Class 4
Welcome to Class 4!
Mr. Allen
Spring Term 2024
Class 4 continue to shine! As the eldest in the school, Class 4 pupils are called to lead by example by living our virtues each and every day. We strive to GROW IN FAITH TOGETHER as we look beyond ourselves and take our place in The Faber Family.
Learning in Class 4
RHE
Pupils will learn about body changes, emotional changes and staying safe online..
RE
This term we will be studying Christmas, Mary and the lives of the Saints, Lent and Holy Week . We will be learning about these through Gospel readings, artists interpretations and discovering how we can use these teachings in our lives today. We also look forward to Mass and our weekly Gospel assemblies.
English
Writing
In English, we will use a variety of texts to inspire our writing. We will fine-tune our writing in the genres of: Recounts, characterising speech, non-chronological reports, poetry and character descriptions.
Reading
Every child will be given a reading book from our reading scheme. It is imperative that children read at home as it stimulates imagination and expands their understanding of the world. Children should read for 30 minutes each night and have their reading records signed. Children change their reading books when necessary and we ensure we hear them read at school and monitor their reading carefully on a one-to-one basis and during their guided reading sessions.
Spellings
We are continuing to follow the robust Read Write Inc. Spelling scheme, which the children are finding engaging and fun! Once the children have been introduced to the weekly spelling pattern, they complete interactive and written activities to consolidate these and words that are more challenging to each individual are logged in their reading record to learn at home.
Maths
Year 5 will begin the term with fractions followed by multiplication and division, decimals and percentages, measure and graphs and tables. We will also continue to practice our multiplication tables and basic arithmetic.
Year 6 will learn about measures, ratio, algebra, decimals and percentages, area and perimeter and volume.
Both year groups will use and apply their skills to solve word problems set in different real-life contexts. Pupils should continue to practice their times tables using Times Tables Rockstars.
Science
We are very fortunate this year to have our specialist teacher from Painsley to teach us science, Miss Swinson. In the Summer term the children will be studying: Light and scientific investigation.
History
In history, we will be studying World War 2 with a particular focus on why the war started and evacuees.
Geography
Our Geography unit this term is...
Trade and Oxfam:
- Why people trade with each other
- What imports and exports are ( mobile phones, food)
- Inequality and UNESCO
- How a global supply chain works
- Ethical trade
MFL
Pupils will be taught Spanish this year by Señora McKenna, a specialist teacher from Painsley.
Computing
We are very fortunate this year to have our specialist teacher from Painsley to teach us computing, Mr.Johnson.
Art
Our art focus is drawing, where we will be exploring the work of the Leonardo Da Vinci.
DT
In technology, we will be studying electrical systems and structures.
Music
We are continuing to use the Charanga scheme, and our first unit is 'Music and Technology'
PE
This term we will have 2 PE Lessons: one on a Wednesday with myself (gymnastics) and one on a Thursday with ASM Sports (Mr Lanza)
Homework
Homework tasks will be set on a Wednesday and need to be completed and handed in (or submitted) by Monday. (If tasks are completed earlier than this, they may be handed in of course.) A Maths and English homework will be set weekly, usually on Century Tech. Logins for this will be shared with the children during the first few weeks back.
Please encourage your child to do extra practice on multiplication tables and number bonds EVERY week, as recall speed still needs to be improved.
Homework based on the other subjects will be set as required.
Pupils should read for 30 minutes a day and this must be recorded in their diary. Reading really does enrich the mind and has proved to have a great impact on progress. Thank you for your continued support in this area.
Thank you for your continued support. If you have any worries or queries, please send a message in the home school diary or contact me through Class Dojo. I will do my best to answer your queries as soon as I can.
We made World Book Day characters!
Our Fantastic Volcanoes
Year 5 and Year 6 Prayers to Learn
Internet Safety
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