Year 4 – Block 1 Newsletter (2015)
Here is some useful information for you to be aware of for this
block.
If you have any worries, concerns or ideas for improvements do not
hesitate to speak to us. You are a valuable part of our team!
Don’t forget it’s not just the children that are valuable to us it’s
you too! We know how much of a difference parents can make to
their child’s education and that’s why we are developing stronger
ties between home and school.
Attendance in Year 4
Coats
We are working very hard
to help your children make
All children need a
coat for the journey
to and from school, as
well as playtimes and
lunchtimes. Your
cooperation is much
appreciated.
progress. It is crucial that
your child is here every
day and on time please.
Your co-operation in this
matter is much
appreciated.
Year 4 team
Miss Bridges – Assistant Headteacher
Miss Chohan – 4.1
Mr Sanghera - 4.2
(Mrs Bowden/Mrs Gregory at present)
Mrs Salam – 4.3 (Mr Aslam at present)
Mrs Iqbal - LSA
Mrs Akhter – LSA
Mrs Ali – LSA
Mrs Begum - LSA
Homework
Your child will be given homework each week. The daily homework includes:
 English / spellings - Monday
 Maths / timetables – Tuesday
 Science – Wednesday
 Home reading – at least 10 minutes everyday
 Cornerstones project work - ongoing
Set homework will be given at least once a week and will be given to pupils on the above
set days.
Please check your child’s work once they have completed it to make sure it is neatly
presented.
Homework is extremely important, as it helps children to consolidate their learning
and prepares them for next steps in learning.
Block 1 – Cornerstones
English
Learning Block 1
Project
Crosscurricular links
Potions
Art and design clay work,
design, crayon work
D & T – product developmen
History History of Potions
Music Improvising
PSHE Discrete
Science – States of Matter
Maths - measurements
Week beginning
7.09.15
Narrative Focus : George’s Marvellous Medicine
Writing Outcome: Character focus
14.09.15
Narrative Focus: George’s Marvellous Medicine
Writing Outcome: Setting focus
21.09.15
Narrative Focus: George’s Marvellous Medicine
Writing outcome: Write a new chapter for the book
28.09.15
Narrative Focus: George’s Marvellous Medicine
Writing outcome: Write an alternative ending
Instructions
Writing outcome: How to make a healthy drink
Instructions
Writing outcome: Instructions for making your own potion / perfume
Biography
Writing outcome: Biography on Alexander Fleming
Biography
Writing outcome: Biography on Coco Chanel
Poetry
Writing outcome: Write a spell poem
Poetry
Writing outcome: Write a spell poem
English
George’s Marvellous
Medicine – Roald Dahl
05.10.15
ICT
Educational
visits
Presenting information
12.10.15
Mad Science – workshop in
school
19.10.15
Science:
Year 4
George’s Marvellous Medicine
26.10.15
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Living things and their habitats
02.11.15
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States of Matter – solids,
liquids and gases
09.11.15
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Sound

Electricity