Welcome to Year 4
Welcome to Penguins and Puffins!
The class teacher in Penguin class is: Mr MacDonald
The class teacher in Puffin class is: Mrs Thomas
The support staff are: Miss Leppier, Miss Jeffery, Miss Chedgy & Mrs Tamlin
Contact Us
If you have any questions or messages for the Reception team please email us: yearfour@stpeterscofeprimary.co.uk
Important Information
- All children should have come home with a coloured reading book at their level and their reading record. Please can they bring in this record every day.
- PE in Year 4 is on Monday (outside PE) and Tuesday (inside gymnastics). Can you ensure that they have a school PE kit, in school, that stays in school. We will be doing PE whatever the weather, so trainers are essential.
- Please ensure you know your child's login information for Microsoft Teams, If you are self-isolating, this is where all of our home learning activities are saved each week. Click here to view a Teams step by step guide.
Key Dates
What's happening this year?
Below is a short overview of what is happening this Term.
Term 1
In Term 1 we will be Looking at Place value in maths with includes work about number (Thousands, hundreds, tens and ones). We look at ordering numbers and comparing greater and lesser and numbers on a number line. We look at numbers up to 1,000.
In English we are starting the year by reading the book, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. (Followed by the Tale of Desperaux by the same author) In our Writing we will be writing a portal story called Elf Road. Children will bring home a story map and will be able to read it to you.
In Science our subject is sounds. This was done last year and so we will be building on their prior knowledge and expanding it further.
In Geography, we are going to be exploring rivers,
In RE, we are learning about celebrations and how festivals are important to us. We will take a special look at Jewish Pesach, Muslim's Ramadan and the celebration of Eid and the Hindu celebration of Diwali.
In French we will look at basic conversation to greet people and ask how they are and talk about our age.
In Music we are going to be learning to sing a Hoe-Down while we practice our musicianship skills. We will be listening, performing and improvising.
In PE we are taking it in turns to go swimming at Hengrove Pool. We are also learning some ball skills and going some team building.
In PSHE we are learning about what it means to be a good citizen and how democracy can help this. We will be applying this to our classroom by making rules and discussing how to include each other.
In Computing we are looking at computer systems, networks and the internet and how they work, making sure that we are safe online.
Term 2
In English this term we are learning a defeating the Monster Tale called Simic the Dwarf. We are reading a book called The legend of Podkin One Ear, which is by Kieran Larwood. Lots of our reading and grammar work will all be from the talk for writing text and our book.
In Maths we are completing addition and subtraction, looking at area for a week and then delving into multiplication and division. It is really important that we get to know our times tables this year, ready for our Multiplication check at the end of the year.
In RE we join with the whole school to study Incarnation (God coming to earth at Christmas as Jesus). We are specifically looking at the Trinity (Father, son and holy spirit) as well as looking at Baptism. We will also be performing some carols in the LKS2 carol service on December 5th. Letters will go out about the performance and ticket arrangements.
Our science this term is all about states of Matter, when we will look at solids, liquids and gases.
In History, we will be studying the Romans. As part of this learning, we are hoping to visit Caerleon at the end of the project (In term 3) which is a Roman settlement in South Wales.
In Music we will be learning a song called looking in a mirror and we will hope to use instruments to improvise with it as well as singing it. Y4 are also enjoying an opportunity to get together when we can for a "Rock-off" when we sing modern songs and a campfire song session as well.
In French we will learn to count to 10 and answer and ask questions about our age. We will also be revisiting last term's work.
Our DT work this term is very interesting as it is all about biscuits. We will be tasting them, designing them and making and evaluating their taste.
In Computing we are looking at audio files. We will be recording digitally and learning how to edit those files.
PE is invasion games and Dance. The invasion games will be outside and will include using tactics, communication and spatial awareness as we improve our agility. In Dance we will be learning to control our body and move with expression.
In PSHE we will be celebrating differences, by questioning our first impression judgements and celebrating the fact that we are all different and that this makes us special. We are also starting "Well-being Wednesdays" ( An opportunity to hone in on our mental health and learning to stay mentally healthy.
Term 3
In English this term we are learning a warning story called Keep off the Tracks and then a discussion about Whether the boy's should be allowed out again. We are reading a book called Hatchet about a child stuck in the wilderness. Lots of our reading and grammar work will all be from the talk for writing text and our book.
In Maths we are completing work on division and multiplication and then we will be looking at area and perimeter. There is a huge focus on the times tables this term when we aim to learn our 4x, 6x, 7x and 9x tables. We regularly practice on Times table Rockstars.
In RE we are looking at the people of God. It is a unit when we ask questions about who is Noah and Abraham and how are they similar. We will look at the covenants that they made with God and think about promises ourselves. We will take a special look at the Salvation Army and look at what work they do and what motivates them to do it.
