Important Dates/Information:
PE - Now Mondays and Tuesdays
Homework - Due in on the 29.01.2025
Weekly Review
Maths:
At the start of the week, we strengthened our understanding of how to use known facts to add or subtract multiples of 100 within 1,000. As the week progressed, we tackled the idea of explaining why the order of addition and subtraction steps in a multi-step problem can be chosen. We focused on finding the most efficient methods! For example, in the equation 48 - 5 + 2, we can calculate 42 + 2 = 50 and then 50 - 5 = 45 so 48 - 5 + 2 = 45
English:
In English, we began planning and drafting our independent writing. Each child chose a special moment in their lives to write about - selecting the people, places, and memorable events that made it meaningful. As we crafted our story openings, we made great use of vivid similes and added dialogue using inverted commas. Sharing our stories was a wonderful way to celebrate everyone’s creativity and ideas!
Science:
In Science, we explored the different food groups and how they help us stay healthy. Using our prior knowledge, we discussed how carbohydrates provide energy and how calcium from dairy keeps our bones strong. We also thought about what could happen if someone doesn’t get enough of a certain food group, and considered how people with allergies or dietary restrictions can find alternative sources of essential nutrients. It was a fascinating and thought-provoking discussion!
3D - Highlight of the Week
In Religious Education, we discussed Jesus Christ's birth and what is the metaphorical meaning of light and darkness.
Certificates
-Values -
3D - .Well done Josephine for showing the value of Dorothy Determined. You're effort in Maths is incredible and when you read, you make the story sound interesting and exciting.
3A - Well done Zekeriya
-Curriculum-
3D - Congratulations Finn on being able to classify food into the correct food groups and for being able to use your inference skills to work out the use of different items during the Bronze Age.
3A - Well done Kai'ro
Times Tables Rock Stars
Every week, a battle between 3D and 3A has been set. The winning team will earn themselves 10 minutes of extra play on Friday.
The winning class this week is 3D.
Congratulations to the top 3 point scorers from both classes.
National Multiplication Tables Check
The multiplication tables check (MTC) is statutory for all Year 4 pupils in England.
The purpose of the MTC is to determine whether pupils can recall their times tables fluently, which is essential for future success in mathematics. It will help schools to identify pupils who have not yet mastered their times tables, so that additional support can be provided.
The following website is a great tool to help children get used to the layout and timings of the test: https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/
To find out more, about the MTC, click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/multiplication-tables-check
Rights Respecting School
We are a Rights Respecting School and we believe every child, young person and the school community should learn about children’s rights, putting them into practice every day. We hope that this will have a positive impact on children's lives by making:
-Children healthier and happier
-Children feel safe
-Children have better relationships
-Children become active and involved in school life and the wider world
Contact:
If you need to contact us about anything, please speak to us in person at the end of the school day or email us directly to:
Mr Downey - mdowney@ravenstoneprimary.org.uk
Miss Ahmad - aahmad@ravenstoneprimary.org.uk