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Year 4

Welcome to the Summer Term!

This term, our learning is full of fascinating topics across the curriculum. In English, we have already enjoyed writing our own imaginative myths. Next, we will be developing our skills further by exploring for and against arguments, focusing on the important issue of deforestation.

In History, we are travelling back in time to learn about the ancient Maya civilisation, discovering how they lived and what made their society so unique. Linking to this, our Geography lessons will take us into the vibrant world of rainforests, where we will explore their importance and the challenges they face today.

Our Science topic this term is sound. The children will investigate how sound is made and travels, and they will have the exciting opportunity to design and make their own musical instrument, a kazoo!

In RE, we will be learning about Christianity, exploring beliefs and traditions.

We are also very lucky to be taking part in a djembe drum workshop every Wednesday afternoon, giving the children a fantastic hands-on musical experience.

Multiplication Check

All Year 4 children will take part in the Multiplication Tables Check during the first two weeks of June. This is a short, online check designed to assess children’s recall of multiplication facts up to 12 × 12.

We will continue to practise regularly in school, but your support at home is very important. Please encourage your child to use their multiplication wheels and practise little and often to help build their confidence and speed.

PE Day

PE will continue to take place on Tuesday.

Children should come to school wearing the correct PE kit. For safety reasons, please ensure that no jewellery is worn.

Daily Home Tasks

Please encourage your child to read for at least 10 minutes every day.

Adults should sign the green reading record and note the pages read.

Children should also complete two multiplication table wheels daily.

Thank you for your continued support at home,  it really makes a difference!