Welcome to Poplar Class!

We have an action-packed year ahead as we explore inspiring new topics, strengthen our skills and work together as a team. This page lets you see an overview of the exciting things we will be learning in each subject, so you can share in your child's educational journey.

Here is a little look at what we will be studying over the coming weeks...

English

In Year 4, we will continue to build a love of reading and writing through a wide range of engaging texts and creative activities. Children will develop their reading fluency and comprehension skills by exploring stories, poems and information texts, discussing characters, themes and vocabulary. In writing, children will learn to plan, draft and edit their work, using imaginative ideas and developing understanding of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Maths

In Maths, we will be strengthening our number skills and building confidence in key areas. This half term, children will be continuing to develop their mental multiplication and division strategies, as well as learning written methods for multiplication. Children will also cement their understanding of place value, as well as looking at using addition and subtraction in statistics. Throughout our lessons, we will have a focus on the times tables to prepare for the multiplication check towards the end of Year 4.

Science

This half term we will explore electricity, learning how it flows, how circuits work, and how to use different components safely. Children will develop their scientific skills by investigating, observing, and recording their findings.

History

This half term in History, we will be learning about the Romans. Children will explore the invasion of Britain, its impact on the Celts, and the long-term legacy, using artefacts, archaeological sites, and historical sources to investigate and analyse the past.

Music

This half term in Music, children will be exploring Gospel and Soul music, focusing on the song Lean on Me and its theme of helping each other. They will develop their understanding of the language of music while learning to sing, play, and perform through a range of engaging activities.

French

This half term in French, children will be learning the story of Goldilocks. They will practice speaking in sentences, asking and answering questions, describing characters and actions, and beginning to write simple phrases from memory, all while exploring the sounds and patterns of French through songs, rhymes, and storytelling.

Art 

In our Art lessons this term, children will be developing their art and design skills through observation, drawing, and creativity. They will improve their still-life drawing techniques inspired by Giorgio Morandi, and explore the role of a curator by planning and hosting their own exhibition.

Computing

In Computing this term, children will be learning website design. They will explore how to plan, create, and edit their own web pages using Google Sites, working collaboratively online and developing their skills in presenting and evaluating digital content.

PE

On Tuesdays:

• Game Sense Net/Wall - children will learn how to create space and think ahead to win points when playing net court games.

On Thursdays:

• Dance with Mr Glenn - children will develop their coordination, rhythm and creativity.

RE

In RE, we will be considering the question: What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today? The children will learn about Hindu beliefs, practices, and values, and how they shape the lives of Hindus living in modern Britain.

PSHE

In PSHE, we will be learning about being responsible. Children will explore how their actions affect themselves and others, consider a range of real-life situations and develop the skills to make thoughtful, sensible and responsible choices.

Thank you for your continued support,

Miss Speight, Mrs Bond and Mrs Higham

(The Year 4 Team)