Churchtown Primary School Parents’ Information Meeting
Year Four Class Teachers
Group Lead)
Birch Class Teacher
Miss Keeley (Year
Maple Class Teacher
Mrs Bowen
Willow Class Teacher
Mrs Watkinson
Pine Class Teacher
Mrs Bowers
Year Four Teaching Assistants
Miss Francis & Miss Fearon
(Based in Maple class)
KEY SENIOR STAFF:
Mrs Payne Headteacher
Mr Dowd
Assistant Headteacher
Mr Bowen
Interim Assistant Headteacher
Mr Miller
Interim Deputy Headteacher
FAMILY SUPPORT & PASTORAL CARE
Our core values are currently being revamped following a consultation with ELT, staff, pupils and parents.
English:
In the first few weeks of the term we will be following the Grammasaurus ‘Place Value of Grammar and Punctuation’ Programme. The aim is to develop children’s understanding of grammar and punctuation. This will build a solid foundation of knowledge and support independent writing skills.
After completing the programme we will read, recite, understand and compose different types of poetry.
Geography:
This area of the curriculum is covered in Spring 1 & 2.
We will use maps to locate Britain and Europe linked to our theme about the Stone Age.
Science:
Teeth and Digestion
Year 4 Autumn Half-term 1:
Maths:
We will learn about… Place Value
- Place value of numbers up to 10, 000
- Numbers on a number line
- Rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000
Addition and Subtraction
- Add and subtract ones, tens, hundreds and thousands
History:
We will study the early civilization periods from the Stone Age to the Iron Age and how artefacts and discoveries have led to developing our understanding of these periods in history. We will develop our chronological understanding using timelines to identify the different periods of the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age.
First, we will be learning about the different types of teeth and their functions. We will then describe the basic parts of the digestive system in humans and how they work to break down and digest food. Finally, we will be constructing and interpreting a variety of food chains, identifying producers, predators and prey.
PE: Gymnastics will be taught by WLSP. Athletics will be taught by teachers.
Music:
This half term the focus element is pitch. In this unit the children will focus on listening to many different styles of music, singing and playing the glockenspiel to Lean on Me.
Wider opportunities (instrument focus). Over the year, children will have the opportunity to experience different instruments each term.
Art & Design and Design Technology: Painting and Mixed Media
We will be studying prehistoric art through cave paintings and using charcoal to create tones and textures in our drawings. We will then experiment with natural materials to make paint and apply our painting skills to re-create a prehistoric picture. Design Technology – This area of the curriculum will be covered in Autumn 2.
RE:
This area of the curriculum is covered in Spring 1 & 2.
Year 4 Half-term 1:
Computing: This area of the curriculum is covered in Spring 1 & 2.
PSHE:
Feelings and Emotions
We will be exploring feelings of jealousy, anger and worry and will develop our skills to manage our emotions positively and understand how and where to seek help if needed.
Spanish:
Yo aprendo español / I’m learning Spanish
• Pinpoint Spain and other Spanish speaking countries on a map of the world.
• Ask and answer the question
‘How are you?’ in Spanish.
• Say ‘Hello’ and ‘Goodbye’ in Spanish.
• Ask and answer the question
‘What is your name?’ in Spanish.
• Learn numbers from 1-20 in Spanish.
• Say 10 colours in Spanish.
PSHE
We follow the 1 decision scheme to teach our PSHE. Through PSHE, we see the children develop and grow – building positive relationships with their peers.
We will also be using resources from the UK Trauma Council (UKTC) linked to providing support following a critical incident.
SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
• WE STAND UNITED AS A COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER THROUGH THIS INCREDIBLYCHALLENGINGTIME. AS PART OF THIS SUPPORT,WE HAVE COMPILEDA RANGE OF RESOURCES AND LINKS TO SUPPORT SERVICESFOR FAMILIES TO UTILISEOVER THE COMING WEEKS.
