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Dear Parents/Carers
We hope that the following brief outline of the work that will be
taught will be useful to you when you discuss his/her work with your
child. We always welcome parental support so if you feel you or your
place of work have skills which could support any of the units of work
please let us know.
MATHS
This term we will be problem solving using all four number operations, data handling and reinforcing shape, space and measure.
LITERACY
Our work will be based upon recount writing, newspaper reports and diary writing.
ICT
The children will be using Branching Databases to organise and
analyse information, and a graphics program to produce some artwork.
GEOGRAPHY
The work will be focused on settlements, contrasting Sheffield and Austerfield.
HISTORY
They will learn a lot of key historical facts about Austerfield.
SCIENCE
During the first half term the work will be based on habitats, identification keys and food chains. After the half term holiday we will be studying electricity.
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
We will be practising sewing skills, designing and
making small bags.
RE
The children will be learning more about the Christian festival of Easter and about the life of Mohamed.
PE
The work will focus on athletic skills and outdoor and adventurous activities.
Y4S/W will be swimming.
ART
After half term we will be studying sculptures by
Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore.
HELP AT HOME
The school’s homework policy recognises that pupils
work hard in school and should be encouraged to develop other skills
and interests out of school time. It also states that we feel that
children of this age need the opportunity to play, socialise and relax.
We do however value parental involvement and support in the following
areas:
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Big Writing: Discuss writing topics and help with planning if possible.
- Reading: both to your child and listening to them read aloud,
- Spellings have already been sent home for the children to practise for tests on
Fridays
- Mathematics: learning of tables and
number facts as appropriate,
- Research work when relevant to support
topics.
SCHOOL BAGS
We value your support by ensuring that your child has a book bag (£2.50) or plastic wallet (£0.35) to carry reading books, letters home etc. to and from school to avoid them becoming damaged. We sell these in school, also handwriting pens at a cost of £0.50. If you are interested in purchasing any of these items please go to the office.
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