Trent Class

Welcome to Trent Class!

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I am thrilled to start this exciting new year together! With new class changes, exciting opportunities, and fun learning adventures ahead, we are all set to grow and thrive. Let’s embrace this journey together as one family, supporting each other every step of the way.

Here’s to an amazing year filled with discovery, friendship, and lots of fun!

Welcome aboard!

Important Information:

PE information to be confirmed early in September 2024. Please ensure that your child brings the correct PE kit, which can be viewed here.

Spellings will be given out on Tuesday and will be tested the following Tuesday. I will also upload them to this page. The common exception words (below) are the spellings that your child is expected to know by the end of the year. However, additional words may appear in the weekly spellings to aid the learning of spelling rules.

Reading is extremely important and serves as a doorway to the rest of the curriculum. Please attempt to read for at least 10 minutes a day with your child. At least once a week, on Friday, I’d like to review your child’s reading record and make any necessary book changes. If your child has selected a book that they dislike, please feel free to bring it back and change it.

Times Tables, as I’m sure you’re already aware, are very important; however, this is even more so in year 4. Early in summer 2, the children will undertake a statutory multiplication check. So, as a class, we agreed to go on TTRockstars for a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes Monday to Friday.

Swimming arrangements for this year will be communicated in the near future. Information regarding this will be updated on the website, along with letters being sent out.

Come back to our class page regularly for updates.

In English…

This half term in English, we are diving into the thrilling world of Escape from Pompeii, written by Christina Balit. Get ready to explore one of mother nature’s most dramatic events as we journey back to ancient Rome. This captivating story will not only enhance the children’s writing skills but also perfectly tie into our history topic this term, the Romans coming to Britain. Excitement awaits us as we uncover the past and bring history to life!

In Maths…

This half term in Maths, we will be focusing on place value, addition, and subtraction. Using prior knowledge, the children will build on these concepts to strengthen their mathematical skills and understanding. For further information regarding how things work for our Maths this year, please visit the White Rose homepage.

In Science…

This half term in Science, we will be focusing on living things and their habitats. We’ll be undertaking exciting scientific experiments and using your prior knowledge to build on new learning. Get ready to explore the amazing world of nature and discover how different creatures live and thrive in their environments.

In RE…

We will be determining whether all church buildings and other places of worship look the same and have the same features. Are there similarities and differences between places of worship? What does it mean to belong to a church?

In History…

This half term in History, we will be traveling back in time to ancient Rome. Through fascinating stories and activities, we’ll uncover how the Romans shaped our history. The children will have the opportunity to develop their research skills as they explore various sources and uncover the past. Stay tuned for information regarding an exciting educational visit, to be announced during September 2024.