Year 4 - Black Rhinos
Welcome to our Black Rhino class!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
My name is Will, and I am delighted to welcome you and your child to Year 4 and Rhino Class for the upcoming academic year. I am looking forward to an enriching and productive year ahead, filled with meaningful and active learning opportunities that will immerse our children in their education.
Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to engage pupils through a series of well-planned and sequenced lessons, allowing them to explore a broad range of topics. This year in RhinoClass, we will cover several fascinating themes as follows:
• Term 1: We Will Rock You!
• Term 2: Beneath Our Feet
• Term 3: Echoes of the Past
• Term 4: Water, Water, Everywhere!
• Term 5: Where in the World?
• Term 6: Traders and Raiders
I encourage you to review our topic web, which outlines the key learning points and vocabulary for our topics this term, providing valuable insights into what your child will be experiencing in the classroom.
Please note that our PE days this term are Wednesday and Friday. It is important that children come prepared in suitable clothing for physical activities.
In addition to in-class learning, home learning will focus on developing essential skills in spelling, multiplication, and fostering a love for reading. I encourage you to engage with your child about their reading, discussing the content and themes to enhance their understanding and enjoyment.
I always welcome independent learning activities that children complete at home. I encourage them to bring these into class to share and showcase on our classroom display, fostering a sense of pride in their work.
Pupils will explore new spellings on a Monday and will bring home a homework sheet, which should be returned by Friday of the same week. Furthermore, all children have access to Times Tables Rockstars and Numbots logins for home practice. I highly recommend regular practice, particularly as pupils will undertake a multiplication quiz in June as part of the Government testing. Additionally, they can utilise the website www.timestables.co.uk to further refine their knowledge, accuracy, and speed in working with times tables and number facts.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office via email at info@parklandset.org.uk, and your message will be forwarded to me or the appropriate person.
Thank you for your continued support. I am looking forward to an engaging year of learning with your children.
Warm regards,
Will
Year 4 Teacher
Rhino Class
