We’ve had a great 1st week in year 4; lots of team building and getting to know the routines. The re-enactment of the Battle of Bosworth was great fun and lots of learning took place. Thank you for all the props and costumes.
For your information here’s what’s happening this week:-
History: We will be looking at where the Tudors are in the historical timeline.
Numeracy: Lessons will be focusing on comparing numbers and doubling and halving.
Literacy: We will be beginning our unit on stories set in imaginary worlds. To link with this in guided reading, we will be celebrating the 100th birthday of Roald Dahl and reading Charlie and the Chocolate factory over the next few weeks. Why don’t you check out his website: http://www.roalddahl.com
Also, we would be grateful for any books that you are willing to loan for the year to our class libraries. Please put your name in them and we will return them at the end of the year once everyone has enjoyed them.
Sailing: What an exciting opportunity for the children to have a ‘taster’ of life on the waves! Well, the Model Yacht Pond. Please could you fill in the blue permission form that will be sent home today, giving your permission and any medical information, please return by end of next week. Mrs Dowding’s class will be going first next Friday. You will need to arrange for your child to be dropped off at the Model Yacht Pond, by the sailing club, anytime from 8:30 for a 9am start. Please report to Mrs Judd. Children will need to wear clothes that can get wet, a pair of shoes that don’t come off (i.e. no flip flops) that can also get wet, jumpers and coat if it is cold and wet. A plastic bag is a good idea to put the clothes in afterwards. Please don’t forget to pack school uniform!
Nuts: There are a number of children with nut allergies in year 4, some severe, please could we remind you to, as far as possible, avoid giving your children any products that contain nuts e.g. muesli bars, some chocolate spreads, peanut butter etc. for their lunches. We really appreciate your understanding in this.
Bolt Club: PACE (our Christian club) will be running a weekly club on Wednesday’s at 12;30. They will be leading activities and games.
Please note this will be the only paper copy of the weekly update we will be sending home. It is vital that you subscribe to the year 4 blog to receive the important weekly update which may include details of trips and events. It is also important to subscribe to the St Martin’s home page as school events and information are posted here. Please let us know if you have any difficulties with this or do not have access to the Internet.
Thank you for all the offers of help we’ve had so far. Please pop in and see us if you can help in anyway at all-it does make a difference!
Year 4 team
