1. WELCOME TO 4B Teacher: Mrs Kirby Teaching Assistant: Mrs Fox Learning Support Assistant: Mrs Gunn Together we love life, learning and God

2. TIMETABLE Maths and Literacy lessons take place every day in class groups. Children have Coach Kyle once a week for outdoor PE on Tuesdays and also have another PE session on Wednesdays with the class teacher. The weekly timetable also includes RE, daily Guided Reading, Spelling, ICT and IPC subjects. We are very lucky in Year 4 that we have the W.O.P.S music programme. Each child will learn either the violin or viola taught weekly by a music specialist and supported by the Class Teacher. Children can take their instrument home for extra practice!

3. IPC UNITS THIS TERM The IPC is a comprehensive, thematic, creative curriculum with a clear process of learning and with specific learning goals for subjects which include science, history, geography, art, music and design technology. It also includes an important element for international mindedness and for personal learning.

4. INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY CURRICULUM IPC Our first IPC unit this term is called ‘Saving our World – The Rainforest’ This unit covers all areas of the curriculum with a particular focus on geography and science. Some of the tasks for this unit will involve children completing some work at home; e.g. research work. We are hoping to arrange a trip to Kew Gardens this term!

5. READING It is an expectation that all children read regularly at home. Each child will be provided with a suitable book. This will be changed regularly, as appropriate. Your child will have a reading diary which should be brought to school every day. It requires the children to comment on their reading and will be checked once a week, signed or stamped. Parents are also welcome to add comments to the diary. Your child will have a Guided Reading session daily which includes comprehension work and sentence level tasks. This year 4B will be a ‘buddy’ class with RB.

6. HOMEWORK In Year 4, homework is given out on a Friday and collected in on a Wednesday. Children have a homework book for written work. Maths homework is sometimes computer based, using ‘Mathletics’. Reading, spellings and times tables are expected to be learned in addition to the Friday homework.

7. YEAR 4 RESIDENTIAL TRIP This year we will be taking the children on a two night residential visit. Last year, the children enjoyed three days at Cuffley Camp. This will hopefully take place prior to May half term. This is currently being finalised and details will follow soon.

8. OTHER INFORMATION PE kits should be in school every day and will be sent home at the end of each half-term. Queries and Questions – the class TA will be available in the playground to help in the mornings. Appointments with teachers through the office. Thursday 24 th September – World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 9 -10am in the school hall. All are welcome. Please collect a Home School Agreement to be signed. Talented parents!! Finally…….. 4B class assembly – Friday 27th November Any questions?

9. THANK YOU FOR COMING