Class Teacher - Miss Bailey

Teaching assistant - Mrs Boyle

Welcome back to our last half-term of the year - I honestly can't believe how quickly this year has flown by! We have achieved so much already, and I am looking forward to making the most of our final weeks together with lots of exciting learning and memorable experiences.

I hope everyone had a lovely break and has returned refreshed and ready for the half-term ahead. Take a look below to find out what we will be learning this half-term.

Curriculum

In English, we will develop our writing skills through our class book 'Blue John' by Berlie Doherty. Our writing outcome will be to write an explanation text about the formation of caves, applying Gateway and Mastery keys taught throughout the unit. 

This book is set in the Blue John Cavern and Mam Tor about 30 minutes away from Macclesfield! It is well worth a visit if you are able to. 

In Maths, our focus will be on decimals, shape, money and statistic. 

In RE, our topic is To the End of the Earth. We will explore key events after Jesus’ resurrection, including the Road to Emmaus, the mission to spread the Gospel, Pentecost and the early Church. They learn about the Trinity, the role of Mary, and how these teachings link to prayer, Mass and Christian life today.

In Geography, we will be working to answer the question - How is the North West region of the UK similar or different to the Naples Bay region in Italy?

In History, we will be working to answer the question – How powerful was the Roman Empire and why did it start to decline?

In Science,  we will be learning about the life cycles of flowering plants. We will explore the different parts of a flower, investigate how plants are pollinated by animals and the wind, discover how fruits and seeds are formed, and learn about the various ways seeds are dispersed.

In Art, we will explore the work of artists who create sculptures inspired by food. We will design and make our own food sculptures, develop our creative skills, and work collaboratively to create a large communal picnic artwork. The unit will conclude with a celebration and reflection on their creations!

Our Forest School Session is on Monday 29th June, be sure to bring wellies, a coat, a sun hat and sun-cream! 

 

Important:

Please make sure PE kits are in school all week. Our PE session is on a Tuesday. 

Reading- please hear your child read every day. Sign their reading record book so you can share their progress with me and ensure they receive reading Dojos. 

Times Table Rockstars - The Times Tables Rockstar app is a fun way for your child to learn and remember their times tables. Please support your child to learn their tables by practising for 5 minutes each day. 

Homework- please practise reading, spellings and Times Tables with your child.  

PLEASE FIND OUR MEDIUM TERM PLAN AND OUR HOMEWORK MENU BELOW...

If you have any questions, please just ask, email or message me on Class Dojo.

Thank you, Miss Bailey - Y3/4 Class Teacher.