Welcome to Class Four

Spring 1 2026!

Welcome back to Class 4! 

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas Time and are excited to get started with all of the new challenges and experiences we will face in the lead up to Easter.

I am delighted to be teaching Class 4 this year. As a new member of the school, I am really looking forward to getting to know the children, supporting their learning, and working closely with you to ensure a positive and successful year for everyone.

RE is a key focus in our school, and this half term our topic is Galilee to Jerusalem. During this unit, the children will explore who Jesus is and why Christians believe he is the Messiah. They will learn why Jesus was given the title Christ, link this to Scripture, and consider how his words, actions, and miracles revealed God’s Kingdom; particularly through love, service, and inclusion.
We will also learn about the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of the Sick, make links to the Nicene Creed, and explore how Christians today respond to Jesus’ question, “Who do you say I am?”. We will reflect on how Jesus’ example inspires people and organisations to show faith, hope, and love in the world today.

In English, we will be studying a story based on Pompeii, using it as inspiration to create our own historical narratives. The children will write from different characters’ perspectives and develop their understanding of grammar, sentence structure, and descriptive language throughout the unit.

In Maths, there will be a strong focus on multiplication tables and recall, in preparation for the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC), which we will share more information about later in the year. Alongside this, children will practise mental and written methods for multiplication and division, as well as develop skills in problem solving and reasoning, measurement, fractions, and properties of shapes.

Our Science topic is States of Matter. Children will learn to compare and group solids, liquids, and gases, explore changes of state, observe the water cycle, and investigate how temperature affects materials, in line with the National Curriculum.

In History, we will be asking “How did the arrival of the Romans change Britain?” The children will learn about the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain, including changes to daily life, settlements, roads, culture, and resistance, helping them understand how this period shaped the country we live in today.

PE lessons will take place on Tuesday and Thursday.

Please check the class page and Instagram regularly for updates and photographs of what we have been getting up to in class.

Our core aim in Class 4 is that your child’s time in school is enjoyable, exciting, and full of enriching learning experiences designed to put a smile on their faces 🙂

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask — I am always happy to help.

I am really looking forward to working in partnership with you to make this a fantastic year for the children in Year 4, where everyone feels supported, confident, and ready to succeed.

Key information

• English and maths homework will be given on Friday. English should be completed by Tuesday and Maths to be completed by Thursday.
• Maths homework will be either on MyMaths, Purple Mash, Abacus or TTRS. Your child will always have been told on what platform they will find their maths homework.
• Homework should take no more than 15-20 minutes. Children should also try to read at home for 10 minutes per day as many times a week as you can fit in and the same with TTRS.
• Our PE days will be Tuesdays and then on Wednesdays we will continue to go swimming. Full PE kit is needed for these days please

Mental Health links:

Children's Metntal Health resources - for parents

5 minutes of fun

Partnership for Children

Family Togetherness

Relax with Hollie

BBC - Children's Mental Health activities

Please also visit the school's dedicated mental health and well-being page for more information on where to get support.

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Click on the icons below which will take you straight to the website. The website will give you ideas and activities for their age related learning journey. We will add to this over time. Don't forget to look on Google Classroom for your latest activities!