Year 4 2024 - 2025

Welcome to the Year 4 Web Page.

Thank you for taking the time to look at what we are doing this term.

There are lots things to look forward to in Year 4 this year. Long Term Plans and general information about life in Year 4 can be found in the 'Files to Download' section, further down this page.

For the very latest information straight from Year 4, please see our Class Dojo Page.

Year 4 Spring Term Learning Overview 🌟

In the Spring Term, we have exciting lineup of learning activities and topics to explore! Here's what we’ll be diving into:

English 📚

We’ll begin the term by exploring the rich world of Scottish folktales through the book Selkie, learning about storytelling traditions. Later, we’ll delve into Ted Hughes’ classic The Iron Man, using it as inspiration for creative writing, comprehension, and developing our descriptive language skills.

Maths ➗✖️

In Maths, we’ll continue to strengthen our understanding of multiplication and division before moving on to:

• Length and perimeter
• Fractions and decimals

Science 🔬

This term, our Science topics include:

• Sound: Investigating how sound is made, travels, and how we hear it.
• Habitats: Exploring ecosystems, food chains, and the importance of protecting biodiversity.

History 🏺

In History, we’ll be learning about the Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England, exploring key events and figures during this period.

Geography 🌍

In Geography, we’ll focus on:

Longitude and Latitude: Understanding how these coordinate systems help us navigate the globe.

The Water Cycle: Exploring how water moves through our environment and its importance to life on Earth.

PE 🏊

After February half-term, Year 4 will start swimming lessons at Ashton Leisure Centre every Thursday afternoon. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to build confidence in the water and develop essential swimming skills.

Christian Values & PSHE ✝️💬

Our Christian value for this term is Hope, and in PSHE, we’ll focus on Keeping Safe, helping children develop awareness and strategies to protect themselves and others.

It’s shaping up to be a term full of engaging learning opportunities, teamwork, and fun! We’re looking forward to seeing Year 4 thrive in their spring term journey. 🌟

Thank you for your continued support!

Miss Yates

Dates for your diary

Wednesday 22nd January- History Curriculum Day

Thursday 23rd January- Viking Workshop

Friday 24th January- Pyjama Day 

Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th February- Life Education Caravan

Thursday 13th February- Parents Evening

Thursday 6th March- World Book Day

Wednesday 12th March- Science Curriculum Day

Friday 4th April- Non-Uniform Day

Ways to help at home

• Please ensure your child is on time for school each day; the doors open at 8:25am and learning starts promptly after registration
• Listen to your child read daily and write a comment in their reading record books
• Talk to your child about their school day
• Ensure that your child learns their spellings
• Ensure all homework is carefully completed and handed in on a Monday.
• Practise times-tables.

Useful websites

TT Rockstars is excellent for helping to improve times-table fluency.

Year 4 Autumn Term Learning  🍂

Year 4 Investigates the Science of Teeth! 🦷✨

Year 4 have been sinking their teeth into some fascinating science learning! They explored the different types of teeth we have and their functions, identifying incisors, canines, premolars, and molars and discussing how each plays a vital role in breaking down our food.

To make their learning even more exciting, the class conducted a hands-on experiment using boiled eggs to investigate how different drinks can effect the enamel on our teeth. Boiled eggs were used as a model because their shells are similar to the enamel covering our teeth. The eggs were soaked in Coca-Cola, orange juice, milk, and water.

The results were eye-opening! The eggs in Coke and orange juice showed signs of damage, demonstrating how the sugars and acids in these drinks can harm tooth enamel, if we don’t take care of our teeth. In contrast, the eggs in milk and water fared much better, showing no significant changes.

This experiment highlighted the importance of brushing our teeth regularly and making mindful choices about what we drink to keep our smiles healthy and bright! 🪥😁