Year 4 2025/26

Welcome to Year 4 -2025 - 2026

Outline of Autumn learning objectives

Mathematics –  We will be learning about area and multiplication and division. We apply our times tables knowledge in different contexts!

Literacy –  We are focusing on non-fiction writing. Our first piece is an informal letter from the perspective of a British soldier during the war, while our second piece is a persuasive leaflet. 

R.E. –

Science – We are learning about the states of matter and how to plan, conduct, and evaluate fair-test investigations. 

DT –  We will be planning, drafting, making, and evaluating a Colosseum mosaic using crystal tiles and glass stones. We are learning about the role of mosaics in Ancient Rome and how it helps us in present learn about the past. 

Geography - Our theme for this Autumn term is 'The World's Kitchen'. We are now learning about food distribution, food inequality, fair trade, and the how different food in different climates grow.

Computing – We will be using computers to code repetitions and loops in scratch. We used this to create our own crystal flowers blooming from different 2D shapes! 

PSHE – We are thinking deeply about what it means to respect each other in different settings and contexts. 

P.E. –  We are looking at tackling and handling through a field game.

Reading

Children should bring their reading books and reading records to school on the days indicated on the labels on their reading folders. On Fridays, we change regular readers.

Homework and spellings

One piece of homework is given out on Friday each week, alternating between Maths and Comprehension. Homework is to be returned on Wednesday. 

P.E. and Swimming kits

Children will need their P.E. kits every Tuesday. The children need to come into school wearing their P.E. kits on these days – a plain white t-shirt and black or blue shorts – so they may wear shorts underneath their tracksuit bottoms on these days. The children must also make sure on these days they do not have any jewellery on (e.g. earrings, necklaces, watches) as these must be removed before a P.E. lesson.

They will also need their swimming kits every Friday. This includes: a tight-fitting swimsuit (trunks for boys and one-piece for girls; no bikinis or loose clothing), a towel, and a swimming cap if their hair exceeds their eyebrows. They will not need goggles or floats as all equipment will be provided by the swimming centre. 

Thank you 

Mrs Wassin and Miss Muldoon