Year 4
Year 4
Staff
Mr R Smith (Teacher)
Mrs R Jenkins (Teaching Assistant)
Our Year 4 class is a lively and curious group of learners who enjoy developing their skills, working collaboratively, and building confidence across all areas of the curriculum.
Key information
Times Start Finish
KS2 9.00am 3.30pm
PE
Days: Thursday & Friday
(Please ensure that your child has a change of T-shirt and shorts & trainers)
Curriculum
Themes
Term 1 Heroes Past and Present
Term 2 Wildwood
Term 3 Global Gourmet
Outdoor activities
Year 4 pupils engage in a wide range of outdoor activities that enrich their learning through hands-on experiences, promoting independence, teamwork, and the development of resilience, problem-solving, and physical skills.
Homework
Set: Friday (My Maths & English)
Completed by: Tuesday
Reading
Pupils are provided with Welsh and English books weekly to read at home.
It is the school’s expectation that pupils are supported with their reading at home. Please support your child by reading together for at least 15-20 minutes each day and discussing what they have read.
Homework grid:
Here are some activities for you to try at home.
๐ฆธ Heroes (Past & Present) | ๐ณ Wildwood | ๐ Global Gourmet |
Hero Biography: Research a real hero (past or present). Write a short biography including key events and why they are important. | Ecosystem Study: Explain how plants and animals depend on each other in a woodland ecosystem. Include a diagram. | Country Cuisine: Choose a country and describe its traditional food. Include ingredients and why it is popular. |
Hero Debate: Do you think heroes need special powers? Write a paragraph explaining your opinion with reasons. | Food Chains & Webs: Create a woodland food web and explain how energy moves through it. | Cultural Food Comparison: Compare foods from two different countries. What is similar and different? |
Unsung Hero: Interview or write about a local or family hero. Explain how they help others. | Deforestation Impact: Research how forests are changing and explain why it matters. | Design a Menu: Create a menu for a themed restaurant with dishes from around the world. Include prices and descriptions. |
โญ Choice | ๐จ Creative Challenge | ๐ Well-being |
Edit & Improve: Choose one piece of work and improve it by adding detail, better vocabulary, or extra research. | Create a Project: Build or design something linked to one topic (hero poster, woodland model, or food display). Label and explain it. | Well-being Reflection: Take time to relax (walk, draw, quiet time). Write a short reflection on how it helped your feelings and why well-being is important. |
Resources links:
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Contact
Tel: 01269 850243