Academic Year 2023-24

Summer Term

Welcome back.  We hope that you've all had a lovely Easter break and are ready for another busy term.  This term our essential question is 'What were the greatest achievements of the ancient Egyptians?

Please see the curriculum overview below for an outline of what we will be learning this term.  

 - PE will be on a Friday  

 - Homework will be given out on a Friday and must be returned by the following Thursday.

 - Reading records will be checked every Monday and children will receive a house point if their reading record has been signed 4 times by an adult in the previous week.

- Spellings will be tested every Monday.

Miss Ironmonger, Miss Hailes and Miss Tyne

English 

In English we have written news broadcasts.  Click on the link to see our broadcasts. 

https://harlaxton-c-of-e-primary-school.primarysite.media/playlist/year-4

Clarinets 

Click on the link to see us playing the clarinet.
https://harlaxton-c-of-e-primary-school.primarysite.media/playlist/whole-school
 

World Book Day

Harvest festival - click on the link below to watch us singing in church.

English

In English we have written our own play scripts based on the story of Romulus and Remus.  Please look on the video page to watch our plays. 

Summer Term 

How can we protect and promote wildlife in out local environment?

In RE we have been learning about Christianity and Buddhsm whilst considering the question - What does it mean to lead a good life?

The children have learnt the story of Saul and how he led his life before he 'saw the light.' and how he changed after the event to lead a good life. 

School Year 2022 - 2023

Spring Term

Were the Vikings raiders or settlers?

We hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas break and are looking forward to the new term.   

This term we will be learning about the Vikings.  Full details of what we will be learning can be found below on the curriculum overview.  A copy of this term's spellings are also included below as well as in the children's homework books.

If you wish to get in touch at any point this term, we are always available in the morning or after school or you can email enquiries@harlaxton.lincs.sch.uk

Miss Ironmonger, Mrs Middleton and Miss Cullis 

Snow Day Home Learning 

As some of you are unable to attend school due to the weather conditions, below is your home  learning for today. Please complete your work on paper and hand in upon your return to school.  

Mrs Middleton 

HOMEWORK

Homework is given out on a Friday and should be be returned by the following Thursday. It will consist of a piece of English or Maths work which will consolidate your learning from the week.  Spellings are in childrren's homework books and will be tested the following Thursday.

Keep practising your times tables. You need to be able to recall multiplication and division facts up to 12 x 12.

Children also have their own individual logins which enable them to access TT Rock Stars and Purple Mash.  These websites all offer a wealth of games and activities to support the children's learning. 

Remember to read regularly and record this in your reading record. If you read at least 4 times every week and your record has been signed by an adult for each entry you will be awarded a house point. Reading records are checked every Monday.

My Style homework is also given out each term.

Please encourage your child to practise their times tables in preparation for the end of Year 4 Multiplication Check.  Using the following websites and APPs will enable your child to become more proficient in their recall of multiplication facts

ttrockstars.com - children have individual log ins in homework books

www.timestables.co.uk

www.topmarks.co.uk - hit the button. This is also available as an APP

We have created our own kennings and performed them. To see a video of the kennings, click on the link below which will take you to the video page. 

Children enjoyed dressing up in their pj's on World Book Day.  They have worked togther to complete book scavenger hunts as well as creating a blurb for the story of Hiccup the Viking who was seasick.

To watch our violin and handbell performances, please click on school videos tab below. 

PE LINKS

Online links

Your children have their usernames and passwords in their homework book.

Purple Mash

https://www.purplemash.com/harlaxton

TT Rockstars

https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student

Leader in Me

On a daily basis, the children try to demonstrate our core values within school. As we aim to practise them so often, they become good habits that we can use not only in school but also at home too. 

• Habit 1: Be Proactive (You’re in Charge)
• Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind (Have a Plan)
• Habit 3: Put First Things First (Work First, Then Play)
• Habit 4: Think Win-Win (Everyone Can Win)
• Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood(Listen Before You Talk)
• Habit 6: Synergise (Together Is Better)
• Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw (Balance Feels Best)

Growth Mindset

This year we will be helping the children to develop a Growth Mindset. This aims to increase their resilience, perseverance and independence in their learning. Further information can be found by following the link below.

Useful websites for additional homework ideas.