TranslateWelcome to the Autumn Term in Year 4!
We are thrilled to announce our exciting project for the Autumn term:
“Why did the Vikings think Britain was ‘Great’?
In history, we’ll dive deep into the world of the Vikings. We will look at who they were, where they came from and how they travelled. We will also explore whether they were invaders, raiders or traders. We will learn what the consequences were for the Viking and Anglo-Saxons battle for Britain and what life in Britain was like for the Vikings.
Reading will play a key role in our exploration of Vikings, with a wide range of texts lined up, including ‘Beowulf’ and ‘Viking Boy’.
Get ready for some action-packed P.E. sessions too, with a specialist coach joining us every Monday. Don’t forget to bring your full P.E. kits in on those days, including plimsolls or trainers to change into!
Year 4 will have swimming every Wednesday in the autumn and spring terms and year 3 will join us in the spring term, too.
Year 4 will also be having a Music Hub lesson every Monday afternoon when they will learn to play a musical instrument.
Parents, we’re eager to see the amazing project homework that will be coming our way. Remember, your child should aim to complete up to 6 Project Homework tasks over the term, in addition to their weekly homework. Feel free to ask for any help or resources your child may need.
Please ensure that you listen to your child read at least three times a week and record every reading session in their reading diary. We will keep a record of this. Each time your child reads at home, they will receive a stamp on their bookmark. Completing 30 stamps will earn them a prize.
Your child will bring home weekly spellings, it is really important children continue to practice these at home. There is a spelling test each week.
Lastly, we can’t stress enough how vital times tables are – particularly for year 4. Below, we’ve linked some fantastic websites that can really help boost your child’s times table knowledge. Let’s make learning fun and rewarding!
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button#
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/477/Multiplication-Tables-Check
You can, of course, also use Times Table Rockstars. Please ask if you need a reminder of your child’s log-in details.
Join us on this incredible journey. It’s going to be an unforgettable term!
Mrs Reddings & Mrs Stonier