Welcome to Year 4
This is the home of all the important information for Year 4.
For information about your child's class, please check your Homeroom teacher's Google Classroom.
You will find the Year 4 curriculum guide located at the bottom of this page.
Google Classroom - the home of our learning when we're not in the classroom.
WHAT IS GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR?
Above is the link that can be used to access Google Classroom where practice at home will be posted.
Click the link and sign in using your child's Gmail account and password given by the teacher. Current and past learning tasks for all subjects can be viewed on Google Classroom.
The purpose of this website is to make practice at home more engaging and enjoyable for your child and also start teaching the students how to use technology more effectively.
YEAR 4 STUDENTS' APPS
(Click on each icon for a direct link)
MEET THE TEACHERS!
4-1 Ms Sirine
Hello, my name is Sirine and I'm from Tunisia. I can speak 5 languages. This is my third year of teaching at EMS.
I believe that every child is unique and learns in their own way, and I am committed to providing a fun and engaging learning environment for all my students to reach their full potential.
I am looking forward to a wonderful year of learning and growing together!
If you wish to contact me please do not hesitate to email me at : sirine.kacem@emsdoha.net
4-2 Ms Nikkola
Hi everyone,
My name is Ms. Nikkola. This will be my 6th year teaching at EMS and 11th year as a teacher. Before living in Doha, I taught in Vietnam and South Korea.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at nikkola.stearne@emsdoha.net.
4-3 Ms May
Hello everyone, I am Ms Mayuri and I'm from sunny South Africa. It is my 6th year teaching at the English Modern School.
I love kids and I'm excited to be working with our new parents and students this academic year and helping you all pursue your goals!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions at mayuri.singh@emsdoha.net or by making an appointment with our department secretary Ms. Samah.
I have invited all students to our google classroom so please make sure to keep checking for important information.
4-4 Mr Lewis
Hello, my name is Mr Lewis and I am from Manchester, England. I had been teaching for 5 years in England, before deciding to move to the wonderful city of Doha!
I aim to have a fun and engaging learning environment for all children to make amazing progress throughout the year.
I am looking forward to working with the children and getting to know you all.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions at lewis.diaper@emsdoha.net
4-5 Mr Ian
Hello everyone, I am Mr Ian. This is my 4th year teaching and it is my 3rd year here in Doha.
I am really excited to start the new academic year here at EMS and I am looking forward to working with my new students in 4-5.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions at ian.rodgers@emsdoha.net.
4-6 Ms Tina
Hello, my name is Ms Tina and I am from New Zealand. For 7 years I lived in England, where I worked as a teacher. I have a degree in History and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching in Primary.
I am looking forward to working with you and your child to reach their goals and have an exciting academic year.
If you wish to contact me, you can make an appointment with our department secretary Ms. Samah or email me directly on tina.brownbridge@emsdoha.net.
Y4 LA Mr Keegan
Hi everyone, I am Mr Keegan. I have been in China for three years prior to this. I have currently been in Doha just under a year.
I look forward to starting a brand new academic year with our curious young minds and adding a valuable contribution.
keegan.david@emsdoha.net
Additional Materials
The newsletter states which learning objectives will be covered for each subject at school each week.
Click on the text below to see additional home-practice ideas for each unit.
Term 1
Term 1 - Numeracy
Term 1 - Literacy
Term 1 - Topic
Term 2
Term 2 - Numeracy
Term 2 - Literacy
Term 2 - Topic
Term 3
Term 3 - Numeracy
Term 3 - Literacy
Term 3 - Topic
SOME FUN EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS!
3-5 minute videos. Daily news stories plus a good archive of videos on topics like environmental issues, space and technology. Fun format, kid-friendly language. Also have teacher resources with discussion questions.
Fun news articles from around the world, text plus 2-3 minute video. Not all videos have dialogue.
Range of videos, some 1 minute, some up to 25 minutes. Huge range of topics, fun, kid-friendly presentation. A few fun playlists: Destination World, Best Job Ever, Awesome Animals, Weird But True
Natural history focus. Short videos on animals, habitats, fossils and geology.
Vocabulary is a little more advanced.
5-15 minute drawing guides
Fun playlist: How to Draw Fortnite characters
7 minute episodes, each on a different country, presented by kids.
Big Red Hat Kids - The Travelling Trio
5-7 minute episodes, each on a different country, presented by kids.
Learn English Kids Short Stories
Classic stories such as Robin Hood, the Ugly Duckling plus informational videos on topics like the Loch Ness Monster, the first marathon, Shakespeare, etc.
Each video has a downloadable comprehension/vocab worksheet.
This movie tells the story of everyone’s favorite building blocks and how the company got started making LEGO toys.
An animated film about a bird who’s afraid of flying.