Stingray Class

This page will be updated throughout the year with information about our topics and learning that we will be focusing on. Please check out our school twitter page to see regular photos of our incredible learning journey.

English

This term, we will be exploring the book , 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis . Through discussions, drama, character analysis and creative narratives, the children will get a strong understanding of the text and use key events to inspire their own writing. There is a strong focus on developing the quality of sentences and vocabulary in this unit. To support this, each week, the class will have SPaG sessions in which they will explore new aspects of spelling, punctuation and grammar. Each week, the children will be expected to access Spelling Shed to practise new and old spellings.

As well-developed reading skills are vital to enabling children to access all areas of the primary curriculum, in Year 4, the children will undertake reading activities, in which they will further develop their comprehension skills by exploring and analysing texts using ‘VIPERS’ questions. Your child will bring home a reading record and home reading book. We ask that children read for 20 minutes each day and would be grateful if this could be recorded to show that this has taken place. In this way, we hope to enthuse the children and make them realise that books can open up a world of endless possibilities.

Maths

In Maths this term, year 4 will begin their Power Maths learning by learning about  multiplication and division.

In Key Stage Two, it is even more important now that they develop a secure understanding of their times tables. This year, year 4s will be required to complete the Multiplication Tables Check so any additional practice outside of school will be extremely beneficial. The children should now have a secure understanding of their 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 times tables. Every child has access to Times Table Rockstars, which is a fantastic resource that we urge every child to make the most of. The children have their own log ins and can be accessed via this link: https://ttrockstars.com/

Wider Learning

This year we will continue to use the ‘Cornerstones curriculum’ to support our wider learning.

History: Britain at War

 Over the next two terms, the children will learn about the causes, events and consequences of the First and Second World Wars, the influence of new inventions on warfare, how life in Great Britain was affected and the legacy of the wars in the post-war period.

 Science: Light Theory

This project teaches children about the way that light behaves, travelling in straight lines from a source or reflector into the eye. They will explore how we see light and colours, and phenomena associated with light, including shadows, reflections and refraction.

Geography: Our Changing World

This essential skills and knowledge project revises the features of Earth, time zones and lines of latitude and longitude to pinpoint places on a map. Children find out more about map scales, grid references, contour lines and map symbols. They learn about climate change and the importance of global trade.

 Art: Bees, Beetles and Butterflies.

This project teaches children about sketchbooks, observational drawing, mixed media collage and Pop Art. They consolidate their learning to make a final piece of artwork inspired by bees, beetles or butterflies.

Design and Technology

Linked with our Britain at War learning, this project teaches children a range of simple sewing stitches, including ways of recycling and repurposing old clothes and materials.

Computing 

We will continue to follow the ‘Teach Computing’ curriculum and we will be looking at Creating Media -Audio Production.

R.E – Our topic is going  to explore 'Why are festivals important to religious communities?'  This enables pupils to learn in depth from different religious and spiritual ways of life as shown through festival and celebration.

PSHE – We are going to be focusing on 'Healthy and happy friendships.' This will cover solving friendship difficulties and understanding boundaries and permission.

P.E – We are going to be focusing on swimming for some of this term. Our P.E day is Wednesday (With a couple of Thursdays at the start of term). Please make sure they come into school wearing their full P.E kit on this day. Later this term and into Term 2, Year 4 children will have 5 swimming sessions and these will be on a Tuesday.

Homework will be set on a Tuesday and is to be completed by the following Monday. This will be a worksheet or on Google Classroom for the children will be given to complete at home.

As well as your home learning we encourage children to read every day to support their reading fluency and vocabulary.

We also encourage children to access TTRS to help improve their times table knowledge.