Meet our wonderful Year 4 Team

Year 4 Teachers

Miss Bateson

Miss Bateson

Year 4 Class Teacher

Mrs Egan

Mrs Egan

Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Welfare Support
Google Certified Educator Level 2
 

Please find everything you need to know about Year 4 in the PowerPoint below.

Meet the Teacher Slideshow

Homework

Children in KS2 are expected to read three times a week, this can be recorded by signing your child’s reading record to show they have read at home. Children in Year 4 also need to be practicing their times tables regularly to ensure that they are up to speed with their knowledge for their times table test at the end of the year

PE

In Year 4 we are fortunate to go swimming every Tuesday for one of our PE lessons. Please can you ensure that the children have their swimming kit for this day. 

 

Year 4 also have PE every Friday. Please ensure children have PE kits in school and any earrings are removed or plasters need to be provided for the children to cover them with.

 

Uniform

All children should wear full uniform including their ALWAYS badges.

We do allow pupils to wear all black trainers - no coloured swooshes/stripes etc. with all black soles.

Black shoes are also still acceptable and preferred for school.

                                                      

What is the Year 4 Times Tables Test?

The Year 4 Times Tables Test, known by the government and schools as the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC), is an annual check to see if Year 4 pupils in England and Wales have a good level of times tables knowledge.  Primary-school children are expected to know all their times tables up to 12x12. Under the current National Curriculum, children are supposed to know their times tables by the end of Year 4.

Why has the test been put in place?

The DfE says that the check is part of a new focus on mastering numeracy, giving children the skills and knowledge they need for secondary school and beyond. The purpose of the MTC is to determine whether Y4 pupils can recall their multiplication tables fluently (being able to answer times tables questions accurately and quickly, without having to work out the answers).

What is the Year 4 times tables test’s format?

The Multiplication Tables Check is an online, on-screen digital assessment meaning the children will take the test on a desktop computer, laptop or tablet (such as an iPad) at school. 

The times tables test will be timed, with the entire assessment lasting approximately 5 minutes in total. The children will be set a handful of practice questions to begin with. Following the practice questions, the test itself will comprise of 25 questions; children must answer each question within 6 seconds so the whole test will take less than 5 minutes.

How will the results be reported?

Pupils' individual results will be made available to schools, and the Department for Education will report national results to track how they change over time. Schools will be required to report the results to parents or carers.

What happens if my child does not score very highly on the test?

There will be no "pass mark" (expected standard threshold) and no child will "fail" the test. Multiplication facts will be the only things tested (there will be no testing of children's knowledge of division facts or problem-solving in the check).

The DfE says the purpose of the check is to help teachers identify which children are falling behind and target areas where they’re not being given a chance to succeed.

How can I help my child:

Times tables are learnt best when learnt regularly and in short bursts. Hit the button! Hit the Button is an interactive maths game with quick fire questions.

Times Table Mountain Select the table you wish to practise and then begin your ascent. If you manage to reach the top you can print out a certificate and view a report of your mistakes.

Please watch this video below for more information about the multiplication tables check.

Have a look at our knowledge mats to see what we are learning this term

Year 4 Autumn 1 - Knowledge mats

1.24 MB
478 KB
235 KB
235 KB
196 KB
212 KB
323 KB
143 KB

Have a look at our knowledge mats to see what we are learning this term

Year 4 Autumn 2 - Knowledge mats

1.24 MB
493 KB
240 KB
250 KB
209 KB
187 KB
218 KB
143 KB

Have a look at our knowledge mats to see what we are learning this term

Year 4 Spring 1 - Knowledge mats

1.24 MB
521 KB
60 KB
314 KB
293 KB
244 KB
313 KB
143 KB

Have a look at our knowledge mats to see what we are learning this term

Year 4 Spring 2 - Knowledge mats

1.24 MB
494 KB
60 KB
49 KB
2.20 MB
235 KB
313 KB
143 KB

Have a look at our knowledge mats to see what we are learning this term

Year 4 Summer 1 - Knowledge mats

1.24 MB
571 KB
215 KB
96 KB
178 KB
218 KB
313 KB
143 KB

Have a look at our knowledge mats to see what we are learning this term

Year 4 Summer 2 - Knowledge mats

1.24 MB
486 KB
215 KB
2.54 MB
251 KB
284 KB
143 KB

gallery:During English Children have been reading and adapting The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. The children even spent some time building their own Iron Man.}

 

In this weeks thrive time children have been working on skills for leadership and following instruction. We played some games which can help us perfect these skills.

Here we have been given a challenge and we have to work out how to accomplish the challenge, by following the rules.

Sampling biscuits and evaluating them for Design and Technology week.

