Autumn 2026

Welcome to Year 4

Mexico Class

Miss Lopez - Mexico Class

Ms Karima - Mexico Class

Nicaragua Class

Miss Ibrahim - Nicaragua Class

Ms Karima - Nicaragua Class

Key information

PE lessons

Mexico Class: Wednesday & Thursday

Nicaragua Class: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Your child can wear their PE kit to school on these days.

Homework

Homework will be given to your child on Fridays, to be returned on the following Wednesday.

Reading at home

It is recommended that you read with your child every day for at least 15-20 minutes. For more information speak to your child's class teacher.

This is what we will be learning in Autumn 1

LONDON

Reading

Daily Reading (DR)

Non Fiction text- Rivers

Fiction text- The Thames and the Tide Club

Writing

Non fiction - Explanation text

Fiction- 'The Thames and the Tide Club' Finding Tale

Maths

Review of column addition and subtraction

Place value to 1000

Measure

Comparing, ordering and rounding 4-digit numbers

Coloumn addition and subtraction with 4- digit numbers

Science

States of Matter- (Solid, Liquid and Gas)

Geography

River- Will Water ever run out?

Comparing River

Looking at features of a River

"Are all religions equal?"

Indoor PE (with Class Teacher)- Fitness

Outdoor (Miss Carly)- Football

PSHCE

Connecting with others: How can we respect each other?

Pupils develop strategies for building trust and resolving friendship challenges.

Music

Voice and Recorders

Computing

Computing systems and Network- The Internent

Books Autumn 1

The Thames and the Tide Club

Rivers

This is what we will be learning in Autumn 2

INNOVATION AND CHANGE

Reading

Daily Reading (DR)

Fiction text - Roman Boy

Non-fiction text: The Romans

Writing

Fiction - Rags to Riches Tale

Maths

Perimeter

3, 6, 9 times tables

Science

Animals including humans

(Digestive system, types of teeth, food chains)

History

"What happened when the romans came?"

"What makes some texts sacred?"

Indoor PE (with Class Teacher)- Parkour

Outdoor (Miss Carly)- Basketball

PSHCE

My healthy self: How can I make healthy choices?

Understanding how healthy choices, including exercise, nutrition and hydration, support physical and mental wellbeing.

Music

Voice and recorders

Computing

Creating media - Photo editing

Books Autumn 2

Roman Boy by Tony Bradman

The Romans by Marcia Williams

How can you help at home?

Encourage your child to read every day and talk about what they’ve read to build understanding.

Practise times tables and basic maths regularly to boost confidence and speed.

Encourage open conversation and simple calming strategies like deep breathing.

Key Dates

Autumn Term Dates 2026-2027

Wednesday 9th Sept: Welcome in Wednesday: Welcome back coffee morning

WB 14th September: After school Activity Clubs begin

Wednesday 16th September: Flu Vaccination Day

Friday 25th Sept: Macmillan Coffee Morning and book fair

October 2026: Black History Month

Friday 2nd October: International Evening

October 5th - 9th: Bike to School Week

Saturday 10th October: World Mental Health Day

Monday 12th October: Author Claire Linney visit for KS2

Wednesday 14th Oct: London Eye River Cruise

Thursday 15th October: Parents Evening - School Closes at 1:30pm

Friday 16th October : Show Racism the Red Card - Wear Red Day

Friday 23rd Oct: Black History Month celebrations

Friday 23rd October: End of Half Term School Closes 3:10pm

Monday 2nd November: INSET Day for staff

Wednesday 11th November: Remembrance Day

Monday 16th November: Anti Bullying week - Odd Sock Day

Friday 20th November: Children in Need - Wear Pyjamas or spots

Friday 4th December 2026, at 3:30pm - 5PM Winter Fair

Tuesday 15th December Christmas Lunch & Jumper Day

Thursday 17th December : Flu vaccination catch-up

Friday 18th December End of Term Children Finish at 1:30pm

Safeguarding

If you hear something or see something that concerns you, please speak to a member of the safeguarding team.

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