Autumn (1)
2026
Hope you had an amazing summer!
We hope you all had a relaxing and restful summer.
We've got a lot to do this half term including activities with trips and getting ready for Summer!
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 Thursday, so don't forget your kits!
On Friday, you will sit your weekly spelling test and will be given your new spellings as well. Children will also receive their weekly homework on this day.
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 Ms Harris
Here are some important websites you will need access to during the term:
ENGLISH
During this half term, the children will be reading 'The Whale’ by Vita Murrow.
In "The Whale" by Vita Murrow, two young whale watchers embark on a quest to find the legendary Great Spotted Whale. Armed with sound-recording equipment and a camera, they each set out on their own, but their boats collide, leading them to join forces. Together, they collect evidence of the whale's existence and discover that it was their own grandparents who first sighted the whale fifty years ago. The Murrows' epic, wordless adventure is brought to life with stunning graphite drawings that capture the drama and beauty of the ocean.
CLASS READER
Our Class Reader will be Toto The Ninja Cat and The Pirate Treasure Hunt’' by Dermot O'Leary
MATHS
During this term, the children will be learning and applying key mathematical skills across areas such as place value and addition and subtraction.
History
This term the children will be exploring the Romans in their new topic.
Roman Empire - KS2 History - BBC Bitesize
SCIENCE
This term, the children will be learning about animals including humans, exploring food chains and digestion.
What is a food chain? - BBC Bitesize
What is the digestive system? – KS2 Science curriculum - BBC Bitesize
REMEMBER - PE is every Thursday afternoon. This half term we are covering ball possession in our Basketball topic, 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
Year 4 is when the children will be completing their Multiplication tables check (MTC). It is very important that the children practice their timetables as much as possible. Here at Cathcart street we use Timestable rockstars (TTRS) to best help our children.
For more guidance please see.
Multiplication tables check - GOV.UK
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 - Ms Harris
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