Welcome to Year 4
Year 4 Key Information
Teacher 4A: Miss Hewitt and Mr Tyrell Email: khewitt@inspire.victoriousmat.org & wtyrell@inspire.victoriousmat.org
Teacher 4B: Miss Smith and Mr Tyrell Email: jsmith@inspire.victoriousmat.org & wtyrell@inspire.victoriousmat.org
Who to follow on Twitter: @MissHewitt @MrT_Inspire @MissSmith_KS2
Weekly Spelling Test: Class Spellings—Handed out Monday, tested the following Monday
PE days:
Autumn 1 – Tuesday and Thursday
Autumn 2 – Tuesday and Thursday
Spring 1 – TBC
Spring 2 – TBC
Summer 1 – TBC
Summer 2 – TBC
Forest School:
Autumn 1
4A Wednesday 1st October
4B Wednesday 8th October
Year 4 Long Term Plan
What’s happening in the Autumn term?
In History, our focus will be on the Romans, exploring their fascinating culture and
comparing life in ancient Rome to life in Chester. As part of this topic, we will take an exciting trip to Chester, where pupils will be guided through an interactive showcase led by a Roman soldier before experiencing the thrill of marching as a Roman legion through the city streets.
In Science, our studies will centre on Living Things, with a particular focus on habitats, hibernation, and migration. Pupils will investigate how different animals adapt to their environments and the strategies they use to survive seasonal changes.
Class Books
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Our first novel is James and the Giant Peach, by Roald Dahl. When his parents are eaten by a rampaging rhino, James Henry Trotter is forced to go and live with horrible Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker. Through a series of peculiar and magical happenings, James finds himself in a giant peach with a bunch of giant insects for travelling companions!
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Our second novel is The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis. When Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy step through a wardrobe door in the strange country house where they are staying, they find themselves in the land of Narnia. Frozen in eternal winter, Narnia and its creatures are enslaved by the terrible White Witch. It’s up to the children to release Narnia from its curse.
What’s happening in the Spring term?
In Geography, our focus will be on volcanoes and earthquakes, learning how these natural phenomena occur and the impact they have on people and the environment.
In History, we travel back in time to study Ancient Greece, discovering its fascinating culture, myths, and influence on the modern world.
Our Science work begins with ‘Animals including humans’, where we explore the functions of the human digestive system, followed by learning focused on teeth and their function. We then move on to ‘Electricity’, learning how circuits work and how to stay safe around electrical appliances.
In Design and Technology, we complete two creative projects: designing and making sim
ple electrical circuits and preparing delicious stuffed peppers, learning key cooking skills along the way.
Our Music lessons will focus on learning to play the ukulele, developing rhythm, coordination, and performance confidence.
Class Books
The Firework Makers Daughter by Philip Pullman
Our first novel is The Firework Maker’s Daughter, by Philip Pullman. Hilarious, lovable and stubborn, the main character, Lila, takes us on a perilous expedition through a treacherous jungle, meeting a variety of obstacles along the way. Aided by a white elephant and a peasant boy, can the aspiring firework-maker’s journey to visit the fire-fiend at Mount Merapi succeed?
The Iron Man by Ted Hughes
Our second novel is The Iron Man, by Ted Hughes. The Iron Man comes to the top of the cliff. Where has he come from? Nobody knows. How was he made? Nobody knows. But when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the Earth, it is the Iron Man who might be the only one who can save humanity.
What’s happening in the Summer term?
In History, our focus will be on the Anglo-Saxons. We’ll learn about where they came from,
where they ended up, and how they lived their lives. We’ll explore some of their epic poetry, and find out about the famous archaeological discovery at Sutton Hoo.
In Geography, we’ll compare the physical and human features of Ashton and Hartshead Pike.
In Science, our focus will be on Sound. We’ll learn how sounds are caused by vibrations, explore how sounds travel through different mediums, and ask why sounds come at different volumes. We’ll also learn about pitch and sound insulation.
Class Books
The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan
Our first novel is The Land of Roar, by Jenny McLachlan. Twins Arthur and Rose loved staying with Grandad and would spend their days in the Land of Roar, where dragons, mermaids and ninja wizards kept them safe from the sinister scarecrow, Crowky. Now they are 11, Rose spends hours on her phone and worries about fitting in, and Arthur, despite the scar on his wrist where he was bitten by a dragon, has almost forgotten about Roar. But then a mysterious figure appears at the attic window, an old map turns up, and Grandad vanishes…
Tamarind and the Star of Ishta by Jasbinder Bilan
Our second novel is Tamarind and the Star of Ishta, by Jasbinder Bilan. Tamarind is staying with her family at their home deep in the Himalayan mountains. While she’s there, she wants to learn all she can about her mum, who died when she was a baby. But from the moment Tamarind arrives it’s clear that this is a house of secrets. She’s forbidden from going into the garden, and no one will talk about her mum. Determined to find out more, Tamarind follows a series of clues that lead her to a mysterious ring and a strange girl called Ishta that help her unlock her family’s silence.