Welcome to Doves!

Welcome to our class page.

My name is Miss Uzzell and I am so excited to work with you this year and support you on your journey through Year 4!

Our topic this term is Ancient Greece! We will be learning about the ancient Greek civilisation, exploring Greek life, their achievements and their influence on the western world. In Science, we will be learning all about Electricity.

 

Here you will find important information regarding our Year 4 curriculum as well keys dates regarding PE days. 

Reading at home

Reading is an essential skill that children use throughout their learning. Please ensure that your child/ren are reading for 10-15 minutes every day at home. Please then ensure that their reading record is filled in with the date, name of book, comment on your child/ren's reading and sign.

Homework

Year 4 will be set the following homework:

- 10-15 minutes of reading daily. This can be their coloured book band, reading for pleasure book or any book they are reading at home. 

- 10-15 mins of Times Tables Rockstars daily. Year 4 is when the Multiplication Tables Check takes place. It is important to ensure that they know all of their times tables up to 12 by the end of Year 4. 

- Weekly spellings will be handed out on Fridays. Children will be sent home with 10 spellings linked to the Year 3/4 Statutory spellings list. They need to complete this at home using the method of Look 👀, Say 🗣️, Cover, Write ✍️and Check ☑️.

Children will then be tested on these spellings on Thursdays.

P.E Days

This half term our PE units will be Pilates and Tennis (with Mr Thomas)

Our PE days will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

Children need to ensure their PE kits are in school on these days.

Please ensure that they are wearing white tops, black/navy shorts, socks and trainers. In colder weather, the children will be able to wear a plain black or navy tracksuit. As usual, long hair needs to be tied back and earrings removed before coming to school.

Year 4 Information PowerPoint

This PowerPoint has all the information that was shared during the Meet the Teacher meeting. Please find this attachment below

 

Year 4 Multiplication Test Check Information

Below is an information PowerPoint regarding the Year 4 Multiplication Test Check (MTC). Please read the document to familiarise yourself with what will happen during this period. There are also some useful ways to teach multiplication and some great websites for practise tests. 

Here are some great websites that will support your child with their learning and preparation for the times tables check :)