Welcome to Year 4

Our class page!

Welcome back!

Welcome back, we are now starting our last full term! Summer 1 has lots of exciting activities and learning planned for you all, and I can't wait to share these with you! Don't forget to check Dojo to see what we have been up to, but also keep up-to-date about the Times Tables boosters happening!  Will anyone else join the Times Tables Rock Stars wall of fame, who will become the next Rock Hero!?...........

Times Tables

The times tables check is fast approaching, this is our last full half term before the check is conducted. We still have one big final push to make sure that we are ready for this!  You can help your children by testing them on any times tables - all the way to 12. They need to be able to answer each question in under 6 seconds. We are becoming great at this!

Please check Dojo regularly for updates, as morning and after school boosters will be held. If your child is invited to these, please make sure that they attend whenever possible as these sessions are vital in giving extra support for your child.  Don't forget Times Tables Rock Stars is a great learning platform to support your child in their learning and is scientifically proven to help your children.  Why not challenge each other on the Multiplication Check? Who will be the winner?

Useful websites for children to practice their times tables:

Times Tables Rock Stars

Times Tables Rock Stars: Play (ttrockstars.com)           

 Times Tables – multiplication check

Multiplication Tables Check - 2023 - Timestables.co.uk

Have a look around our class page and see what we will be getting up to! Don’t forget to check the class Dojo page for regular updates!

Mrs Brocklehurst and Miss Goodfellow

Ancient Maya Civilisation 

What was life like in the Maya civilisation and how do we know?

This term we are going to be Historians, looking at the Ancient Maya civilisation. We will be looking at: when and where the Ancient Mayan's lived, what they ate, who and how they worshiped and what happened to their civilisation.  We will be using this knowledge to help us in our writing skills where we will be writing a biography about a historical Maya figure as well as looking at Maya poetry.

Important Messages

PE is on a Monday and Tuesday, please make sure that you have your indoor and outdoor kit.

Spellings will be given out on a Friday, with a spelling test the following Friday.  Please ensure that you are practicing these key words. Dojos and prizes to be won for completion and full marks. (Spellings on Dojo and at the bottom of the class page)

Homework will be given out on a Friday, and should be brought back in the following Wednesday.  Homework will often be linked to our times tables as this is a big focus in Y4.  Dojos and prizes up for grabs for homework that is handed in on time.

Reading is very important at St Mary’s and it is just as important at home.  When you read at home and get your record signed by an adult you can collect Dojos which means prizes up for grabs.  Remember a Reader of the Week certificate is up for grabs!

Uniform – We have a beautiful uniform at St Mary’s and we pride ourselves on our fantastic appearance.  Please make sure you attend school in the correct uniform, always looking lovely and neat!