Faith in Everyone to Shine Brightly
If you have any questions specifically relating to this work, we can be contacted using our special ‘class’ email addresses below.
(Please note, these email addresses should only be used for matters relating to home-learning. We will of course endeavour to reply as soon as possible, but do be aware teachers can only send emails from this account on weekdays between 08:30 – 17:00.
All other issues or queries should be emailed to admin@st-marys-purton.wilts.sch.uk and they will be forwarded to the appropriate member of staff.)
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You can see our curriculum overview and read
more about our curriculum by clicking the image above.
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Welcome to Year 4's Learning Hub.
Term 3 2022-2023
Please ask any questions via the office or catch us at the end of the day.
Our main reader for this term is:
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.
Our Big Questions are:
Is everlasting ice possible?
Is it better to be an insider or an outsider?
What makes a good leader?
Our values are:
Hope and Humility
PE kit needs to be worn on Monday and Wednesday
Remember to add any reading you carry out onto your Go Read account.
We continue our 50 reads challenge in Year 4. You can find the list of our books here
Monday 21st March 2022
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Mathematics (Lesson = 30 minutes Maths on Track = 20 minutes) |
We have a division workout for you to try today. You can find the task here |
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Maths on Track is now devoted to increasing our fluency in times tables. The best way to do this is to play TT Rockstars, pick any game and play for at least 15 minutes. Remember that time in the shop is not playing!!
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English (45 minutes) |
We would like you to practice sentence types today. You can find the lesson here
You can find additional activities here |
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Reading (30 minutes) |
We have some recap questions for you from our class reader 'The astounding broccoli boy'. You can find the questions here |
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| Keeping Active |
Remember you bike rides, walks and runs all count towards keeping active. Our bank of 5 will help you with some more ideas.
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| Other Learning |
PSHE: We are investigating the effects of alcohol on our health. You can find the lesson here. You will also need this true or false quiz and liver fact page
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Tuesday 29.3.22
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Mathematics (40 Minutes + 15 Minutes) |
We will be identifying obtuse angles today. Find the lesson here. And more information about angles here. This will help you for the week's lessons. |
Continue to work on your tables on TT rockstars - set a Rockslam for your teacher! |
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English (40 Minutes) |
Find the rest of the week's activities to support your understanding of the poem, 'Dreams' here. Today's lesson focusses on the use of apostrophes. This sheet gives you some examples: Then add apostrophes to these images here
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If you you'd like more information about how to use possessive apostrophes, use this link.
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Reading (20 Minutes) |
Find the reading tasks for the week on Monday. |
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Keeping Active (45 Minutes) |
See our Bank of 5 for Monday. | |
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Other Learning (45 Minutes) |
RE: We will continue to look at how remembering Jesus might make a difference to how Christians live? We will be choosing what could go in a memory box to help remind Christians about what they can learn from the life and death of Jesus. This link will help you pick what can go in your box. More videos from Christians can be found here.
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Wednesday 30.3.22
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Mathematics (40 Minutes + 15 Minutes) |
Today we will focus on acute angles. Find the lesson and tasks here. Further support can be found by following the link on Tuesday's lesson.
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English (45 minutes) |
We will be looking at performance poetry today and beginning to prepare for our own performance of dreams. Follow the link on Monday for ideas that you might like to include. You can prepare today and send in a video of your performance on Thursday. |
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Reading |
Find the reading tasks for the week on Monday |
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Keeping Active (45 Minutes) |
See our Bank of 5 for Monday. | |
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Other Learning (40 Minutes) |
French: can you follow this recipe for French toast? Or use the recipe to answer the quiz. |
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Thursday 31.3.22
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Mathematics (40 Minutes + 15 Minutes) |
We will identifying obtuse angles in shapes today, find the lesson here.
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English (50 Minutes) |
We will be performing and evaluating our poems today. You can film your poem and send it in via SeeSaw! |
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Reading (20 Minutes) |
Read for 20 minutes today and log on Go Read
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Keeping Active (45 Minutes) |
See our Bank of 5 for Monday. |
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Other Learning (50 Minutes) |
Computing: Continue to code your Scratch prototype toy today. You can do this using the online version of Scratch.
The example code here might help.
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Friday 01.04.22
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Mathematics (45 Minutes) |
Today we will be comparing angles. Find the lesson here |
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English (40 Minutes) |
It is Free Write Friday! Spend some time today building your stamina for writing by about a topic of your choice. This could be the start of a story, a diary or report. Whatever you fancy. Or you could use the structure of Dreams to create your own verse showing you understand the structure and style. |
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Reading (20 Minutes) |
We would like you spend 20 minutes today reading a book of your choice. Remember to log your reading on GoRead so we can see what you have been reading.
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Keeping Active (20 Minutes) |
See our bank of 5 on Monday |
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Other Learning (45 Minutes) |
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GoNoodle
Get moving and keep fit with these great videos and activities for children of all ages.
Khan Academy
Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it's mostly common material.
BBC Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.
Futurelearn
Free to access 100s of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (own account from age 14+ but younger learners can use a parent account).
Seneca
https://www.senecalearning.com
For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.
Openlearn
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people.
Blockly
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
Scratch
https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Creative computer programming
Ted Ed
All sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic Kids
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Duolingo
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Mystery Science
Free science lessons
The Kids Should See This
https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Wide range of cool educational videos
Crash Course
You Tube videos on many subjects
Crash Course Kids
https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
As above for a younger audience
Crest Awards
Science awards you can complete from home.
iDEA Awards
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Paw Print Badges
https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Tinkercad
All kinds of making.
Prodigy Maths
Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.
Cbeebies Radio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio
Listening activities for the younger ones.
Nature Detectives
https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
British Council
https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find
Resources for English language learning
Oxford Owl for Home
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Lots of free resources for Primary age
Big History Project
https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Geography Games
https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Geography gaming!
Blue Peter Badges
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
The Artful Parent
https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/
Good, free art activities
Red Ted Art
Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination Tree
https://theimaginationtree.com
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Toy Theater
Educational online games
DK Find Out
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/?fbclid=IwAR2wJdpSJSeITf4do6aPhff8A3tAktnmpaxqZbkgudD49l71ep8-sjXmrac
Activities and quizzes
Twinkl
This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.
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