1. 4H Miss Hamilton Mrs Butterfield
Welcome to.. 4H
Miss Hamilton
Mrs Butterfield

2. Objectives To inform you of the year 4 curriculum.
To inform you of the expectations for children in year four.

3. Routines 8.55am – school begins 3.15pm – school ends
Late procedures - ASC
Contact with teachers
Playground rules
Mindfulness

4. Sickness
If your child has a ‘bug’, it is our school policy that they are kept at home for 48 hours after the last episode.
General illness

5. P.E for 4H is Tuesday and Wednesday. Swimming has already started!
Uniform
Full uniform to be worn at all times - This includes their tie which it to be worn every day, please practise at home
Hair must be tied back
Summer uniform ends 1st October
Earrings should not be worn in school – children can not take part in PE if they wear earrings.
Full PE kits should be in school Monday to Friday. This includes shorts, t-shirt, jumper, tracksuit bottoms and trainers.
P.E for 4H is Tuesday and Wednesday. Swimming has already started!
EVERY item should be clearly named – even water bottles

6. Equipment
Children should provide their own stationery for use in all lessons:
Glue stick
Colouring pencils
Pencils
Rubbers
Sharpeners
Scissors

7. English Daily English lessons in the morning. Big Write Handwriting
A BIG focus on punctuation, including capital letters for names!
Presentation – heading towards zero tolerance
Grammar

8. Spelling
Spelling focus to be introduced every Monday which has been taken from the NC
Spelling tests every Friday
Dictations during the week
Year 3 – 4 spelling list

9. Reading Regular reading in school with high level adult input
Follow up homework each week – high standard is expected
Comprehension sheets

10. Maths Daily maths lessons in the morning
Mental maths focus to begin each lesson
Reasoning and problem solving skills
Vocabulary – including spelling
Times tables
FAST maths

11. Times Tables
By the end of year, all pupils should be able to recall times table facts up to 12x12 to meet the end of year expectations!
Weekly worksheet
FAST Maths

12. Homework English – set Friday in by Wednesday
Mathletics –set Friday in by Wednesday
Spelling – set Monday in by Friday
FAST maths – set Tuesday, folder in Monday
Reading – each child has three nights to read and answer their questions. It is stated what day it is due in on their book.

13. FAST MATHS
Weekly sessions in school on Tuesday– whole class activity – table activities – test
Daily practice at home
3 minutes for test
Folders must be returned on Monday
Overview of topics

14. Curriculum map
Science – Changing states, Living things in their habitats, Animals including humans, Sound and Electricity.
History – Romans and Ancient Egypt.
Geography – Jungles and Deserts, North America and Sustainability.
Art – Roman architecture, Egyptian Art, African Art and sculptures.

15. French – Travel, weather, healthy food and drinks and animals.
R.E - Christianity and Hinduism.
Computing – E-Safety, Coding and multimedia.

16. Trips and visits Swimming and bikeability – Autumn term
Sayers Croft and Egyptian workshop – Spring term
Hindu Temple and bellboating – Summer term

17. Sayers Croft A very exciting residential trip for the children!
There will be a meeting nearer the time to answer any questions and more information will be given.
Sleepovers

18. Inclusion Intervention within class
Contact Mrs Jenkins (Inclusion leader)

19. Assessment Series of steps and statements to match year 4 expectations
Working towards expectations, working at expectations, working at greater depth
Regular assessment – formal and informal

20. Classroom Management Star of the day/Star of the week
Sticker chart – star stickers
House points

21. Our Aim
For all children to be confident and happy learners who thrive in a positive environment and develop good relationships
If you have any problems throughout the year, please do not hesitate to come and see us
Social media

22. Are there any questions?