Year 4 Summer Term 2026

Anglo-Saxon and Viking Britain

ENGLISH

This term we are reading Varjak Paw by SF Said which is often a favourite of children at the school.  We are also reading Arthur and the Golden Rope by Joe Todd-Stanton, a graphic novel based on several Viking myths, and writing the story of Biorn, a Viking, from an animation. Later we will write some diamante and kenning poems and then a story linked to Varjak Paw and the picture book Small in the City.

Important practice, ready for Year 5:

• using clear, legible handwriting with some joins
• spelling carefully, using taught sounds and patterns
• reading back through finished work to fix mistakes and to improve it

HOME READING

The children are expected to read at least five times per week and to bring their reading record daily.  This will help them to become fluent, confident readers.

To support this, please sign their reading record on a weekly basis.  Your child will either be given a book in their reading record, or they will be able to choose their own from the class and school libraries. 

We love to read and to recommend books; if your child is not sure what to read next, please encourage them to ask their teacher for a suggestion!

MATHS

This term in Maths, we are learning about the following:

• Decimals and fractions
• Converting units of measure, including time
• Perimeter and area
• Coordinates and translations
• Statistics

SCIENCE

This term, the children are learning about the functions of different parts of the human digestive system

and the roles of different teeth.  We will also be constructing classification keys.

FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

In History, we are learning about who the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings were, why they invaded and what life was like for those that settled.  We will be looking at sources of evidence such as the Staffordshire Hoard and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, to understand how we know about the distant past.

In Computing, we will be using count-controlled (e.g. repeat five times) and infinite loops to repeat instructions in programmes that we code.

In RE, we will be examining the world Jesus wanted for Christians and later, considering what brings people purpose and meaning in life by looking at three world views.

In Art, we will be looking at the work of Dame Barbara Hepworth and creating our own dragon eye sculptures.

In Music, we will be exploring the folk-rock genre/swing and using percussion instruments.

In French, we are continuing to develop our conversational language and will be extending to discuss pets around the house.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)

PE lessons will be on the following days:

4P: Wednesdays and Mondays*                                4MP: Mondays and Fridays*

Please bring your children into school wearing their PE kits on these days.

*Additional swimming sessions for some children will replace their Monday PE slot – you will be informed if this is the case.

MULTIPLICATION TABLES CHECK (MTC)

This term, Year 4 children will complete the MTC.  This will be very similar to the Times Tables Rockstars practice that your children are used to and will assess quick and accurate recall of times tables facts.

By the end of Year 4, children are expected to know their times tables facts up to 12x12 from memory.

We have a very exciting summer ahead!

• Visit to The Wilson Museum – Tuesday 21^st April
• Visit to Croft Farm – Tuesday 28^th/Wednesday 29^th April
• AngloSaxon/Viking Day – Wednesday 6^th May
• Bread Making Day – Wednesday 20^th May
• Dunalley Literature Festival – Week beginning 18^th May
• Health Week

If you have any questions or would like to speak to a member of the Year 4 team, please come and see us at the end of the day or make an appointment through the office.

Miss Parker, Mr Price, Mrs Mackie and the Year 4 team