Curriculum NewsletterAutumn 1 2017

Dear parents and carers,

Firstly, we hope that you had a great holiday. Please find below an outline of Year 4L’s Curriculum for the first half term. If you have any questions regarding Curriculum this half term, please speak to one of the team.

@Year4LLTPAYear 4L

ThemeIn our first geographical study, we will explore the world’s major biomes. We will investigate their globe position and climate, the animals and plants that live there and the main drivers of change in these environments.

EnglishOur genre this half term is fantasy. Inspired by both the screenplay of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and the accompanying Hogwarts textbook, the children will write from the perspective of a magical creature

conservationist!

MathsIn Maths, we will focus on Place Value and Money with an exciting application project that tasks the children with being personal shoppers for a celebrity family that is rumoured to be moving back to Cheshire!

PSHE/Time To Think (TTT)   In PSHE and Time To Think each week, the children discuss current news events and PSHE topics such as healthy eating, dealing with difficult situations and aspirations and dreams amongst many.

Religious EducationUnder this term’s RE theme of ‘Believing,’ we will explore why key figures such as Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, Siddhartha Gautama and Guru Nanak are important to the people who practice religion. We will also examine how personal as well as unifying religion can be, considering our individual views.

Physical EducationIn PE, we will be developing our throwing, catching and ball control skills, learning a variety of stationary and moving passes used in fast-paced games such as Basketball, Netball and Rugby!

Computing Computing will enhance our other subject areas this term. We will use Apps and programs to present findings on different topics, learning when technology can achieve a better outcome. We will also develop our searching skills, understanding how to be an effective researcher. Alongside all of this, we will discuss the importance of e-Safety.

ScienceOur Science topic is Living Things and their Habitats! Linked to our English work on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, we will classify a range of real and magical creatures using classification keys, create our own ‘fantastic beasts’ for classification and explore interdependence within habitats.

ArtOur art project this term takes its inspiration from the natural world. We will explore a range of artists from Joanna Wirazka and Jean Haines to David Hockney and Elisabeth Carolan, following the children’s interests and preferences to work with a range of colourful media.

FrenchWe will be learning numbers to 30, how to name body parts and animals as well as recapping on the weather in French this half term! Children will have the opportunity to speak, read and write in French as well as developing their cultural understanding.

PhilosophyIn order to develop children’s thinking and questioning skills, children will also continue to have Philosophy sessions. This has proved very beneficial and has developed the children’s ability to work in groups and value other peoples’ opinions and views. 

Enrichment   In Enrichment, pupils generate patterns for creative proficiency, build good character, initiate an engaged mode for learning, and find purpose and interest in foundation subjects such as Food Technology, Art, Drama, Expressive Arts and Earth Adventures.

Reminders:

Home learning grids and wish lists will come home this week – please encourage children to complete task(s) at home and bring them in to celebrate and share each week.

Full PE kits should now be in school. Our day for PE is TUESDAY! Reading records, wellies and water bottles should be in school at all times too. Each term we ask parents to make a £5 contribution towards School Fund. This

contribution helps to fund some of the additional experiences we offer your child. An envelope will be sent home this week, if you could return this to the Class Teacher as soon as possible, it would be much appreciated. 

Kind regards,

Mrs RobertsonYear 4 Class Teacher