Welcome Meeting

Year 4

Ms Jones and Mr Greaves would like to say welcome to all our Year 4

parents.

Class 4a

Class 4

Year 4

Key Staff Ms Jones and Mr Greaves Mrs Garvey, Miss Mills and Mrs Hall

Mrs Loftus Ms Jones, Mr Brooks and Mrs Walsh Mrs Grier Mrs Cantwell and Mrs Roberts

School Times Early bird club starts at 8:00 School gates open at 8:30 Doors open 8:45 Children in class at 8:55 Break time at 10:45 Lunch at 12:45 School day ends at 3:05

Attendance and Punctuality

AttendanceWe strive for 100% attendance and rewards are given for this. Please make every effort to help us reach our attendance goal.

PunctualityIt is very important that your child is in class on time as learning begins immediately.

Medical Medical- Miss MillsIf your child requires special medication, please ask for a medical form which must be completed and returned to school with any medication.

Any medical conditions the school should be aware of, please ensure that you request an appointment with the class teacher and Miss Mills.

Uniform UniformAll children should now be wearing appropriate St Matthews Autumn Winter uniform. Please make sure your child has the appropriate footwear for school.

P.EP.E kit is essential for all P.E lessons. This is to ensure the health and safety of all our children.

Please ensure that all uniforms and P.E kits are labelled clearly with your child’s name.

Lunch times

Lunch timesThere is a choice of hot meals provided for those who have them every day. We are a healthy eating school and parents are encouraged to follow this guidance when making their child’s packed lunch.

Homework

Reading Reading booksYour children have a great choice of reading material within their classrooms. We have a dedicated reading area where the children have free choice of books and a place to relax and read.

Guided ReadingYour child takes part in guided reading sessions every day where they work in small groups led by the teacher.

Home ReadingYour child has a home reading book along with a home reading record. Please listen to your child read as often as you can and comment in their home reading record.

Topics, Trips and Visitors Stories with historical settings News articles and recounts Stories set in imaginary worlds

World War II Movement and growth Viewpoints Storybooks

Western approaches (World War II underground tunnels) U-boat trip

Mrs Drummond – Catechist

Mr Billsborough – World War II evacuee

School nurse – health and growing

Sacraments Reconciliation

First Holy Communion

Confirmation

We’re all looking forward to year 4!

Any Questions?