Class 4 2020 - 2021

Dear parents/carers,

I hope you all had a relaxing half-term break. Autumn 1 was a strange half-term, but I am so proud of how the children handled the multiple changes; it was clear to see that they were just so happy to be back at school (as was I!). This half-term we welcome Miss Cummings to the Year 4 team, who the children will be familiar with from being in Year 2.

We have a lot of catching up to do! To help with this, it would be really useful if your children can read for 10 minutes each evening- this can be their school reading book or a book they have at home- as they need to develop their reading stamina to be able to read longer texts. Also, I am sure many of you are aware that we use Times Tables Rock Stars now, which has been a huge success across the school. At the end of year 4, the children will take a National Multiplication Check test, which tests their speed and knowledge of all multiplication and division facts. They will only have 6 seconds to answer each question. Therefore, if the children practice on the Soundcheck stage, they will increase their fluency and speed.

That said, we have lots of exciting new topics to learn about in our foundation subjects; a new book to read in English, and new concepts to learn in maths. Please see the curriculum overview for more details.

Our PE day is still a Wednesday, so your child needs to come to school in their PE kit.

If you have any questions, please email me at n.henderson@abbott.manchester.sch.uk

Kind regards,

Miss Henderson