Year Four

Year Four

Welcome to Year 4

Our class page!

Welcome back!

I hope you have all had a great Easter holiday and are ready to get stuck back into our new topics. We have lots of exciting knowledge to learn this half term, and as always our times tables will be a key focus. Who has been practicing their times tables over the holidays? Can you beat your score to earn 5 dojos?

Teacher: Mrs. Brocklehurst

Teaching Assistants: Mrs. Goodfellow and Miss Derbyshire

Times Tables

In Y4 we are preparing for our times table check in June. We will be learning, practicing and perfecting our times tables all the way to 12. Can you answer a multiplication question in under 6 seconds? In Y4 we can!

Practicing times tables at home is a great way to help secure the knowledge learnt at school and also improve speed. Effective ways can be to chant multiplications together or even ask quick fire questions.

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

Topic

In Topic this term, we are going to be Historians!

We are going to look at the question ‘What does evidence tell us about Ancient Egyptian society?' During this topic, we are going on a journey exploring the Ancient Egyptian civilisation and how, over 3,000 years, it created an inspiring legacy that still fascinates people today.

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.

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 complete your reading record you can collect Dojos which means prizes up for grabs. Please ensure that you bring your reading book and reading record everyday! 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!

Please check the ClassDojos for updates on what we have been up to each week.