Welcome to Year 4
Year 4 Essential Information
Year 4 Curriculum Map
Year 4 Essential Information - Spring 2
Welcome back! We hope all of Year 4 had a lovely half term break and are back in school feeling refreshed and ready to learn.
This half term we welcome Miss Leeming-Sykes to Year 4, a student teacher from York St John University. She will be working alongside both class teachers to teach Year 4 over the coming weeks. We know that Year 4 will make her feel really welcome.
If you need to get in touch, please contact us on:
grace.quinn@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk and chloe.dakin@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk
It is always best to copy both class teachers into your communications with us, so that we are both aware of anything that is going on.
Thank you for your continued support,
Miss Dakin and Mrs Quinn
Homework In Year 4
Reading: Your child's reading book should travel to and from school with them every day, alongside their green reading record. Reading helps children’s learning in a huge number of ways, including improving their vocabulary, developing the quality of their writing and building their comprehension skills. We expect children to read at home at least three times per week. We ask that a parent or carer sign this off in the reading record to be checked in school each Monday.
Spellings: A new spelling list will be sent home each Friday and should be practised regularly, in short bursts throughout the week, ready for a test on the following Friday. The children will also have some opportunities in class to practise. In the Friday test, all ten words will be tested through dictated sentences.
Mathletics: This is to be completed every week – there will be new Mathletics tasks set each Friday with trickier tasks (those scoring less than 50%) being re-set. Please check if your child needs support with any re-set tasks.
Times Tables Rock Stars: Using TTRS to practise times tables regularly at home is a very good idea. Just a three minute burst every day should see recall speeds continue to improve.
PE
Our PE days will continue to be Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday mornings. Appropriate kit (trainers, black trousers/shorts with a white t-shirt and plain black jacket/jumper) must be worn on these days.
Things to remember:
- All children should bring a named flask or bottle of water to school. This should be taken home and washed every day.
- Named pumps must be worn in school. Children should be able to tie laces quickly if they have lace-up pumps/outdoor shoes and pumps should be checked by a parent every half term to ensure they are in good condition to prevent trip hazards.
- Named, appropriate clothing for the weather should be brought every day – please ensure your child has a coat in school every day. Gloves and hats may also still be a good idea at this time of year.
- School Policy is that, other than for religious reasons, children should not wear jewellery in school apart from a watch (smart watches are not allowed). These need to be removed for PE lessons.
Year 4 Class Blog
DT - Textiles
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 4 Class Blog
Year 4 have been busy this week using their textiles skills to make book sleeves. They have learned the new skill of sewing on a button to create a fastening as well as using felt to create their own unique designs.
Murton Park Trip
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 4 Class Blog
Year 4 had a brilliant day on Wednesday at Murton Park where they became Vikings for the day. They baked bread, made oil lamps from clay, trained as guards and played a Viking game. What a great day!
Baking Healthier Biscuits
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 4 Class Blog
As part of our DT learning during Healthy Living Week, Year 4 worked on adapting a recipe to make it healthier. They decided to add dried fruit to a basic biscuit recipe to increase the nutrient content. Year 4 all worked in groups to weigh, sift, stir, roll and cut out their biscuits. They were delicious!
NSPCC Childhood Day Mile
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 4 Class Blog
Year 4 all ‘moved a mile’ today when they took part in the NSPCC Childhood Day Mile. Between them they moved in a variety of ways including running, skipping and even cartwheeling! Mrs. Ramsden also joined Year 4 and ran all the way. Please do make a donation to the NSPCC via ParentPay if you can.
Christian Values Art Week
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 4 Class Blog
Year 4 have showcased their creative talent this week when making dioramas as part of our whole school Christian Values Art Week. Each small group has created a diorama based around one of our twelve Christian values. Don’t they look fantastic?
