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Kingfisher

Welcome to Kingfisher Class!

 

Welcome to Kingfishers!

 

Miss Wheeler, Mrs Frost and Mrs Jones

 

Welcome back to you all!  We are Kingfisher Class and excited to now be Year 4!  Below is information to keep you updated with what is going on in our class this half term.

 

Maths: 

 

English: We are currently reading 'The Firework Maker's Daughter' by Phillip Pullman.  We will use this text to support a range of writing over the half term.  

 

Science: Currently looking at 'Solids, liquids and gases and their properties and place in our everyday.  

 

Topic: This half term is a Geography unit with the key question 'Can we control Mother nature?' We will investigate and explore volcanoes - their actions and consequences that may follow.

 

Art/DT: We have a focus on pneumatics!

 

KEY INFORMATION FOR REGULAR ROUTINES

  • PE - Monday and Wednesday (Please come to school in PE kit - black/grey joggers/leggings or cycling shorts/shorts if the weather is warm, trainers.  TOP HALF AS NORMAL FOR SCHOOL UNIFORM - polo shirt and school sweatshirt/cardigan.
  • Home learning...
  • Please read with your child at least three times each week and sign the reading log to show it has been done.  Reading at home contributes towards House Points!
  • Spelling booklets - your child will have one page of the spelling books to complete each week and may have a few extra topic based spellings too.  Your child will tell you which day is spelling test day.
  • PLEASE MAKE SURE THE HOME PACK (READING BOOK AND LOG, SPELLING BOOKLET) COME HOME AND BACK TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY.  THANK YOU :)
  • What to bring to school each day - Lunch box (unless your child is having a school lunch) and water bottle. Home learning pack (reading book, reading log, spelling booklet)
  • Library day - Mondays.  Your child will chose a book they have an interest in. Please find time to share it with them!  Thank you.

Thank you for reading...if you have any queries, please contact the school office.

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