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Welcome To Year 4!
Our Summer Term Topic Information
This term we are looking forward to exploring, learning and asking questions about...
Geography- Volcanoes
The children will be learning about volcanoes - where they are found, what causes them and the structure of the earth. The children will be completing a piece of fieldwork based on a volcano in South America - Mount Cotopaxi.
History- The Winderush Generation
Children will learn about the the Windrush Generation - When this was, what happened, which countries were involved and how the Winderush generation is celebrated now.
What do you know about the topic already already?
Have a think about what you already know and share your ideas and knowledge in class.
What we're reading...
Reading for pleasure:
In year 4, we provide opportunities weekly to change reading books and library books. For reading for pleasure, you may choose a book from our book corner or from our school library.
Our Topic Read:
This term, we are reading texts including:
Main Text - The Windrush by Benjamin Zephaniah
Wow Wall!
Remember to check our "Wow Wall" see who has produced some fantastic work from the week before!
What piece were you proudest of this week?
Ready to Retrieve?
Do you know any interesting facts already?
Research our history topic:
- What can you find out about the Windrush Generation?
- What does immigration mean?
Remember: When researching online, make sure you are searching safely by putting "for children" or "for KS2".
What questions might you like to ask and find out about during the topic?
Ready to research?
Here are some useful links to our topic:
Do you know your key words?
What words can you learn to share with your teacher and class? Write these in your reading diary with a definition.
Do you know your facts?
Clips and Useful Links
Share with your class....
Important Facts and Faces
See if you can research some significant people and interesting facts linking to topics we are learning about.
Who can you find? Why were they significant?
What facts can you find out about? What new vocabulary can you share?
Science
This term, in science, we are going to learn about Staes of Matter.
What can you remember from Year 3?
Here are some useful links to do some research before we start:
Think of some questions you'd like to find out about this term!
Other Topics:
PE- Summer 1: Athletics
Summer 2: Orienteering
PSHE- Summer 1: Inspirational People including David Attenborough, Mae Jemison, Muhammed Ali and Malala Yousafzai
Summer 2: Economic Wellbeing
Music- Samba sessions with SIPS
DT- Seasonal Food including a trip to Forge Mill Farm to make pizzas
Art - Recycled Art including a parent workshop to make something with your child
RE- Summer 1 - Impact of the Pentecost
Summer 2 - Christians and Humanists
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Spanish
Useful Spanish Links:
Topic Class Clips
Different topic clips here.
Our Year 4 Timetable
The timetable below shows when children will need to bring in specific items during the week. It is children's responsibility to ensure that they bring the correct equipment and kit on specific days. If any changes are made, parents will be notified via parent pay or via text message.
| DAY | THINGS TO REMEMBER |
| Monday | Reading Books |
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Tuesday |
4WP and 4G PE (full kit needed) |
| Wednesday | Both classes swimming on this day - please remember to bring a swimming hat! |
| Thursday |
Homework to be handed in by Thursday every week. |
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Friday (Feel Good Friday) |
New homework set - Edshed - spellings, TTRS, Maths.co.uk |
Remember all reading books and reading records should be in school every day. All children should be practicing their timestables on TTRS - Soundcheck ready for the times table test in JUNE.
Reading Diaries:
* How many words and definitions have you recorded in your diary this week? *
Keep checking back daily to find new things on our page!
National Times Table Test
In June, Year 4 children will be taking part in the National Times Table Test - This is an online test and children are given 6 seconds to answer a range of mixed times table questions, Alongside their weekly homework and reading, we expect year 4 children to practise their times tables (in order, out of order and division facts) on a daily basis up to their 12 times table ready for a weekly test. We will also be checking TTRockstars on a daily basis to monitor progress.
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