Parent/Carer Welcome Meeting

Year 4Academic Year 2013/14

Aims of Year 4• To consolidate their ability to work and learn more

independently while also promoting teamwork where appropriate

• To meet or exceed the expected progression for Year 4• To embed fluency and layout in their writing tasks• To use the new Maths Curriculum• To use feedback in assessment to independently

improve their own work• To develop the children as people in terms of moral

and spiritual development – particularly in terms of Christian Values

Christian Values

• Autumn 1: Creation and Creativity• Autumn 2: Thankfulness• Spring 1: Justice and Courage• Spring 2: Compassion and Forgiveness• Summer 1: Peace• Summer 2: Friendship

• These are explored through assemblies and PSHE, RE and Literacy lessons in class.

Active LearningThrough ‘Active Learning’ we aim to ensure that the children are involved in their learning.• Children have input into planning/choice of activities etc• Clear Learning Intentions and Success Criteria• Good pace of learning• Rich Activities• Learning Partners• Self/Peer Assessment: children identify next steps• No hands up• Range of Questioning• Thinking time• 5 Rs• Marking Policy (tickled pink and green for growth)• Learning through doing – memorable and enjoyable• English and Maths targets – (starting with ones from last years report)

– Using Learning to Learn session

• Begin to develop the new curriculum• Mental maths• Spelling • Computing • PSHCE - develop the quality of provision• Homework – implement new homework

policy

School Priorities

Feeding Back to Parents/Carers

• Parent/Carer consultation meetings on 20th/21st November-10 minute appointment- work available in hall- how your child has settled in their new class-summary of strengths and achievements- current level and rate of progress (expected/better than etc)- targets – have they achieved current and set new- target card given out showing levels- work habits- any other comments

• Learning Review Meetings – 21st March - parents/carers attend with their child- child as active participant (age appropriate)- children complete a Learning Review in advance - new targets set in partnership with child and parent- learning at home set for the day – writing competition

• Written Report – July- summarises achievements/learning habits throughout the year- sets targets for the beginning of the following academic year- gives end of year National Curriculum levels in Maths and English (Reading and Writing) (Science in 2 and 6)

The Year 4 CurriculumEnglish• Stories in Historical Settings• Explanation Texts• Newspaper Reports & Playscripts• Stories that raise issues/dilemmas• Stories in Imaginary Worlds• Persuasive & Information Texts• Recounts

Maths• Mental and written methods of calculation• Place value• Data & graphs

Due to the new maths curriculum, the overviews for the spring and summer terms are unavailable. Everything will be covered!

TopicWorld War II, Mountains, India, Romans

Please remember...• Drop off from 8:30 to 8:45 and please collect your

children promptly at 3:15

• Homework given out on a Friday, due in on Wednesday.

• Please remember to read with your child every evening and use the homework planner as a record of this.

• PE and swimming kits – must be named inside every piece!

• Swimming day – 4M Thursday pm, 4L Thursday am.

• Fruit break for everyone!

How to Help at Home• Reading

• Take an interest in their homework – but don’t do it for them, discuss feedback from previous pieces of homework

• Practise times tables regularly

• Learning spelling patterns – including identifying words that match the patterns in their reading

How to Help the School

• Signing up to hear children read in school• With swimming – 2 parents each week• Any special areas of expertise• ECSA meetings and events• Lunchtime help in the dining room• Financial assistance – by paying school fund and voluntary contributions promptly

• Returning forms and letters on time

Behaviour

• Positive behaviour management

• Rewards

• Consistent use of sanctions

Home School AgreementWhat is the Home-School Agreement?An agreement drawn up with parents, LA, Governors and Diocese

Why do we have a Home School Agreement?We want to work in partnership with parents.

It is a legal requirement of all schools.

Relevant year groups will also receive an e-safety code of conduct to re-sign too.

Why are we asking parents to sign it?So the school can work with parents and children.

An opportunity to discuss with your child, at the start of the school year about expectations, uniform, homework, behaviour

Parent/Carer Welcome Meeting

Year 4Academic Year 2013/14