Year 4

Welcome back! We trust that you and your children had a fantastic first half of the autumn term and are now rejuvenated and eager to continue their exciting year at Foxfield. We are thrilled to present the Year 4 curriculum newsletter for the second half of the autumn term, where you can find out about the incredible learning opportunities that await your children during this upcoming term.

Autumn Global Outcome

Throughout this term the children will learn how peace and conflict was viewed and addressed in Ancient Greece and will build on their empathy skills after hearing about life in that time period. As debate was a crucial tool used by poorer sections of society in ancient Greece to dispute their living conditions, children will study the concept of activism and the role that protests have in society. Children will learn to make connections between the geography and the legacy the Ancient Greeks have had on the modern world. As part of their global learning outcome, they will work towards creating well-being kits/ well-being first aid that support the Zones of Regulation corners in classrooms. This will link through their RHE learning in Autumn 2.

English

This half term in English, we will be reading 'Who Let The Gods Out' by Maz Evans. Children will have the opportunity to create a character description using descriptive langauge. For our final outcome children will write a recount based on our main character Elliot.

Maths

In Maths, we will continue to solve addition & subtraction using column method. We will begin multiplication and division with a focus on 3, 6, 9, 11 and 12 times tables. We will then move on to look at area.

Times Tables

Please support your child in logging on to Times Tables Rock Stars each day for around 20 minutes to help consolidate their learning.

Science

In Science this half term, our topic is ‘electricity’. We will be learning how to make a circuit as well as what needs to be added to ensure the circuit works. We will then answer the question: "What happens when you turn on the switch of an appliance?"

Geography

This half term we will be comparing the human and geographic features of two locations, Greece and the UK. We will research what similarities and differences exist between Greece and the UK that reflect their diverse geographies and cultures.

Computing

In Computing, year 4 will be looking into how network devices make up the internet. They will learn this through outlining how websites can be shared via the World Wide Web (WWW), describing how content can be added and accessed on the World Wide Web & evaluating the consequences of unreliable content

RE

RE learning will focus on the places of worship within Christianity. Children will discuss the question, 'What does it mean to be part of a Christian community?' by learning about how places of worship create a sense of belonging. The children will have the opportunity to identify the role of the priest and discuss the art works within churches.

PE

This half term in PE, children will be taking part in multi skills activities. Children will be using different equipment and team building skills throughout the lessons.

DT and Food Fortnight

The first part of our half term will be focused on Food Fortnight where will be learning about and making Greek meze. We'll be tasting hummus, tzatziki, feta and green olives.

The second half of our DT unit will be focussed on create mosaics inspired by the Ancient Greeks.

Music

This half term children will be focusing and singing songs around the the theme of, ' Exploring feelings when you play'. Children will practice and rehearse a number of songs. We will then begin to prepare for our Christmas concert.

French

In French, the children will be learning key vocabulary they can use to describe themselves. They will use this language to have conversations with their peers.

RHE

In RHE, children will be learning about how they can connect with others and how we can respect each other.

Homework Expectations

Year 4

Reading for pleasure daily for a minimum of 15 minutes per day
Practice of weekly spelling list
All multiplication tables up to 12 x 12

Spellings

Here are the spelling lists for the half term. Children will receive a paper copy of the week's spelling list for them to practise at home. Each week, children will be quizzed on their spellings, so regular practice at home will be incredibly beneficial. Thank you for supporting their learning!

Handwriting practice

We use Letter-Join as our whole-school handwriting scheme. Children can log in to the Letter-Join website at home on iPads, tablets and computers to practise the skills in the classroom.

SuperKind at Foxfield

At Foxfield Primary school, leadership starts with making a difference. Through SuperKind, pupils learn that leadership is about taking positive, meaningful action for others and the wider world. Through your child's unique QR code, you can access the platform and log any SuperKind actions that your child does. Whether it’s helping a neighbour, organising a recycling project, fundraising, or volunteering, every positive step counts.

By logging their achievements, you help celebrate their dedication, encourage a lifelong habit of kindness and social responsibility, and show them that no action is too small to create real change.

Click here to access the website.

Home Learning platforms

Beyond the core homework activities, Foxfield provides access to several engaging online platforms for optional additional tasks, for which your child has been given a login. These platforms include Letter-Join for handwriting practise, spag.com for spelling and grammar practise, Collins Big Cat e-library for access to all levelled reading books and Numbots for addition and subtraction practise. Class teachers will assign specific activities on these platforms, and children are able to regularly participate in fun activities.

Children should be encouraged to log into Letter-Join on a weekly basis and complete the handwriting activity assigned by their class teacher, linked to the current skill they are learning in class that week. For spelling and grammar, children will be set one activity a week linked to their learning in class. In the Collins Big Cat e-library, the children will have all books within their secure phonics level assigned to their account. This will not replace the physical book they bring home, instead they will have access to reread old titles or have further practise of the previous phonemes they have learnt. For numbots, the children will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of numbers within 100, including quick recalls of addition and subtraction facts. If the level they choose in ‘Storymode’ is too easy, please move onto the next level - you do not have to complete all elements on this website, although some levels can be used to recall learning from Reception. To further support your child’s learning, we will be setting a selection of activities on Purple Mash once every half term. Purple Mash is an online platform containing cross-curricular creative tools and activities that allow children to explore and enhance their knowledge in a fun, engaging way.

Your child will be expected to work their way through the assigned tasks at their own pace over the course of the half term. The homework will cover a variety of subjects, including core areas such as reading and maths, as well as other curriculum areas like science, history, and computing.

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