This week's PSHE, What's coming up and home learning for all

 

Dear parents and carers,

With just three weeks of school left, we are beginning to prepare for the year 4 leavers assembly. 

For those families unfamiliar with the leavers assembly format, the children will be given an award and a pre recorded acceptance speech will be shown along with photographs and their chosen song. Videos from last year's awards can be viewed here. 

For this week's home learning, the children should think about what song they would like played whilst they receive their award. Today, they have a slip to record this on, noting the name of the song and the artist that performs it. Please can these be returned to school by Monday 10th July. 

The children have also been sent home with their leavers assembly acceptance speeches to practice. Mr Spracklen will be recording speeches on Monday 10th July and so it would be great if children could bring in their leavers hoodies for recordings on Monday. 

PSHE

In today's PSHE, we discussed the fact that babies are made from a sperm and an egg. We also talked about mensuration, erections and wet dreams. The children were very sensible and had lots of great questions. One of the questions several children had was how the sperm and egg come together. Typically, most PSHE schemes suggest teaching about sexual intercourse in year 6 although many children do start asking questions before this time. I have therefore advised the children to ask parents and carers if they have questions beyond what I am permitted to teach. If you would like any support or advice on this area please feel free to get in touch. 

Upcoming events:

5th July - School closed (please see email from Mr Spracklen for details)

6th July - Transfer day. 

7th July - School closed (please see email from Mr Spracklen for details)

8th July - POWSA summer fair

10th July - Leavers assembly recording. Please bring leavers hoodies. 

12th July - KS2 sports day

13th July - We are hoping to take take Year 4 for a final swim at 1610 (tbc) 

14th July - Dance Day

20th July - Year 4 leavers assembly and last day (details to follow)

As ever, if you have any questions or comments please get in touch.

Kind regards,

Ms Browne and the Year 4 team.