Year 4

Dear Parents/Carers 

 

Welcome back to the new school year; we hope the children are well and are looking forward to Year 4 at Tipton Green. It is lovely to meet the new classes, and settle them into their learning. 

 

Children will continue to receive reading books linked to their ability from school and a library books, they have the opportunity to change these weekly during our library slot. We encourage your children to read as many times as they can weekly and fill in progress/ areas to develop in their reading diaries.

 

The Autumn term is always a busy time for children in Year 4 with lots of new learning taking place. English and Mathematics will continue to be taught daily and focus on key writing skills and mathematical calculations. Times tables are a very important focus this year and we would ask you to support your child with this regularly.  Please encourage your child to learn and revisit times tables they are struggling with, as this knowledge aids so much of their learning in maths. There will be a strong emphasis on recalling times tables up to 12 x 12 as children in Year 4 will be taking take part in the National Multiplication Test later on in the year. More information will be provided in a meeting this term – details to follow soon.

  

This year we are continuing with our exciting, topic lessons, allowing children to make connections between areas of learning and consolidate skills. 

 

During the Spring term, there will be an opportunity for your child to take part in a residential stay at Franck Chapman. More details will follow this term, including a Parents’ meeting. 

 

Year 4 PE sessions are 

• Class 4 Tuesday Wednesday 

• Class 5 Tuesday Wednesday

• Class 6 Tuesday Wednesday

 

Please ensure that children come into school on both PE days are wearing the correct PE uniform Please can we remind parents that no jewellery should be worn in school with the exception of stud earrings, and in line with Health and Safety guidelines these should not be worn on PE days. Children may be asked to remove earrings before PE sessions. 

 

Please continue to send your child with a named water bottle, that they can refill with water and use in school. Children can continue bring a piece of fruit to school for their morning snack. Milk letters will also come out shortly.

 

The gate to the playground will be opened at 8.35am and closed at 8:50am. Late children will need to report to the main office.  

 

We anticipate a busy and exciting term ahead and we thank you in anticipation of your continued support. We look forward to working with you over the next year, to ensure your children have a pleasurable and valuable year. Year 4 is a very important year. If you have any concerns or worries, please arrange a time to speak to one of us, as you play a vital role in your child’s education.  

 

With our best wishes, 

 

 

Mrs C Hanford Mrs K Bibi                                                  Mrs E Hodgetts