Our science this term is all about life cycles. We will begin to categorise animals and plants and then learn to read and draw keys.
In Geography, we will be studying migration. We will look at the geography of where Europe is and then Bristol and we will look at climates and other reasons for people migrating.
In Music we will be following a program of singing and improvising through Charanga. Y4 are also enjoying an opportunity to get together when we can for a "Rock-off" when we sing modern songs and a campfire song session as well.
In French we are looking at action verbs, classroom directions and body parts.
Our Art work this term is all about collage. We will look at the work of various artists and then see if we can design and make our own.
In Computing we are looking at how digital images can be changed by cropping, clipping, rotating as well as altering the colours.
PE is gymnastics inside and attacking and defending outside.
In PSHE we are studying dreams and goals. We want to discuss dreams, broken dreams and disappointments as well as new goals and how to achieve them.
Term 4
In English this term we are learning a quest story Wanda and the Toad and a wizards report. We are reading a book called The Firework maker's Daughter by Phillip Pullman. Lots of our reading and grammar work will all be from the talk for writing text and our book.
In Maths we are completing work on perimeters and polygons and then we will be looking at fractions. It is important that the children continue to learn their tables as fractions is based upon division . We are still preparing for our Multiplication check at the end of the year. At the moment we are working on the 8x and then the 12 x tables. We have already learned the 3x, 4x, 6x, 9x and 7x in school so please check that your child knows these well by asking them random questions like, What is 3 x 6?
In RE we join with the whole school to study Salvation. We are looking at the events of Holy week and specifially about the last Supper, Jesus washing the disciples' feet, Peter denying Jesus and we will also look at what Christians believe about Easter. We are hoping to take part in an Easter in a box activity, which is being supported by St Peter's Church.
Our science this term is all about Electricity. We will be looking at sources of electricity, dangers, drawing and making circuits with bulbs wires, switches and motors.
In History, we will be studying the Anglo Saxons. We will look at what a Heptarchy was and we will look at Alfred the Great and find out how they lived.
In Music we will be learning a friendship song and we will also be listening to some classical pieces of music including night on a bare mountain and Beethoven's 5th. Y4 are also enjoying an opportunity to get together when we can for a "Rock-off" when we sing modern songs and a campfire song session as well.
In French we are looking at action verbs, directions, what's in my wardrobe, colours and body parts.
Our DT work this term is all about the pneumatic system and how it works. We will be designing and evaluating.
In Computing we are looking at how data is collected over time. We will be using data loggers and IPADs to do this and will collect and analyse that data together.
PE is our turn to work with Bristol City. We have weekly sessions with them when they come in and train the children in games and skills. Our inside PE sessions are all about circuits.
In PSHE we will be exploring relationships. We will look at how we make relationships, how we fall out and look at what boyfriends and girlfriends are. We will also talk about loving a pet or about special relationships that we have or will have in the future. We are also continuing "Well-being Wednesdays" ( An opportunity to hone in on our mental health and learning to stay mentally healthy.) As part of this we will be learning a new skill as a class which we will present to other classes at the end of the term in an assembly.
Term 5
In Maths we are working on fractions and decimals. We have looked at improper fractions and mixed numbers and now we are learning to add fractions and look at equivalent fractions. We will look at the equivalents of fractions and decimals. We are also working hard on our times tables ahead of our times table test in June. We are making sure that we review past maths topics and are continually working on arithmetic skills.
In RE we are learning about Hinduism. We will be learning about how they worship and where they worship. We will be learning about Moshka and Samsara and some of the key teachings through Rama and Sita.
Our science this term is all about teeth. We will learn the names of out teeth and their functions and look at how to take care of them. We will also be experimenting with what drinks can be harmful to our teeth.
In History, we will be studying the Vikings. This leads on nicely from the Anglo Saxons
In Music we will be learning rhythms and practice repetition and warm ups using Charanga. We will be listening to pieces of music and performing a song called O happy day. We will also listen to Romeo and Juliet overture by Tchaikovsky.
In French we are looking at action verbs, directions, what's in my wardrobe, colours and body parts.
In Computing we are learning to write code. We shall be using Turtle academy and logo to write codes and see them actioned.
PE we have inside games where we are looking at indoor athletics and in outside PE we are looking at striking and fielding
In PSHE we will be exploring relationships. We will look at how we make relationships, how we fall out and look at what boyfriends and girlfriends are. We will also talk about loving a pet or about special relationships that we have or will have in the future. We are also continuing "Well-being Wednesdays" ( An opportunity to hone in on our mental health and learning to stay mentally healthy.) As part of this we will be learning a new skill as a class which we will present to other classes at the end of the term in an assembly.
