Hello, I'm Miss Spellward, and I am excited to be teaching in Year 4, Goldfinch class. I absolutely love teaching in KS2 and I cannot wait to carry on the rest of the year with the lovely Goldfinches.

When I'm not in the classroom, you'll catch me out on a walk with my dogs Martha and Mabel, exploring at the beach or wandering through the woods. I also love experimenting in the kitchen, testing new cake recipes (flour inevitably ends up everywhere!) or making lego flowers.

Hello, my name is Ms. Horgan and I teach in Goldfinches on Thursday. Maths has always been my favourite subject to teach – I love helping pupils to discover patterns, logic and problem-solving skills that make Maths so rewarding. Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I love spending time at the beach with my family, creating memories together. 
 

Other staff working in our class are:

Miss Porter - Class TA

 

Our weekly timetable:

 

Important dates for the diary this term for Goldfinch Class:

Tuesday 6th January - Hook day

We’re so excited to begin an exciting new term of learning in Year 4! This term, we have lots of fantastic topics to explore across the curriculum, and we can’t wait to get started. 

 

Our Learning This Term

English

​Our class book this term is Who let the Gods out? By Maz Evans. We will read this fantastic book linked to our history topic and focusing on reading comprehension. Year 4 will be writing some imaginative poetry as well as narratives and beginning to write biographies about Greek Gods and Goddesses. We will continue our focus of subordinate clauses and adding detail to our writing.

 

Reading

While reading our class book, the children will be building on their inference skills and justify their answer using information from the text. Year 4 will continue to read independently every day and use Accelerated Reader to complete quizzes about the book.

Curriculum

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This term we are exploring the history topic of 'Grooving with the Greeks'. We will be exploring the Ancient Greek life and civilisation as well as famous architecture, theatres and the Olympic games.

 

Maths

This term, we will be focusing on multiplication and division as this is an essential part of building a strong mathematical foundation. Using concepts from the White Rose curriculum, pupils will develop a deep understanding of multiplication and division by working through various stages of learning and using concrete, pictorial, and abstract methods. We will be moving on to being able to use the formal written method for multiplication and division.

 

Science

This term we are exploring Animals including Humans. Year 4 will be learning all about teeth and the digestive system. We have some hands on experiments ready for the children to see how food passes through the body.

 

RE

This term RE, our focus is on the big question, "What kind of world did Jesus want?" We will explore the core teachings of Jesus, examining how his messages of love, compassion, and forgiveness can guide us in our daily lives. Through stories from the Bible, we will learn about his actions and words that emphasized kindness, justice, and helping those in need.

We will also reflect on how Jesus' teachings challenge us to create a world where everyone is treated equally, with respect and dignity. Pupils will have the opportunity to discuss and think about how they can apply these values in their own lives, whether it's through acts of kindness, standing up for what is right, or helping others in their community.

By the end of the topic, pupils will have a deeper understanding of Jesus’ vision for a better world and will consider how we can work together to make the world a kinder, fairer place for all.

 

Please don’t bring other items into school, as we do not have space to store these, and it can cause upset if things are lost or damaged.

 

Learning at home for Goldfinch Class

• Reading expectation for year group
• Spelling shed
• TTRS (Times Tables Rock Stars)
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Be ready for learning! In Goldfinch Class, your child will need to have these items in school:

• Full uniform to be worn everyday, including black shoes
   
• PE kit (to be worn on PE day) 
   
• Water bottle (no squash or juice) 

• Small rucksack (big enough to hold lunchbox and reading books) 

• Wellington boots (to leave in school) 

• Coat (weather appropriate) 

Highlights from Term 1

We've had a lovely start to Year 4 - here are some pictures of our learning.
 

 

Please don’t bring other items into school, as we do not have space to store these, and it can cause upset if things are lost or damaged.