Year 4
Autumn Term
September 6th 2024
Welcome back! We are thrilled to be back in a classroom full of happy children. Thank you to all of you for making these first few days go so well. We look forward to working closely with you all this year.
Coming up this term:
In Maths, we will be looking at place value and written methods for addition and subtraction.
In Writing, we will be exploring disaster stories first with the wonderful picture book “The Flood” followed by a chapter inspired by our class reader “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” by Kate DiCamillo.
In science, we will be studying states of matter, looking at the properties of solids, liquids and gases. There are lots of fun experiments including finding out which fizzy drink contains the most fizz!
In geography, we will be looking at what different parts of our address actually mean and how Horsforth and wider Leeds has changed over time. We will also be setting an independent learning project based around maps.
In computing, the children will learn about online safety and developing their basic keyboard skills.
This half-term in P.E, we will be working on orienteering. In addition, Willow will be swimming and Acacia will be playing tennis.
In art, we will be learning about Paul Klee and producing some abstract art using painting and drawing skills.
In French, we will be learning to name and describe parts of the body and face.
In music, we will be learning to sing and play the song ‘Mamma Mia’. Acacia will be learning to play the recorder. (Willow will do this after half term when Acacia go swimming).
Looking Ahead: Later this year, we will be developing our skills in telling the time, including calculating lengths of time. The children who can tell the time are at an enormous advantage in this topic. It would be great if they could tell the time on a digital and analogue clock, or work on these skills at home between now and then. Thank you for your continued support.
Important Reminders
If you need to contact us, please use the following emails:
david.alston@stf.newlaithes.co.uk
clare.lavelle@stf.newlaithes.co.uk
We will aim to reply to your emails within 48 hours.
- Don’t forget to check the Homework Slip each week for homework and weekly reminders.
- Please make sure that homework books are handed in by WEDNESDAY morning at the latest each week.
- PE Days will be TUESDAY and THURSDAY for both Acacia and Willow.
- Please continue with your daily 10 minute reads at home. This really does make all the difference.
- Remember to use TTRS and the 1 minute White Rose Maths App to practise quick retrieval.
- Children should have a named bottle of water in school daily and a coat – particularly in the changeable weather we are having. Remind your children to stay off the grass and stick to paths around school to avoid muddy feet coming into school.
- Please make sure reading books and bookmarks are kept in their plastic wallets and are in school daily.
Key Dates
Swimming starts TUESDAY 10th SEPTEMBER for Willow Class.
W/C 7th October - Parent Consultation Evenings
Friday 11th October – Training day
Friday 25th October – Break up for half term