2. Staff: Mr. Wilson, Head of Year 4 PPA Mrs. Evans4E Mrs. Serpell 4S Miss Wakefield4W Mrs. Kings, Year 4 Teaching Assistant Mrs. Allen, Year 4 Teaching Assistant Mrs Gessey, Mrs Nelson/Miss Fellows PPA

3. Timetables/Daily Routines: Children enter via the door near Junior ICT suite Children taken to the office if they are late. End of day – 10 minutes outside with teacher, then late book, collect from office After school clubs – collect from office Lunchtime clubs – Homework club, Choir, Year 6 clubs

4. Break times: Morning playtime is at 10.30-10.45. Children can go to the studio to buy drinks and healthy snacks or toast. Children should not take food from lunchboxes at playtimes. Equipment is provided in all playgrounds for children to play with and the climbing frame and tyre park (KS2) are on a rota basis. There is NO FOOTBALL allowed.

5. Uniform: Grey or black skirt/trousers White shirts/polo tops – school logo Burgundy sweatshirts/jumpers – school logo Black sensible shoes Suitable winter coat – school fleece especially on swimming and fields days. ALL NAMED PLEASE!

6. P.E. Navy shorts or track suit bottoms White t-shirt (with House colour edging) Lightweight pumps must be worn for apparatus work Trainers can be worn for outdoor games No jewellery or watches Long hair tied back Days – Wednesday (4W), Thursday (4E), Friday (4S) Field day – Tuesday Parent helpers for the fields, please let class teachers know if you are free on a Tuesday afternoon from now until half term or after February half term.

7. Swimming: Year 4 start Thursday, 17 th September 4S and 4W will swim first One piece costume for girls Proper trunks (not baggy!) for boys Swimming caps for all children (long hair tied up) Towel Bag Goggles allowed

8. Autumn Term: Literacy – Information text, Poetry, Stories In Imaginary Worlds. Maths - Varied topics following the National Curriculum (Abacus Evolve Scheme) Topic - Ancient Greeks (Geography and History based)

9. Spring Term: Literacy – Persuasive text, Stories with Historical settings and Playscripts Maths - Following the National Curriculum. Topic – Romans Roman project

10. Summer Term Literacy – Explanation Texts, Poetry and Newspaper reports. Maths – Following the National Curriculum. Topic – Battle of Britain

11. Science: All living things Animals including humans States of matter Sound Electricity Habitats

12. Computing: E-safety Programming General research Combining software Html editors

13. Art/D.T Pop ups Money containers Perspective and shading Cooking Clay work Graffiti A range of media

14. French, R.E and Music Music Exploring rhythmic patterns Exploring melodies and scales Exploring sound colours Exploring arrangements French Numbers to 60 School subjects Telling time Rooms in the house Personal descriptions Verb work Alphabet R.E. http://www.birminghamas c.org.uk/agreedsyl1.php

15. Groups Sets for Maths, Literacy Skills and Spellings. Mixed ability groupings for Topic and other work where appropriate. Ability groupings for Writing and Reading.

16. Reading All children bring book bags in every day Two books: Reading Book (structured until a fluent reader) and Choice book All children have a Reading Diary in which to record reading Please do not put water bottles in book bags! Reading Pamphlets given to parents in Reception and Year 3 with more guidance for supporting reading.

17. Learning Beyond the Classroom: How can I help my child? Encouraging use of language and listening to language e.g. story tapes, adult reading aloud, reading a range of texts. Using mathematical skills in real life situations e.g. using money, telling the time, baking, reading timetables, board games and using MyMaths.

18. Encouraging Independence Children to bring everything with them at start of day Musical instruments Toast/snack money Water bottle Lunch box Reading book and diary Homework Forgotten items in box in entrance, labelled Return Home-School Agreement signed

19. Homework Maths – Arranged with Maths teachers. Spellings – Differentiated lists set, to be tested on the following Monday. Reading – Books sent home. Please encourage children to read daily. Topic – Occasional tasks given.

20. Helping in School We welcome any parent helpers in year 4. Many parents come to help in school with Reading Literacy Volunteers Sewing Enrichment activities. If helpers are coming in regularly we will need to make arrangements for them to be DBS checked through the school, even if already DBS checked somewhere else. All helpers or visitors should come through main School office and be signed in officially.

