Dear Parent/Guardian,

Welcome to Year 4! We are looking forward to an exciting year filled with new experiences, opportunities to learn and plenty of adventures along the way. Throughout the year, we will encourage the children to become increasingly independent, responsible and confident learners, whilst developing our school values of kindness, honesty, respect, responsibility and resilience.

In the Autumn Term, we dive into our ‘Water World’ topic. The children will explore the importance of water and consider how we can use and conserve this precious resource. We will discover the different oceans and seas around the world and learn about the fascinating creatures that inhabit them. The children will also investigate the water cycle and develop their understanding of why water is essential for all life on Earth. 

During the Spring Term, we travel back in time to explore ‘Invaders and Settlers’. The children will learn about the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, developing their understanding of how these groups shaped Britain and left their mark on our history. We will explore what life was like during these different periods and investigate the evidence they left behind. The children will also have the opportunity to take part in a special Viking Day in school, supported by a visiting expert, bringing their learning to life through an immersive experience. .

In the Summer Term, we will be exploring ‘To Russia with Love’. Through our geography and history learning, the children will investigate the similarities and differences between Russia and Britain, exploring landscapes, climate, settlements and ways of life. We will also learn more about Russian culture, heritage and history, as well as exploring the work of famous Russian artists and using their ideas to inspire our own creative work.

We will also visit Castleshaw, where the children will develop their understanding of either the journey of a river or the Roman fort and its significance, depending on our focus for the visit

Swimming is another exciting part of the Year 4 journey and an important element of our PE curriculum. Once a week, the children will travel to Saddleworth Swimming Baths for their swimming lesson, where they will develop their water confidence, swimming skills and knowledge of water safety.

We are excited about all that Year 4 has to offer and look forward to seeing the children grow in confidence, independence and resilience throughout the year. We hope they enjoy every challenge, discovery and adventure along the way!

Here’s to a fantastic year of learning and new experiences!

Your Year 4 Teachers