Year 4 Class page - Autumn Term 1, 2026

Welcome Parents and Carers to the start of an exciting Autumn Term in Year 4!  My name is Miss Morgan and I am thrilled to be teaching Year 4 alongside a wonderful team of adults.  Please see below for everything that you need to know about Autumn Term 1.

Curriculum Overview

PSHCE

This term we are exploring 'Living in a Wider World' with a focus on shared responsibilities and understanding how we all contribute to our community and our environment.

PE

PE will take place on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.  Our unit this term is dance.  Please ensure that children come prepared for these sessions with their PE kit (white top, black bottoms and black trainers). 

Computing

We will be working on creating multimedia books and exploring how to present information creatively using text, images and digital tools.

Geography

This term, we will be mapping England, developing our spatial awareness and map-reading skills.

DT

Children will design and make healthy sandwiches.  They will learn about nutrition and practical food skills.

Literacy

Our class text this term is 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane' and we will be writing fictional stories set in imaginary worlds.  We will also look at different poems which have been inspired by our text.

Science

Children will be looking at states of matter and exploring solids, liquids and gases through practical experiments.

RE

We will be looking at the theme of peace, thinking about the significance of peace within Christianity.

Maths

Lessons will focus on composition and calculation using numbers in the thousands (four-digit numbers).  This will help children to develop fluency and further understand place value.

Homework Routines

Homework is set each Friday through Google Classroom and is due the following Wednesday.  Reading records should be brought to school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Multiplication books need to be brought every Friday.  Please encourage your child to submit their homework on time to support steady progress and facilitate feedback.

Uniform Expectations

The school uniform is standard grey trousers, skirts, shorts (or a red and white dress in Summer).  Tops should consist of a red or white polo shirt, red school jumper, cardigan or fleece.  Shoes should be black.  Simple stud earrings are permitted and nails should be clear and natural, hair should be neat and of natural colour.  Only children in EYFS are permitted to wear jogging bottoms for toileting needs.  Please support your child to wear the correct uniform (and PE kit), it is also a good idea to label clothes to avoid loss or mix ups.

Thank you for your support.  The Year 4 Team are all looking forward to a wonderful and enriching term.

Miss Morgan and the Year 4 Team

If you would like more information about the curriculum SPSM follows, please ask your child's class teacher.  Thank you.