Year 4
Merlin
Class Teacher: Mrs S Bradford
Class Teaching Assistant: Miss K Johnson
Osprey
Class Teacher: Mrs L Marchant
Class Teaching Assistant: Mrs C Bryant
Information
Reading
At Hollington Primary Academy we are passionate about our children reading and strive to foster a love of books. During this academic year, your child will be exposed to a broad range of books through the curriculum and end of day ‘Book Worms’ sessions. We actively encourage reading for pleasure so that our pupils can experience the awe and wonder books provided – transporting the reader to new exciting places and broadening their horizons. We know that reading for pleasure can have a major impact on children in their future lives and want to support them on their reading journey. As part of this, we expect every child to read at some point every day!
Home Learning
At Hollington Primary Academy we strongly believe in purposeful home learning that extends the children’s learning about their topic beyond the classroom.
Your child needs to select one task a week to complete and return their home learning books to their class every Thursday. Your child will also receive weekly spelling and times table activities to support their learning.
Physical Education
Merlin's PE day is on a Wednesday and Osprey's is on a Friday.
It is expected that the children have a complete named PE that remains in the academy each term. The correct academy PE kit is:
- Dark shorts
- Plain White T-Shirt
- Black Plimsolls/trainers
Please note: No jewellery is permitted during PE sessions. All must be removed or covered by tape provided by parents, failure to do so will result in your child missing the lesson.
Programmes of Study
Our broad and balanced curriculum is structured in six over-arching themes, one per term, across the academic year. Our programmes of study cover the National Curriculum, as well as knowledge and skills we, as an academy, feel are essential. Click on the tabs below to find out more information on each term's programmes of study and start exploring with your child at home!
Term
ONE
TWO
THREE
Winter Wonderland
When his brother is taken from the village by the mysterious and widely feared Starjik, Ivan, a young boy, embarks on a dangerous journey to find him.
Super Start
Watch and compare weather reports for the UK and Russia to contextualise the locations we are studying.
Fantastic Finish
Race against time! Release Ivan’s brother from the block of ice as quickly as you can.
Subjects
During the term, the children will be learning about the following:
English
In English this term, Year Four will be writing dialogue and informal letters based on our model text and our research into the Russian climate. We will be studying the features of each type of genre and will be including them in our own work. We will recap on a range of uses for commas in our writing and make sure that we form and join letters correctly.
Maths
We will focus on multiplication and division in Year Four this term. We will be learning the formal methods of short multiplication and division.
Science
This term we will be looking at solids, liquids and gases and how to identify the properties of each. We will follow a raindrop through its different processes within the water cycle.
PSHE
Over the term, Year Four will be learning to judge what kind of physical behaviours and contact are acceptable and unacceptable, including ways to respond. As well as, reflecting on how their body has changed and anticipate body changes, understanding that some are related to puberty.
Geography
In geography this term, we will be looking at the different biomes across Russia. We will be describing our understanding of physical geography including climate zones, biomes, vegetation belts, rivers and mountains.
Design Technology
In design and technology we will be using a success criteria to design and make a pair of snow shoes that are fit for purpose. We will use a range of joining techniques learnt to make them before evaluating our work.
Computing
Using our geography and science learning, we will be planning and presenting a news and weather report using data collected and various search technologies.
RE
Year Four will be learning about the significance of the epiphany and how and why Christians celebrate it today.
Languages
Building on from last term, the children will practise and develop basic conversation skills in French and apply this to playground games.
PE
Our focus for PE will be gymnastics. The children will become increasing competent and confident to perform skills more consistently. They will perform in time with a partner and group and use compositional ideas in sequences.
Music
In music the children will be learning to play a glockenspiel using written notation.
Medium Term Plan: Winter Wonderland
Please note: due to the current lockdown some small adaptations will be required to this medium term plan in terms out outcomes to suit remote learning.
FOUR
Rebellion!
