Welcome Back!! and Welcome to Year 4. You are no longer the youngest in the Juniors and are well over half way through your Grove Vale journey.
We have lots of exciting things planned for this year including our 3 wonderful topics which will help us delve depper into our Historical and Geographical understanding whilst we learn about:
- The Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and the Normans
- South America and the Amazon Rainforest
- The ancient African civilisation of Benin.
Autumn Term
We will be travelling back in time this term to learn about how and why Invasions changed Britain. When the Vikings first traveled down in their long boats from Northern Scandinavia to when the French sailed over from Normandy. The desperation for the crown not only resulted in battle and unrest, but it was responsible for changing Britain in many different ways. We will be looking at how these invasions and visitors have shaped Britain over the years.
Do you know any fun facts already? Take a look at the link below to find out some interesting information before we start out journey back in time.
Viking Facts
Anglo-Saxon Facts
Norman Facts
This term we will be reading 'Anglo Saxon Boy' by Tony Bradman
Magnus, son of Harold Godwinson, lord of the Southern Saxons, leads us through the events that led to his father’s fateful death at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Magnus’s journey begins in May 1065 when King Edward dies, leaving the ambitious Harold as his successor. This is followed by months of incredible political turmoil as Harold tries to work out whose loyalties lie where. Magnus is chosen over his brothers, Edwin and Morcar, to go on a mission to spy on his Uncle Tostig Godwinson. Tostig is ruthless towards his people, who do not or cannot pay the taxes he demands. Tostig’s own ambition to become king means that Magnus must travel to Normandy, and then to the kingdoms of his father’ enemies, before he can report on the extent of the treachery. Magnus learns to think and fight like a warrior, becoming a leader of men under Hakon’s guidance. The action is fast-paced and the historic detail accurate. We will be swept along with Magnus as his quest continues. Most know what happened to Harold, but this book explores why. The ending does not disappoint.
Our Year 4 Timetable
The timetable below shows when children will need to bring in specific items during the week. It is childrens' 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.
Remember, all reading books, reading records, spelling lists and PE kits should be in school every day.
| DAY | THINGS TO REMEMBER |
| Monday | PE (Full kit - black shorts, team coloured top, socks, pumps) hair must be tied up and jewellery removed. |
| Tuesday | |
| Wednesday | |
| Thursday | |
| Friday |
Weekly homework uploaded onto Office 365 Swimming (full kit needed - swimming shorts/costume, towel, swimming hat) Feel Good Friday (Soft Clothing) |