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Welcome to Year 4

Year 4 is an exciting and important year, providing children with the opportunity to consolidate the learning and skills developed in Year 3 while continuing to grow as independent, responsible learners. Throughout the year, we will focus on developing greater independence, improving communication and co-operation skills, and encouraging children to work effectively and collaboratively with others.

A key focus this year will be helping children to explain their thinking, particularly in reading and maths. We will encourage them to use appropriate mathematical language when explaining their answers and to support their ideas with evidence from texts. Alongside this, we will continue to develop handwriting skills, encouraging children to hold their pencils correctly, join their handwriting consistently, and take pride in the presentation of their work. Writing in pen is an exciting milestone and an important step in preparing for Upper Key Stage 2.

During the first term, children will begin practising their times tables regularly in preparation for the National Multiplication Tables Check. Any support you can provide at home with learning and rehearsing multiplication facts will make a huge difference. All children have been given their TT Rock Stars login details, which is a fantastic and engaging way to develop fluency and confidence with times tables.

PE and Swimming

This term, PE lessons will take place on Tuesdays, with swimming lessons on Mondays.

Children should have their PE kit in school at all times. This should include:

• A plain (or school-logo) white PE t-shirt
• Plain navy or black shorts
• A pair of trainers or pumps

As the weather becomes cooler, children may also need a pair of joggers for outdoor PE sessions.

Supporting Your Child at Home

There will be further information on the school website shortly about our Year 4 curriculum and ways you can support your child at home. Please also keep an eye on Class Dojo for regular updates, news, and celebrations of the children's achievements.

Thank you for your continued support. I am looking forward to a fantastic year ahead and helping your children learn, grow, and thrive in Year 4.

Mr Moss