Maths Homework (Maths with Parents) Cornerstones Topic Homework Year 4C Summer Term 1 Class Wren Newsletter Welcome back! I hope you have had a lovely Easter holiday and have eaten lots of chocolate! Blue Abyss Grab your wetsuit! We’re going deep into an underwater world of incredible coral and mysterious creatures. Why not head over to your local aquarium and learn about life in the ocean? We will be exploring and observing aquatic life whilst finding out about the different species that live in the depths of the world’s seas and oceans. We will watch and draw different creatures in a sketchbook. We’ll travel even deeper into our seas by looking at what real divers do and how deep-sea submarines withstand great pressure and travel to the deepest and darkest of places. We will also look at David Attenborough’s Blue Planet and use this to write and present our very own documentary about different sea creatures. Flippers on? Snorkels ready? Let’s head into the Blue Abyss… Maths Homework (Maths with Parents) Maths homework will now be available to access online via this link: https://www.mathswithparents.com/KWeb?. There will be a range of different mathematical activities for your children to do over a fortnight period. The activities all come with a video link to show you and your child what to do and what method to use. If you haven’t signed up yet or need help, please ask Miss Croft or Mrs Sisson in Year 6. Spellings Thank you for all your hard work with supporting your child with their spellings. This will continue into Term 5 where the children will be tested every Friday. Cornerstones Topic Homework New homework will be given out shortly for this topic, with a list of exciting things to do at home. Children can bring their homework into school to share with the class and receive a well done dot. We had some great pieces over the year but I think this will be the best one yet. Reading & Bug Club In Key Stage 2, we ask that the children read to someone at home every day for 5 minutes. The reading may consist of a variety of texts; from novels, to recipes, newspapers and even football programmes! Don’t forget reading on Bug Club also counts as home reading! Bug Club puts more emphasis on comprehension skills as, ultimately, this is what children are assessed against at the end of Key Stage 2. The children have to answer the questions, by clicking the little bugs, which Miss Croft can see. Guided Reading will happen every day for KS2. Miss Croft will also allocate their guided reading books on Bug Club under the tab, comprehension.

RE and British Values PE and Swimming Days Sun Safety In RE, we will be learning about Symbols and religious expression .The children will also be focussing on Teamwork and Confidence as apart of their Brinsley Values. They will be talking about what these words mean and how it links to society. PE and Swimming Days Our PE day will take place on Tuesday morning with the Miss Croft. Please ensure that your child has their full PE kit in school at all times. Earrings should be removed at home or a letter obtained from the office if ears are newly pierced. Our swimming day is on Friday afternoon. Please ensure you bring in a swimming costume and towel. If you need goggles, make sure you have given Miss Birkin your goggle slip permission letter. These forms are found in the office. If your child does not need to go swimming, then they will be staying at school with Miss Croft. Sun Safety Please ensure that your child has their own bottle of sun cream and summer hat or cap with them everyday. Child will be required to apply their own sun lotion. Helpers for Reading If you are available for an hour on any afternoon to hear readers, please speak to Miss Croft. Water Bottles Children need to bring their water bottle into the classroom daily which can be used anytime except at lunchtime. You may wish to send a named carton of juice or named juice bottle at for your child to access at lunchtime if they wish but water is provided. Science In Science, we will look at Plants and Animals. We will explore food chains., sharks’ teeth, habitats and adaptations alongside climate change. On our Science day, we will explore the Science theme: Sound. Diary Dates 15.04.18 First Day Back 19.04.18 Birmingham Sea life Centre 26.04.18 Film Night 07.05.18 May Day Bank Holiday – School Closed 22.05.18 Science Day - Sound 23.05.18 Sports Day 25.05.18 Last Day of Term 5 04.06.18 First Day of Term 6