
Please read Parental Booklets for further
information on your child’s current level.
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13. Supporting your child at home
Here are some of the ways you can support your child at home:
Encourage reading for enjoyment in the house. Why not download stories from the internet to listen to?
Regular discussion about current affairs/environmental issues.
Encourage your child to be a responsible citizen.

14. Information Leaflets
There are several leaflets available for parents with information about different curricular areas. These are:
General Homework
Numeracy and Maths
Reading Skills
If you would like a copy of any of these, please collect from the Street area where curriculum specialist staff will be happy to advise.

15. https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/Mearns/
School Website
This is an excellent source of information –
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16. Thank you for visiting P4