CURRICULUM MEETING

PRIMARY 4

2023-2024

UPDATING PUPIL INFORMATION

• Please ensure the office has up to date information;
• It’s especially important to update us of any changes to telephone numbers.
• You can use our email and Text messaging service to stay up to date.

THE SCHOOL DAY

• Your child’s school day starts at 8.45am (in the school playground) and finishes at 3.00pm.
• On Friday school finishes at 1.45pm.

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• Breakfast club starts at 8.15am – please book this via the school app.

HEALTHY EATING

• The Healthy Eating policy can be found on the school website
• Milk can be ordered monthly via the school app
• Children are allowed water bottles in school – these must only have water in them. They can be refilled during the school day.
• Water will be provided for those who do not bring a water bottle.
• Toast (in the morning) and fruit (at breaktime) will also be provided for children.

PARENTAL SUPPORT

• We value the support and commitment of parents.
• The ‘Learning Triangle’ (teachers – school – parents) shows how the child is at the centre.
• We also have a parent support office (Mrs Morelli) – she is there to help on a daily basis.

NUMERACY

• Throughout the year we will be following the Maths Mastery programme.
• You can see the overview for the year by clicking on the link attached.
• We will also be focusing on times tables this year – practicing these with your child would be a great help.

LITERACY

• Reading: Please read as much as possible with your child
• We will read a range of non-fiction and fictions texts each week. As well as reading comprehension activities, and weekly phonic sound focus.
• Writing: Your child will have exposure to a range of writing genres. We are focusing on becoming more independent this year!
• Pupils will have the opportunity to celebrate their work and take part in discussions with their peers.

WORLD AROUND US

Topics: Activity Based Learning

• Wonderful Weather
• Chocolate
• WW2
• Dinosaurs

THE ARTS

Pupils will:

• Develop their skills through the topics in World Around Us
• Develop their use of colour
• Work with different tools
• Work with percussion instruments to develop an awareness of beat and rhythm
• Take part in ‘music morning’ sessions with the school of music
• Develop acting skills through Christmas shows and assemblies.

ICT

Pupils will:

• Print and save their work
• Working with text, images and sounf
• Simple programming using Beebot
• Showcasing and talking about their work
• Weekly use of the computer suite and chromebooks to develop skills
• Using the internet and talking about internet safety.

Pupils will focus on developing fundamental skills:

• Balance
• Motor skills
• Agilty
• Health and Safety
• Teamwork and good sportsmanship.

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Our PE day is a Thursday – pupils can wear PE uniform to school.

PE

RELIGION

This year pupils are preparing for their First Holy Communion (date to be confirmed). We ask that you are:

• Supportive by helping your child to learn new prayers, hymns and how to bless themselves correctly.

Pupils will have the opportunity to:

• Promote self esteem
• Talk about how to take care of themselves and others
• Explore their role in the community
• Take part in Circle Time
• Recognise achievements (like Star Pupil) in school assemblies.

PSHE

HOMEWORK

• In Primary 4 the homework will be sent home every week. It is given out on a Monday and returned on a Thursday.
• It will include:
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• World Around Us
• Spelling
• Reading
• It is important to support your child through their homework and please read with your child everyday.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS IN PRIMARY 4

• Assembly: we will update you with assembly dates.

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• First Holy Communion: Date to be confirmed – we will let you know as soon as possible.

LET’S HAVE A GREAT YEAR IN P4!