Welcome back and welcome all to Year 4!

Welcome to the near academic year. I am really looking forward to getting back into the swing of things with our new, amazing class! 

We are starting the year with our Geography project- Viva Espana – we will explore the physical and human geography of Spain and learn about its location in the world as well as Spanish life. Our class book will be Charlotte’s Web which we will read and enjoy together. Please see the project map which will be uploaded shortly for more details on our learning this term across the curriculum.

Staffing

On a Thursday afternoon the class will be covered by Mrs Bailey and Mr Bain.

Reading and Times Tables

Reading at home is crucial for children to fulfil their potential as readers. Please read with your child at home as frequently as possible – ideally 3-5 times a week. It is really useful if you can record any reading in your child’s reading diary even if they have read a book from home. Children need to have their reading books and records in school every day. 

In year 4 times tables are a real focus, the National Curriculum states that all year 4s should know their tables up to 12x12 by the end of year 4. The class worked incredibly hard in year 3 and made super progress in their tables. Please encourage children to practise these at home Times Tables rock stars, singing/listening to tables songs (I will send some links as we learn them in class) and games – there are many fun games online that can make tables practise fun! Hit the button is a great, easily accessible game with no login or set up required. 

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

PE

PE days will be on Thursdays and Fridays. We will be starting this from next week. (Week commencing 14th September). Children should wear PE kit to school on these days. Information about after school clubs can be found on dojo or the school’s website.

As always, please ensure children have appropriate clothing and outerwear for whatever the weather (coats/suncream/sun hat/wooly hat and gloves/scarf).

An appropriate coat is important everyday.

Daily Routines

Children will arrive through the side gate (as in Year 3) from 8.45am –8.55am and will be collected at 3.00pm. In KS2 classes, children complete a morning maths task on arrival- it is ideal if all children can arrive in time to complete this as it does support their retrieval of learnt knowledge and support their progress across maths. Please can you let me know if pick up arrangements differ from the norm to ensure all safeguarding procedures are met.

Daily Essentials

These items will need to be clearly named and in school every day:

Coat suitable for the weather (ideally waterproof)

Water bottle

Reading book and reading record – this is absolutely essential and children MUST have these in school daily. We often use the reading record books for storing children’s individual passwords. 

Please keep an eye on dojo as any reminders, important information and announcements which will be posted throughout the year. 

If you need to contact me at any point please do not hesitate to on Class Dojo (not always seen immediately but usually on the day), or email twoodhall@stoke-climsland.cornwall.sch.uk 

Thank you and I am looking forward to what will be an exciting year with the new year 4’s!

Kind regards, 

Mr Woodhall