Welcome to Year 4

Our class page!

Welcome back!

Welcome back, and what an exciting and fun Spring term 2 we have planned in Year 4! We have lots of interesting activities planned, so don't forget to check Dojo to see what we have been up to!  I am also excited to see who else will join the Times Tables Rock Stars wall of fame, who will become the next Rock Hero!?...........

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!

Every week we have a practice multiplication check, where we try and beat our previous scores! We are doing well so far....but we still need lots of practice! To help your children please encourage them to practice on Times Tables Rock Stars, this is proven to improve both speed and accuracy. Also, why not have a go at a practice multiplication check....can you get full marks? 

Look out for times tables booster sessions - mornings and afternoons, as well as a Times Tables Rockstar Club at lunchtime!

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

The Amazon: Rainforests and Rivers

What is the Amazon, why is it important, and should it be protected? 

This term we are going to be Geographers, looking at the Amazon Rainforest. We are going to be looking at the physical and human features of South America as well as looking at how we affect the environment and what we can do in our local area to help! We will also be using this knowledge to write a non-chronological report and a persuasive letter.

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!