The sun is out (possibly!) and we are entering the Summer term.  After the Easter break we are all ready and have our batteries charged for a fantastic end to Year 4.   Sounds intriguing?  Let me share a little of what we have planned in Summer term.

Maths As we finish year 4 we start to expand on a lot of our knowledge and use this to solve more complex concepts.  What is a decimal? How do you show decimals?  Can we add and subtract decimals?  We also have out first look at coordinates and understand how we can read and plot using this system. We will continue with our focus on Multiplication, as in June we take a National test based on our Multiplication facts, so we continue to use TimesTables games and of course TTRockstars to develop our recall of facts to x12.

English  This term we look at a non-fiction text that looks at the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter, this book dovetails nicely with our History focus and tells the amazing tale of how this tomb was discovered.  We will look at using modal verbs, writing instructions and diary writing to support this wonderful book.  In reading we use a version of Shelley’s Frankenstein, which is a mature text and explores the darker side of humanity!!

History  Surely everybody is inspired by Ancient Egypt and this is the topic of out history unit for the first term.  We look at the River Nile and its importance to the people, we look at Pharoah’s and the power they had as well as investigating pyramids and hieroglyphics.  In the second term we look at rivers, in particular our local river, the Nene and compare and contrast it to the River Nile in Egypt.

Art After the amazing work we covered during our Take One Picture project, we look at mixing paint, culminating with a wonderful illustration of an animal from the Rainforest, which we get inspiration from another artist. To finish our Take One Picture project, we have a visit to the National Gallery in London to see the Canaletto ourselves!  This London visit will be detailed later and is likely to take place early July 2025.

I will stop at this point, but we have a great range of topics and areas we will cover in ICT, French, DT and all the other subjects we cover during the Summer Terms.

PE days are Wednesday (This could change in May) and Thursday please remember to come to school in your PE kit on these days, which is a white T-shirt and black shorts/tracksuit bottoms and trainers. Please dress for the conditions as we could be outside so on chilly days ensure you are dressed warmly as its easier to remove layers than add them! 

Team wise I am joined by my wonderful Teaching Assistant, Ms Capiron. 

For any parents who wish to discuss anything with me, on most days I will be outside the boys exit at 3.30pm or alternatively leave a message with school reception and I can get back to you on whatever your query is.

Kindest Regards

Mr Draper and Ms Capiron