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🌟 Welcome to Year 4 Autumn Two! 🌟

We’ve had a fantastic start to the year! Autumn 1 was filled with energy, enthusiasm, and brilliant learning — from Ancient Egypt to drumming, coding, and poetry, your children have truly impressed us with their curiosity and creativity.

As we move into Autumn 2, we’ve got even more exciting things ahead. There’s a very special surprise planned for this half-term — a mystery trip that promises to be unforgettable (but shhh… the children don’t know yet!). We’ll continue to build kindness, teamwork, and positivity through our Smileometer, with rewards along the way.

📝 Weekly Reminders

  • Homework is set every Friday and due the following Friday via Purple Mash.
  • Spellings are also set on Friday and tested the following Friday.
  • Reading every night makes a huge difference — please ensure your child brings their book to school daily.
  • PE Days are Tuesday and Thursday — full kit needed!
  • Times Tables are a big focus this year, with a statutory test in the summer term. Regular practice on Purple Mash is essential.

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If you have any questions about the multiplication check or how to support your child, please speak to Mr Harrop.

🍂 Autumn Two Term: What We’re Learning

Here’s a snapshot of our exciting curriculum this half-term:

  • Science – Eating and Digestion
  • History – The River Nile
  • RE – What Do Hindus Believe God is Like?
  • PE – Gymnastics and Dance
  • Maths – Measure (Area), Multiplication and Division
  • English – Diary Writing, Character Description
  • PSHE – Celebrating Difference
  • Spanish – Las verduras (Vegetables)
  • Computing – Online Safety, Spreadsheets
  • Music – African Drumming
  • DT – Structures (Pavilions

📚 Supporting Literature

  • You Wouldn’t Want to be a Roman Soldier by David E. Stewart
  • The Story of Boudicca by Tony Bradman

📖 Our Class Book

We’ll be reading A Mouse Called Miika by Matt Haig — a heartwarming and humorous tale about courage, friendship, and finding your place in the world. It’s a perfect companion to our PSHE theme and will spark some wonderful discussions.