1. Welcome to Year 4 4M

2. Welcome Mrs McDonald Mrs Ghosh Owls

3. Routines and Independence Letters…check bags daily. Music lessons…email was sent home with days. Timetables in class. Clubs…they need to remember.

4. Curriculum Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum. It is about creative teaching and making links in learning. We plan for children to deepen their understanding and master the curriculum relevant to their year group.

5. Long Term Plan (school website, statutory information)

6. Current Theme and Books used Rumbling Eruptions (Volcanoes) Stories about Pompeii, Roman Mysteries

7. Maths Mastery The Mathematics Mastery approach was founded by headteachers, mathematics leaders and heads of mathematics working in the Ark Schools network, who experienced the problem- solving focus of Singapore schools. Deep understanding – where pupils spend more time on fewer topics. They explore concepts using objects, conversation and problem-solving to build confidence in their understanding. There is a focus on the use of manipulatives. Maths Meetings.

8. Spelling We follow the National Curriculum spelling guidelines, using a program called Spell Excel. All the children have been assessed and given an appropriate set of words to work on for this half term. Look out for your child’s words in their class home learning book. In class we learn spelling patterns and rules, and aim to widen children’s vocabulary. The overview is available on the website.

9. Handwriting Handwriting and presentation is a school focus this year. We would encourage you to work with your child on their handwriting and presentation in their home learning. When a Pen Licence is awarded, school will provide a pen, and children are then allowed to bring in a blue fibre tip pen from home.

10. Reading Children are expected to read for at least 10 minutes each day. We have assessed the children and allocated the relevant book band. The children will bring a book home each day. Reading diaries are currently being updated.

11. Library

12. Home learning Weekly home-learning. Two books are provided for this (general, including talk home learning, maths) Reading – will be given a book and reading diary (bands). Spelling, on-going. Times tables, on-going.

13. PE and Swimming Kit needs to fit! Please check plimsolls/trainers. Winter kit. Swimming should be: one piece costume, trunks not shorts, swimming hat. Kit needs naming! Kit needs to be IN SCHOOL. Hair tied back. Jewellery removed. Regulation PE bags are essential as we are short of space on pegs and for H&S. See your child’s home learning book for your PE days.

14. School uniform

15. Targeted Support Class groupings Children with specific needs may be put into an intervention group for a short time. Children with a diagnosis receive SEN support. (See the school website under ‘learning’)

16. Reward Systems Class marbles Good choice chart

17. Snacks

18. Parent Helpers Reading Maths – times tables, number bonds Trips and workshops

19. Parent Rep for class ??

20. Communication Ramp after school every day Member of staff in playground every morning – can take a message Note in Home Learning Book