How to be a flourishing Willow? The willow tree’s flexibility and strength symbolise the importance of resilience. As Year 4 Willows, we strive to embody qualities like patience, kindness and service. Through these values and our role as global citizens, we work together to create a supportive community that reflects our best selves within The Blue School and beyond.
We are full of enthusiasm and excitement for our Year 4 learning journey! With a focus on making each day fun and creative, we aim to push ourselves to be the best we can be, embracing every challenge that comes our way. Our inspiring and engaging curriculum, combined with a vibrant classroom environment, encourages us to think critically and explore the world around us. Our Christian values are woven into everything we do, guiding our growth and learning every step of the way.
In Year 4, we embark on an exciting and enriching journey, using our curiosity and investigative skills to explore a wide range of fascinating topics. During the Autumn term, we’ll dive into powerful vocabulary, using similes and metaphors to create vivid images within our poetry, while also becoming skilled report writers, documenting the dramatic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii.
As mathematicians, we’ll strengthen our understanding of partitioning three-digit numbers and sharpen our multiplication skills, making connections between key mathematical concepts. Later in the year, we’ll delve deeper into fractions, multiplication and division, building a strong foundation for more complex problems. In the summer term, we’ll celebrate all the hard work we’ve put into mastering our times tables as we prepare for the multiplication tables check – a fun milestone showcasing our progress!
In science, we’ll become ecologists, studying habitats and even creating our very own habitats for mini-beasts. Our history lessons will take us back in time as we uncover the mysteries of Roman and Anglo-Saxon Britain and in computing, we’ll become programmers, discovering how algorithms work and experimenting with Microbits and Scratch software.
As the year progresses, we’ll channel our creativity by writing our own fables, sharing important moral lessons, and exploring tales from other cultures, including the captivating story of Mufaro’s Daughters. The book The Great Kapok Tree will ignite our imaginations as we write persuasive letters to a logging company, urging them to stop cutting down the Amazon Rainforest. We’ll end the year on a high note by designing our own fun and creative prospectuses for a fictional school!
In science, we’ll investigate the fascinating world of states of matter, sound, teeth and digestion and even dive into the world of electricity. Our geography lessons will take us on a journey to understand how rivers are formed, the importance of natural resources and the impact of migration on communities.
In religious education, we’ll open our minds to appreciate different cultures and belief systems, deepening our spiritual and moral understanding. Alongside Christianity, we’ll explore the vibrant traditions of Hinduism and Sikhism, immersing ourselves in their rich cultures and beliefs. Through this, we’ll grow as global citizens, embracing diversity and celebrating the beauty of the world around us!
