Year 3&4 Star of the Week

Orla from Mrs Pablos’ class- for her super problem solving in maths.

Mrs Trevor’s star of the week was… for his amazing enthusiasm in science.

Lilly from Mr Jackson’s class- for her improved attitude to her reading and homework.

Harry from Miss Macfarlane’s class- for his effort with his handwriting.

 

Safety on our site

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

We are continually trying to ensure we have a safe site for everyone.

 

We rely on parents to socially distance themselves and need you to ensure this happens please. We also ask that parents limit the number of people coming onto site. We have noticed that more than one adult is often coming to drop off or collect and also that secondary pupils are joining parents in this task. Please limit the number to one person unless absolutely necessary.

 

Recently we have had to put a yellow box outside of the back classroom doors. This box must not be entered by any parents please.

 

Staff will ask you to step back if this is the case.

 

We also ask that parents continue to use the home school communication books, call the office or leave messages with Mrs Powell and Mrs Huda if necessary.

 

Parents are not allowed into classrooms or into the main school via the main office.

 

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding at this time.

 

Miss Cook

Headteacher

Year 4 Spellings

Hello Year  4

Please find attached this week’s spellings. This week we are revising the prefixes un-, in-, and dis-. We will be looking at when these prefixes are added to words their meaning changes to the opposite.

Y4 Homework Week 5 WE 02.10.20

Mr Jackson and Miss Macfarlane

Year 3&4 Star of the Week

 

Theo (from Mrs Pablos and Mrs McLaughlin’s class) – for excellent Harvest poetry

Jamie (From Mrs Trevor’s class) – for fantastic home learning and reading with expression

Rowan (from Miss Macfarlane’s class) – for being so spectacular all week

Charlie (from Mr Jackson’s class) – for great enthusiasm towards all his learning and moving up groups in Maths and Literacy

 

Information check sheets

Dear Parents/carers

We will be sending home check sheets with children in Years 1-6 to make sure that the information that we hold on our system is up to date. Please ensure that you check through, make any amendments and then sign and return to your child’s class teacher even if there are no changes to be made.

Many thanks

Important Information – Y4 Multiplication Check

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!)

Y4 Nature Walk

Year 4 will be going on a Nature Walk on Friday 16th 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

Egyptian Day – Monday 5th October 2020

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

Y4 Home Learning

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.

 

Times Tables Rockstars

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!