Creating a simple biscuit to explore ways we can enhance and modify it.

Our finished product. The children really enjoyed baking their biscuits.

This half term in our music lessons, we are focusing on playing the Samba Drums.

Year 4 were fantastic today at Blackburn Cathedral. We had to think about some really big questions about the moon and how God made the world. If you can get down to the Cathedral to catch this amazing art installation you won’t regret it.

Year 4 have arrived safely at Ribchester Museum and are listening to the historian Patrick. We’re picking up lots of knowledge that we will make sticky over the next few weeks.

Hi all. As you know we had a trip to the Roman Museum yesterday and we had a wonderful time. We got to try on Roman armour and the children loved it.

Learning to code with Hopscotch during Junior Jam.

Exploring mountains using globes and atlases in Geography.

We've had a magical time exploring the world of Narnia with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Your children have shown incredible imagination and enthusiasm as they've followed the Pevensie siblings on their extraordinary adventure.

Friday's snowball disco. All the children enjoyed themselves that much that we forgot to take pictures as we were too busy dancing!

This afternoon, we have had our Christmas party! We played games and listened to music, it was so much fun!

Some of the pictures of our Year 4 children taking part in our Carol Concert service this morning in church. They made the christingles in their RE lessons.

Year 4 worked really hard this morning to multiply a 3 digit by 1 digit number. I was really impressed to see the children using their concrete resources to support learning.

Mark making in Art this afternoon.

With Mrs Hargreaves this afternoon we have been working on creating our own interpretations of the artist, Keith Haring. We have taking pride in our sketch books and learning the art of sketching.

We have been working in the way of Keith Haring. Creating art in his style outside in the playground and on the side path. Don’t forget to come and have a look at what we have created. Let us know what you think at hometime tonight on the yard.

Some lovely outcomes from our year 4 children today. I am really proud of you all.

In Maths today we have been looking at dividing 3 digit numbers using a practical method.

This afternoon we have played an interactive game in Science where we guessed whether electrical appliances used mains electricity or batteries.

This morning we have been looking at what traits make a good friend.

Amazing costumes today! Thank you for the support from home :)

We had great fun today investigating how to create our own switches and adding them into our own circuits. A lovely afternoon making our knowledge sticky.

This morning, year 4 took part in the 'switched on' assembly about railway safety. Ask your child what they have learnt from the assembly.

We have really enjoyed a soft start this morning, taking some time to be mindful and practice techniques to protect our mental health.

Laura came to speak to the children about water safety. Ask your child what they remember.

In PSHE this week the children used a diamond nine to rank the importance of public services.

Painting a shape's outline, shadow, and shading with watercolours.

In Science, we have been looking at human and animal teeth. We discussed and described different animal teeth based on their diet.

This week, in art we have been using different tools with paint to create art work.

Today in maths, we have used fraction walls to compare equivalent fractions.

Year 4 are really enjoying making sticky knowledge in Blackburn museum. Make sure you ask us what we have learnt today. Our brains are going to be bursting.

Starting our day with some VE Day activities.

Working hard on LBQ this morning.

Y4 - PE in the sun

In Computing with Junior Jam, we have been designing our own magazine covers.

In Music, we have composed some music for a short story using word painting.

Our Year 4 artists got creative with sgraffito today, layering paint to reveal exciting designs by scratching through the top coat.

Year 4 scientists got hands-on with the digestive system today! Using tights as intestines, mashed banana as food, crushed biscuit for texture, orange juice as stomach acid, and water, they explored how our bodies turn food into poo!

We enjoyed the rest of our treat today. Icepops in the sunshine.

What a fantastic art lesson yesterday! We have been exploring the exciting technique of Impasto, applying thick layers of paint to create texture and depth. We focused on recreating a small section of Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Wheat Fields with Cypresses’

Year 4 mathematicians explored tenths on a place value chart this morning using whiteboards and counters, strengthening their understanding of decimals and wholes.

Yesterday, we had a wonderful visit from the Ribble Rivers Trust. The children were fascinated learning about river creatures, the impact of river bank erosion, and the importance of planting native wildflowers. A highlight was making seed bombs.

Our first Forest School session was a huge success! We loved exploring our surroundings and discovering all sorts of fascinating insects.

A wetter week at Forest School didn't stop the fun! We've been busy learning how to identify some of our local native trees. They did a great job noticing different leaf shapes and bark textures.

Fun morning at Forest School with year 4.

The children absolutely loved their bouncy castle treat today! It was a whirlwind of fun, and while they were too fast for most photos, we managed to capture a few great moments.

We had the most wonderful time at our last Forest School session! The highlight was definitely lighting the fire and, of course, making s’mores!