Welcome to the Year 4 webpage

Staff 

Mrs Cunniffe is the teacher of Robins Class 

Mrs Garratt and Mrs Fitzhugh are the teachers of Kingfishers Class 

Useful links

Google Classroom - classroom.google.com/a/elworthce.cheshire.sch.uk

AR Bookfinder - http://www.arbookfind.co.uk/

Times table Rock Stars - https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth

Spelling shed - https://play.edshed.com/

Autumn Term 2025

Topic

Splash! Where does all the water go?

Get ready for an exciting adventure this Autumn, Year 4! Our new topic is called 'Splash! Where Does All the Water Go?' and it's all about geography. We'll become real-life explorers as we learn about rivers and the water cycle. As part of our fieldwork, we will visit Macclesfield Forest to do a river study. We'll use special tools to observe, measure, and record what we see. We'll also be learning how to use the eight points of a compass, four-figure grid references, and symbols and keys to read maps. Download our topic web below to find out more about what we're are covering this term. 

English

Get ready to make a splash with our English topics this term! During the first half term, we're diving into the enchanting world of 'Rhythm of the Rain' by Grahame Baker-Smith. We'll explore this beautiful book, inspiring us to become brilliant storytellers. We'll be writing our very own setting narrative, using our imagination to create a world that comes alive with words. We'll also become expert researchers and write a fascinating information text all about rivers. It's going to be a term filled with creativity and discovery!

We'll continue our English adventure in the second half of the term with a wonderful new book, 'The Leaf' by Sandra Dieckmann! We'll be inspired by this captivating story to write an 'outsider narrative', where we'll explore what it's like to see the world from a different point of view. We'll also become brilliant non-fiction writers, creating a detailed information report. Get ready to think creatively and become a fantastic writer! 

Spellings:                 

The children will receive weekly spelling homework on Spelling Shed linked to the spelling patterns they are learning in class. In addition, the children should learn the National Curriculum spelling lists which were given out at the start of the year. Children are expected to learn one column of spellings per half term and will require help and support at home to ensure the children achieve well. Ideally this should happen weekly – little and often – to enable the children to master the spelling of all of the words. We realise that some of these spellings may appear quite demanding, but every child in the country has to be proficient in the spelling of these relevant age-related words. (See attached list) 

Times Tables

In June, the children will be completing the multiplication tables check (MTC). This is statutory for all year 4 pupils registered at state-funded maintained schools, special schools or academies, including free schools, in England. The purpose of the MTC is to determine whether pupils can recall their times tables fluently, which is essential for future success in mathematics. It will help schools to identify pupils who have not yet mastered their times tables, so that additional support can be provided. You may best support your child in preparation for this by encouraging regular practice of their times tables and TTRS is an excellent tool for this. We will continue to teach and prepare them for the MTC in class also.

Love Music Trust
We are very fortunate here at Elworth that all our Year 4 children benefit from weekly whole class instrument lessons! Year 4 will be having tuition in Woodwind. The instruments will come home later in the term for the children to practise their pieces.

PE Timetables 

PE is timetabled for Thursday afternoon for children in year 4 this term and all children need to come to school dressed in their PE kit at this time.  At this time of the year, the weather is very changeable so always send your child in with the appropriate PE uniform including a waterproof jacket/coat (please refer to the school PE uniform policy on our website for guidance).  May we remind you that all uniform should be labelled to avoid any confusion and missing kit. 

Fitness Friday

We will continue to come to school dressed in our PE kits on Fridays, as we have a focus on keeping active and healthy. Prepare for an active and enjoyable day of learning!

Reading 

All children are expected to read for up to 30 minutes three times per week as part of their homework and have their reading diary signed by an adult. These will be checked by their teacher weekly. All pupils in Year 2/3/4, when reaching a suitable standard, will have access to Accelerated Reader, where children read their choice of book and complete a comprehension quiz online at the end. These results are tracked by teachers and the children achieve points for good test results. 

Homework 

Children in Year 4 receive weekly homework in maths, times tables, spellings and reading. Homework is set on a Monday to be completed by the following Monday.  

If you have any further questions or queries about life in Year 4, please arrange to speak with your child’s class teacher.   

Thank you for your continuing support, 

Mrs Cunniffe, Mrs Garratt and Mrs Fitzhugh