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Welcome to Maple Class – Year 4

A very warm welcome to Maple Class!

Our Year 4 team is:

• Class Teacher: Miss Heery
• Teaching Assistant: Mrs Cooper
• Classroom Support: Ms Bailey 

We have a very busy and exciting half term planned, with lots of fantastic learning ahead!

Curriculum overview

English

In English, we will be exploring fantasy setting descriptions. We’ll be using rich and imaginative language to describe magical worlds, from the chocolate-filled wonders of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to creating our own spooky witches’ lairs.

Our focus text will be The Magician's Workshop by Pie Corbett. This inspiring story will help us develop descriptive writing techniques and build vivid imagery.

Later in the half term, we will move on to persuasive writing, where the children will create their own TripAdvisor-style reviews, using persuasive language to convince their reader.

 

Maths

In Maths, we are focusing on Fractions.

Children will be learning about:

• Fractions greater than 1
• Fractions on a number line
• Improper fractions
• Mixed number fractions

We will also continue to practise and strengthen our multiplication knowledge in preparation for the Multiplication Tables Check in June 2026.

 

Science

Our Science topic this half term is Sound.

We will be investigating:

• How sound travels
• How vibrations create sound
• What affects pitch and volume
• What makes different sounds

There will be lots of practical investigations to support our learning.

 

History

We are beginning our exciting new topic on the Roman Empire.

Children will learn about:

• The Roman invasion of Britain
• Life as a Roman soldier
• Roman settlements and their lasting impact

This topic will culminate in our trip to the Dewa Roman Experience in Chester on Tuesday 30th June.

 

Computing

In Computing, we will be learning about website design, exploring how websites are structured and creating our own web pages.

 

RE

In RE, our focus will be on Easter, exploring its meaning and significance.

 

PSHE

In PSHE, we will be learning about Respecting Rights, understanding the importance of fairness, respect and responsibility.

 

Important Information

• PE: Monday – Children should come to school wearing their PE kits.
• Reading Books: Changed on Tuesday morning.
• Spelling Test: Friday.
• Multiplication Tables Check: June 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact me via Class Dojo.

 

Helpful Learning Links

Here are some fun and educational websites to support learning at home:

Maths

• Times tables rock stars – A fun way to practise multiplication tables.
• Hit the Button – Great for quick-fire maths practise.
• Topmarks – Fantastic games for fractions and number work.

English

• Oxford Owl – Free eBooks and reading activities.
• Spelling Shed – Practise weekly spellings in a fun way.
• BBC Bitesize – Grammar and writing support.

History (Romans)

• BBC Bitesize – Roman Empire videos and quizzes.
• English Heritage – Learn about Roman Britain.

Science (Sound)

• National Geographic Kids – Fun science facts and videos.

We are looking forward to a brilliant half term in Maple Class filled with creativity, curiosity and exciting learning!

 

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