Stingray Class

This page will be updated throughout the year with information about our topics and learning that we will be focusing on. Please check out our school twitter page to see regular photos of our incredible learning journey.

English

This term, we will be exploring the book , 'The Secret Garden' ( The Classic Starts version).

Through discussions, drama, character analysis and creative narratives, the children will get a strong understanding of the text and use key events to inspire their own writing. There is a strong focus on developing the quality of sentences and vocabulary in this unit. To support this, each week, the class will have SPaG sessions in which they will explore new aspects of spelling, punctuation and grammar. Each week, the children will be expected to access Spelling Shed to practise new and old spellings.

As well-developed reading skills are vital to enabling children to access all areas of the primary curriculum, in Year 4, the children will undertake reading activities, in which they will further develop their comprehension skills by exploring and analysing texts using ‘VIPERS’ questions. Your child will bring home a reading record and home reading book. We ask that children read for 20 minutes each day and would be grateful if this could be recorded to show that this has taken place. In this way, we hope to enthuse the children and make them realise that books can open up a world of endless possibilities.

Maths

In Maths this term, year 4 will continue their Power Maths learning by continuing to learn about decimals.

 In Key Stage Two, it is even more important now that they develop a secure understanding of their times tables. This year, year 4s will be required to complete the Multiplication Tables Check so any additional practice outside of school will be extremely beneficial. The children should now have a secure understanding of their 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 times tables. Every child has access to Times Table Rockstars, which is a fantastic resource that we urge every child to make the most of. The children have their own log ins and can be accessed via this link: https://ttrockstars.com/

Wider Learning

This year we will continue to use the ‘Cornerstones curriculum’ to support our wider learning.

 History:  Maafa

 Over the next two terms,  children will be learning  about Africa past and present, with a particular focus on Benin. It traces the development of the slave trade and explores Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, the causes and consequences of the European colonisation of Africa.

 Science:  The Circulatory System

This project teaches children about the transport role of the human circulatory system, its main parts and primary functions. They learn about healthy lifestyle choices and the effects of harmful substances on the body.

 Art:  Colour and Style

This project builds on previous learning about colour theory, including primary, secondary, tertiary, complementary, analogous, warm and cool colours, hues, tints, shades and tones. They learn about the use of colour in four art movements before using this knowledge to create a painting with personal meaning.

Design and Technology:

This project will span across terms 5 and 6. It teaches children about processed food and healthy food choices. They make bread and pasta sauces and learn about the benefits of whole foods. They plan and make meals as part of a healthy daily menu, and evaluate their completed products. We are excited to be visiting the Living Land experience in May as this will support our understanding of produce and healthy eating.

Computing 

We will continue to follow the ‘Teach Computing’ curriculum.  We will continue with our unit on Data Logging and then move into Creating Media -Photo Editing.

R.E – Our topic is going  to continue to explore 'What does it mean to be Christian in Britain today?'

PSHE – We are going to be focusing on ' Healthy bodies, healthy minds

Influences and personal choices' Children will learn about healthy influences, making healthy choices and dealing with feelings

P.E – We are going to be focusing Orienteering.  Our PE day will be Monday.

Music: Ukulele.

MFL: We will be focusing on developing vocabulary in French around the topic ' Do you have a pet?'

Homework will be set on a Monday and is to be completed by the following Monday. This will be a worksheet or on Google Classroom for the children will be given to complete at home.

As well as your home learning we encourage children to read every day to support their reading fluency and vocabulary.

We also encourage children to access TTRS to help improve their times table knowledge.

This term, Stingray Class will be taking part in Forest School on Wednesday mornings. They will need their wellies and waterproofs or  old clothes for these activities which they should bring to school in a bag.