1. Welcome! Year 4 parents information meeting Tuesday 9 th September 2014

2. What happens in Year 4? Timetable New Curriculum Rewards Homework Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation Trips Art

3. New Curriculum

4. What happens in Year 4?

5. Rewards -Monty and Fred - Golden Time - Raffle tickets / Marbles - Table / House points -Star of the day -Pupil of the day

6. MondayHandwriting/ Word/Sentence / Grammar / Spelling TuesdayRevision of times tables WednesdayMaths: MyMaths/ Worksheet ThursdayResearch/ Big Talk FridayReading 360 Comprehension WeekendsReading Homework Working together…. -2 nights to complete any written homework. -Research homework. -Please support us in encouraging your child to try hard with presentation. -Unless specifically stated, 35-40 minutes maximum for any piece of homework……it’s not a punishment!!! -Reading throughout the week – partnership between home and school.

7. Heard at least once a week in school. Books will be sent by Friday to read over weekend and should be returned on Monday. Please sign your child’s record book. We encourage the children to read their own books too. Guided reading with class teacher. Reading

8. Sacraments ‘Come and See’ scheme works alongside Parish in preparing children. Questions directed to Parish priest. School is not directly involved with the children making their Sacraments.

9. -Manchester Phones4U Arena (old MEN) March 3 rd. -Paperwork – ordering t-shirts and tickets http://www.youngvoices.co.uk/

10. Art Old shirt/ Apron Resources

11. Any other information Encouraging the children to be organised (PE kits, reading books and completed homework ready the night before) If your child is unable to complete their homework, please advise us in writing. We are always keen to utilise any skills parents may have that can enhance our curriculum. Uniform clearly labelled.