Year 4

Welcome to Year 4 with Mrs Houghton and Mrs Oliver.

Welcome to the Year 4 class page! This is where you will find important information about our learning and expectations throughout the year.

In Year 4, children will be given their spellings on a Friday, which will then be tested the following Friday. A maths homework book will also be sent home on a Friday and should be completed and returned by Wednesday.

We strongly encourage children to read as much as possible at home, as regular reading plays a vital role in developing confidence, fluency and understanding across the curriculum. Children can also access Times Table Rock Stars as often as they like to practise and strengthen their times table knowledge.

During the year, children will also take part in the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). This is a national assessment designed to check pupils’ fluency in recalling multiplication facts up to 12 × 12. Regular practice at home, particularly using Times Table Rock Stars, will help children feel confident and well prepared.

 

https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/

 

Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to a successful and enjoyable year in Year 4!

 

 

Autumn Term Highlight 

In Autumn term, Year 4 have been busy sparking their curiosity through an exciting unit of work that brought Science and Design Technology (DT) together.

The unit began with learning all about electricity. The children explored how circuits work and investigated key components such as cells, wires, bulbs and switches. Using relevant equipment, they built simple circuits, tested what made them work, and learned how to troubleshoot when things didn’t go to plan. This hands-on approach helped them develop a clear understanding of how electrical current flows around a circuit.

Once the children were confident with their science knowledge, they applied what they had learned in DT by designing and making their very own night lights. Each child carefully planned their design, thinking about both function and appearance, before creating a product that included a working circuit and a switch.

The finished night lights were a fantastic success! The children showed great creativity, problem-solving skills and resilience, especially when adapting their designs to ensure the circuit worked safely and effectively.

Well done to Year 4 for their enthusiasm and excellent teamwork throughout this unit — we’re so proud of the way they combined scientific understanding with practical design skills to create something truly impressive. 💡