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Year 4

Spring (1)

2026

 

 

 I hope you all had an amazing Christmas holiday!

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a restful Christmas break. As we begin the Spring 1 half term, we look forward to an exciting term of learning, progress, and new opportunities for all our pupils.
 

Monday – Reading records to be handed in, then checked for home reading (4x a week).

Friday  - TTRockstars Session should be completed by this day.

Also PE is on Thursdays, so don't forget your kits!

On Friday, you will sit your weekly spelling test and will be given your new spellings as well. 

 

Here’s to a positive, happy, and successful half term for everyone. I’m really looking forward to all that we’ll achieve together!

 

Mr Gratton and Mrs Macdonald

 

Here are some important websites you will need access to during the term:

Hit the Button 

TT Rock Stars

Language Angels

 

 

ENGLISH

During this half term, the children will be reading 'Arthur and the Golden Rope' by Joe Todd-Stanton. 

Arthur and the Golden Rope" follows a young boy named Arthur who embarks on an epic journey to help the Viking god Thor capture the wicked wolf Fenrir and save his village.

 

 

CLASS READER

Our Class Reader will be 'The Butterfly Lion’' by Michael Morpurgo

The butterfly lion book cover - fahervita

 MATHS

 

During this half term, pupils will deepen their understanding of place value and enhance their addition and subtraction skills through structured lessons and hands-on learning.

 

HISTORY

 

This term, Year 4 will be immersing themselves in the history of the Anglo-Saxons, uncovering how this period of history has influenced the Britain we know today.

Please use the link below if you wish to complete some pre-learning!

Anglo-Saxons - KS2 History - BBC Bitesize

 

SCIENCE 

Our Science theme this term is Electricity.

During this half term, Year 4 pupils will be learning about electricity in science. They will explore how electrical appliances work, build simple circuits, and learn about the importance of using electricity safely in everyday life.

 

 Electricity - KS2 Science - BBC Bitesize

 

REMEMBER - PE is every Thursday afternoon. This half term we are covering Gymnastics, so you will need the correct indoor PE kit:

 

- White t-shirt

-Black Shorts / tracksuit pants/leggings

-Black trainers/pumps 

-Remember no labels or insignias 

 

Overall, it is important to say that we are always here to help, so come and find us if you need anything at all!

We are looking forward to a happy and successful half term!

 

Teacher - Mr Gratton 

Teaching Assistant - Mrs Macdonald 

 

 

Important Information to remember each week:

PE

We will be taking part in PE  on a Thursday and you MUST have your kit in school.

A reminder of the PE kit information is;

  •         Black shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms
  •         White top
  •         Black Pumps
Please spend between 5-15 minutes a week on TTRockstars as this is a great way to remember your timetables!
We have lots of interesting learning to look forward to this term. A curriculum overview can be found below. Why not do some of your own additional research about our topics! 
 
Additional learning at home: 
 
 
We would highly encourage all children to practice Times Table Rock Stars as much as possible at home. All children have their own individual logins. If you have any problems or would like additional information about learning times tables at home please speak to one of the Year 4 staff.