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2024/2025

Year 4

Reading

We absolutely love reading across our school and in Year 4 we have been exploring a huge range of books and genres. Take a look at what we have looked at so far!

History

Children have loved our history units so far this year. We explored the lives of Romans and Anglo Saxons introducing replica armour and equipment alongside creating double page spreads all out this fascinating era of the past.

 

Art – Pete McKee

Year 4 have really enjoyed learning about the local sheffield-based artist Pete McKee. They have worked incredibly hard and produced some wonderful work.

 

 

PE

Children have loved their PE lessons so far this year. Here’s a snapshot of our year 4’s working hard on their passing and dribbling skills in football. We then put this into a small sided games where pupils played with excellent sportsmanship!

 

Swimming

Children have thoroughly enjoyed their swimming lessons this year and have made huge progress in becoming safe and confident in the water.

Harvest Festival

The whole school celebrating harvest this October, taking a visit to our local church to hear from the vicar some wonderful words of why we must be thankful for food in our lives. Year 4 blew us away with their amazing donations!

 

Cut your carbon month

Throughout the month of November, our pupils have been taking part in Cut Your Carbon month to try and reduce our carbon footprint by ticking off these 6 simple steps!

TT Rockstars

We know how hard children in year 4 are working on their times tables in preparation for the multiplication check later on in the academic year. Keep an eye on for rock slams from our teachers to see if you can beat them. Good luck!

 

Year 4 Multiplication Check

What is the Multiplication Tables Check

The Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) is a key stage 2 assessment to be taken by pupils at the end of year 4 (in June). The MTC’s purpose is to ensure the times tables knowledge is at the expected level. In the 2024/2025 academic year, the multiplication tables check (MTC) is statutory for primary schools.

The Multiplication Times Tables Check is an online test where the pupils are asked 25 questions on times tables 2 to 12. For every question, you have 6 seconds to answer, and in between the questions, there is a 3-second rest. Questions about the 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12 times table come up more often. The questions are generated randomly based on the rules of the MTC.

How to prepare

A good way to prepare is to start early and build a daily routine practising the times tables. With regular practise you will learn all the questions and gain confidence. We suggest practising 10 to 15 minutes a day for optimal results.

 

 

 

2023/2024

Year 4

A visit from the Mayor of Rotherham

This year, we have been reading the 'What a waste' book and completing English work around it. We were lucky enough to have a very special visit from The Mayor of Rotherham, where children got the chance to ask questions all about what Rotherham does to protect our local area and environment. The Mayor also listened to some of the work children have completed so far and said how impressed he was.

 

Reading

We absolutely love reading across our school and in Year 4 we have been exploring a huge range of books and genres. Take a look at what we have looked at so far and what some of our children’s favourite titles are!

Art – Phlegm

Year 4 have really enjoyed learning about the artist Phlegm. They have worked incredibly hard and produced some wonderful work.

Star pupils!

So far this year, children have been showing off how hard they have been working. To reward them, they can take home a personalised post card to show how brilliant they have been in school!

PE

Children have loved their PE lessons so far this year. Here’s a snapshot of our year 4’s working hard on their passing and dribbling skills in football. We then put this into a small sided games where pupils played with excellent sportsmanship!

TT Rockstars

We know how hard children in year 4 are working on their times tables in preparation for the multiplication check later on in the academic year. Keep an eye on for rock slams from our teachers to see if you can beat them. Good luck!

Every week, Year 4 go to battle with each other on TT Rockstars. Who will be the winning class on top at the end of the week!

Year 4 Roman workshop

Year 4 had a fantastic time taking part in the Roman workshop where they learned all about Britain during the Roman era, playing traditional Roman board games and going to battle rehearsing some of the famous Roman tactics.

Virtual Reality Workshop

 Year 4 had a fantastic time exploring the Amazon rainforest during their virtual reality workshop!

Year 4 Multiplication Check

Trip to Thurcroft's Community Library

Year 4 went on a trip to Thurcroft's new community library. They found out what services they could benefit from and took home a sign up sheet. Happy reading!

 

Please keep checking back on the Year 4 page as we will be sharing lots of photographs showcasing our amazing learning.