1. Key Information for Mallard Class

In this section you will find a quick reference guide to your class including your Forest School rotation, letters and uniform requirements. There is also a copy of the welcome booklet for your class - please do refer to it throughout the year because it contains lots of useful information about what to expect in this class, how long homework should take each week, samples of age-appropriate handwriting and more. 

The teaching staff in Mallard class are:

Mrs Sarah Roberts

Mrs Andrea Betrridge

Mrs Penny Harrison (Teaching Assistant)

Mrs Helen Wingfield (Teaching Assistant Wednesday)

Mrs Lizzie Thomas (Teaching Assistant)

Letters for Mallard class can be found here: https://www.bridgewater.herts.sch.uk/year-4-letters-2/

You can find your child's Forest School Timetable here.

Use of planners

Planners are to be used to record reading at home and this should include the book title and chapter, or page numbers and should be recorded at least 3 times a week and initialled by parents. Planners need to be signed by parents at the end of each week ready for the teacher to review. 

Planners may also be used for notifying us of changes of going home arrangements etc. Alternatively, you can email admin@bridgewater.herts.sch.uk or leave a message on the school's answer machine. 

Home Learning

RSE Curriculum

This year we will continue to teach the children using materials from our updated Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) scheme. This edition of ‘Teaching RSE with Confidence in Primary Schools’ reflects the recent developments in SRE and the Science National Curriculum. This resource encourages children to develop the skills of listening, empathy, talking about feelings and relationships with families and friends.

All the lessons have a clear structure and are age appropriate. The lesson plans have clear aims and learning outcomes with suggested additional activities and accompanying resources. During Summer 2021 term, year 4 will be taught the year 3 and 4 curriculum for RSE as we were not able to teach the RSE curriculum last year due to lockdown. 

Year 3: Valuing Differences and Keeping Safe:

Body differences

Personal space

Help & support

Year 4: Growing up

Changes

What is puberty

Healthy relationships

Uniform requirements

A full list of the school's uniform requirements is on the school website here. In Year 4, points to note are:

2. What is going on in Mallard class?

Your class teacher will update this page at least once per term with photos and information on recent events or activities.