Welcome to Koala Class
Miss Ainley – Year 4 Class Teacher
Mrs Goodinson – Year 4 Teaching Assistant
Mrs Flowers/Miss Groves – Year 4 Support Assistant
Curriculum Overview
Welcome to Year 4.
Throughout the year your child will learn through the topics;
· Groovy Greeks
· Natural Disasters
· Vikings
· Beside the Sea
· Incredible India
Click the link below for more information including our exciting Topic Launches, Educational Visits, Aspire Afternoons, Parent Partnerships and Finales.
You can also speak to your class teacher Miss Stone for additional information regarding the National Curriculum for Year 4 or click on the link below.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum
Our Topic this Half Term
This half term you child’s topic is – Groovy Greeks
Please click on the link below for more information.
What is going on this Half Term?
Library: We are currently developing new library system where your child has the opportunity to select a book of their choice to take home and read.
Topic Launch: An archaeological dig
Educational Visit/Visitors: The Hindu Temple
Aspire Afternoon: To make a Greek clay pot.
Topic Finale: Film afternoon and an Olympics party.
Things to Remember
Please send you child with the correct equipment on the following days:
Monday – Outdoor PE Kit
Tuesday – Indoor PE kit
Thursday – Homework and spellings to be returned
Friday – Homework and spellings to be given out.
Everyday – Reading Record
If you need any support or have any questions regarding how you can support your child’s learning at home or require further resources please speak to you child’s class teacher.
Parent Partnerships
We welcome any opportunities for parents to share their skills and knowledge.
Reading
Please listen to your child read at home every day and record this in your child’s reading record. If your child would like their book changed, please ask them to place the finished book in the basket near the classroom door each morning.
Times tables
In Year 4, your child will be assessed on their knowledge of times tables up to 12 x 12. Please support your child by encouraging them to go on Times Table Rock Stars for a minimum of 5 minutes each day to improve their fluency.
Thank you for your support.
Milk is available to children at a cost of £1.00 per week. Families who are in receipt of low income benefits will qualify for free milk for their child. To register and pay for milk online, please click on the following link; http://www.schoolmilkuk.co.uk/
Please see the School Dinners page or Mrs Brailsford in the school office for more information about our School dinners.
Resources to help at home
Diamond Dash
Topaz – 2, 5 and 10 times-tables (in order)
- Not timed
- All answers must be correct
Emerald – 2, 5 and 10 times-tables (random order)
- Not timed
- All answers must be correct
Pearl – 2, 5 and 10 times-tables
- Multiplication and division calculations
- Timed: 5 minutes
- All answers must be correct within the time
Ruby – 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 times-tables
- Multiplication and division calculations
- Timed: 5 minutes
- All answers must be correct within the time
Sapphire – 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11 times-tables
- Multiplication and division calculations
- Timed: 6 minutes
- All answers must be correct within the time
Bronze – All times tables up to 12x
- Multiplication and division calculations
- Square numbers and square roots
- Timed: 8 minutes
- All answers must be correct within the time
Silver – All times tables up to 12x
- Multiplication and division calculations
- Square numbers and square roots
- Timed: 7 minutes
- All answers must be correct within the time
Gold – All times tables up to 12x ORALLY
- Multiplication and division calculations
- Square numbers and square roots
- Timed: 2 minutes
- All answers must be correct within the time