Class 4

Welcome back to school and Happy New Year! Class 4 have been very busy since coming back to the Spring term and have lots of plans for the rest of the term!

This term, Class 4 are becoming Geographers as we will be exploring biomes. Children will learn about the different biomes around the world, including rainforests, deserts, tundra, and grasslands. They will investigate the climate, vegetation, animals, and physical features of each biome and develop an understanding of how humans interact with and impact these environments.

In English, our focus will be on Mystery and Truth. Through high-quality texts, children will explore the features of mystery writing, build suspense, and develop their use of descriptive language. We will be looking at text such as ‘High rise mystery’ and ‘The Good Thieves’ to investigate themes of truth, reliability, and inference, strengthening their reading comprehension and writing skills.

In Mathematics, we will be working on fractions, decimals, and percentages. Pupils will build confidence in recognising, comparing, and calculating with these concepts, as well as applying them to real life problem solving situations.

In Science, our topic Earth in Space will allow children to learn about the solar system, including the movements of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. They will explore day and night, seasons, and develop their scientific vocabulary whilst asking and answering questions about our place in space.

In Art, children will be designing and creating 3D sculptures. They will experiment with a range of materials and techniques, developing their creativity, problem solving skills, and understanding of form and structure.

In French, our learning will focus on our family. Children will learn key vocabulary to talk about family members and practise simple sentences through speaking, listening, and writing activities.

In PSHE, we will continue our learning about emotions and growing up. Pupils will develop self awareness, empathy, and strategies for managing emotions, as well as discussing emotional challenges that come with growing up.

In RE, we will explore the question “What does it mean if God is Holy?” Children will learn about Christian beliefs, reflect on the meaning of holiness, and make thoughtful connections between religious ideas and everyday life.

Finally, in Music, we will be learning “Blackbird” by The Beatles. Children will listen carefully, sing parts of the song, and discuss its musical features, helping to develop their appreciation of music from different times and styles. I think this one will be a much bigger hit than Mamma Mia!

Class 4 consists of Year 4 and Year 5 children

Teacher:

Miss L Wilson

Teaching Assistants:

Mrs P Moore and Mrs T Hill