Welcome to Year 4
at St Anne’s Primary School
Hello and Welcome to Year 4!!
Teacher: Miss Dobson
TA: Mrs Humphreys
In Writing….
During Summer 1, we will focus on our Pathways to Write book of Where the forest meets the sea.
Where the forest meets the sea, a wild and restless edge lies between two worlds, where tangled roots twist beneath towering emerald canopies and silver waves whisper against the shore.
We will continue to build on the skills developed in Spring 2 and apply the following key writing techniques from our Pathways to Write planning:
Build a varied and rich vocabulary.
Propose changes to grammar and vocabulary to improve consistency, including the accurate use of pronouns in sentences.
Use paragraphs to organise information and ideas around a theme.
Indicate possession by using the possessive apostrophe with plural nouns and revise Y2 singular.
Throughout the unit, children will plan, draft, edit and publish their writing, focusing on crafting engaging narratives inspired by the changing seasons and the awakening giant.
In Maths…
This term, Year 4 will extend their understanding of number by exploring decimals. In the first week, children will learn about tenths and hundredths, building on their knowledge of fractions to understand decimals as parts of a whole. They will practise dividing numbers by 10 and 100, recognising how digits move within place value columns, and using place value charts to support their understanding.
Children will deepen their knowledge by exploring how tenths and hundredths combine to make a whole. They will compare and order decimals using number lines and visual models, developing confidence in identifying the value of each digit. Finally, children will learn to round decimals to the nearest whole number, explaining their reasoning clearly and applying their understanding to a range of problem-solving contexts.
In RE…
This half term, we will be learning about Ends of the Earth through the Vine to Branches scheme. In this unit, children will explore themes of temptation, forgiveness, mercy and sacrifice as they journey from Lent to Holy Week.
The children will explore:
Jesus is Alive: Pupils learn that Jesus rose from the dead and is alive, bringing hope and courage to His followers
The Church is Apostolic: Pupils explore how the Church began with the apostles, who were sent by Jesus to share His message.
The Church in the World: Pupils learn how the Church continues Jesus’ mission by helping others and spreading love around the world.
The Communion of Saints: Pupils understand that saints are part of the Church who inspire us to live good and faithful lives.
Mary, Mother of the Church: Pupils learn about Mary’s special role as Jesus’ mother and her importance in the life of the Church.
Through discussion, scripture, and reflection, children will consider how forgiveness, mercy and service can shape their own choices and how they can live out these values in their daily lives. Through these stories and reflections, the children will think about how Jesus’ teachings can guide their own choices and how they can live out these values in their everyday lives.
Our PE day will be a Friday.
Please make sure children have the correct PE kits, sensible shoes and a water bottle - weather dependant, children will be outside.
Times tables…
By the end of Year 4, children are expected to know their times tables up to 12 x 12. To help children learn and embed their times tables, we will be regularly practising their times tables through games, songs, chanting and quick fire questions. Within class, we will be using Percy Parker songs to learn learn our times tables.