Welcome to Year 4!

We are excited for a fantastic year of learning, creativity, and curiosity in Year 4. Below you’ll find key information about our routines, expectations, and what we’re learning this term.

PE Days

PE takes place on Wednesday and Thursday each week.
Please ensure children have the correct PE kit in school on both days.

Homework

Homework in Year 4 focuses on building core skills and independence. Each week children should:

• Practise their times tables in preparation for the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) at the end of Year 4.

• Read their reading books at home as often as possible.

• Practise weekly spellings ready for their spelling quiz on Fridays.

Little and often is key - short daily practice makes a big difference!

What We Are Learning This Term:

English

We are reading the exciting novel The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas, using it to inspire our reading and writing throughout the term.

Maths

Our focus areas this term are:

• Geometry

• Measurement

• Fractions

Science

This term in Science, we are learning all about digestion. We are exploring how the digestive system works, what happens to food in our bodies, and why different nutrients are important.

Geography

We are exploring La Plagne, a mountain region in France, and comparing it with our own local area of Ropley. Children will develop map skills and learn about human and physical features.

French

Our topic is directions and local amenities, helping children build practical vocabulary and spoken confidence.

Music

We are learning and practising songs for the Christmas production - a highlight of the autumn term.

Computing

We are developing our digital presentation skills by learning how to create effective PowerPoint presentations.

Design and technology

In DT, children will be designing and making their own pop-up books, combining creativity with mechanical design.

Religious education

In Religious Education, we are exploring the Creation Story, discussing different beliefs and interpretations.

 

05/12/25 Optional home learning

Maths

Y4 Spring Block 3 TS4 Number lines with mixed numbers on Vimeo

Here is a video your child can watch to support today's maths learning. Please watch the video and complete the task uploaded as an attachment. 

 

Writing

Please can your child practise writing a setting description of the following picture. 

Remember the key features of a setting description:

Expanded noun phrases, Exciting adjectives, Figurative language (Similes, Metaphors), Use of the 5 senses and Compound/Complex sentences for description. 

 

Geography

Think back to last lesson, how is La Plagne's economy different to Ropley's economy?

Optional task:

Create a poster comparing the different jobs in both places, what products might be made or grown there and how people make money. 

 

French

French lessons to learn Shops for primary pupils free

Use the lessons from this link to recap some of our French learning this term.

 

Fun activity

Our Christmas tree looks quite bare! Feel free to make a decoration to go on our class Christmas tree and bring it on Monday.