Year 4 newsletter 27.01.23

We are protected, safe and secure

As we count down to departing for our residential visits, the excitement in Year 4 is becoming palpable. Questions about bed times, talent shows and menus ring out from classrooms as playlists for the disco and packing lists are created.

Of course, there are always a few nerves before staying away from our families, particularly if this is the first time. So, teachers have been planning in lots of PSHE sessions over the past weeks where children have been able to discuss their feelings, share any worries and role play some scenarios that may occur during their time away from home. 

We all agree that we are going to have a fantastic time!

A note from the Principal

As the third week of the term comes to a close, there is much activity relating to our eagerly awaited and sorely missed residentials for Year 4 - 6. I am looking forward to joining Y4 in Hua Hin, and to be spending quality time and experiences with the students and staff. This will be my first Patana residential and my first since 2019. The last overnight trip I went on was to Carlingford in County Lough, Ireland with Year 5 and 6 and it was rather cold!

For this week’s note, I would like to share a quick reminder. Over the last while, there has been increase in the popularity of smart watches with our students. Whilst we encourage children to wear a watch to school, to help them keep track on time and develop independence, many smart watches allow for phone and message contact, internet access, online games, and other features that they do not need in school.

If your child does have a smart watch, please take this opportunity to talk with your child about which functions are appropriate during the school day and set your child’s smart watch to block games, messaging and making calls. No technology is permitted on our residentials.

Thank you for your support

Sarah McCormack

Residential

During the residentials, these blogs will be updated daily with a summary of the day and a photo of every class. More photos will be shared when we return to school.

If you need any more information please see our blog. Don't forget to sign up and practice for the Bangkok Patana's Year 4 Talent show!

Upcoming events and dates for your diary

Half Term 

Sign up is now open for Tiger’s Dance Academy’s February half term dance camp. Please find the details below and fill out the sign-up form as soon as you can to reserve the spot for your child! This camp is designed to boost learning in a fun filled environment with coaches offering a diverse range of styles and training in Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Latin, street jazz and some Afro grooves as well! Please read carefully before signing up

Form – Sign up form Deadline Friday 3^rd February.

Schedule - Draft Schedule

FEBRUARY HALF TERM – DANCE CAMP 2023

• The camp will be held over three days starting Tuesday 21^st February – Thursday 23^rd February at the Dance Academy for primary students with the option to sign up for either two days or all three days.
• For secondary students we are offering a one day only camp held on Thursday 23^rd February.
• The camp is taught by four dance academy coaches – Coach Aum, Nanzie, Mux and Boat.
• The number of spots available is 22 for each key stage to ensure quality learning. We will close the form early if spots get filled up before the closing date which is Friday 3^rd February.
• Cancellations after February 15^th will be charged in full.

Please note that for this to go ahead, we require a minimum number of students to attend. We will confirm this by the deadline date of Wednesday 8^th February.

Fun Day

General Information

Learning In Year 4

Term 2A- Digging in the Dirt!

For more information please visit our Year 4 Curriculum Page.

                                                         PE- Term 2

Here is the timetable for PE in Year 4, Term 2.

Important reminder! All students will be learning Teeball in Term 2. Football boots are required for this unit. 

As Year 4 PE lessons are before break time, the children can arrive at school in their PE kits (or swimming kits underneath their PE kits). They will then need to change into their uniforms at the end of the PE lesson.

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