Year Four 2025 - 2026

Dear Parents/Carers

A very warm welcome to Year 4. I hope you and your children have had a restful and enjoyable break. I am delighted to be your child’s class teacher this year and look forward to supporting them as they continue their learning journey through Key Stage 2.

Year 4 is an important year of progression, where children build on the independence, confidence, and skills developed in previous years. They will be encouraged to think more deeply, take greater responsibility for their learning, and develop resilience and reflective thinking as they grow as learners.

Religious Education (RE) continues to play a central role in our school life through the 'Come and See' scheme. This year, children will explore a variety of themes rooted in the Catholic faith, deepening their understanding of Scripture, Gospel values, and Church teachings. They will also learn about other world religions, fostering respect, empathy, and awareness of different beliefs and cultures. Key themes such as community, belonging, responsibility, and love will guide their reflection and help them make meaningful connections between their learning and everyday life.

Throughout the year, children will engage in a broad and enriching curriculum designed to challenge and inspire them. Our classroom will be a supportive and stimulating environment, where every child is encouraged to achieve their best and feel valued.

Homework:

Homework will now be uploaded weekly online via Learning By Questions (LBQ). This will be set on a Friday and should be completed by the following Wednesday. Each child has been given their login details for all online platforms, which can be found in the back of their reading records.

Times Tables check:

At the end of year 4, pupils will sit the Times Tables Check set by the Department for Education. This test is completed online and will take place in school. It consists of 25 questions from the 2-12 times tables, and children will have 6 seconds to answer each question.

It is extremely important that children continue to practise their times tables regularly at home, and we will also be doing lots of practise in school.

Reading:

We will be using Accelerated Reader throughout the year to assess your child’s reading level. Children will have access to online quizzes both in school and at home to complete once they have read a book. During the first week we will complete a baseline test to determine their current reading level.

To support your child, we kindly ask that you listen to them read regularly at home and ask questions to check their understanding before children complete their online quizzes.

Weekly Routine:

Wednesday – Homework should be completed online via LBQ by Wednesday of each week.

Thursday – Swimming takes place on Thursday afternoons at the Aquatic Centre on Oxford Road. Please ensure your child has the correct swimming kit and a towel. Transport to and from the pool is provided.

Friday – P.E will take place on a Friday morning and is led by Manchester City coaches. Every child is expected to participate and must have the correct P.E. kit (white t-shirt, black shorts/ leggings and P.E pumps). All P.E kits should stay in school

A strong partnership between home and school is essential, and I welcome open communication throughout the year. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like to share information that will support your child’s learning.

Miss Furey and Ms Johnson