Y4 – PULLMAN Class
Welcome to Pullman Class!
I am Mr Pell, and I am thrilled to be your teacher this year. Your education is vital for you to have as many opportunities as possible in the future. Each of you has the potential to make excellent progress in your education. It is my job and my pleasure to instruct, guide and support you in achieving your potential.
Mrs Gaspar will be supporting in Year 4 every Monday and Tuesday for the whole day and every Wednesday morning. We are committed to a learning environment based on kindness and respect, the highest standards of behaviour and firmly rehearsed routines.
Throughout the year, we will explore interesting topics through our ‘3Ps’ curriculum: Person, Place and Point. Our topic for this term is “Burnt Cakes”. During the Autumn Term, Year 4 will focus on the following:
Person: Alfred the Great
Point: 1066 CE
Place: Jorvik
This term, our class books for English include a version of ‘Beowulf’ by Michael Morpurgo and ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ by Phillip Pullman.
Homework
A homework task and a maths task will be given out every week to be returned and checked the following Wednesday.
As well as a homework task, the children are expected to read at home to an adult for 15 minutes every day. It would also benefit your child if you read to them during this time. This will be checked daily through the children’s reading records.
In Year 4, children must learn their spellings. Spellings will be tested weekly. Please ensure your child is practising these at home. Their spellings will be in the back of their homework books.
School Uniform and PE Kits
PE lessons will take place on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Please ensure that your child has the appropriate PE kit and that all uniform is clearly labelled.
About me:
I love and am proud of being a teacher because it is an honour to guide children in their academic and personal growth. When I was at school, my favourite subjects were English, art and history; I have a deep passion for the past and love to travel to new places to see the remains of ancient civilisations. In my spare time, I like to run and swim, learn languages, sketch, paint and build models. I love learning new skills and am keen to pass on this love for continuous learning to my students.
Contacting us:
It is essential that staff, parents and pupils work closely together for the children to have the best chance in their education. Do keep in regular contact and if there is anything you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to catch me at the end of the day or contact the school office to arrange a meeting.
Mr J Pell (Class Teacher)
Mrs A Gaspar (Teaching Assistant)