Year Group 4

Welcome to Year 4

Please click on the tab, 'Curriculum Information' on the right-hand side drop-down menu to access the Year 4 Curriculum Information Newsletters detailing what we are learning each half-term.

More information about our learning for each topic can be found in our Knowledge Organisers sections for each subject. Please click on the current term's tab on the right-hand side of this page to access these.

Key Information

PE

Year 4 PE days are Tuesday and Friday.

Children should also bring a pair of plimsolls or indoor trainers for use in the gym into school in a PE bag. These will be kept in school for the whole term, unless the shoes become too small, and we will send them home earlier.

Children will need to wear their full Hillcross PE Kit to school on these days and bring their school shoes (and a change of socks in case they get muddy) with them in a carrier bag. This is so that if they get muddy they can change into their school shoes without walking mud throughout the school. Please be mindful of the weather and choose the most appropriate PE kit (tracksuit bottoms in winter and shorts in summer). Stud earrings and plain watches, if worn, must be removed for all PE lessons and sports activities.

Children wear their house colour T-Shirt for all PE lessons. Round neck coloured t-shirts can be bought from the school uniform shop or can be sourced elsewhere. When purchasing your child’s t-shirt, they should be round necked, completely plain and as close as possible to the shade of colour shown on the school uniform page.

Swimming

Children will be taking part in a two-week intensive course. This will take place Monday 24^th March – Friday 4^th April. This was proven to be successful last year and the children loved doing it every day.

Water Bottles & Snacks

Children must bring a water bottle to school to ensure they keep hydrated throughout the day. Families can either source their own water bottle in their child’s house colour, or purchase one from the school. Water bottles must be plain, transparent, in your child's house colour and clearly labelled with your child’s name.

Hillcross water bottles (which are sustainably sourced) are available to purchase at our pre-loved uniform sales. Dates of upcoming uniform sales can be found in the weekly bulletin.

Children have the option of bringing a piece of fruit or vegetable to eat as a snack at playtime. Children must bring these to school in either a reusable container or bag to minimise the risk of cross contamination.

Pencil Cases & Personal Belongings

Children are not to bring their own pencil case into school from home - all equipment your child requires for their learning will be provided by the school.

Home Learning

This will be set on Google Classroom on a Friday and must be 'turned in' on a Wednesday. Please click the tab on the right-hand side of this page, refer to our Home Learning Policy and/or Google Classroom for more information.

Start and the End of the School day.

Year 4 children enter school via the playground door nearest to the Monkleigh Gate. Registers close at 8.45am but please bring your child as close to 8.30am as possible so they can benefit from targeted early morning work.

Children will be escorted down to the playground at 3pm. They will remain with the teacher until the appropriate adult comes to collect them. At 3:10, they will be taken to the school office for collection.

If a different adult is collecting your child, please inform the school by e-mailing info@hillcross.merton.co.uk with as much notice as possible. They will need to know your parent password.

Year Group Specific Information

During the Summer term, children will have an opportunity to take part in a week's residential visit. Keep an eye out on ParentMail for further information.

The Year 4 multiplication check will take place from Monday 2nd June 2024 to Friday 13th June 2025. Please see the presentation by clicking on the tab opposite to find out more about the tests, and how we can work together to support and prepare your child.

Get Involved!

There are numerous opportunities for you to join in with the life of the school in the following ways:

Attending parent workshop opportunities
Accompanying us on School Trips;
Volunteering in School
Supporting Friends of Hillcross Events (PTA)
Parent/Teacher Progress Meetings (Autumn and Spring)
Progress Celebration Evenings (Termly)
Watching Sports Day (Summer 1);
Watching our Year Group Performance (Summer 2);

Safeguarding

Hillcross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff, governors, visitors, families and children to share this commitment. We have a Child Protection Policy and robust supporting procedures in place. Parents and carers are encouraged to visit the Safeguarding page of our website to find out more about these - please click on the tab on the right-hand side of this page.

If you have any concerns about the well-being or safety of a child at our school or feel that something may be troubling them, you should share this information with an appropriate member of staff straight away.

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) are:

Lisa Francis – Headteacher
Lee Christy - Assistant Headteacher
Tanja Doig – Assistant Headteacher
Steph Mayar – Assistant Headteacher/SENCO