• THERE ARE A NUMBER OF RESOURCES DESIGNEDTO HELP AND SUPPORT YOU AND YOUR CHILDRENWHICHCAN BE ACCESSEDVIA THE SCHOOL WEBSITE.
YEAR 4 MULTIPLICATION CHECK
WILL BE DONE WITHIN A 2 WEEK PERIOD FROM MONDAY 2ND JUNE 2025
• TIMES TABLE KNOWLEDGE IS ESSENTIAL AS A BUILDING BLOCK FOR ALL MATHS SKILLS.
• WE EXPECT THE CHILDREN TO KNOW ALL THEIR TIMES TABLES OFF BY HEART, UP TO 12X12.
• IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE CHILDREN TAKE TIME TO LEARN THESE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. CHILDREN WILL COMPLETE TIMES TABLES TESTS EACH WEEK INCLASS, WORKING ON A SPECIFIC TABLE UNTIL THEY KNOW IT THOROUGHLY BEFORE MOVING ONTO THE NEXTTABLE.
• TO ENCOURAGE THE CHILDREN TO CONTINUE TO ENGAGE WITH LEARNING THEIR MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION FACTS, WE WOULD LIKE THE CHILDREN TOACCESS TT ROCKSTARS REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
• CHILDREN WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTISE THEIR TABLESON TT ROCKERS TWICE A WEEK IN SCHOOL AND LOG IN DETAILS WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FRONT OF READING DIARIES, SO THE CHILDREN CAN ACCESS THIS FROM HOME.
UNIFORM
Children can wear summer uniformor winter uniform in September, but Winter uniform starts officially after October half term. Please ensure that all white shirts are tucked in.
Winter Uniform:
ChurchtownPrimary School V-neck jumper or cardigan
Grey long trousers
Grey skirt or Grey pinafore dress
White,plain shirt, suitable for school tie
Black, flat school shoes (No Boots)
Grey socks or grey tights
School bookbag with logo
Summer Uniform:
Grey shorts withyellow, plain or logo polo shirts.
Yellow and white gingham dress or grey skirt with yellow,plain or logo polo shirts and white socks
Please put your child’s name in all of their uniform!
P.E.
PE Kit:
In Year 4 we have PE on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
P.E is taught by class teachersand specialist coaches from West Lancashire Sports Partnership.
We will begin swimming sessions in the Spring Term.
No branded kit.
• Plain navy joggers/leggings
• Navy shorts
• White t-shirt
• Navy sweatshirt/hoodie
• Pumps or trainers
SWIMMING
In Year 4, the children go swimming at Tarleton Academy.
All children will be required to bring a swimming costume/trunks, a towel and swimming hat.
Further information will be provided about swimming lessons next term.
READING AND HOMEWORK
One of our key prioritiesis developing READING. We stronglybelieve reading underpinsour children's successesacross the curriculum.
The requirementof all children is to read at least three times per week at home. This can either be to an adult or they can read independently.
Each child will be issuedwith a readingrecord for parentsto record their child’s readingeach week. This will be checked in school.
Homework is set weekly on a Friday to be returned by Tuesday the following week.
READING AND HOMEWORK
In their reading journals, the children have the login information for ‘Times Table Rockstars’ (TTRS).
This is a programme that school have subscribed to, for children to access with their learning both within and outside the classroom.
In addition to the weekly homework/reading, we encourage the children to access the apps (as well as others) as frequently as possible.
PROPOSED TRIPS AND VISITS
IN THE SUMMER TERM WE VISIT THE BEATLES STORY MUSEUM IN LIVERPOOL.
•PARENT'S EVENING 13.11.24
•HEALTHY SNACKS (NUT AWARE)
•DRINKS - water bottles
•ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS
KEY REMINDERS
•PLAYGROUND (BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL)
•BIKES / SCOOTERS
•DOGS
•UNIFORM/PE KIT
•MEDICATION – please inform school of any medical changes throughout the year
Thank you for your continued support.