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Dream

Welcome to Year 4 - Dream Class. We have 32 children in Dream class this year, all striving to achieve their own personal goals. I, Miss LeVardi, am the Year 4 teacher and alongside myself will be Miss Rusden. We all share the same goal - to guide, support, learn, laugh and make memories. We are looking forward to the exciting, and hard-working, journey ahead!

As we begin our final half term in Year 4, we are looking forward to an exciting and memorable end to the year. There are many special events planned, as well as important learning opportunities to prepare the children for their transition into Year 5.

At the start of the term, children will complete their Times Table Check, followed by our final assessment week in the second week. These will help us celebrate the progress the children have made and identify their readiness for the next stage of their learning.

In English, we will be reading The Great Chocoplot, using this engaging text to inspire creative and independent writing. The children will continue to develop their vocabulary, comprehension and written expression.

In Maths, we will focus on consolidating mathematical knowledge from throughout the year. This will include revisiting key concepts and strengthening problem-solving skills, helping children feel confident and secure in their understanding.

Our Geography learning will involve fieldwork, where pupils will explore and learn more about our local area. This hands-on experience will encourage observation, questioning and discussion about the environment around them.

In Science, we will be learning about animals, building on prior knowledge and developing enquiry skills through investigation and observation.

Alongside our classroom learning, there are many exciting events to look forward to. We will continue supporting the children with their transition to Year 5, helping them feel confident and prepared for the next chapter. We are also looking forward to Sports Day, where the children can demonstrate teamwork and enthusiasm.

We will be holding a Topic Afternoon on 9th July, giving families an opportunity to see and celebrate the children’s work. In addition, we will be attending two class Masses with Father Benjamin on 9th July and 11th May.

Finally, the children will enjoy their final Design and Technology (DT) day, where they will design, make and evaluate their own creations—always a highlight of the year.

We are incredibly proud of everything the children have achieved and are excited to celebrate these final weeks together. Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Our PE days this term are Monday (Swimming) and Thursday (Forest School with Miss LeVardi). Please ensure your child wears the correct uniform: plain black leggings/joggers, school logo T‑shirt and trainers. For safety reasons, no jewellery should be worn. For swimming please ensure your child has a swimming cap, swimwear and towel.

Your child's well-being is of vital importance to us and we want to ensure that they are happy and progressing. If you ever have any queries, questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us via my staff email:

elevardi@olsa.lancs.sch.uk

Routines in Class

At the start of the day, children will enter the classroom where they will settle into Number Sense which is a new programme we are using for times tables this year.

Morning break will be at 11am (other than a Friday which is 10:30am). If you wish, you may send a healthy snack in with your child for them to consume at this time.

Reading:

We ask that you read with your child as often as possible. Children are expected to quiz fortnightly on Accelerated Reader. This helps aid their fluency and stamina to digest larger volumes of text that are expected within the Year 4 curriculum. Children have also been given an individual target for the term. If your child reaches their target or beats it they will have a trip to the park to celebrate their achievement.

PE:

PE in Summer Term will be on Monday (swimming) and Thursday (Forest School with Miss LeVardi). Children should come into school dressed in their PE kits. This consists of: Black leggings/joggers, PE Top and hoody, jumper or cardigan. Please ensure that all earrings and jewellery are removed for sessions.

Homework:

Children are expected to complete 3 nuggets on Century Tech each week. Alongside this, it is important children are practicing their times tables in preparation for the Multiplication Check in the Summer Term

Timetable

Year 4	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:30 – 9:00	Maths Booster	Maths Booster	Maths Booster	Maths Booster	Maths Booster
8:45-9:00	Arithmetic	Reasoning	Arithmetic	Reasoning	Reading
9:00-10:00	Literacy	Spelling	Spelling	Spelling	Celebration Assembly
9:00-10:00	Literacy	Guided Reading	Guided Reading	Guided Reading	Maths
Movement Break
10:00-10:45	Maths	Literacy	Literacy	Literacy
10:00-10:45	Maths	Literacy	Literacy	Literacy	Break time (10:30)
10:45-11:00	Assembly – ACE	Collective Worship	Collective Worship	Hymn Practise	Literacy
11:00-11:15	Break time				Literacy
11:15-12:15	Respond to Scripture	Maths	Maths	Maths	Movement Break
11:15-12:15	Spanish	Maths	Maths	Maths	Guided Reading
12:15-1:10	Lunch time
1:10-2:15	PSHE	RE	Geography	Music	Science
1:10-2:15	Swimming	RE	Geography	Music	Science
	Movement Break
2:15-3:15	Arithmetic	RE	Geography	PE	Science