Year 4 Kites

Welcome to Year 3 and 4 Kite's Class Page

Welcome back everyone to the start of a new term. We have an exciting autumn term ahead of us in Kites with some terrific topics, brillant books plus much, much more. 

Please follow our school twitter page @AbingdonPrimary to see updates of exciting things going on in our class. This is where you will find photos and videos of the lovely things your children are doing at school!

Class teacher : Mr Taylor

Teaching Assistant:

Important Notes for parents

This term we will be having PE on a Tuesday and a  Thursday this half term. Please can the children come to school in their kit in on those days. PE kit is white t-shirt and black shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms. 

Creative Curriculum

At Abingdon we follow a creative curriculum. This is split into 2 cycles. Cycle A and Cycle B. Due to 3/4 Kites being a mixed age class coverage of the entire year 3 and 4 curriculum is met over a 2 year period through completion of the 2 cycles. 

Below is an overview of the coverage in Cycle A

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Below is an overview of the coverage in Cycle B

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Currently we are following Cycle B.

Autumn Topic 

 Eureka - The Ancient Greeks

 This is a historical study of the early civilisation of Ancient Greece which focuses on Life in Ancient Greece and their influence on the western world including the Olympics. Our study also looks at the geography of both Ancient and modern Greece examining the country's location as well as key physical features such as coastline, oceans, mountains and rivers as well as human features including the location of major cities.

Spring Topic

Globetrotters - The Romans

In this study, we will explore the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, look at their incredible inventions, how they traded and the impact the Romans made on British society.

Summer Topic

Tomb Raiders - The Ancient Egyptians

In this study of Ancient Egypt and the Egyptians we will learn about famous pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Cleopatra as well as exploring life in Ancient Egypt including mummification, their beliefs of the afterlife and Egyptian gods they worshipped.

Times Tables 

The children are expected to learn their times tables. We will help them do this in school but they are also expected to practise at home. They can use Times Table Rock Stars at home and in school to help them. Times tables are especially important for children as they move into Year 4 as they will be completing the Multiplication Tables Check in June after half term.

Year 3/4 Statutory Spellings

Below is a list of all spellings that all year 3/4 children should know how to read and write during Year 3 and by the end of year 4. Please practice these where possible. All will be sent throughout the year as weekly spelling practice and repeated to store them to memory.

Useful websites

Rewards

We have many ways to reward the children in Kites:-

• Stickers
• Recognition Board
• Postcards home
• Hot chocolate with the Headteacher
• Certificates in assembly
• Earning Dojo points for a class reward such as extra playtime, mindful colouring, free choice, games.

Contact

If you want to contact me, you can do so via Class Dojo or email

Email: john.taylor@abingdon.stockport.sch.uk

Class Dojo

We use Class Dojos to engage parents by sharing photos and videos of exciting moments in the classroom.  Please sign up to class dojo if you haven’t yet as it is a really effective way for teachers and parents to communicate.

Important dates to remember:

Autumn 1:

Children return Wednesday 4th September 

Half Term Monday 21st October to Friday 25th October

(Inset Day 28th October) School returns Tuesday 29th October 

Finish for Christmas Break Friday 19th December

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