Year 4

4G and 4J

We are excited to share all the wonderful learning happening in Year 4 this half term.

Our Classes

4G – Mr Groves (Class Teacher), with support from Mrs Walker and Mrs Sajjad (Teaching Assistants).
4J – Miss Johnson (Class Teacher), with support from Miss Kitchen and Miss Hodgson (Teaching Assistants).

PE Days
 4G: Swimming on Tuesday, Outdoor PE on Thursday
 4J: Swimming on Wednesday, Outdoor PE on Thursday

On PE days, children are welcome to come to school dressed in their PE kit.

Autumn 1

Our Learning This Half Term
 English: We are diving into the exciting portal story The Magician’s Shop, where we’ll be focusing on using interesting vocabulary to create tension and mystery in our writing.
Maths: Our focus is on place value, working confidently with numbers up to 10,000.
Guided Reading: Together, we are exploring The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, discussing plot, characters and key themes in detail.
Class Novel: We will also enjoy one of Mr Groves’ favourites – Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
History: Our topic is World War I, and we are looking forward to a fantastic workshop at the Royal Armouries later this half term.
Science: We are learning about the classification of animals, exploring a variety of vertebrates and invertebrates.
PE: Alongside swimming, we are developing our netball skills, practising passing, receiving and scoring.
Spanish: This half term we are learning numbers up to 20 and practising some basic greetings – ¡Bueno!
Music: We will be listening to different styles of music and creating some of our own – how cool!
PSHE: In PSHE, we are focusing on kindness and belonging, exploring how we can support one another and celebrate our differences. This links closely with our school values and helps us build a caring and respectful classroom community.

A Note from the Year 4 Team
As always, thank you for your continued support. Please ensure children are reading at least three times per week at home and completing their set TT Rockstars sessions. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the Year 4 team.

 

Autumn 2

Our Learning This Half Term
 English: We are writing letters as WW1 soldiers, describing life in the trenches with a focus on the Christmas Truce. After this, we will link our writing to our reading by exploring another of Mr Groves’ favourites – Charlotte’s Web – getting to know the characters and discussing key themes.
 Maths: We are learning how to calculate the area of shapes before moving on to written methods for multiplication and division.
 Guided Reading: Our guided reading sessions will support our work on Charlotte’s Web, helping us deepen our understanding of the characters and events.
 Science: Our topic this half term is States of Matter, where we will explore solids, liquids and gases through hands-on investigations.
 Geography: We are studying Extreme Earth, discovering the powerful forces that shape our planet as we look forward to our exciting trip to Tropical World after Christmas.
 PE: In PE, we are developing our handball skills and continuing with our swimming lessons.
 RE: We are learning about community—what makes it special, why it is important, and how we can contribute to our own.

A Note from the Year 4 Team
As always, thank you for your continued support. Please encourage children to read regularly at home and complete their weekly TT Rockstars sessions. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak to a member of the Year 4 team.

Spring 2

Our Learning This Half Term

Here is a snapshot of what Year 4 will be learning:

 English & Reading

We are reading Pax by Sarah Pennypacker. We will explore the themes of the story and focus on the different characters.

 Maths

We will continue developing our understanding of multiplication and division using written methods, before moving on to fractions.

 Topic – Rivers

We will learn about how rivers are formed, their key features and why they are important.

 Science – Electricity

We will build simple circuits and learn how electricity works safely.

 PE

We will learn the skills for volleyball and continue our swimming lessons.

 Spanish

Our topic is My Family, where we will learn to name and describe family members.

 Handwriting

We will focus on correct letter formation and neat, joined handwriting.

We are looking forward to a busy and exciting half term!