Happy New Year, everyone!
I hope you and your families had a joyful and restful holiday. The start of the spring term in Year 4 is always an exciting one, especially as we work towards the children's Shakespeare performance.
This year, the children also have the fantastic opportunity to visit London, where they will explore the Houses of Parliament and the Globe Theatre. This promises to be a memorable trip, rich in history and culture. The trip takes place this Wednesday, so if you haven’t yet completed the online trip confirmation form, please do so as soon as possible.
Home Learning
This term’s home learning will focus on Shakespeare and times tables. Each child will receive a Tempest script to keep at home. We encourage them to practise regularly to ensure they learn their lines thoroughly as part of their English home learning.
In addition, the children will be sent home with a times tables booklet every Monday, which should be returned the following Monday. These booklets will be marked in class during lesson time. Regular practice on Times Tables Rock Stars is also highly beneficial, as times tables will play a key role in the next seven maths units. Developing fluency in this area will significantly support their confidence and success in maths lessons.
PE and School Equipment
Children will need their full PE kits from Monday. We expect all children to change for PE. If you have any difficulties in providing a full kit, please speak to a member of the team—we’re happy to help.
From January, children may bring in their own pencil cases with pencils and writing pens. This is optional, as all necessary equipment will continue to be provided in class. If your child does bring personal stationery or clothing items, we strongly recommend that everything is clearly labelled to ensure lost items can be returned easily.
General Reminders
- Please ensure your child brings a healthy morning snack and a water bottle each day.
- As the weather remains cold, children should bring a labelled outer coat daily.
- If you have any of our spare emergency coats at home, we would be grateful if you could return them.
Wishing you all a happy, inspiring, and positively eventful 2025!
Kind regards,
The Year 4 Team
