Spring 1

It has been a fantastic and productive start to the spring term in Year 4.

In English, we began exploring our new narrative genre. The children built rich vocabulary and developed their descriptive writing skills before planning and writing their own additional chapter to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. They created their own imaginative characters and invented brand-new rooms within the factory. The children focused on writing techniques to hook and entertain the reader, showing great creativity and enthusiasm in their storytelling.

In Maths, we stepped back into the Roman era and learnt all about Roman numerals. The children enjoyed understanding how numbers were represented in Roman times before moving on to fractions. They explored equivalent fractions and used this knowledge to develop their understanding of decimals. Creating and completing human number lines helped to secure their understanding in a practical and engaging way — and it was great fun too!

In PBL, we began our exciting new project, Vivid Vikings. We launched our topic with a hot seating session, where the children had the opportunity to question a Viking and learn about daily life during that time. We then moved on to researching what Vikings experienced, from their travels and longboats to their settlements and way of life. The children have shown great curiosity and enthusiasm, and we are excited to continue our Vivid Vikings journey after half term.

To celebrate our learning, both Year 4 classes delivered incredible assemblies. Voyage Class shared their knowledge about the Romans, while Journey Class showcased their learning about the Vikings. We were so proud of the confidence, knowledge and teamwork demonstrated by all of Year 4 — well done everyone!

 

 

Autumn 2

It has been another wonderful and exciting half term in Year 4! The children have been busy with a variety of engaging learning experiences across all subjects.

In English, the children have been focusing on letter writing. They explored both formal and informal letters, learning about their structure, tone, and key features. Through a range of examples and guided activities, the children developed their skills and wrote their own letters with confidence, tailoring their writing to suit different audiences and purposes.

In Maths, Year 4 have been building their fluency and reasoning skills across the four operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They have also applied their learning to measure perimeter and area and have developed a strong understanding of time through practical, problem-solving tasks. The children have shown great accuracy and perseverance in tackling these challenges, demonstrating their growing confidence with numbers.

In Science, the children have been exploring teeth and the digestive system. They learnt about the different types of teeth, their functions, and how to take care of them. They also investigated the journey food takes through the digestive system, using models and diagrams to understand how our bodies process what we eat. The hands-on activities helped bring these concepts to life and sparked lots of curiosity and discussion.

Our PBL project continued with a global focus, culminating in a fantastic World Fair. Year 4 researched a variety of countries, learning about their cultures, traditions, and cuisines. The children worked collaboratively to create displays, presentations, and even food tasters, which they shared with parents in the school hall. It was an exciting celebration of diversity and a wonderful opportunity for the children to showcase their learning and creativity.

The Year 4 team wishes you a restful Christmas break and looks forward to seeing you all in 2026!

Autumn 1

It's been a great start to Year 4!  The children have been busy with some amazing learning. 

It has been a wonderful and exciting half term! In English, the children have been learning how to write explanation texts. By exploring a range of examples, they became familiar with their structure and key features. Inspired by Wallace and Gromit’s cracking contraptions, the children designed their own imaginative inventions, creating detailed blueprints with clear labels. They then used these to write their own explanation texts, successfully including all the key elements they had learned. Later in the term, the children turned their attention to poetry, exploring different types of poems and experimenting with figurative language to bring their writing to life.

In Maths, Year 4 have been actively developing their fluency and reasoning skills in place value, addition, and subtraction. Throughout this learning journey, the children have explored and applied a range of strategies to tackle more complex mathematical problems with confidence. They have used number lines, mental maths, and written methods to strengthen both their problem-solving skills and their understanding of key concepts. In addition, Year 4 have been learning about regular and irregular polygons. Through a variety of hands-on activities the children have demonstrated great understanding and confidence when applying their reasoning skills.

In our project, WE ARE World Explorers, Year 4 have been enthusiastically exploring countries from around the world. The children have immersed themselves in different aspects of global culture, including music, art, cuisine, and wildlife, broadening their understanding and appreciation of our diverse world. To enrich their learning, they had the opportunity to sample a variety of international foods and use VR headsets to virtually visit different countries. We also enjoyed a fantastic cultural dress-up day, where the children proudly shared elements of their own cultures — from traditional clothing and stories to family customs and favourite foods. It was a wonderful celebration of diversity and respect, as they learned not only about their friends backgrounds but also about cultures from across the globe. We rounded off the half term with an exciting trip to Chinatown, where the children deepened their understanding of other cultures in a real-world setting. Year 4 will continue this exciting project into the next half term as they work towards their showcase.

To celebrate Black History Month, the children have been learning about the inspiring Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock. They researched her life and discovered the challenges she faced during her school years, including overcoming barriers to achieve her dreams. The children were truly inspired by her determination and perseverance, as Maggie went on to become a highly successful space scientist. Through this learning, the children reflected on the importance of resilience, ambition, and believing in themselves.