21. Key dates for this term Kingswood DeadlineFriday, 2 nd October School closed: TEDMonday, 5 th October Harvest FestivalFriday, 16 th October Black History Month Assemblies 20 th, 21 st and 23 rd October Life Caravan week beginningMonday 19 th October Half term week beginning Monday, 26 th October School photographer Tuesday, 10 th November Book Fair week beginning Monday, 9 th November Autumn Parents’ evenings 10 th and 12 th November Children in NeedFriday 13 th November Personal Safety Week Monday, 23 rd November Non-uniform day4 th December (fayre items) Christmas FairSaturday, 5 th December Break up for Christmas Friday, 18 th December

22. Y4 Trips Trips planned around Topic work. Visit Birmingham Art Gallery and Museum to research Greeks and Romans Old Rep Theatre visit – 14 th December : ‘Gangsta Granny’ Roman day and visit to Wroxeter Roman City. Year 4 Residential – Kingswood Centre Staffs, 16 th – 18 th May 2015. Visit to the RAF Museum Cosford Monday 16 th May

23. Later in the year… SPRING Tuesday 5 th January school reopens Mid term report in March with targets Parents’ Evenings 1 st and 3 rd March Book fair week Monday, 1 st February Friday, 18 th March Sport Relief Wednesday, 23 rd March Great Eggshibition Thursday, 24 th March break up for Easter SUMMER Tuesday, 12 th April return to school Monday 2 nd May Bank Holiday Thursday, 5 th May School closed – elections 16 th – 18 th May Kingswood Residential w/c 30 th May half term week Children break up Friday 17 th July

24. Communication Website E-mail - Year4@harborne.bham.sch.uk

25. Y4 Kingswood Residential Monday, 16 th May to Wednesday, 18 th May 2016 Cost: £114.50.

26. Topic Work: Battle of Britain

27. Kingswood Staffordshire…

28. Kingswood Trip: Arrival Arrival – c. 2:00 pm Met by Group Leader Site tour and orientation Accommodation Activity Fire Drills Dinner / Activities Bed

29. Tour of Centre

30. Secure Site Security Fence Electronic Gate Code access 24hr Staff Security Badges Security Fence Electronic Gate Code access 24hr Staff Security Badges

31. On-site Security Every adult on site is issued with a security pass. All accommodation blocks are locked every night. First Aid Centre with qualified First Aiders available 24 hours a day. All members of staff hold a current DBS. SECURITY PASS VISITING TEACHER Please ensure that you wear your Security Pass clearly displayed at all times

32. Activity Instructors The instructors are fully qualified and trained to deliver each activity. As well as safety and security on session, instructors have also received training in soft skills and pastoral care. The instructors hold nationally recognised qualifications known as NGB Awards. The Instructors are required to pass and attend regular retraining and assessment courses throughout their time at Kingswood.

33. KINGSWOOD EDUCATION AND ACTIVITY CENTRES One of the Leading Education and Adventure Providers 30 Years Experience Over 4,000 Schools a year 135,000 Children a year

34. Accommodation Making your own bed Sharing No Valuables

35. Accommodation Girls & boys on separate floors and corridors Dormitory style accommodation; room sizes range from 6 - 12 per room Teachers’ rooms near to children's dorms Showers / toilets on each floor

36. Programme may include the following activities: Quad Bikes Climbing Aeroball Archery Lazer Quest Go Karts Fencing Problem Solving Orienteering Circus Skills Zip Wire Abseiling Nightline Team Challenge

37. 2014 Programme

38. Payment: Total: £114.50 Can be paid in full Alternatively: Deposit for £20:00 by Friday 2 nd October. Second payment of £50 on or before Monday, 7 th December Final payment of £44.50 on or before Monday, 14 th March. We will accept pupils up to Friday 22 nd April, 2016

39. Points of Note… Bring old, comfortable clothes that can get muddy and wet. All clothes, shoes, bags, belongings of any kind must be named. Please do not bring valuables of any kind. No mobile phones or MP3 players. No aerosol deodorants You may bring a small amount of pocket money for the souvenir shop. Healthy food is promoted by the centre. Juice breaks are provided throughout the day, and provisions made for children with special dietary requirements.

40. Thank you!