Welcome to Year 4

Class Teacher: Miss Dyson

Teaching assistant: Mrs Gibson

A very warm welcome to Year 4 children, parents and carers. I'm delighted to be teaching Year 4 this year! We have an exciting year of learning ahead, filled with creativity, curiosity, and discovery. From hands-on projects to new challenges across subjects, I can't wait to support our children as they grow in confidence and skills. I know the children are very excited to go swimming this year too, it's going to be a fantastic year! 

Miss Dyson and Mrs Gibson 

Dear God,
Thank You for bringing us together at the start of this new school year.
Bless our Year 4 class as we learn, grow, and support one another.
Help us to be kind, curious, and brave as we face new challenges and discover new things.
Guide our words and actions so that our classroom is filled with respect, joy, and friendship.
Be with us every day as we do our best and care for each other.

Amen.

General school information

• School starts at 9:00am with the school gates opening at 8:35am
• Breakfast club starts at 8:00am and the gates will be closed at 8:15am for breakfast club attendees.
• Please inform the office if your child is absent. 
• All children need to be in the correct school uniform each day, including black school shoes. 

Year 4 key information

►Reading - Reading is at the heart of all our learning at Holy Family. To support this at home, please could all children ensure that they read their school reading book every night and that the planner is signed by an adult. Children will need to bring their reading book and planner back to school each day. 

►Spellings - Every Friday, all children will receive a new spelling list based on spelling rules/patterns which will have been our focus in class. Please can all children learn the given spellings, ready for our Friday spelling tests. 

►Homework - All children will be given weekly English or maths homework. This is to be completed and returned to school as required. 

►PE - PE will take place every Thursday and Friday. All children must have the correct school PE kit of white t-shirt and black/ Navy shorts and trainers. (Track suits may be worn as the weather turns colder). Please ensure that all children have trainers to enable them to fully participate in this key subject. 

As always, thank you for your continued support.

Please don't hesitate to contact me at school if you have any questions or concerns.

The above information has been produced by the DfE and has information about the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) for 2024. If parents or carers have any questions about the up coming MTC, please see Miss Dyson. 

After gathering together as a whole school to mark Remembrance, Year 4 spent time in class reflecting on the meaning of remembrance and those who have served and sacrificed. Inspired by the day’s messages, we created beautiful, heartfelt poems using rich, emotive vocabulary. Each child chose someone special they would like to remember and wrote a personal tribute. These thoughtful pieces are now displayed on our classroom focal point — a space of reflection and gratitude that reminds us of the importance of remembering.

Year 4 began Anti-Bullying Week in a fun and colourful way by taking part in Odd Socks Day! Everyone wore their brightest, wackiest socks to celebrate what makes us all unique. We talked about the importance of kindness, inclusion, and standing up for others. It was a great way to start the week with a strong message — be yourself and say NO to bullying!

In RE, Year 4 explored the theme of Creation and Covenant. They learned about the stories of creation and the special promises, or covenants, God made with His people. Through discussion, reflection, and creative activities, the class deepened their understanding of faith, responsibility, and the importance of caring for the world and one another.

Year 4 stepped back in time to explore the Roman invasions of Britain! They discovered why the Romans wanted to invade, how they built their empire, and what life was like for the people living here. From brave soldiers to clever inventions, the class uncovered how the Romans changed Britain forever!

This term, Year 4 are exploring how our teeth and digestive system work! We’re learning about the different types of teeth and their jobs, how food travels through our bodies, and what helps us stay healthy. From hands-on investigations to fun experiments, we’re discovering just how amazing our bodies are!

In Year 4, we’ve been reading The Leopard in the Golden Cage, an exciting adventure full of mystery, courage, and friendship. We’ve been discussing the characters, the twists in the story, and what we might have done if we were in their place!

This term, Year 4 are shining the spotlight on David Walliams! Known for his hilarious and heartwarming stories like Gangsta Granny, Mr Stink, and The World's Worst Children, Walliams’ books are full of unforgettable characters and laugh-out-loud moments. We’ll be exploring his stories to discover what makes his writing so entertaining and how he brings humour and kindness together in every tale.

Throughout the month of October, our Year 4 children have been praying the Rosary each day with great reverence and joy. As they reflect on the Mysteries, they take turns selecting a special passage from the Bible to guide their prayer and deepen their understanding of Jesus and Mary. This daily devotion has helped the children grow in faith, peace, and love as they journey together through this holy month.

Our Year 4 pupils took part in an engaging Road Safety session this week, learning how to stay safe while walking, cycling, and crossing the road. Through interactive activities and discussions, they discovered the importance of being alert, using crossings correctly, and making sensible choices near traffic. The children showed great enthusiasm and understanding — helping them become more confident and responsible road users!

Year 4 had a fantastic time visiting the Boggledy Book Fair! The children enjoyed browsing a wide range of exciting books, with plenty of brilliant choices priced between £1 and £3. Everyone left with big smiles and new stories to dive into—happy reading, Year 4!

Year 4 enjoyed watching the live-streamed Picture News Black History Assembly. Together, we reflected on this year’s powerful message—standing firm in power and pride. We then all joined together for a class photo to showcase and celebrate the message of Black History Month.

Year 4 had a fantastic time celebrating TT Rockstars Day! During PE, the children learnt a fun rock dance and shared their moves with their peers. They also enjoyed battling one another on TT Rockstars—and even took on Miss Dyson in the challenge!

Year 4 had a fantastic time taking part in the Take 10 Author Event, where they were joined by award-winning illustrator Dorien Brouwers. The children loved learning step-by-step drawing techniques from Dorien and were inspired by her creativity. She also introduced her beautiful new book Life, which the class can now enjoy in our reading room thanks to the generous copies we received!

Year 4 have embarked on their second writing journey – crafting Roman historical narratives. To spark ideas, the children watched exciting reenactments of Roman battles, gathering rich vocabulary to bring their stories to life. They then stepped into the shoes of Roman soldiers themselves, exploring different battle formations and imagining the experiences of life on the battlefield.

In this lesson, children developed attacking skills to move towards a goal.

In our literacy lesson, the children immersed themselves in role play as Roman soldiers, asking and answering questions in character to explore what life in the army was like. Through marching, discussing daily routines, and imagining their duties, they gained a deeper understanding of a soldier’s experiences, which helped them to write authentic and engaging diary entries from a Roman perspective.