Year 4
Key Times
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Homework |
Each week, children are expected to learn their spellings which will be sent home on a Friday. The spelling test will then be the following Friday. In addition to this, children are expected to read and complete their Read the Rainbow bookmark and log in to Times Table Rockstars to complete times table practise daily. |
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PE |
In year 4, the PE days are Wednesday and Friday for both classes. Please ensure that your child comes to school wearing school uniform and they will then change in school. |
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Trips |
This half term we will be taking a trip to The Science Museum where we will attend a workshop on the digestive system. We will also visit the theatre to see a Christmas pantomime. In addition, Takin class will be visiting Pizza Express as we will be learning about Italy in Geography (Manatee class will be attending this trip later in the year). |
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Key Times |
For Year 4, the school day will begin at 8.30, and end at 3.30. Please ensure your child is on time as we complete morning revision every day. |
What are we learning?
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English |
In English, we will be reading ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ by Roald Dahl We will be using this text to write setting descriptions, persuasive writing and poems. |
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Maths |
In maths, we will first be focusing on area. Later in the term, pupils will further their understanding of multiplication and division. |
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Science |
In science, we are focusing on States of Matter. In this topic, we will look at the difference between solids, liquids and gases and how they can change their state. |
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Geography |
We will continue to learn about tectonic plates, earthquakes and volcanoes. We will focus on how earthquakes and volcanoes affect people. |
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History |
In history, we will continue to explore the Ancient Greek civilization. We focus particularly on the legacy of the Ancient Greeks in autumn 2. The key questions being: how have the Ancient Greeks influenced our language, buildings, government and the legacy of the Olympic games |
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RE |
In autumn 2 we are learning about the Nativity story and why it is significant for Christians today. |
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Computing |
In computing, we will be learning about writing for different purposes and animation. |
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Art |
In art, we will be learning about collage. We will focus on the work of artists Jiri Kolar and Man Ray. |
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Mandarin |
In Mandarin, we will be learning to say where people are. We will learn a range of words for different places. |
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PSHE |
In PSHE our unit is called Relationships. We will discuss qualities of good friends, bullying, diversity, traditions and cultures and discrimination. |
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PE |
In PE, we will be expanding our knowledge of football. |
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DT |
In DT, we will continue to make an effective biscuit box. |
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Music |
In music, children will be learning about music for celebration |
