Welcome To Year 4

 

Following an exciting Autumn term, with lots of special visitors, a penalty shoot-out and plenty of festive fun, we are looking forward to Spring one, with many more fabulous events to look forward to.

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.

Don't forget your timetables and be a Rock Star!!

We have PE on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so make sure you have your kit!

 

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.