Beech (Year 4)

Welcome to Beech Class!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

My name is Mr Toone, and I am co-class teacher in Year 4, alongside Mrs Frost. We are both very excited to learn and explore with the children this year. We have such a fabulous year ahead and hope that all of the children are looking forward to all of the amazing things that we are going to be learning!

You will find on this class page examples of children's work, guidance and documents to support your understanding of what and how your child is learning in Year 4, exciting class news and activities we get up to!

As always, please do not hesitate to make an appointment with us if you have any queries about our learning and we will always do our best to help! Below are some useful links to support your child's learning, which you can log on to at any time and find some really useful activities and games.

We are extremely excited for the productive and enjoyable year ahead!

What do we expect from your child in Year 4?

Our aim is to ensure that our Year 4 pupils become more independent and confident learners ready for Upper Key Stage 2. We will support and guide the pupils in their learning and ensure that children feel safe enough to ask for help when needed.

In Year 4, pupils are expected to take more responsibility for themselves and their learning journey. We hope that the children become more independent learners and use the tools in their learning environment – like our learning walls – to ‘have a go’ and persevere.

Times Tables Check:

The children in Year 4 will be preparing to take the Statutory Times Tables Check in the summer term. This will determine whether children are able to recall their times tables fluently – something which is key for future success in mathematics.

The check will support us to identify those who have not fully mastered their times tables, hence we will be able to provide them with additional support as they continue to move through the school.

Physical Education:

This term, our PE lessons will take place on a Tuesday. Please ensure your child attends school on this day in their correct PE kit and remember to remove any jewellery and/or earrings.

Reading and Book Change:

At Grace Mary we value the importance of reading as a key ingredient for success in children’s lives and encourage you to read with your child regularly after school.

Our book change day is Monday – please ensure that your child has their Home Readers Book and their Library Book with them ready for this to be changed.

Home learning:

A copy of the KS2 homework policy can be found on the school website. We encourage children to:

Complete daily reading, times tables practice and spelling practice (new rule each week).
Self-quiz using the knowledge organiser for our science, history and geography topic.
Complete weekly Maths.co.uk work.
Complete SPAG.com work (set every fortnight).

Additional home learning will be celebrated!

Thank you for taking the time to read and for your continued support,

Mr Toone, Mrs Frost and the Year 4 team 😊