Year 4

Summer 1 

This term, we are stepping back in time to explore the fascinating world of the Ancient Greeks. We will be finding out how they lived, comparing them to the Romans, and discovering how their ideas and inventions have influenced the modern world. We’ll also be looking at the Ancient and Modern Olympic Games, and diving into the exciting world of Greek mythology, learning about the gods, goddesses, and legendary heroes that have inspired stories for centuries.

Summer 2

After half term, we will be focusing on European study in Geography. We will begin by locating major cities within the UK, before moving on to identify countries and their capitals across Europe. We’ll also be learning about time zones and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), exploring different types of land use and how they have changed over time, and considering the human impact on various locations across the continent.

Summer 1

Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet by Kate Pankhurst

This inspiring and beautifully illustrated book celebrates real-life women from around the world who have made a big difference in protecting our planet. From campaigning against plastic pollution to protecting rainforests and wildlife, these women have shown courage, determination, and passion for making the world a better place.

How we read in our guided reading lessons:

Summer 1

Where the Forest Meets the Sea by Jeannie Baker and 100 Facts Rainforests by Miles Kelly

This beautiful and thought-provoking picture book follows a young boy and his father as they journey by boat to a quiet, ancient rainforest in North Queensland, Australia. As the boy explores, he imagines what the forest was like in the past, filled with dinosaurs and Indigenous people, and wonders what it will become in the future.

Packed with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and amazing photos, 100 Facts Rainforests is the perfect non-fiction book for curious learners. It explores the layers of the rainforest, the incredible animals and plants that live there, and the importance of protecting these precious ecosystems.

In this unit, children will create a zoo information board for a rainforest exhibit.

Summer Term

This term, we will look at decimals, money, time, geometry and statistics. 

We will look ahead to the Times Table Check that takes place towards the end of the year. Check out www.timestables.co.uk for some fantastic games to aid learning as well as TTRS and www.topmarks.co.uk. 

PE - Our PE days this half term are Tuesday and Thursday for both classes. Please send your child to school in their PE kit on these days. 

Coats - please can you send your child in with a coat every day as we will be learning in and out of the classroom in both rain and shine. It is imperative that all belongings, including coats, are clearly named.

Water bottles - children should bring a water bottle in with them each morning so that they can access a drink during the day.

Reading - in Key Stage 2, reading continues to be something that children should be doing regularly so that they are able to build their fluency and comprehension. Please can you record in your child's reading diary each time that they read so that we can monitor their progress more accurately.

Bookbags -  Please bring in books/book bags every day. These will be kept in your child's drawer or on their peg. Where possible, please avoid sending your child in with very large back packs as we struggle to fit them all in the cloakroom