Friday, 15 December 2023

Merry Christmas and thank you from the year 4 team


 
From all the staff in year 4, thank you for your support, kind words and generous Christmas gifts. 

We all hope that all have happy and healthy holidays and we will look forward to more Inspired to learn activities in the Spring term.

Kindest regards,
The year 4 team. xxx

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Year 4 superstars and reminders for tomorrow

 


Congratulations year 4 (and 3) for a fantastic performance of no-one wraps like an elf. The children were fantastic on stage and they really impressed me with their confidence, singing and delivery.  The class seem very comfortable on stage which makes me very excited for next term and our Shakespeare performance. 

The children will have come home with their Macbeth scripts this afternoon. We had a brief read through, so that every child has read or heard their lines at least once already. If children get the chance to familiarise themselves with their lines over the holidays that would be very helpful in preparation for next term. 

Costume notifications will come home early next term, but typically children are asked to wear black leggings or joggers and a black T-shirt. 

A quick reminder about tomorrow.
We will meet you and your child at the location stated in your email at normal drop off time (from 8.45am). Children should bring with them:
- a coat
- a drink
- morning snack
- special packed lunch
- a change of party clothes (should they wish)
- a backpack or suitable bag to carry the above items. 


Following our morning activity we will walk back to school to have packed lunch followed by an afternoon party. 

Year 4 children need to start the day in school uniform but then may change into party gear for the afternoon if they wish.

And finally, a big thank you to all of you for helping to create special memories at POW. From finding various fancy dress items and play costumes, to wrapping lunchboxes as presents and supporting POWSA. We couldn't do what we do without you - so thank you so very much. We appreciate everything you do, as do your wonderful children. 

Lots of love and thanks,
Ms Browne, Mrs Hall, Mr MacBean and Mrs Thomas. 

 

Saturday, 9 December 2023

Last week of Autumn term in year 4

 


Hello everyone,

I can't believe it is the last week of the Autumn term next week. The children have worked really hard this term and should be very proud of all that they have achieved so far. 

This week, in addition to their other learning, the children have done a fantastic job of learning their lines and preparing for no-one wraps like an elf. Thank you to everyone that brought in their child'd costume in last week. Please can all costumes come in on Monday please as we are doing a full dress rehearsal before the performances on Tuesday and Thursday. 

Next week,  there are some changes to the timetable as we have a number of additional activities happening. 

The last spelling test will take place on Monday morning and no new spellings will be sent home until next year. If you are keen for your child to continue to practice spellings then your child can go on Ed shed and practice their personal spelling lists (which I will update following Monday's spelling tests) and also an assignment which will run until July called 'Spellings to learn this year'. 

There will be no specific home learning tasks, other than reading this week. Please could you ensure that reading sessions are added to reading journals. We will not be collecting journals next week but I would like every child to have at least 1 journal entry when we return in January please.  


Monday
AM -  It is our KS2 dress rehearsal (please ensure your child has their costumes) 
PM -  We will be singing carols to care home residents. 

Tuesday 
11am our KS2 performance to families. 
LUNCH - Christmas dinner day. 

Wednesday
PM -  In the afternoon we have a pantomime at school. It is usual for year 4 children to be given small acting roles. 
Evening: We have the Early years and year 4 carol service (accompanied by the POW choir). 5 - 6pm. 

Thursday
11am our KS2 performance to families. 

Friday
AM -  Year 3 and 4 end of term surprise. We will meet you at the library from 8.45am. Children should bring their school bags, snacks and packed lunches. We will be in the library before our special treat and then will walk back to school. 
LUNCH -  families are encouraged to send a special Christmas Packed Lunch (wrapped up like a Christmas Parcel) for their child to enjoy in their classrooms (see recent email for more details). 
PM - Christmas party time and a special guest. 

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

Kind regards,
Ms Browne, Mrs Hall, Mr MacBean and Mrs Thomas. xx


 



Monday, 4 December 2023

Upcoming carol concert and Play costumes

 


It only feels like yesterday that the children were dressing up as shepherds, angels, donkeys and wise men to take part in our yearly Christmas carol services. Now in year 4, it is the children's turn to read passages during the carol service and to sing as part of the choir. 

This week, Mr MacBean and I will be asking the children if they would like to be involved in doing readings in the service which will be held after school on Wednesday 13th December. We realise that it is a very busy time so if possible please discuss with your child to warn them if they will not be able to attend the service to avoid disappointment. 

If you know that your child would like to be involved and can attend on 13th December please email me directly c.browne@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk  
(details of the location and times are available in a recent newsletter).        




Finally, please can all costumes for our winter performance, no-one wraps like an elf be brought into school this Friday please. 




