Gauguin-Year 4

Welcome to Gauguin - Year 4!

In Gauguin, we are imagining the impossible,

never giving in and never giving up

and having faith bigger than our dreams.

In our calm and thoughtful classroom we have Mrs Price as our teacher 

as well as Mrs Nielsen, who will support the learning of all the children in the class.

The children in Year 4 will develop:

 independence in their learning through the use of the Habits of Mind;

 co-operation through the School Values of R.E.S.P.E.C.T; 

and faith in who they are through the School's Christian Values

We are really looking forward to welcoming you back to school and can not wait for the fun and excitement of Year 4 to begin.

Our concept for this half term is POWER. Our entry task will be focused about the Power of sound, which links to our science unit as well as the importance of a 'happy tune' for our mental health. We will also explore how the power of our School and Christian Values will support us to be the best version of ourselves. Throughout the half term we will be thinking about different types of POWER and will explore this through a Philosophy for Children (P4C) session based around the story 'Yertle the Turtle' by Dr Seuss.

At the end of September it is our residential trip to Hooke Court. This will be a wonderful time away where we can all work on our relationships, through communication and teamship as well as bringing our history learning to life.

  Our concept class reader this half term is The Song of the Dolphin Boy by Elizabeth Laird, this explores the power of friendship and working together.

Our R.E. sessions will focus on Pentecost and the impact of the Holy Spirit on the lives of Christians. We will also explore how this links to the Fruit of the Spirit

(Our Christian Values).  

Our PE sessions this half term are both outside so as the weather gets cooler please make sure you have the correct P.E. kit. Our units are Netball and OAA - communication and tactics, the days we have PE are subject to change.

Our Autumn Newsletter and overviews will give you more information about the curriculum in Gauguin this term.

The children's enthusiasm for learning fills the classroom. They will become confident in using the Habits of Mind to support them in their learning. 

Please keep an eye on the website and twitter for any updates.

'For a new year to bring you something new, make a move, like a butterfly tearing from it's cocoon! Make a move!'

Mehmet Murat Ildan

2021 - 2022

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