Year 4
Welcome to our Year 4 class page! This page aims to provide you with relevant information linked to our class. If there is anything you can’t find, do come and speak to one of us!
Our lovely Year 4 class are taught by Miss Bingham and Mrs Sykes with the support of Mrs Ryder.
Learning:
The Autumn term's learning focuses on Invasion where we will explore the conflict between the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons as well as comparing their everyday lives. We will then move onto geography and learn about our Interconnected World. In this unit, we will learn about compass points as well as the tropics and climates. During the Autumn term, our science learning will involve Food & Digestion and Sound. The knowledge organisers for all of our units above can be found below to support your child with their learning.
Our Autumn curriculum map can be found below to give you a flavour of our learning this term as well as the spellings for homework too.
Useful Information:
- During the Autumn term, our PE days are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Year 4 will go swimming every Tuesday so must bring their swimming kits into school on this day. On Thursdays we will be exploring dodgeball before moving onto dance. On both days, children can come to school wearing their PE kits.
- Homework will come home on Fridays and is due the following Thursday. Homework will consist of spellings to learn for a test each Thursday as well as alternative reading comprehensions and SPaG activities and times table practice using Times Table Rockstars. All logins for TTRS and Ed Shed (a website full of brilliant games and activities linked to spelling rules) can be found in the front cover of your child’s reading diary.
- Please try and make sure that you read with your child as regularly as possible and record this in their reading record.
- Children should have their reading books and reading records in school every day and please record when you hear your child read in the reading records. Reading books will be changed frequently.
Supporting Learning at Home
We really value your support at home. Encouraging your child to read every day, practise times tables, and check their homework helps to build good routines and confidence. Here are some recommended websites that can be accessed from home. These sites provide activities and games to make revision fun and engaging.
English
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zchwnk7 - Year 4 English Comprehension learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers.
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https://www.edshed.com/en-gb/login/school - spelling shed can be used to support spelling revision
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https://uk.ixl.com/english/year-4 - more than 100 Year 4 English skills and games to explore and learn
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https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar - interactive games to reinforce SPaG skills
Maths
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https://ttrockstars.com/ - for practising times tables and improving speed.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zxv6g2p - clear explanations, quizzes and practice for all Year 4 maths topics.
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https://nrich.maths.org/students/primary – problem-solving activities and puzzles to stretch thinking.
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https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/ordering-and-sequencing – interactive games to reinforce number and calculation skills.
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https://uk.ixl.com/maths/year-4- hundreds of Year 4 maths skills and games to explore and learn
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https://play.numbots.com/#/account/search-school- Numbots to help children build strong number skills and develop confidence in addition and subtraction through fun, interactive games.”
The children can complete the test either on a laptop or an iPad - have a go and enjoy the challenge!
Swimming at St. John's
Curriculum-Based Provision
All Year 4 pupils receive swimming lessons as a core part of their physical education curriculum.
Expert Instruction
Our experienced teachers and qualified swimming coaches work closely with pupils in the water, offering hands-on guidance, encouragement, and support throughout their lessons.
Personalised Learning
With small group sizes, each child benefits from focused, individualised teaching that supports steady progress.
Proven Success: Over 80% of pupils are able to swim at least 25 metres by the end of Year 6.
Inclusive Support: For those who need extra help, we offer top-up swimming lessons in Year 6 to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.
Comprehensive Approach: Lessons cover stroke development, water safety, and essential survival skills.
Fun-Filled Sessions: Pupils also enjoy end-of-term swimming activities, designed to promote confidence and enjoyment in the water.
For more information on swimming in the National Curriculum, please visit:
Swimming and the National Curriculum – Swim England
Guiding Year 4 this year is Saint Bernadette
