Welcome to Year 4
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
I hope you’ve all had a fantastic week and are looking forward to a well-deserved rest this weekend!
A big well done to everyone who has remembered to show our school values and support one another. It has been lovely to see so many examples of kindness, teamwork and perseverance throughout the week.
As always, I encourage you to spend some time reading over the weekend and talking to your family about the interesting things you have been learning at school. Don’t forget to complete your homework and come ready for another exciting week of learning ahead!
Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for all your hard work.
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
This week we ended with an amazing day. The children were productive and worked well together. In maths we ended our time unit. In PSHE we have been completing looking at economic wellbeing.
As we continue with our learning, we would like to remind everyone to stay focused in lessons and keep up the great work. Let’s aim to finish the academic year strong and continue having lots of fun while learning!
Thank you for your support 🌟
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
We have had a very warm week in school! With the hot weather, it is really important that children stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Please also remember to apply sunscreen before school and bring a hat if possible, to stay safe in the sun.
Well done to all the children for coming into school with! 👏
As we continue with our learning, we would like to remind everyone to stay focused in lessons and keep up the great work. Let’s aim to finish the academic year strong and continue having lots of fun while learning!
Thank you for your support 🌟
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
With the summer holidays in sight, it can be tempting for children to switch off. However, these last few weeks are incredibly important. We are encouraging all pupils to stay focused, keep trying their best, and “lock in” to their learning. Maintaining good routines now will help them finish the year positively and feel proud of their progress.
Your support at home—through encouraging good sleep, organisation, and a positive attitude—really helps make a difference.
We have had a brilliant Careers Week. The children showed great enthusiasm and curiosity, asking thoughtful and inquisitive questions about different jobs and future possibilities. It has been wonderful to see them thinking about their aspirations and beginning to understand the wide range of opportunities available to them.
We were very proud of their engagement and maturity throughout the week.
One of the highlights recently was our trip to the Paddington Bear Experience. The children had a fantastic time and fully immersed themselves in the activities.
We are especially pleased to share how well they conducted themselves on the bus.
As we move through these final weeks, we will continue to build on the children’s learning while also celebrating their successes. It’s a valuable time to reflect, grow in confidence, and prepare for the next stage of their journey.
Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support. We hope you all have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend, and we look forward to another positive and productive week ahead.
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
Welcome back to the final term of Year 4! What a fantastic journey it has been so far.
This week, we would like to congratulate all of Ithaca Class on successfully completing their multiplication checks. It was wonderful to see the hard work and effort that the children put in over the half-term break make a difference in confidence.
In Maths, we have begun our unit on money. The children have been demonstrating a strong understanding as they convert between pounds and pence. Next week, we will complete this unit and move on to learning about time.
In PSHE, the children took on the roles of buyers and sellers as part of our learning on economic wellbeing. They showed great insight into the concept of value for money and explored how different people may view value in different ways.
We hope you all have a fantastic weekend. We look forward to seeing everyone next week as we continue our journey towards success. 😊
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
🌟 Half Term Wishes & Important Update 🌟
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
We would like to wish you all a wonderful and restful half term break! This is a great time to relax, have fun, and spend quality time with family and friends. You have all worked incredibly hard this term, and we are very proud of your effort and progress.
When we return, Year 4 children will be doing their Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). This is an important assessment that helps us see how confident children are with their times tables.
To help everyone feel confident and successful, it is very important to practise times tables every day. Even just 5–10 minutes daily can make a big difference! You can practise using times table apps, games, or quick quizzes at home.
Regular practice will help improve speed, accuracy, and confidence, making the check much easier.
We look forward to seeing you all back refreshed and ready to learn!
Have a fantastic half term 😊
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
We hope you all have a wonderful bank holiday weekend and enjoy the beautiful sunny weather! 🌼 It’s a great time to relax, have fun with family and friends, and recharge for the week ahead.
While you’re enjoying your break, please remember that continuing to practise your times tables is really important. The more time you spend on them, the more confident and fluent you will become—every little bit of practice makes a big difference!
This week, we had a lovely visit to church. The children behaved exceptionally well, showing respect and listening carefully throughout. We were very proud of their attitude and engagement during the visit. We had great comments from the public.
Back in the classroom, the children have been busy creating some fantastic art collages. They explored ideas of proportion and carefully thought about how to arrange their pieces to create effective compositions. The effort and creativity they showed were amazing, and their finished work looks brilliant!
We look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed and ready for more exciting learning next week 😊
Have a lovely week, everyone! 😊
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
This week, we are pleased to share that practice (Multiplication check) on the official government website has begun. The children have approached this with a positive attitude and are already showing great focus and determination.
It has been wonderful to see how well the children are engaging with the practice activities. They are building confidence, working hard, and supporting each other along the way—well done to everyone!
We encourage all children to continue striving for their very best and to keep up the excellent effort both in school and at home. Every bit of practice really makes a difference.
Thank you for your continued support.
Have a lovely week, everyone! 😊
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
🌟Happy Bank Holiday! 🌟
We would like to wish all our children and families a lovely bank holiday weekend. We hope you enjoy a well‑deserved rest, have fun together, and make some happy memories.
We also want to say a huge well done to the whole class for their fantastic assembly this week. You showed confidence, teamwork, and so much effort. Every single one of you should feel extremely proud of yourselves.
Enjoy the bank holiday and we look forward to seeing you all refreshed and ready for more learning on Tuesday!
🔢 A quick reminder: Times Tables Checks are coming up this June, so please make sure you are practising regularly. EdShed is a great place to do this, so try to log on little and often.
Well done, everyone – let’s keep up the brilliant work this term! 🌟
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
🌸 Welcome Back After the Easter Break! 🌸
Welcome back, everyone! We hope you all had a lovely Easter break and enjoyed some time to rest, relax and have fun with your families.
A big thank you to all the children who completed their homework over the holidays – fantastic effort! It has been great to hear about what you got up to and to see such a great start to the week from everyone.
We have been especially pleased with the positive improvements in behaviour and attitude. Keep it up – it really makes a difference and helps everyone enjoy their learning.
🔢 A quick reminder: Times Tables Checks are coming up soon, so please make sure you are practising regularly. EdShed is a great place to do this, so try to log on little and often.
Well done, everyone – let’s keep up the brilliant work this term! 🌟
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
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