Psalm 52:8

But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever.

Welcome to Olive Class!

We are all looking forward to working together this year to help the children in all aspects of their learning.  We strongly believe that a great home-school partnership is key to helping each child to thrive at our school so should you have any questions please don't hesitate to drop in and ask.

If you would like to discuss something in depth please make an appointment with the office.

In Year 4, we learn about a wide variety of topics that excite and interest the children. They will become ever more confident and independent and can take greater control over their own learning.

The children are encouraged to talk about the things they excel at and things they are trying hard to get better at. This way the children progress well at their own level. 

Year 4 is a fun, bright and safe environment where the children are happy to learn.

Key Information:

Class Equipment:

Children will be provided with everything they need in class therefore children will only need to bring their reading book and reading record in a small book bag; coat; healthy morning snack; named water bottle and lunch bag (if required) with them to school. Please do not send large bags/backpacks or pencil cases into school. Water bottles will be sent home every night to be washed for the following day. Please ensure that all items brought into school are clearly named.

P.E. Lessons:

Year 5 will have P.E. lessons on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please send children to school wearing their P.E. kit and school jumper/P.E. hoodie to school. P.E. kit comprises of a white tee-shirt with the school logo, plain black shorts or plain black jogging bottoms/leggings, school jumper/school P.E. hoodie and black pumps/trainers. Kit may be required at other times but prior notice will be given. Please ensure that cardigans/jumpers/hoodies are clearly named. 

Homework Activities:

Each week your child will receive homework activities on Purple Mash, TT Rockstars and Spelling Shed to complete and hand in online. Spellings and times tables/division along with English practise will be allocated every Monday then checked the following Monday. 

Reading at Home:

We want to encourage children to read for pleasure at home. Children will select a book at an appropriate reading level to read at home. Books, along with a reading record, will be sent home each day. Please encourage your child to read for at least 10 minutes a day to yourself, another adult family member or an older sibling. Comments about how fluently, accurately or confidently your child has read at home can be added to the reading diary which should be returned to school, along with the book, the following day. Children will be expected to answer questions to assess their understanding of the text once they have completed a book.

Reading in School:

In addition to English lessons there will be daily Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS) sessions and guided reading sessions.

• Activities taking place may include:
• Guided reading with class teacher or teaching assistant;
• Language and text comprehension work;
• Library sessions;
• Independent reading;
• Follow-up activities e.g. book review, blurb writing etc;
• Book Buddy sessions;
• One to one reading.

Each half-term we will also enjoy reading a class novel together.

Year 4 Times Table Check

At the end of year four (June), all children will take part in the DfE’s (Department for Education) statutory times table check.

We look forward to your continued support over the next year. In the meantime, if you would like to discuss anything or have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Lightbown via the school office.

Mrs C. Lightbown and the Year 4 team.

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