4 Holly
Spring Term
This term we are learning about ancient civilisations including Ancient Egypt. We will be comparing the similarities and differences between the civilisations and looking at their significance. We also learn about the digestive system in science, as well as teeth and how to keep them healthy.
See more details on our year group newsletter...
Save the date:
Swimming pm:
Friday 13th February
Wednesday 25th February
Thursday 26th February
Friday 27th February
Wednesday 4th March
Thursday 5th March- Please note, this is World Book Day. Children can still come to
school dressed up as the lesson is in the afternoon but please no face paint.
Friday 6th March
Wednesday 11th March
Our Spring Term Newsletter
Investigating the effects of different liquids on our teeth
Welcome to 4 Holly!
Teachers: Mrs Humphrey (Mon-Wed), Mrs Fowles (Wed-Thurs)
TAs: Mr Jones
PE days
Tuesday (Outdoor)
Thursday (Indoor)
Our topics
This half term we are focusing on the diverse terrain, climate and way of life in South America. We will look at the different species that live in the Amazon Rainforest and will discuss the impact of deforestation on these animals.
In Science we will explore how to classify different animals before exploring food chains.
We are looking forward to sharing our art work with you, creating collages inspired by the work of Beatriz Milhazes and Romeo Britto.
Reading
Specific reading skills are taught in English lessons and children practise their reading across all subjects. We enjoy DEAR Time ('Drop Everything and Read') sessions, towards the end of each school day to foster a love of books and an enjoyment of reading.
Book Club
Children will read a section of a text/book or poem that the children will choose together, for approximately 20 minutes every day within a small group. They are set between 5-10 pages to read at home in preparation for the next day. As well as reading and listening to each other, there is opportunity for lots of discussion and 'book talk'. Once a week, the children will be set a short written homework task.
We aim to expose children to different text types, authors and themes throughout the year. Pupils also have access to a wide range of reading for pleasure books that they can bring home to read. If pupils would like to bring in a book to share with the class, we would love that too!
Times tables
In year 4, pupils are expected to know all of their times tables up to 12x12. In the Summer term, all pupils will complete the statutory multiplication tables check. In preparation for this we have daily times tables practise and pupils regularly have the opportunity to go on Times Tables Rockstars and Hit the Button. Many pupils in the class have asked for times tables worksheets to complete at home, this is purely done when they want to and is not sent as homework.
Pupils can access these websites at home for extra practise:
Our Classroom
