Year 4 Class page - Autumn Term 2, 2026

Welcome back to the second half of our Autumn Term.  The Year 4 team (myself, Miss Morgan, Miss Glaize, Miss Flo and Miss Rianna) are all delighted to be working with Year 4 during an exciting term filled with creative learning, exploration and discovery.

Curriculum Overview

PSHCE

This half-term we will be focusing on mental wellbeing (ourselves), exploring, recognising and expressing our emotions alongside developing positive strategies for maintaining good mental health and wellbeing.

PE

PE will take place on Wednesday and Thursdays.  This term we will focus on teamwork and co-ordination through games and movement skills.  Please ensure that children come prepared for these sessions with their PE kit (white top, black bottoms and black trainers) in a bag, ready for children to change in to for their PE sessions. 

Computing

We will be learning how computers process and communicate information, taking a further look at programming.

DT

Roman purses - children will have the opportunity to design and create their own Roman-style purses.  They will learn practical sewing skills and techniques and explore materials and design for a particular purpose.

Literacy

Our writing this term will consider newspapers and persuasive writing.  We will analyse examples, learn key features and create our own pieces inspired by real-world events.

Science

We will be sharpening our skills as young scientists through Investigative Science and building our confidence in scinetific enquiry!  We will make predictions, plan and carry out experiments, record results and draw conclusions.

RE

The big question focus in RE this term is - 'What kind of peace do Christians believe Jesus brings and does this still matter today?'.  This question helps children to consider the peace Jesus gives to heal hearts and bring people together.  Children will further discuss this message of harmony and consider if this is still relevant in our divided world today.

Maths

Lessons will focus on making links between multiplication and division, exploring strategies and patterns through practical and written methods.

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 with a comment linked to our DR stem.  Multiplication books need to be brought every Wednesday and will be returned to children on Friday.  Please encourage your child to submit their homework on time to support steady progress and facilitate feedback.

Google Classroom remains our main platform for homework and class announcements.  Please ensure that you and your child access this regularly.  

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, if you have any questions, p;ease contact me through the school office or arrange a short meeting.  The Year 4 Team are all looking forward to a wonderful and enriching term, moving towards Christmas.

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.