Lostock Gralam C of E Primary School
Goldfinches WB 23.1.23
Date: 19th Jan 2023 @ 5:40pm
Welcome to Goldfinches’ Weekly Blog
We have been immersed in history learning this week!
Friday Superstar: Bobby V
Top Table: Alex and Matthew
Coming soon: Y4 Multiplication Tables Check meeting for parents 3.30-4pm Thurs 26th Jan. Please e-mail admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk to let us know if you will be attending.
This week we have:
… loved beginning to learn about the Romans and the importance of Chester during Roman times. We impressed our adults with how engaged and enthusiastic we were on our fantastic trip to Chester Grosvenor Museum. We have recapped our knowledge of what life for the Celts was like in Britain before the Romans arrived. Written some super explanations of the digestive system based on our yucky practical session!
Next week we will:
Writing: Use our understanding of writing direct speech and using the speech sandwich to write a conversation between the characters.
Spellings: Spellings with the suffix ssion set this week to be tested next Friday 27th.
Words to learn: discussion, permission, confession, depression, submission, possession, admission, transmission, progression, impression
Reading: We will look further at how organisation and pages such as the contents and index support our understanding of Non Fiction writing. We will improve our dictionary skills to look up the meanings and synonyms of new vocabulary.
Reading homework: Please continue to support your child’s love of reading and the chance to disappear into another world whilst they do! Please sign when your child had read independently and comment when they have read aloud to you.
Maths: We will develop our multiplication skills and methods looking at factors, factor pairs.
Times tables: We are continuing to work on our times tables every day by using games, online games, worksheets and tests in class. introducing 3x and using this to learn the 6x by doubling. Please continue to support your child to learn their tables fluently in order, out of order and know the division facts. I will be holding a meeting for parents soon to share information about the National Y4 Multiplication Check.
Please ensure your child uses this game at least a couple of times a week to get used to speed and time limits and prepare them for the online check.
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/477/Multiplication-Tables-Check
Other fun games to try:
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/category/7/multiplication-and-division
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/times-tables/coconut-multiples
History: We will explore what resources Britain had that the Romans wanted.
PE: This will be on Mondays and Fridays for the next half term. Indoor gymnastics on Monday and outdoor (where weather permits) Team building and tactics games on Fridays.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us via the office if you would like to discuss anything about your child. admin@lostockgralam.cheshire.sch.uk 01606668270
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Evans, Miss Wilkinson, Miss Nelson and Mrs Simmonds.