It’s the Summer Term already!
The children will have many opportunities for learning in the classroom and beyond over the next few months, running up to the end of July. The children continue to be a joy to work with, and I have every confidence that this term will be a chance for them to learn and practise skills and knowledge that will help them grow as learners and as individuals. This term, we will continue to explore the theme of the year, ‘The Treasure Within’. The children have been sharing their treasures by completing the Treasure Trove Backpack activity.
In RE, the children’s next topic is ‘To the Ends of the Earth’, which encourages us to think and make links between Peter’s mistakes, forgiveness, and leadership. The other topics this term is ‘Dialogue and Encounter’ and ‘Sikhism’ In RHE, we will be covering Money, Life Cycles, Community.
Our first English focus is ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ by Philip Pullman. The children will be writing their own poems inspired by the fireworks in the story. We will continue to expand our vocabulary and develop our understanding of language through spellings and whole-class reading, discovering new words in texts and searching for super synonyms! Our next text after half term will be Cloudbusting by Malorie Blackman.
Maths will continue to focus on Fractions and Decimals, before moving on to Money, Time, Shape, Statistics, Position, and Direction. With multiplication checks coming up in June, we will have an increased focus on practice in school, in Computing, and in additional times tables clubs. Support at home through engagement with online resources such as Times Tables Rock Stars will be very beneficial, so thank you in advance for supporting your child in this way!
Our topic this term is “Traders and Raiders.” In Geography, we will be exploring settlements, while in History we will be learning about the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, focusing on their impact on Britain. We are also excited to be preparing for our Viking-themed trip in May.
In Science, we will be studying teeth and digestion, as well as Living Things and their Habitats. In Art, children will be exploring craft and design, and in Design and Technology, we will be investigating structures linked to our History topic.
In PE, Year 4 pupils will enjoy a range of engaging activities, including striking and fielding games and rounders, providing excellent opportunities for both skill development and teamwork.
In French, children will be working on the units “All Around Town” and “On The Move.” Music lessons will focus on Far Eastern music and Tribal Groove. Choral singing will continue, alongside regular hymn practice in preparation for whole-school Masses.
We are looking forward to a joyful and productive term.
You can check homework reminders, which will be shared in children’s diaries on a weekly basis. Homework will aim to consolidate learning from the classroom, as well as provide opportunities for project work, with a view to displaying and celebrating the children’s creations throughout the year.
The children have logins for Times Tables Rock Stars and NumBots, which they can use to support their times table practice. Encouraging regular use of these platforms will help your child to develop quick and accurate recall of their times table facts up to 12 × 12. Logins are glued into homework diaries for easy access.
Please support your child by ensuring they are engaging in their expected daily home reading during the week, and by asking them questions about what they are reading. Reading should be signed by an adult every evening or morning (depending on when your child reads). If there is a reason this has not happened, please write a note in your child’s diary.
Correct PE kits are required in school every day (black shorts, white t-shirt, and black trainers or plimsolls for indoor PE; joggers, a jumper, and trainers for outdoor sessions while the weather remains chilly). Children may take their kits home at the weekend for washing and should return them on Mondays.
