Class News
Year 4 are looking forward to a busy and exciting summer term, with lots of opportunities for learning across the curriculum.
English
In English, we will be reading Paddington, using the text to inspire creative writing and develop our vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Maths
In maths, we will be focusing on decimals, time, shape and statistics, building confidence across these key areas.
You can help your child at home by encouraging them to learn their times tables and completing their maths homework.
Geography
In geography, we will continue our learning about rivers, exploring their features and how they shape the land.
History
Our history topic this term is the Tudors, where we will learn about famous monarchs and life during this period.
Science
In science, we will study states of matter, learning about solids, liquids and gases, before moving on to living things and their habitats, where we will explore classification and how environments can change.
States of matter – Year 4 Science – BBC Bitesize
Art and DT
In art, we will focus on portraying relationships, developing our drawing and observational skills. In DT, children will design and make their own story books, combining creativity with practical skills.
Computing
In computing, we will explore data logging and then move on to repetition in games, developing our understanding of programming.
Scratch – Imagine, Program, Share
Music
In music, we will learn Blackbird and then Reflect, Rewind and Replay, building on our musical knowledge and confidence.
PE
PE lessons will include athletics, tennis and rounders, helping children to build teamwork and physical skills.
RE
In RE, we will explore What kind of world did Jesus want? Before considering How and why do people mark the significant events of life?
PSHE
In PSHE, children will focus on Relationships and Changing Me.
Trip
We are looking forward to our river study trip, which will support our geography learning.