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Year 4

Welcome to our class page!

We’re really looking forward to the year ahead and everything it brings. In Year 4, we work hard, look after each other, and enjoy the challenge of learning new things together.

This page is where you’ll find updates from the Year 4 team, useful links, and information about what we’re getting up to in class. From writing and reading to history, science, art, and more — there’s always something exciting going on.

We can’t wait to see how much the children grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity over the year.

The Year 4 Team

Year 4 25/25 (ID 1111)

Our Learning This Half Term - Autumn 1

See what Year 4 are learning this half term — click each subject to explore.

Autumn-1-Year-4-Curriculum (ID 1088)

  • English

    English

    This half term in English, children will begin by exploring poetry through the theme of family. Inspired by Michael Rosen’s humorous and expressive free verse, they’ll write their own poems based on family sayings and shared moments, contributing to a class ‘Family Album’ of poetry. Later in the term, they will delve into the world of Gorilla by Anthony Browne. Through this beautifully illustrated and emotionally rich story, children will explore themes of loneliness, imagination, and connection. They’ll build descriptive language and narrative skills as they work towards writing their own fantasy story where a surprising visitor takes a child on an unforgettable adventure.

  • Maths

    Maths

    In maths, we will be looking at the place value of numbers up to 10,000. We will partition them, find 1,10,100 and 1000 more of less of them and place them on a number line. We will also begin to look at adding multiples of 10, 100 and 1000 to 4 digit numbers.

  • Science

    Science

    In science, we will identify the main organs of the human digestive system and describe the digestive process. We will look at the different teeth that humans have and learn about their different functions. We will also look at constructing and interpreting a variety of food chains, identifying the producers, predators and prey.

  • History

    History

    This half term in history, children will be learning all about the Rotten Romans! They’ll explore how the Romans invaded Britain, what changes they brought with them, and how those changes shaped the country we live in today. From Roman roads and stone buildings to sanitation, government, and even the calendar, children will investigate how the Roman legacy is still visible. Through activities like comparing historical periods, researching political systems, and exploring Roman inventions, they’ll build an understanding of how the Romans modernised Britain—and why their empire eventually fell apart.

  • Art

    Art

    This half term in art, children will be exploring how artists use light and dark to bring their work to life. They'll begin by learning how to mix tints and shades to create depth, before experimenting with different painting techniques using a range of tools and materials. They’ll look at the work of American artist Audrey Flack, a pioneer of photorealism, and explore how she used everyday objects, colour, and light to create dramatic still life compositions. Inspired by her work, children will plan their own still life arrangements and apply their painting skills to create a final piece, using light and shade to make their artwork appear three-dimensional.

  • RE

    RE

    What kind of world did Jesus want?
    This half term, children are exploring the concept of the ‘Gospel’ and what Jesus’ teachings tell Christians about how to live. They’ll begin by learning about the first disciples and what it meant to be ‘fishers of people’. Through Bible stories and parables—such as the healing of the leper and the Good Samaritan—they’ll reflect on how Jesus showed love, care and compassion to others, especially those who were often ignored. Children will consider how Christians today try to follow Jesus’ example and what kind of world he wanted to create—one based on kindness, love and helping others.

  • Computing

    Computing

    In computing, we are learning how to stay safe and responsible online. We will understand how to protect our identity, avoid scams like phishing, and recognise that what we share creates a lasting digital footprint. We will also learn the risks of downloading apps, including malware and viruses. We will explore how to balance screen time with active, healthy lifestyles and make smart choices about technology use.

  • Spanish

    Spanish

    This half term, children will be learning how to tell the time in Spanish and apply it to their daily routines. They’ll revise numbers, days of the week, and months of the year, and begin asking and answering questions about when their birthday is and what time they do certain activities.

  • PE

    PE

    This half term, Year 4 will be refining their athletic performance across a range of events. They’ll practise sprinting, jumping and throwing with good technique, work on smooth baton changes in relay races, and begin measuring and improving their results. There’s a focus on working as a team and building stamina.

  • PSHE

    PSHE

    • This half term in PSHE, the children will be exploring what makes healthy, respectful friendships. They’ll learn about personal boundaries—both physical and emotional—and how to communicate their own needs clearly and kindly. Through role play and discussion, children will think about how their actions can affect others and how small acts of kindness can have a big impact. They’ll also explore the impact of bullying and the responsibility we all have to help stop it, especially as bystanders. Towards the end of the half term, they’ll look at how gender stereotypes can be reinforced in stories and media, and why it’s important to challenge assumptions about what boys and girls can or should do.

  • Music

    Music

    Year 4 pupils will continue developing their musical skills through singing in parts, performing rhythmic patterns, and using notation to play and compose simple melodies. They’ll learn to follow a conductor, change dynamics, and sing with confidence and control. Children will explore different instrumental families (like strings, brass and percussion), and use body percussion and instruments to create layered compositions. Using listening and appraising skills, they’ll identify instruments, tempo and texture in well-known pieces, and discuss how composers use music to create atmosphere or tell a story.

Home Learning at Parochial

We use Learning By Questions (LBQ) for our homework tasks. You can access it using the link below.

Click here to access LBQ

Subject When it's Set When it's Due
English  Monday Wednesday
Maths Wednesday Friday
Learning Logs End of each half term First Friday after each holiday
All Learning Logs for the year are available below for you to view or download at any time.

Useful Links to Continue Learning at Home

🌟 Parochial Picks: Our Favourite Year 4 Learning Platforms

These are the tools we use regularly in class – children can log in and practise at home too.

  • Purple Mash – Creative platform packed with games, writing tools, art activities and coding. Login provided in school

  • Reading Plus – Helps build stamina, fluency, and comprehension in reading. Login provided in school

  • TT Rockstars – Fast-paced fun to master times tables. Login provided in school

  • Sumdog – Maths and spelling games that adapt to your child’s learning. Login provided in school

📚 Reading and Writing

  • Oxford Owl – Free eBooks and phonics help, perfect for reading together at home.

  • BBC Bitesize: English – Spelling, grammar and punctuation explained clearly.

  • BBC School Radio – Audio stories, poems, songs and listening activities.

🧮 Maths

  • Topmarks: Maths – Interactive games to practise number, times tables and problem solving.

  • Mathsframe – Lots of Year 4-friendly maths games including multiplication check practice.

  • BBC Bitesize: Maths – Clear explanations and mini quizzes to build confidence.

🌍 Science and STEM

  • BBC Bitesize: Science – Explore rocks, plants, animals and more in bite-sized lessons.

  • Code for Life – Learn to code through fun, logical puzzles.

  • Scratch – Use block coding to build animations and games – perfect for Year 3 computing.

🎨 Creative Arts

  • Tate Kids – Learn about artists, play games, and get creative with drawing and making.

🧘‍♀️ Wellbeing and PE

Useful Documents

 

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