Year 4 2025 - 2026
Mrs Heys
Mr Southworth
Welcome to Year 4 with Mr Southworth, Mrs Downie and Miss Simpson!
Through this term, pupils develop curiosity about the world, scientific and historical enquiry skills, and understanding of human and natural environments. Lessons encourage investigation, observation, and critical thinking, supporting confident learners across the curriculum. In Year 4, they will study the Romans, examining how people lived, worked, and travelled during this period. These units develop historical enquiry, helping pupils ask questions, interpret evidence, and understand how the past influences the present.
Throughout this half term, our writing will be inspired by our history topic on the Romans. Pupils will explore what life was like in Roman times, using the idea of a street through time to examine homes, jobs and daily life. They will develop their non-fiction writing skills by researching and writing a non-chronological report about Roman life, using clear subheadings and factual information. Children will learn to use formal language and subordinating clauses to add detail and explain ideas clearly. This unit supports historical understanding while building confidence in informative writing.
Further information about our adventures and learning as well as specific news and notices will be shared through Arbor and the newsletter.
If you have any questions throughout the year, please contact us at Class4@deanvalley.cheshire.sch.uk or please speak to us during drop off / collection.
Weekly Activities:
- PE - Monday - please keep indoor PE kit in school.
- Swimming - Tuesdays: Don't forget to pack your swim gear! Our swimming sessions will take place every Tuesday.
- Orchestra - Wednesdays
- Forest School - Fridays (every other) please check the school calendar for which week your child has forest school.
Reminders for daily learning
- School shoes/ indoor shoes will remain in shool and children can come to school in their outdoor shoes everyday.
- All children with long hair must wear it tied back.
- Children only need to bring the essentials into school every day – lunchbox and water bottle.
- They will be provided with all equipment.
- Children are welcome to bring water bottles into the classroom.
- A suitable coat is vital as we will spend time outside every day, for daily miles, playtimes and other outdoor learning opportunities.
Useful links
Below are the main website we use in school. If you can't locate your child's details please contact me.
Times Table Rockstars - Children have their own login.
Numbots - Children have their own login (this is the same as Times Table Rockstars)
Spelling Shed - A subscription service for practising spellings.
Reading books
Please remind your child to swap their reading books once finished.
Here is a wonderful website with book recommendations for all year groups.
