Welcome to Bucharest Class!
Here is what we are going to be learning about during the Summer Term
Our Full Curriculum can be found under: school information / curriculum overview.
cinnamonbrow-warrington.secure-dbprimary.com/ourcurriculum/curriculum/#LongTerm
English
We are looking forward to sharing some interesting fiction and non-fiction texts during this autumn term. Here is an introduction to the books we will be studying together:
The children will be busy innovating their own stories, describing settings and characters, writing diary entries, explanations and creating dialogue.
We will also be working on the following:
- Spelling lessons four times a week
- Weekly spellings, grammar, comprehension and whole class reading tasks using the reciprocal reading approach
Reading Plus in class and at home
Mathematics
In Year 4 we are teaching for mastery in our maths lessons. Through carefully planned teaching and the support of a 'Power Maths' scheme we enable all children to access the maths curriculum at their level and open up opportunities for all children to work within a mastery approach.
Mastering maths means pupils acquiring a deep, long-term, secure and adaptable understanding of the subject. The phrase ‘teaching for mastery’ describes the elements of classroom practice and school organisation that combine to give pupils the best chances of mastering maths.Achieving mastery means acquiring a solid enough understanding of the maths that’s been taught to enable pupils to move on to more advanced material.
As a teaching team across phase and with teaching assistants, we work closely to plan, assess and evaluate each lesson to ensure the needs of every child are met. Additional time can be given in the afternoons or mornings if a child has struggled with a concept or we feel they need some pre learning to aid them in their understanding.
The children also have access to TTrockstars and Numbots to support their Maths progression through app and online resources.
This term Year 4 will focus on the following topics:
This term Year 4 will focus on the following topics:
- Multiplication and Division
- Length and perimeter
- Fractions
- Shapes and angles
- Money
- Time
Science
Living things and their habitats
- What makes something alive?
- What is a vertebrate and an invertebrate?
- Can I arrange living things by their properties?
- What living things can be found in my local area?
- Environmental changes around the world
RE
As a Church of England School, Religious Education is a core subject and alongside collective worship is a very important part of school life. RE & worship takes place throughout the school day with daily prayers, whole school and class worship and the sharing of our Christian values. 
This term the focus taken from the Diocese scheme of work is:
Christian Artwork- How do Christians express their faith through art?
- What is interesting/surprising/puzzling about this work of art?
- What questions would you like to ask the artist?
- How does this piece of art make you feel? Why?
- What do you think the artist was trying to say through this piece of art?
- What is the best thing about this piece of artwork?
What is peace?
- What is peace?
- Where is peace?
- When is there peace?
- Who brings peace?
- How is peace created?
- Can peace be measured?
- What is the opposite of peace?
- Why is peace important?
David and the Psalms
- What values do you consider to be important?
- Who inspires you?
- What are the qualities of a good King?
- What is God like?
PSHE
Geography
Is a river the same from source to mouth?
Here are the questions we will find answers to as we learn together:
- What is the water cycle?
- What is a river and what are the different parts of the river?
- How do rivers help people?
- Why do rivers flood and how does this affect the people living and working nearby?
History
How do the achievements of the Ancient Civilisations compare?
Here are the questions we will find answers to as we learn together:
- When and where were the Ancient Civilisations?
- How did the Ancient Civilisations trade and what impact did it have?
- What number systems did the Ancient Civilisations have?
- What technological advances did the Ancient Civilisations have and what was the impact?
Computing
Self-image and identity
Desktop Publishing
- Recognise how text and images can convey meaning
- Recognise that text and layout can be edited
- Choose appropriate page settings
- Add content to a publication
- Consider how layout can suit a purpose
- Consider the benefits of desktop publishing
Art
Sculpture and 3-D creation Designing and creating 3-D structures
DT
Mechanical systems - pneumatic toys
Explore Pneumatic systems, then apply this understanding to design and make a pneumatic toy.
Cooking and nutrition
There will be opportunities for the children to learn about seasonal foods and to create a seasonal foods tart.
MFL - French
Breakfast, fruit and the hungry giant
Going on a picnic
Music
- Ukulele and Taiko sessions
PE
Real PE
Real PE - Applying physical skills
- Health and Fitness
Athletics
Fielding and striking games
PE will take place each Thursday for Bucharest .
We are requesting that on their PE day children come to school dressed for PE with appropriate outdoor PE kit.
Please refer to the school prospectus for PE kit details: School prospectus
Forest School
Children will be completing outdoor learning activities planned and lead by our Forest School leader Mrs Minshull.
Please refer to the school prospectus for more details : School prospectus
How can you support?
Reading with your child is the most important thing you can do to support their learning at home.
Please try and read every day ( 5 times a week) and remember to record this in the reding record each time .
Your child's Reading Plus password is on the login information card provided. If you have any trouble signing in online, please ask one of us.
Don't forget, Reading Plus will count as a read and make sure you record any additional books you read at home together! Let's get reading!
Spelling - Spelling will be brought home each Friday for the children to practise their spelling at home as they are being taught during the week. The children will bring home a list of key spelling strategies that they can use to support them to learn and remember their spellings. They must return the books to be checked each Thursday.
Maths
Research shows that completing maths activities little and often is the best way to retain recall skills.
Here are some of the maths activities you can access online.
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Num-Bots: This program develops automatic recall and conceptual understanding of addition and subtraction through games.
TT Rockstars: This is an online multiplication recall program accessible for all learners.
Key Information
Please ensure that you bring your child's school reading book bag back into school daily as this will be used to bring home important letters and it will keep our reading books safe.
Our PE day is Thursday. On this day we come into school in our PE kit ready for our PE sessions.
Your child should bring in a water bottle that is sent home to be thoroughly cleaned each evening.
Projects
Homework projects will be shared each term by the class teachers. These opportunities are for you to share in your child’s learning about the world around them through history, geography, science and the arts. Please support your children in completing these projects.
Staff
Teachers
Mrs Prescott and Mrs Locke
Teaching assistants
Mrs Dedman, Mrs Piazza and Mrs Murphy