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

The importance of breakfast

Morning routines can be frantic and rushed, trying to locate book bags and coats but one aspect which is important not to forget is breakfast.

Research shows that, on average, 2 pupils in every class in England and Wales will arrive at school hungry at least once a week. If a child arrives at school hungry, they lose one hour of learning time a day. Thinking about that over a longer term, if a child arrived at school hungry once a week they would almost 9 weeks of learning time (70 per cent of a term) over the whole of their primary school life.

It is so important that children have a nutritional breakfast before they come to school. A healthy and balanced breakfast can provide the refuelling your child needs to make the most of the day ahead. Where possible, please try and avoid overly sugary cereals (easier said than done we know!). Breakfast foods such as cereals with added iron, wholegrain breads, eggs and raisins are all good sources of iron.

Please encourage your children to have breakfast before coming to school – it really is important!

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!

 

HLC Secondary Open Evening 2020

Following information sent out by Telford and Wrekin council, HLC have received a number of phone calls from Year 6 parents to request the start time for their Open Evening which was due to be on the 29th September.

As with many schools across Telford and Wrekin, HLC have cancelled this face to face event and will be delivering a Virtual Open evening via the school website. Y6 parents can keep up to date with the launch date for this Virtual Open Evening via their school website.

 

 

Keeping your children safe online

For some ideas about how to keep your children safe online, please see the poster below. (click on the image to enlarge)

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If you need any support from school with regards to online safety, please speak to your child’s class teacher.