Queries about home learning in Year 4.

I would just like to say, on behalf of the staff in the school, thank you for your support and understanding over these last few weeks.

The learning and happiness of all the children in our school are our priority and Year 4 as well as Reception have been incredible, particularly testement to the previous teachers of our Year 4 cohort because their independent learning skills and learning powers have been very evident and this has been one of the aims of the school to enable and equip children with, not only knowledge but, the skill set needed to be a lifelong learner. We have very high standards and expectations which the children rise to every day and we ensure that each individual child's needs are met, whether it be academic, physical or emotional.

I know that we are very lucky to have such a supportive community of parents who work with their children at home to reinforce learning that takes place in school. Currently we are working very hard to produce our performance ready for 11 school days time! I want ALL children to feel confident on the stage - the skills they are learning from this experience are such valuable life skills as well as immersing themselves in Shakespeare and Shakespearean language, something not a lot of children this age are lucky enough to experience. Therefore, specific homelearning has not been set. This will resume after the performance.

Ofcourse, 15 minute daily mathletics and 20 minutes daily reading are already expected as stated in the Knowledge Organisers you were given at the beginning of term. Should you wish to carry out further home learning, aside from learning lines, there are plenty of areas to choose from on the Knowledge Organisers to take their learning further and to build upon their learning in class. I would even just encourage you reading a novel to your child, not only as quality time together, to enrich vocabulary and communication skills as well as language and grammar and an all round enjoyment of reading.

The children were all super excited about having Miss. White back. She is a very welcome addition to the Prince of Wales team!

If you have any further questions, please see me in the morning to make an appointment.

Mrs. Johnson and the Year 4 Team