Year 4
Welcome to Year 4
Hello from The Year 4 Team - Miss Cotterill, Mrs Reynolds-Lawrence, Mrs Scott, Mrs Gill, Mrs Fowkes and Mrs Harper. We are looking forward to a fabulous Year 4.
General Information
P.E
For this term P.E will be on:
- Wednesday and Thursday for Class 4C
- Wednesday and Thursday for Class 4RL.
Homework
Each week the children will be set MyMaths and Spellings.
The children need to spend approximately 30 minutes per week.
We also kindly request that the children continue to practise their reading and their times tables each week. It would also be beneficial if the children are carrying out further research and reading based around our current topic.
Newsletter and Dates
Astley Burf
Astley Burf 2026 – Year 4 Residential
Monday 9th March – Tuesday 10th March 2026
Collection from Straits Primary at 9:30am Monday 9th March
Departure from Astley Burf at 4:45pm Tuesday 10th March
The centre prides itself on providing a varied programme of fun, educational activities tailor-made to each visiting school or children’s group.
On-site
•Outdoor wall climbing
•High ropes course
•Archery
•Adventure playground & zip wire
•Team building activities
•Orienteering & mapwork
•Indoor & outdoor sports
•Bikes
•Arts & crafts
Monday Plan
The children will sort out their cabins, have a site tour, lunch and then groups will engage in activities and an off-site walk round the local area, lead by our activity leaders.
Tuesday Plan
Full Activity Day planned by site staff. Activities are finished by 4:30pm and then we depart.
Roman Day
Year 4 have had a brilliant day and have learnt lots of new facts. Thank you for all the help with the costumes.
Making Pizzas!
Gymnastics
8 children from year 4 had a great time taking part in a gymnastics morning!
Children in need - Thank you for all your hard work to make Children in Need 2025 a huge success!
SPARKs
Year 4 had a very special visit from West Midlands Fire Service learning all about fire safety.
Final Clay Pots
OAA
The children in year 4 have been enjoying learning how to map read and navigate around different courses.
4C flutes
4C have been enjoying learning how to play the flute.
Art - Clay Pots
Inspired by the work of Grayson Perry, Year 4 have been designing and making their own colourful clay pots. Keep your eyes peeled for their final products.
Geography
In Geography, we have been learning all about the human and physical features of Italy. We then created some fantastic posters demonstrating all our knowledge.
Stunning start - Italian Adventure
To start our new topic exploring Italy and the Roman Empire, we went on a scavenger hunt to discover facts all about Italy. Why don't you ask your child if they can tell you something they learnt?
Year 4 Multiplication Check
The DfE have introduced a multiplication test to check Year 4 children's fluency in their multiplication times tables. It will take place in school in June as part of our Year 4 curriculum. The purpose of the check is to determine whether your child can fluently recall their times tables up to 12, which is essential for future success in mathematics. The multiplication check is an on-screen check consisting of 25 times table questions. Your child will be able to answer 3 practice questions before taking the actual check. They will then have 6 seconds to answer each question (guidance is attached to this message).
To practise tables:
To support this we will be encouraging the children to complete regular practice of their tables via TTRocks. A letter has been sent home with your child today detailing their user name and password as well as information of how to access TTRocks at home.
Each Friday we will be checking the class leader board with prizes awarded for most minutes played, most answers correct, fastest time and most improved player. Please encourage your child to play regularly at home as this will only support them in passing the check at the end of Year 4.
The website below is also the closest version of the June test - if children want to practise - click on the link below. Good luck!
Times tables practice