Welcome to Oak Class
Summer Term 2024
Summer Term 2024
PE DAYS FOR SUMMER TERM – Tuesday & Thursday
Homework - Set on a Friday, due on a Wednesday!
Homework - Set on a Friday, due on a Wednesday!
Maths
We will be continuing our work on fractions. The children will be adding and subtracting fractions and then finding equivalent fractions. We then move onto decimals. The children will discover the value of tenths and hundredths and then use this knowledge to order and compare decimals. In the latter part of the term, the children will focus on solving problems with money and learning about the 24hour clock. It is really important that children in Year 4 continue to practise their multiplication tables both at home as well as at school. Your child will be tested on the government multiplication check between June 3rd and June 14th. Using TT Rockstars is a fun and interactive way to do this! (Check the front your homework book for your log in details!) We will send out in the school newsletter our schedule for practising the times tables in our weekly lesson. Science
This term we will continue to learn about teeth and digestion. The children will identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions and they will go onto explore the parts of the digestive system and the functions they have. In our last Science unit, the children will look at how animals and plants can be grouped. They will learn how to complete a classification tree and then consider the dangers humans can impose on the environment. |
English
In English, we will begin the Summer term with learning all about the poetry in the form of Haikus and Tankas. The children will produce a poem based on the theme of Spring. We will then move on to creating a discussion piece of writing based on the picture book ‘The king who banned the dark’ by Emily Haworth-Booth. Spellings will be tested each week which will include a mixture of words featuring our spelling focus and KS2 high frequency words. Guided Reading
This term, we will return to reading fiction. The children will begin the adventurous and exciting book called ‘ Varjak Paw’ by SF Said. This is the story of a Mesopotamian Blue kitten, who lives high up in an old house on a hill. He's never left home, until he receives a mysterious visit from his grandfather who tells him about The Way - a secret martial art for cats. Now, Varjak must use the Way to survive in a city full of dangerous dogs, cat gangs and, strangest of all, the mysterious Vanishings. We will endeavor to listen to ALL children read aloud during our weekly in our guided reading sessions. Please ensure that you bring your reading book to school with you everyday! Our 2x weekly guided reading sessions will focus on the VIPERS question stems. (See image on left!) Please continue to read at home and record your reading in your reading diary. We will visit the library once per week as a class where your child will be able to select a book to share with you at home. Please ensure these are returned from changing the next week. |
French
In our final term, the children will learn how to say what pets they own and what they are called. The children will also create a ‘language lapbook’ which will display all their language learning from Year 3 and 4 ready for them to transition to middle school. PSHE
The children will focus on rights and responsibilities. They will discuss and consider how they have a right to feeling safe for example and how this places certain responsibilities upon all of us. We will look at rights and responsibilities within the class, the school, the family and the environment. Finally, we will begin our transition work. The children will look back at all their achievements at Silsoe Lower and then look forward on how they can prepare for the changes ahead. They will consider how to deal with a range of situations, they will research into the school day of their new school and discuss phone and road safety in preparation for their new independence. |
Geography / History
In Geography, we will explore the world and further develop our understanding of the world, its countries, continents and other physical/human features. We will improve our map skills and develop a greater appreciation for the world in which we live. In History, the children will focus on the History of our village. They will look at how the village has changed over time and create a fact file about the village. Computing
In computing we are moving on to our Coding Unit where we will build on our programming knowledge and begin to explore IF/ELSE and other variables. We will continue to develop our skills in designing, coding, testing and debugging. For the second half of the summer term we will move on to physical coding using Microbits! |
RE
We begin our RE learning by considering the 'Journey of Life' and how different milestones are celebrated amongst different faiths. We will further develop our understanding, respect and tolerance for those around us. |
Art & Design / DT
We will begin with our Art topic .’Fabric of nature’ . The children will begin by creating 4 images inspired by the rainforest and then they will use these images to create a repeated pattern which they will recreate on fabric using the glue batik method. In DT, the children will learn about kites and their structure in order to create their own and see if they actually fly! |
PE
We begin the summer term with tennis and athletics before moving on to games. In the second half of the summer term we begin our Year 4 sports league and will play competitively against each other in a range of different sports. |
Music
This term we will further develop our musical skills in accompanying and performing topical songs using pitched and non-pitched instruments. We will also use compositional skills to write rhythms and short melodies. |
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any worries or concerns. You can contact us directly on the playground at the end of the school day or via the school office to request a call or a meeting if required.
Thank-you for your continued support.
Mrs Catchpole Mon, Tues, Weds)
Mrs McCarthy (Thurs, Fri)
Mrs Ashwell (Tues AM)
Mrs Herd
Ways you can help
- We would love to welcome you as a parent helper - if you would be able to offer your time then please see the school office.
- Read with your child for 10 minutes every day.
- Ask the children questions about what they are learning about in school.
- Complete your child's homework alongside them.
- Encourage practice of times tables using TT Rockstars or other methods. (TT Rockstars log in details can be found in the front cover of your homework book)
- Practise your child's spellings at home.
- Please see useful documents and links below:
ks2_common_exception_words.pdf | |
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How to capture a dragon!
In our English lessons, we have been working on developing instructions. We started by looking at a newspaper article about a dragon which has been attacking Silsoe.
The children then worked on different ways that they could capture the dragon to attempt to save Silsoe from further destruction.
Click on the link below to view their instructions How to Capture a Dragon (first half) How to Capture a Dragon (second half) |