Year 4 2024 - 2025

 

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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 Summer Term Learning Overview 🌟

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

English 📚

We will begin our English learning by reading the book The Boy At The Back of The Class which will lead us into writing like the author Onjali Rauf and creating new characters.

We will then lookat poems by Christina Rosetti and then write our own weather poems

Maths ➗✖️

In Maths, we’ll consolidate our learning about Shape, Statistics, Position  and Direction. Before moving on to:

  • Decimals
  • Money
  • Time

Science 🔬

This term, our Science topics include:

  • States of Matter.

History 🏺

In History, we’ll be learning about the Egyptians and the influence they have on us today

Geography 🌍

In Geography, we’ll focus on:

Mapping Skills

PE 🏊

Children in  Year 4 will continue 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 Compassion, and in PSHE, we’ll focus on Being the Best We Can, helping and encouraging children to give everything 100% effort.

 

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 summer term journey. 🌟

 

Thank you for your continued support!

 

Miss Yates

 

Dates for your diary

Thursday 24th April Egg Competition Entries in School

Friday 25th April Results and later at 6.00pm Easter Bingo

Friday 24th January- Pyjama Day 

Friday 2nd May Rainbow Raffle- Own clothes day

Friday 9th May VE Day Celebrations

Monday 19th May- Christian Aid Week

 

 

 

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

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

 

Year 4 Autumn Term Learning  🍂

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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! 🪥😁

            

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Year 4 Learns the Importance of Road Safety! 🚦👮‍♀️
Year 4 had a fantastic time learning about road safety with Terry from Wigan Council! They explored different types of crossings and learned the best ways to stay safe when crossing the road. 🚦👟

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Year 4’s Drumming Concert: A Rhythmic Spectacle! 🥁🎶
Year 4 brought the rhythm of Brazil to life in their vibrant Samba Drumming Concert!🎶


 

 

 

 

 

 

Files to Download

St Thomas's C.E. Primary School
Hodnet Drive,
Ashton in Makerfield,
Wigan WN4 8PQ
Main Contact: Miss Suzanne Burgess
SEN Contact: Mrs Fairclough