Autumn Term in Year 4

During Autumn term in Year 4, we will read a variety of inspirational and carefully selected texts that explore the character traits of kindness, citizenship, integrity, curiosity, bravery and gratitude. We will firstly meet Malala Yousafzai through her picture book Malala’s Magic Pencil, which provides a wonderful opportunity to discuss bravery, integrity and citizenship.

We will then ‘Greek Out’ as we link with our History learning to research Greek myths and legends (and create some of our very own legendary characters!) Next, we will embark on an adventure with Paddington who, as a refugee bear, must show real bravery and is thankfully shown great kindness by strangers. The Biggest Footprint will help us consider how we can develop our citizenship to make a difference in protecting our planet in face of climate change. We will then delve into the magical world of Narnia to explore and be inspired by its fantastically brave and curious characters!

In RE we will continue to develop our knowledge on the teachings and beliefs of a range of different religions and look at how this is represented in society across Great Britain. Our Geography unit will study the continents with a focus on Europe. We will use this to support out learning in History about the Greeks. We will also use inspiration of Greek pottery to create some of our own!

Autumn Term Highlights!

Use welcome to Y4 doc

Educational off-site visit

Christmas carol concert

Woodwind or brass music tuition

The Year Four Team

Mrs Maddison – Class Teacher

Mrs Illidge – Class Teacher

Mr Talbot – Class Teacher

Mrs Stonier – Learning Support Assistant

Miss Sannwald – Learning Support Assistant

Mr Watts – Learning Support Assistant

Important information:

• Please make sure your child’s book bag or backpack containing their reading books and reading record is brought into school every day
• Please continue to sign your child’s reading record book regularly and encourage your child to read daily
• Home Learning alternates between Maths/Arithmetic and English/Reading Comprehension and should be completed in your child’s Home Learning book. These are sent home on a Friday and are to be handed in each Wednesday.
• Other online platforms are available for the children to use either as part of the weekly Home Learning or as additional resources to further embed learning from in school. In Year 4, this includes Spelling Shed and Times Tables Rockstars. Logins can be found in the front of the children’s Reading Records.
• A spelling quiz will be held every Friday
• Pupils in Year 4 wear their PE kits in place of regular school uniform on their PE day (day TBC)
• Year 4 will be taking part in swimming lessons during the Autumn term.
• The following fruit snack choices will be allowed: a piece of fruit, raw vegetable sticks, dried fruit or a plain breaded snack. Products containing chocolate are not permitted, nor are products containing nuts.
• Your Child’s class teacher will be available every day before and after school to receive messages, celebrate successes and answer any questions.

As always, there will be lots of learning and exciting activities going on in Year 4 this term. Please speak to our admin team for access to the Y4 Instagram account.