Year 4
Welcome To Year 4
Following an exciting Spring term, with a trip to Chester Zoo, lots of special visitors, sporting achievements and Young Voices, we are looking forward to the Summer, with many more fabulous events to look forward to. Summer takes us to Castleshaw Roman Fort, where we will delve into a world from over 2000 years ago! We have a lot of fantastic memories to make, including a singing and dancing world record attempt at Boundary Park.
Important:
Multiplication Check: The multiplication tables check (MTC) is statutory for all year 4 pupils. The purpose of the MTC is to determine whether pupils can recall their times tables fluently, which is essential for future success in mathematics. It will help the school to identify pupils who have not yet mastered their times tables, so that additional support can be provided. We will administer the MTC during the week commencing Monday 9th June.
Please ensure that your child is accessing the practice multiplication tables check on Purple Mash as regularly as possible.
Multiplication tables check - GOV.UK
If you have any questions about the check or the practice, please ask Mr Harrop.
Reminders:
Homework will be set on Friday and due in the following Friday via the Purple Mash website. Spellings will be set on Friday and tested the following Friday.
It is really important that you read every night and bring your book to school every day.
We have PE on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so make sure you have your kit!
Our Learning:
Science - Living in Environments
History - Volcanoes
R.E.- For Christians, when Jesus left, what was the impact of the Pentecost?
P.E. - Football / hockey
Maths - Money / Time / Angles and 2D shapes
English - Newspaper Report / Explanation text
Supporting Literature:
Escape from Pompeii by Christina Balit
DKFindOut! by Maria Gill
P.S.H.E.-
Spanish - La Clase – In The Classroom
Computing - Hardware Investigators
Music - Singing
Art - Drawing: Power prints
We are reading:
Princess BMX by Marie Basting
Penned by an author who visited us this summer, this fast-paced contemporary fairy tale features quirky characters, a hilarious plot, and amusing black-and-white illustrations, making it perfect for confident young readers.
Spring Two
Our Learning:
Science - Circuits and Conductors
History - Crime and Punishment
R.E.- Why do Christians call the day Jesus died ‘Good Friday’?
P.E. - Indoor Athletics / Badminton
Maths - Fractions / Decimals
English - Poetry / Biography
Supporting Literature:
The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes
Emmeline Pankhurst: Little People, Big Dreams by Lisbeth Kaiser
P.S.H.E.- Healthy Me
Spanish - Mi Familia – my family
Computing - Animation
Music - Ukulele
DT - Mechanical systems: Making a slingshot car
We are reading:
Princess BMX by Marie Basting
Penned by an author who visited us this summer, this fast-paced contemporary fairy tale features quirky characters, a hilarious plot, and amusing black-and-white illustrations, making it perfect for confident young readers.
Spring One
Our Learning:
Science - States of Matter
Geography - Rivers and the Water Cycle
R.E.- What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today?
P.E. - Sending and Receiving / Handball
Maths - Multiplication and Division / Length and Perimeter
English - Poetry / Information Text
Supporting Literature:
The River by Valerie Bloom
River Story by Meredith Hooper
A River by Marc Martin
P.S.H.E.- Dreams and Goals
Spanish - me Presento (presenting myself)
Computing - Writing for Different Audiences / Logo
Music - Ukulele
Art - Painting and Mixed Media: Light and Dark
We are reading:
Princess BMX by Marie Basting
Penned by an author who visited us this summer, this fast-paced contemporary fairy tale features quirky characters, a hilarious plot, and amusing black-and-white illustrations, making it perfect for confident young readers.
Autumn Two
Our Learning:
Science - Eating and Digestion
History - Romans: Invaders and Settlers
R.E.- What do Hindus believe God is like?
P.E. - Gymnastics and Cross Country and Dance
Maths - Area, and Multiplication and Division
English - Non-fiction and Historical Narrative
Supporting Literature:
You Wouldn't Want To Be A Roman Soldier by David E. Stewart
The Story of Boudicca by Tony Bradman
P.S.H.E.- Celebrating Difference
Spanish - Las veduras (vegetables)
Computing - Online Safety, and Spreadsheets
Music - African Drumming
Design and Technology - Structures: Pavilions
We are reading:
Princess BMX by Marie Basting
Penned by an author who visited us this summer, this fast-paced contemporary fairy tale features quirky characters, a hilarious plot, and amusing black-and-white illustrations, making it perfect for confident young readers.
Autumn One
Our Learning:
Science - What do Scientists do?
History - Ancient Egypt
R.E.- What is the ‘Trinity’ and why is it important for Christians?
P.E. - Netball and Cross Country and Personal Fitness
Maths - Place Value - 4-digit numbers
English - Narrative and Information Text
Supporting Literature:
Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs by Marcia Williams
Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx by Joe Todd Stanton
P.S.H.E.- Being Me In My World
Spanish - Las estacioues - seasons
Computing - Coding
Music - Drumming
Art - Craft and design: Ancient Egyptian scrolls
We are reading:
The Borrowers by Mary Norton!
From the exciting adventures of the tiny Borrower family to the importance of each character’s bravery, there is something in this novel that all readers can relate to. Not only has it been praised by teachers and librarians alike as one of the most inspiring children’s books ever written, but its themes are relevant to today’s world more than ever before.
