Class 4

Welcome back after the Christmas break. We hope that you have had an enjoyable holiday! This year we are continuing to adopt an exciting, thematic approach to teaching. This allows children to make connections between areas of learning and consolidate skills. All the themes chosen deliver the programmes of study for the National Curriculum. MFL, R.E and Science will continue to be taught discretely. 
 

In Class 4 this term, we will continue to develop the maths mastery scheme that began in the autumn term. Pupils will continue to develop and embed their understanding of the four operations and apply this when solving difficult problems. In addition, there will be a strong focus on times tables, rapidly recalling them in preparation for the National Multiplication Test. Children are able to practice online using urbrainy.com/mtc
 

This term, in English, will continue to explore a range of genres beginning with diaries, setting descriptions and story writing. The children will be encouraged to use a variety of vocabulary, conjunctions, fronted adverbials and punctuation in order to engage the reader and make their writing exciting. We will continue to work on spelling, grammar and punctuation (SPaG) throughout the year during daily starter activities.
 

In Science, we will begin the term by learning about ‘Living things and their habitats’. We will be exploring classification keys and how animals adapt and survive in different habitats.

Throughout our Topic curriculum we will be exploring the theme ‘You’re not Invited’. History is the main focus of this topic, where we will be looking at the Roman invasion.
 

Our PE sessions are on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Please ensure that children have the correct PE kit in school at all times. In the interests of safety, no jewellery, including earrings, should be worn on PE days. 
 

Children in Class 4 receive regular homework and spellings. 
 

Thank you for your continued support. 
 

Yours sincerely 

Mrs Preece

KS2 Assistant Headteacher

Year 4 Teacher