4JW

This term our History theme is The Romans. This is such an exciting topic where the children will gain a greater knowledge of how the Roman Emperor grew, the life of a Roman soldier, battle tactics, Queen Boudicca’s rebellion, as well as the Roman Legacy. In Geography, we’ll be learning all about rivers and the water cycle.

In English we will be developing our fiction writing using the book, Coraline, to write a portal story. Our non-fiction text type will include report writing. In Maths, we will be x and ÷ by 10 and 100, and learning about perimeters in our measurement unit. This will include finding missing lengths, working out the perimeter of rectilinear shapes, and regular and irregular polygons. We will be moving on to fractions, where children will learn how to count beyond whole numbers in fractions, what a mixed number is, as well as how to partition it into whole numbers and fractions. Also, we will be learning about improper fractions, how to convert them, equivalent fractions as well as adding and subtracting fractions.

In year 4, all children will take an official times table test which is around the corner now in the Summer term. Therefore, we will continuously be practising our times tables in class and it would be a great help if you could do this at home too. There is a useful website that can be accessed at home called ttrockstars.com.  Your children should know their password.

In our Guided Reading lessons, we will be reading a variety of text types and books by a variety of authors. Fluency and comprehension are very important. To support your child’s reading, at home, they should be reading for at least 10 minutes every day.  Ask your child some questions to improve their understanding of the book. Your child will have their banded/level reading book and are encouraged to take an additional book home to read for pleasure. Please sign their reading records to acknowledge they have read at home.

In Science, we will be learning about animals and humans and comparing their teeth and digestive systems. Additionally, we’ll be learning about food chains and how animals adapt to their environments. This will involve an investigation to find out which drinks are the best for keeping teeth healthy.

We will continue with our weekly PE session. This will be on a Monday afternoon for 4JW (Thursday afternoon for 4FO). Additionally, it is compulsory and part of the curriculum for year 4 to have swimming lessons; ours take place at Broughton Swimming Baths. Swimming will take place on a Thursday morning for 4JW (Wednesday afternoon for 4FO).  Please ensure they have the correct kit on the specific days.

Our school PE kit is a white T-shirt, black shorts or tracksuit bottoms and black trainers or pumps. Black trainers can be worn as part of your child’s school uniform. No jewellery should be worn on either of these days, girls should only wear stud earrings that they can take out themselves.

Swimming kit: Girls: a swimming costume, a swimming cap (which can be purchased from the office for £3) and a towel. Boys: tight-fitting swim trunks (not shorts), a swimming cap and a towel.

Homework:

In Year 4 we will send your child spelling work that follows the spelling rule they have learnt that week. They will also get a piece of homework each week which will have a Maths or English focus. This will need to be completed and returned by the following Wednesday so it can be marked. Please use TTrockstars to practise times tables whenever you can as well.

If you’d like to talk to any of the Year 4 team, please look out for us in the playground after school. Please wait until all the pupils are dismissed if you require us after school. We are always happy to speak to you about any concerns you may have.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic term with your children. Thank you all for your support,

The Year 4 Team

Miss Ogunyemi, Mr Warner, Ms Bobowicz, Ms Hussain