Areas of Study for the Summer Half Term

This half-term, we will be studying the following:

Science: States of Matter and Classification and Changing Habitats

RE: Being temperate, self-disciplined and seeking contentment, Being Imaginative and Exploratory and Appreciating Beauty.

Computing: Online Safety and Computational Thinking

Spanish: Mi Familia (My Family) and Habitats          

Music: Instrumental recorders

Art: Craft and Design

D&T: Electrical Systems – Torches  

Geography: What are rivers and how are they formed?

History: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or settlers?

It would be really helpful if your child could visit the local library to borrow some non-fiction texts to carry out research into our different project areas.

PE:  Athletics and Gymnastics

Children to come to school in their PE kits on their PE days (Thursday and Friday). Please ensure children wear a white round neck t-shirt, black shorts or jogging bottoms and trainers. Please also ensure children do not wear jewellery, can remove their earrings or bring plasters from home to cover them.

Homework

Reading Books: Please ensure children read daily and their book is brought into school every day.

Punctuality and Attendance

Please can you encourage your child to come in to school every day for Morning Activities. Doors will open for children at 8.40am.

Please ensure children are in school every day. If your child is unwell or not able to attend school for any reason, you can phone the office or email attendance@timberleyacademy.bham.sch.uk. You can also update your child’s absence via the Studybugs APP. Timberley will be continuing with the Top 100 award for our top 100 attendees.

Equipment

Please ensure your child comes to school each day with a labelled drinks bottle. Please do not send fizzy drinks or energy drinks. Children will still be provided with stationery this year so children are asked not to bring in their own equipment from home.

Dates for the Diary

Vikings Theme Day – 20^th June 2024. Children can dress up like Vikings and we will be having a special visitor!

We would love for you to join our parent workshops, the dates for these are as follows:

• 4J – 8^th May 2024
• 4R – 9^th May 2024
• 4B – 10^th May 2024

Parents Evening – 11^th July 2024.

Website

Please keep checking the school website for updates on Year 4’s curriculum activities.

At Timberley, we are looking to promote healthy eating and lifestyles.  Therefore, if you would like to send a break-time snack in for your child, please avoid sweets, chocolate or snacks that are high in sugar.  Also, for drinks, children may bring in water or squash and they are encouraged to drink throughout the day.

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to ask.