Y4 Notices

English

We have discovered the lay-out and language features of a newspaper article. We have also practised using all the punctuation rules associated with direct speech and learned how to convert this to indirect speech.

Maths

We have started a new topic of length and perimeter. We have learned how to convert between metres and kilometres and have been using trundle wheels and metre sticks to measure various lengths around the school. 

Humanities

We learned several new skills that we will use on our residential camp including field sketching, directional work, and perhaps, most importantly, how to put up a tent!

Science

We have been learning about evaporation and planned a Fair test to investigate how temperature affects the rate of evaporation. 

Art

We created our prints inspired by Hokusai 

PSHE

We  looked at how our bodies react to the emotion of anger.

Dates for the diary

• Sunday, 8th February -  Residential trip to Shangri-La 

A kit list has been shared on Google Classroom. Please check this carefully when packing for the residential trip next week.

Parent Information Session about the upcoming residential trip to Shangri-La slides here. 

Parent Teacher Conferences

We are looking forward to meeting you on the following dates: 

• Wednesday, 11 February: 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm

• Wednesday, 4 March: 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Please sign up for your 15 minute appointment via the Parent Portal as soon as possible. Sign up is open until Sunday 8 February.

Homework will be set on Sunday and will be due on the following Sunday. All instructions can be found on Google Classroom. 

• English - This week your task is to create a set of google slides to present your research about the effects of plastic pollution, especially on turtles. (More details can be found on your Google Classroom). 

• Reading - Please read for 20 minutes per day and record this in your P.O.  Please record the book title and page numbers and ask an adult to sign it . For this activity, your child should be reading their book from the reading room with a colour level. 

• Spelling - Spelling lessons are on Tuesday and this is when your child will receive a list of words to learn. Please practise these at home, ready for your test the following Tuesday. You can use some of the ideas on the Spelling Grid attached to help you to learn these words. 

• Math Passport -  Use this link to access Maths Passport. In the PO you will find which country your child should be working on. Spend 5-10 minutes practising this mental arithmetic skill to get ready for your quiz on Thursday.

• Maths - This week’s task has been set on MyMaths. Please login using the details in your Personal Organiser to complete the tasks that have been assigned to you. 

Chromebook

Please ensure that your child has a Chromebook ready for use when we start back in Term 2.  If you have any queries regarding the specifications required for this device, please contact Chris Bate by sending a message to the Primary Office. 

Meet and Greet Presentations

• Miss Dellman's presentation

• Classroom presentations for 4JD, 4R and 4S

• Specialists presentation

Term 2 Curriculum Newsletter

Please click here for the Y4 Curriculum Newsletter for Term 2

Absences

If your child is unwell, leaving early or coming late  please complete the Absence Form and the class teacher will be informed.