In June 2021, all children within Year 4 will take part in a statutory multiplication tables check. Each child will take a short online test to make sure their times tables knowledge is at the expected level.

Please read the letter attached carefully for further information about the multiplication check: Times Table Letter for Parents 2020 2021

Due to the impact of school closures last year, we understand that children may have gaps in their times table knowledge. In Year 4, we have put an emphasis on times table practice; we are not only covering them as part of our maths lessons, but also in the afternoons. We would greatly appreciate it if you could continue to support your child with their times tables learning at home.

Times Table Rockstars is a great website to support your child with their times tables as it works on improving the speed of their recall. In addition to this, recordings of our times table songs can be found in the resources section of the Year 4 page of the website. From past experiences, lots of the children respond well to learning these songs to support them in learning and remembering their times tables.

(Songs Disclaimer: I apologise in advance for my singing ability- I’m no Beyonce!)

Year 4 will be going on a Nature Walk on Friday 16^th October 2020 in the afternoon. Given the changeable weather conditions at this time of year, please ensure that your child comes equipped with old clothing, a waterproof coat and suitable footwear in a plastic bag with their name on.

Thank you for your support,

Miss Macfarlane and Mr Jackson

On Monday, Year 4 will be taking part in an Egyptian Day.

To help the school cover the costs, please visit Parent Pay if you would like to contribute towards our visitors.

Thank you to the parents already who have contributed towards the workshops.

Many thanks

Miss Macfarlane and Mr Jackson

If your child is self-isolating due to a family member displaying symptoms, please find attached ideas to support your child at home with their learning. Please note that if your child is self-isolating because they are displaying symptoms, we wouldn’t expect them to complete the tasks if they are feeling unwell.

Year 4 Self-isolation Learning

This document will also be saved in the resources section on the Year 4 page of the website.

Many thanks

Miss Macfarlane and Mr Jackson.

Congratulations to Mr Jackson’s class for winning last week’s battle.

The following new battles have been set:

Miss Macfarlane’s Boys Vs Miss Macfarlane’s Girls

Mr Jackson’s Boys Vs Mr Jackson’s Girls

Please encourage your child to regularly practise their times tables throughout the week.

Good luck everyone!

A new battle has been set up on Times Table Rockstars between Miss Macfarlane’s class and Mr Jackson’s class.

Who will win?

Get playing!

We are very excited to announce that on Monday 5^th October, we will be having an Egyptian Day in Year 4, which will be run by the same organisation who delivered the Stone Age Day in Year 3. Please visit parent pay for more information about making a voluntary contribution towards the day.

Many thanks

The Year 4 Team

Please encourage your child to read and practise their spellings and times tables regularly throughout the week.

Spelling sheets are stuck in your child’s diary every Friday for children to practise their spellings throughout the following week.

Times table homework can be found in their yellow times table books.

Children are tested on their spellings every Friday and their times tables every Wednesday.

Over the last few weeks, we have enjoyed reading comments from both parents and family members about what their child has read, as well as from the children themselves.

Many thanks

Y4