Year 4
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Year 4
Welcome to Year 4, the home of Merlin and Kestrel classes!
We always have lots going on in school and this page aims to give you an insight of what we will be getting up to.
Our P.E days this year are on Mondays. Please send your children to school dressed in their P.E kits with ear piercings and jewellery removed.
If you have any questions, please contact us through Dojo and we will be happy to help.
Miss Dabell, Mr Dutton, Mrs Hunt, MIss Jacques.
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Mornings and Afternoons.
Please line up next to your classes signpost on the large playground in the morning where you will be met by the class teacher. At home time, we will walk our classes to the same location.
Autumn Term Topic
We are thrilled to embark on an exciting journey of learning and exploration with your Year 4 children as we delve into the captivating world of Ancient Egypt! This year, our curriculum will encompass a rich tapestry of subjects that will broaden their horizons and ignite their curiosity.
Ancient Egyptian Wonders: From the awe-inspiring pyramids to the influential pharaohs who shaped history, your children will unravel the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. Through engaging lessons and hands-on projects, they will dive into the intricacies of pyramid construction, unravel the stories of different pharaohs, and uncover the essential role played by the majestic River Nile in nurturing the civilization's growth and prosperity.
Expressing Through Art: In the realm of art, your young artists will be inspired by the enchanting world of hieroglyphics. They will create their own heiroglyphic-style portraits, allowing them to experience the artistic traditions that defined Ancient Egyptian culture.
Expressing Through Design Technology: Our design technology activities will involve crafting obelisks using cardboard nets and supportive frames, providing a glimpse into the engineering brilliance of the ancient era.
Scientific Explorations: In the field of science, your children will embark on a journey through the complexities of food, food chains, and the human digestion system. They will unravel the intricate relationships within ecosystems and develop a deeper understanding of the vital processes that sustain life.
As we embark on this exciting voyage, we encourage you to actively participate in your child's education. Your involvement, support, and enthusiasm will undoubtedly contribute to their academic growth and success.
Year 4 Homework
Homework will be in two main forms. The first will be the ongoing set of regular tasks:
- Nightly reading followed by quizzing books, when completed, through Accelerated Reader.
- Times Table Rock Stars. This is best approached with shorter sessions multiple times a week to achieve the easier and most effective progress. The children will need to get 50 correct questions a week on TT Rockstars to maintain progress towards the official test to be taken in the Summer Term.
- Spelling Practice through Spelling Shed. The children will be monitored through the website and in their outcomes in the regular spelling tests. The work will be differentiated for children working at different levels.
The second will be occasional homework tasks to back up and assist class work that will be posted through Class Dojo and sent out on paper when appropriate.
We will also issue tasks related to the half terms RE themes that the children can produce Art and other work to express their understanding of these themes thorugh the year.
Please get in touch if your child will have difficulty accessing the different homework activities.
Useful Documents and Links
Tutankhamun Research.
You are going to work in groups to build a mind map about this young Egyptian Pharoah.
You will be looking at the websites below to find out information about the young king.
The thing is that you will not be able to write on the sheet yourself but you will have walk across the room to tell your group members the information so that they can write it down. But you cannot see what they are writing.
Tutankhamen - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
Tutankhamun - Ancient Egypt for Kids
Tutankhamun - History for kids
What was Tutankhamun like? - BBC Bitesize
Ancient Egyptian Biography for Kids: Tutankhamun
15 Important King Tutankhamun Facts for Kids | Beano
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/egypt/tutankhamun-facts/
Spellings
This is the page that will give the children access to the spelling activities for the week and allow them to practice their spellings for the tests.
Accelerated Reading
The children are intended to read most nights of the week from a book in their assigned range. They are also encouraged to read from a book of their own choice for pleasure. This book can be at any level but we would suggest it should only take up to three weeks to complete. This will help the child to better retain the meaning of the book.
The children should be aiming to complete two to three quizzes a week if they are reading simpler books below 3.5, through to weekly quizzes for books up to 5.5. With longer books being quizzed at a rate of once a fortnight for longer or more complex books (Level 5.5 and above).
The children can read books from any source: school, home or libraries. But the children should always have a book that is in their range to read as a priority.
Internet Safety
We will teach the children about being safe online every half term. Please help us with this by being mindful of children's internet access at home..