YEAR 4 2019 - 2020

Spring Term 2020

Welcome to a brand-new decade, Year 4!

I hope you have had a lovely Christmas and are ready to work even harder this term.

UP-TO-DATE NEWS AND REMINDERS:

• PE Days - This term PE is now on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS. Please ensure you have your kit in school on the correct days.

• Homework - All homework is given out on a FRIDAY and should be completed and returned to the subject teacher by THURSDAY.

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What are we learning about this term?

Topic:

Ancient Egyptians; Rivers and the Water Cycle (focussing on the River Nile)

Science:

States of Matter: Liquids, Solids and Gases

PSHE:

Schools are for Learning; Importance of Water

RE:

Meaning, Purpose and Truth within the Buddhist and Christian religions.

PE:

Gymnastics; High 5 Netball; Hockey

Art:

Landscapes - Egyptian theme

DT:

Mechanical Systems - An Egyptian Shaduf

Music:

Recorders; Reading Notation; Music from Egyptian Traditions

What do we need to remember to bring to school?

• PE Kit on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

You will need a plain white t-shirt, plain black leggings/shorts/jogging bottoms and trainers or pumps.

All long hair should be tied back, and under no circumstances should jewellery be worn.

• Reading Book / Reading Record

These need to be in school every day in order to read in class and to an adult if necessary.

Your reading record needs to be signed by a responsible person at home before you can change your book.

• Homework

Will be given out on a Friday and should be completed and returned to the subject teacher by

the following Thursday.

If your homework is not completed on time, you will have to miss the House Team Challenge on a

Friday afternoon.

If you have any questions or problems, don't forget

to ask!

Here's to another super term,

Mrs Bours.