Welcome to Year 4 Argentina

Class teacher: Mrs Standbridge 

Hello, I am Mrs Standbridge. I am the class teacher for 4 Argentina. I work on a Monday to Thursday and spend my Fridays with my twin boys. I enjoy reading, the theatre and any activities which involve my family. I have a love of all things Disney and enjoy incorporating it into my classroom environment and even lessons! 

Key information

Please see below Argentina's weekly timetable for Summer 1. This may be subject to change however, PE days will stay the same. PE days will be on Wednesdays and Thursdays. On these days, children we need to be in their correct PE kit. Everyday, the children need to bring in their water bottles, planners and reading books. Please check your pupil planner every day for key messages. This also needs to be signed at home every week.

Homework

Homework will be set on a Monday and will be due the following Monday. This will consist of TimesTables RockStars, weekly spellings, reading at home and a retrieval task based on the children's previous learning. Homework will be discussed on Mondays and children will stick this in their homework books. A link to TTRS can be found at the link below and the log ins for this is in children's planners at the front.

Reading

Argentina's chosen class reading book is 'Billionaire Boy' and this will be read at the end of each day as a class. The children have their own reading books which they can read as part of their homework. Reading at home could also include: magazines, TV subtitles, instructions etc. Please remember to sign your child's planner when they have read at home as they will then be entered into a half termly reading raffle - the prize includes a book and invisible pen!

Our Summer 1 projects

Geography - Interconnected world (fieldwork opportunity)

This essential skills and knowledge project teaches children about compass points and four and six-figure grid references. They learn about the tropics and the countries, climates and culture of North and South America. Children identify physical features in the United Kingdom and learn about the National Rail and canal networks. They conduct an enquiry to prove a hypothesis, gathering data from maps and surveys before drawing conclusions.

Science - Electrical circuits and conductors

This project teaches children about electrical appliances and safety. They construct simple series circuits and name their parts and functions, including switches, wires and cells. They investigate electrical conductors and insulators and identify common features of conductors. It also teaches children about programmable devices. They combine their learning to design and make a nightlight.

Art - Statues, statuettes and figurines

This project teaches children about the 3-D representation of the human form, including statues, statuettes and figurines. They study examples from ancient civilisations, and use their clay skills to create a Sumer-style figurine.

History - Ancient Civilisations

This project teaches children about the history of three of the world’s first ancient civilisations: ancient Sumer, ancient Egypt and the Indus Valley civilisation. Children will learn about the rise, life, achievements and eventual end of each civilisation.

Outdoor learning

We will be encouraging the children to take their learning outdoors making connections to various subjects such as Maths and English. We will also be working towards starting our own market garden. 

RE - what does sacrifice mean?

Music - samba music

Computing - computational thinking and collaborative learning 

PSHE - making choices and our community

Writing 

• Playscripts
• Fables
• Newspaper reports

Reading

• The Great Chocoplot by Chris Callaghan 
• Howard Gayle biography
• 'A spoonful of Sugar' from Mary Poppins

Maths

• Fractions (mixed numbers and improper fractions)
• 2D and 3D shapes (symmetry)