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September 2010 Dear Parents Firstly, a very warm welcome back to school to all pupils and families! I hope everyone had a relaxing summer break. This term I have taken over the Year 4 class in school as Mrs Kitchen is still away from work. Please find relevant information regarding our timetable and staffing arrangements listed below although more detailed Curriculum activities are on the attached sheet. Class timetable
Curriculum
Mr I Craddock Mathematical Development To enhance and refine mental calculation strategies and pencil and paper procedures of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. To further develop skills involving, money, fractions, decimals, percentages, measures, shape ‘n’ space, handling data and using a calculator. Explore mathematical vocabulary. Build confidence and speed of recall in basic mathematical skills. Literacy and Languages To read a range of text-types to gain knowledge of fiction, non-fiction and poetry work and to consider our audience and purpose when writing. To develop writing skills in story and non-fiction text types. To enhance reading comprehension skills and explore inference and recall. To gain an understanding of spelling rules and patterns. To enhance grammar and punctuation skills during the sentence and word level sections of the literacy hour. Weekly French vocabulary sessions with a specialist Modern Foreign Languages Teacher. Science To study ‘The Human Body’ and ‘Keeping Healthy’ during this term To develop an understanding of a range of scientific vocabulary. To understand what a fair test is. To apply investigative skills to real-life problems. ICT To develop word processing skills, whilst using the Microsoft office programs of 'Word ' and 'Publisher.' To create a multimedia presentation using text, images and sounds. To use CD-ROM/Internet to search for specific information. To open, send, save and reply to email communication. Music To explore rhythm and pulse during a range of compositional activities. Weekly singing assemblies. PE Games – To enhance sending and receiving ball skills and improve tactical skills in all game activities. Gymnastics- to explore speed travel and continuity through gymnastics exercises. Dance – to explore movement and interpretation of a variety of pieces of music. Other Subjects including RE Develop our understanding of the World in which we live. Study the faiths of the world with a particular focus on Christianity. |
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