Find out about one of the most powerful women from History. Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni tribe.
Super Start
March our way from Rome to Britain
Fantastic Finish
Present our science findings to a panel of Rock Stars
Subjects
During the term, the children will be learning about the following:
English
In English we will be reading about the Romans and the Celts and using our knowledge to write letters and instructions. We will be planning a training schedule for Roman soldiers and sending messages between camps.
Maths
Following on from last term we will secure our knowledge of written methods of multiplication and division. Learning about Roman numerals will link with our topic in History. We will learn and apply our knowledge of area.
Science
The Rock stars need your help! After learning all about sound: how it is made and travels, we will be investigating how to muffle sound. We will be testing different materials and reporting our findings to a panel of rock stars who are concerned about our hearing at their concerts.
PSHE
I belong. This term we will understand our importance within different areas of the community from home to school and the local area.
History
Rebellion! Why were the Roman Army so good at conquering Britain? We will delve into the past and join the roman army marching to some rousing music. We will recreate a war between the Celts and the Romans. Finally, we will debate whether the invasion influenced life in Britain today.
Geography
We will locate the spread of Roman Empire.
Computing
The internet is a mind field! We will learn how to find information quickly, effectively, understanding how information cannot always be believed.
RE
We will learn about Jesus as a leader and teacher, understanding how he is portrayed and the stories he told.
Languages
On a virtual visit to the Louvre where we will learn to describe people and their personalities using simple adjectives in sentences.
PE
We will become great athletes, learning and improving our throwing, running and jumping techniques. Passing the baton is a skill that involves team work and coordination, we will learn the technique to pass and run at the same time.
Music
Theme music composers! We will record our own notation to perform a piece of music to accompany a film.
Medium Term Plan: Rebellion!
FIVE
SIX
Hook, Line and Sinker
Based on a legend of Cornish fisherman this story tells the tale of a cat who goes with its owner on a fishing expedition in rough and stormy seas.
Super Start
Study a range of oil paintings and photos of The Stade area to identify the Hastings fishing community in the past.
Fantastic Finish
Visit to The Stade, Hastings to make observations and collect evidence.
Subjects
During the term, the children will be learning about the following:
English
In term 6 we will look at examples of free verse and create our own based our text for this term ‘The Mousehole Cat’. We will also be writing a persuasive text based on the same book to promote a fishing village.
Maths
We will focus on decimals this term, using them in a range of contexts from money to measures. We will consolidate our learning of all four operations applying this knowledge to decimal notation of tenths and hundredths.
Science
This term we will concentrate on scientific enquiry, understanding how scientists use a range of skills and knowledge to answer questions, make predictions which can then lead to new questions to find the answers to. We will focus on a different scientific enquiry each week.
PSHE
We will be talking about how to look after our bodies and why this is important.
Geography/History
As part of our local study this term, we will be identifying the natural resources around our coastline, how our coastline has changed and looking at the main industries that Hastings is known for i.e., fishing and tourism and the effects each have had on each other. We will also be studying how the fishing industry has changed.
Design Technology
In design and technology, we will learn about seasonality, understanding how and why produce is less expensive at different times of the year. They will plan a menu using seasonal ingredients. They will be able to cook and evaluate a dish using a range of techniques and utensils, understanding how to remain safe and hygienic throughout the process.
Computing
This term we will look at Wikipedia and create our own class wiki based on fishing.
RE
In term 6, we will study Hindu worship and compare marriage ceremonies in different religions.
Languages
The children will practise and develop basic conversation skills in French and apply this to ordering and paying for food in a café.
PE
Our focus for PE will be cricket. The children will become increasing competent in batting and bowling. They will learn how to overarm bowl and bat with increasing accuracy to score runs working with a partner to avoid being out.
Music
In music the children will be learning to appraise and sing ‘Backbird’ by the Beatles. They will understand the genre, the reason behind the song and the composer.
Medium Term Plan: Hook, Line and Sinker