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.

Long Term Plan

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.

Curriculum for parents 4A

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: Clay Greek pots.

Topic Finale: Film afternoon and and an Olympic party

Things to Remember

Please send you child with the correct equipment on the following days:

Monday – Outdoor PE kit

Thursday – Indoor PE kit

Thursday – Homework and Spellings to be handed in.

Friday – Homework and Spellings to be handed out.

Everyday – Reading book

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 as 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 tables Rock Stars for a minimum of 5 minutes per 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.