Curriculum Theme

Curriculum Theme:

To be completed

English:

To be completed

Mathematics:

This term, we are committed to enhancing your child's math skills with a thoughtful focus on key concepts. We'll be covering numbers, including decimals, rounding, Roman numerals, and patterns. In addition, we'll explore geometry to help them grasp shapes and problem-solving. Fractions, although challenging, will be thoroughly understood. We won't overlook the importance of time, studying both analog and digital clocks. Through clear lessons and engaging activities, our goal is to make math enjoyable and provide your child with a strong foundation in various mathematical skills. 

Science:

This term we will be exploring: Chemistry: States of Matter. 

We will be comparing and grouping materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases. We will be conducting a number of experiments to test the properties of these materials. We will also be exploring the different changes of state which occur throughout the Water Cycle. 

RE:

This term in RE we will be exploring ‘Salvation’. This will include looking at the idea of salvation and the events of Holy Week which is at the centre of Christian life. We will focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus and reflect of the sacrifices that He made for mankind.

PSHE:

During PSHE, children will explore healthy relationships and friendships. We will explore how we can keep our bodies and our minds healthy, reflecting on our inner strengths in doing so

Computing

This term promises a comprehensive exploration of quantitative literacy for our students. Engaging in the meticulous study of data, spreadsheets, graphs, and questionnaires, your child will embark on a journey of analytical thinking and problem-solving. Through interactive projects and hands-on activities, we aim to cultivate a deep understanding of data interpretation while fostering essential skills for critical analysis. This formal engagement with numerical data seeks to instill in our students not only proficiency in mathematical concepts but also a broader capacity for logical reasoning.

Spelling Test

Spellings Issued: Monday

Day of Test: Friday

Coverage:

The key 50 spellings

They will be given the weekly spellings on a Monday and children will be assigned their spellings on Spelling Shed. Children’s log on for Spelling Shed can be found in the front of their blue reading diary.

The weekly spelling test is on a Friday.

P.E Information

4BL – Monday and Friday
4AF – Wednesday and Thursday
4DB – Monday and Thursday

Children will be required to attend school on these days wearing their school PE kit. This can be worn beneath a pair of tracksuit bottoms/school trousers and their school uniform jumper.

In addition, children should attend school wearing their trainers/school shoes however, a pair of pumps, which will be stored in their locker, should be worn in their PE lessons.

Can we remind children that long hair should be tied back and any jewellery removed.

Reading Books

We encourage the children to read at home and at school every day and please ensure that the children’s reading books are in school daily.

Library Books Days

4BL – Friday
4AF – Friday
4DB - Friday

Drinks and Snacks

Children can have a bottle of water to drink in class.  Re-useable school bottles are available to purchase through Simspay at a cost of £3 and a bottle will be available for collection within 24 hours.

We participate in the ‘free fruit for schools’ scheme and encourage children to have a piece of fruit at playtime.

Toast and Milk can be purchased at playtime at a cost of 20p. Money to be sent in daily in a named evelope/purse/wallet. Years 3-6 can purchase bacon or sausage baps on Friday breaktimes at a cost of 70p.