Welcome to Year 4
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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Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
🌼 Happy Easter, Everyone! 🌼
We’d like to wish all our families a lovely Easter break! We hope the children stay safe, enjoy some well deserved rest, and spend time with loved ones.
Thank you for all the hard work this term — we are so proud of the progress the children have made. We hope everyone returns after the holidays with a positive and ready to learn mindset as we continue our exciting learning journey next term.
Homework has been set for over the break and can be completed at any time. Please encourage the children to take their time, do their best, and still make sure they enjoy a balanced, restful holiday.
Have a wonderful Easter! 🐣✨
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
We hope that the week has been good for you all. The Easter assembly was absolutely amazing !! All of the children should be proud of the dedication and commitment they all showed. We are very proud of them all.
This week, there will be no written task for their home learning as we break up next week and I will assign the half term homework on Wednesday. Please be reminded that we break up at 1:30pm and there is no after school clubs.
We ask that the children work on ED-Shed and complete all of the tasks set out. In particularly working on the MTC Simulator as this will help them to make clear progression with their timetables.
Please can we continue to give a gentle reminder to all our learners: staying focused during lessons helps us make the most of our rich and exciting curriculum. Working as a team and supporting one another is key to our success.
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
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Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
We hope you have all had a productive week with achieved goals.
A massive well done to all of the children for their amazing hard work during the Greek assembly. They all worked well together and have made the school proud. This week the children have done some NTS Assessments for both Maths and English. They have shown resilience and determination to complete them. They should all be proud.
Within maths, can the children please continue to practise their multiplication, there is homework set on ED Shed that will assist with this.
Please can we continue to give a gentle reminder to all our learners: staying focused during lessons helps us make the most of our rich and exciting curriculum. Working as a team, supporting one another, and showing kindness and respect are key to our success.
We hope you have a lovely weekend and enjoy all you do.
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
We hope you have all had a blessed week that has brought joy and happiness.
This week was Science Week, and what a fantastic time it has been! The theme of curiosity has truly shone through in our classrooms. The children impressed us with their enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and asking thoughtful, imaginative questions. From wondering how materials change, to exploring the mysteries of space, to asking “What would happen if…?”, their curiosity sparked rich discussions and deepened their understanding of the world around them. It has been wonderful to see learners so engaged, excited, and confident in sharing their scientific thinking.
We have also set some multiplication work, as this remains very important in preparation for the upcoming multiplication check. Continued practice at home helps build confidence and accuracy, and we appreciate your support in encouraging this.
Please can we continue to give a gentle reminder to all our learners: staying focused during lessons helps us make the most of our rich and exciting curriculum. Working as a team, supporting one another, and showing kindness and respect are key to our success.
We hope you have a lovely weekend and enjoy all you do.
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
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Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
We hope you have all had a productive week and can close it with some well-deserved rest.
This week we have been powering through our English unit and have been getting our creative writing flow on as we embark on some narrative writing. It has been really delightful to see all of the children engaging and sharing their ideas with each other, as this unit has brought many opportunities to work collaboratively with their pairs and this has proved successful.
In maths we have continued learning about perimeter, this is reflected in the maths ED Shed homework. We have also set some multiplication work and this is very important to help with the upcoming multiplication check.
Please can we continue to give a gentle reminder to all our learners: staying focused during lessons helps us make the most of our rich and exciting curriculum. Working as a team and supporting one another is key to our success.
We hope you have a lovely weekend and enjoy all you do.
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
Welcome back, everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful half‑term break filled with rest, fun, and a little adventure. Whether you spent your days exploring new places, spending time with family, relaxing at home, or simply enjoying some extra sleep, we’re excited to have you back and ready for a brilliant new half of the term.
Remember, each new term is an opportunity to grow, set new goals, and challenge ourselves to do our best. Let’s return with Kindness. Confidence, Curiosity, A love of learning
Please can we continue to give a gentle reminder to all our learners: staying focused during lessons helps us make the most of our rich and exciting curriculum. Working as a team and supporting one another is key to our success.
This week we have been learning about clean Monday and lent. The children have had the opportunity to be reflective.
We hope you have a lovely weekend.
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto
Dear Parents and Carers of Ithaca Class,
Half term is here again—bringing with it an opportunity for slower mornings, family time, and a much needed pause from the busy school routine. We hope your week ahead is filled with joy, rest, and moments to recharge.
Thank you for all your support throughout this half term. It has been wonderful to see the children’s enthusiasm and progress. Over the break, we kindly ask that the children continue practising their times tables to help build fluency and confidence. Homework has been set as usual, and there is also a creative project for the children to enjoy—perfect for a cosy afternoon at home!
When we return, we will be focusing on the importance of teamwork. Please remind the children that we each play a vital role in making our classroom a supportive, focused and positive learning environment. Together, we can ensure that learning, growth, and development remain at the heart of everything we do.
Enjoy your break, make wonderful memories, and we look forward to welcoming the children back in a week’s time.
Warm regards,
Mrs Durrant, Mrs Banitsiotis & Miss Neto