Curriculum Bulletin

What your child will be taught
in Year 4 this half term

At Fairisle Juniors, we would like to provide you with as much information about your child’s education as possible. Every half term, we will send you details of the curriculum your child will be following. In Year 4, the children will be taught the following subjects this half term:

Literacy: This half term the children will be studying stories set in imaginary worlds. They will be continuing to develop their knowledge and use of commas to mark grammatical boundaries. They will be writing setting and character descriptions using imaginative, appropriate words and complex sentences. They will also be learning how to find evidence in the text to support ideas.

Numeracy: This half term the children will be developing their knowledge of data handling by collecting and recording data in different ways. They will learn how to interpret data to make conclusions. Alongside this, they will be continuing to extend their ability to solve word problems, involving one and two steps.

Science: This half term the children will be learning about friction, how it can be measured, what affects it has, and how it is used in everyday situations. They will be refining their predictions to ensure they include scientific knowledge to support their ideas.

Information Technology: The children will be using the programme Digital Blue to create their own movie. The children will learn how to add titles, credits and other special effects.

Art/Design Technology: The children will learn how to design and create models using clay.

Geography: Chembakolli: The children will learn about the Indian village of Chembakolli and will compare this to their own homes. They will develop and refine their map reading skills. They will also use a range of resources to research.

Music: The In-2-Music Project will be continuing, for all children.

French: The children will continue to be taught by French specialists who will develop their speaking and listening skills in the language.

Physical Education: The children will create a Hindu dance to act out the story of Rama and Sita. They will learn how to incorporate different levels into routines and how to perform in time. Games: The Saints will continue to develop the children’s co-ordination and control through a variety of different sports.

Personal, Social and Health Education: The children will discuss the qualities of good friendship, focusing on getting along.

Religious Education: We will be having a Divali Day, where the children will take part in a rotation of activities. They will be developing their knowledge of how light is used as a symbol.

Obviously, these are only broad headings. The teachers have detailed plans for each of the above subjects. Should you wish to see them, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.
P.E. (indoor): Monday Games (outdoor): Wednesday & Friday
Homework: Numeracy & Literacy task on Wednesday, due in Monday, plus reading & spellings each night.
Could all children please have their Homework Diaries signed regularly.
Thank you very much for your support.
Autumn 2008 (2)