  


Saturday, 2 December 2023

Spellings, Home learning and our Winter Performances

 



Hello everyone,

The rehearsals for our Winter performances are coming along but please can we ask that you practice your child's lines with them. With this in mind learning lines for no-one wraps like an elf is one of this week's home learning tasks. 

Homelearning:
1) Practice lines for our winter performance.
2) Complete times table booklets (these should be returned to school on Monday 4th December) 
3) Read regularly and record reading in reading journals (these should be returned every Friday please). 

Spellings:
Please see below the spellings for this and next week. Hard copied of spellings were given out on Tuesday 




Please get in touch with a member of the team if you have any questions or have any concerns about costumes for our performances. 

Kind regards,
the year 4 team 

 

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Upcoming dates and activities, swimming update and potential present idea

 


Hello everyone,

The Christmas period has definitely arrived at The Prince of Wales School and I hope you and your child enjoyed walking though the wardrobe into Narnia on Monday. On Monday, the children started some inspired writing and on Thursday the children will be visited by the team from The Bank of Dreams and Nightmares for a creative writing workshop based on the characters from Narnia. 

This Friday, children are invited to wear either a Christmas jumper or dress up as an elf for the day our annual Christmas Jumper Day / Elf Day / Wear Something Christmassy Day /Wear Any Non-School Uniform Day! Children are encouraged to take part in their own way, in exchange for a raffle prize/donation to POWSA ahead of the POWSA Christmas Fayre on Sunday 3rd December 2023.
Also on this day we will be having our annual ‘Christmas Craft Day’ which will see children across the school working together in mixed-age groups to complete a range of craft activities. 

Christmas Performances
Key Stage 2 are currently working hard to learn our Christmas performance, No-one wraps like an Elf. Tomorrow (Wednesday), children should be coming home with a list of the costumes they will need. An electronic version of this can be viewed here.   If you have any concerns or questions about your child's costume, please get in touch. 
It would be very helpful if you could practice your child's lines with them at home please. 

Pencil Cases from Spring term onwards
After the Christmas holidays, children are welcome to start bringing in their own pencil cases if they wish. We will always provide the equipment your child needs but once your child is at middle school they will need to bring in their own supplies.  

Upcoming Dates
Please note that it is the last swimming session for year 4 will be this Thursday 30th November.

Friday 1st December - Christmas Technology Day / Dress as an elf / Xmas Jumpers

Sunday 3rd December - POWSA School Fayre
Week of Monday 4th December - Year 4 passport progress check 
Wednesday 5th December - Local visit to view their sculptures (information to follow)
Tuesday 12th December - Winter performances
Wednesday 13th December - Carol Service (year 4, Reception & Preschool)
Thursday 14th December - winter performances
Friday 15th December - Last Day of term and Party Day

Tuesday 2nd January - All children return
Monday 15th January - Closing date to apply for middle school (Link)
Wednesday 7th February - Shakespeare by the sea (tickets now on sale link)

If you have any questions or concerns please get in touch. 

Kind regards,
The Year 4 team

Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Home learning and play update

 


Dear parents and carers,

Just a quick updates about the upcoming year 4 plays. Casting for both Macbeth and our Christmas play have now both been finalised. Your child should know the name of the character they are in both of these plays although if you have any questions or concerns please get in touch. 


Home learning
Home learning is timetables practice and play scripts. Your child should start learning their lines for our Christmas play as part of their home learning this week please. Scripts were sent home yesterday but please make sure that scripts are brought into school everyday for rehearsals. 

On Thursday, children will also be sent home with their Square numbers times tables booklet. Please can you encourage your child to complete these booklets. They will need to complete sections 10 - 20 and the deadline for returning the booklets is Monday 4th December. Should your child complete these booklets before the 4th feel free to bring them back to school and continue to encourage your child to practice their tables as near to daily as you can manage. 


Upcoming dates:
Thursday 23rd November - School Disco

Friday 1st December - Christmas Technology Day / Dress as an elf / Xmas Jumpers
Week of Monday 4th December - Year 4 passport progress check 
Sunday 3rd December - POWSA School Fayre
Tuesday 12th December - Winter performances
Wednesday 13th December - Carol Service (year 4, Reception & Preschool)
Thursday 14th December - winter performances
Friday 15th December - Last Day of term and Party Day

Tuesday 2nd January - All children return
Monday 15th January - Closing date to apply for middle school (Link)
Wednesday 7th February - Shakespeare by the sea (tickets now on sale link) 

As ever if you have any questions or anything you'd like to discuss, email or come and see a member of the team. 

Kind regards,
The year 4 team.