Yr 4 Looking Back and Forth - Friday 22nd May 2026

🔙 Looking Back – This Week in Year 4

This week, Year 4 have worked incredibly hard on writing their own twisted narratives. They have also published their fantastic poetry work.

In Maths, we have been converting improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa, as well as subtracting fractions.

The class were absolutely awesome in P.E. and earned 10 marbles from Mrs Murdock — a fantastic achievement!

Year 4 were also brilliant during Sports Day, throwing themselves wholeheartedly into every event. It was lovely to see the children encouraging and congratulating one another on their achievements. Moments like these make us exceptionally proud to be their teachers.

Next half term is going to be very busy — we think it will fly by!

During the first two weeks back, the children will complete the MTC (Multiplication Tables Check). The half-term competition will be a great opportunity for some extra practice.

Please remember that school is closed on Monday. Children will return to school on Tuesday after half-term.

💬 Ask at Home

Try discussing some of these questions together:

• What has been the best thing about this half term?
• What has been your favourite activity?
• What are you looking forward to next term?

🔜 Looking Ahead – Next Week in Year 4

• Teeth and Eating in Science
• David Attenborough Theme Afternoon – in honour of the great man!
• R.E. – Hinduism
• Branching Databases

📚 Homework This Week

• Topic – European Flags Game – due Friday 5th June
• 📖 Reading: 15 minutes daily (records checked on Mondays; AR quizzes encouraged)
• 🎵 TT Rockstars: 10 minutes daily or two 20-minute sessions
• 📝 Spellings: Test on Wednesday (short, frequent practice works best)
• ✏️ Presentation: Pencil or blue/black pen only — no felt tips
• 🔢 Times Tables: Ongoing practice

📬 All homework is due by Friday — children know where to hand it in.

🔔 Reminders

• Reading records are due every Monday (with daily logs completed)
• ⭐ Reading Challenge: 20 reads = 10 house points

🗓️ Dates for Your Diary

Tuesday 2nd June – Pupils return
Week Beginning Tuesday 2nd June – Year 4 Tables Tests
Wednesday 3rd June – Free Dress Day for sweets – CUP U LIKE
Wednesday 4th June – PTA Meeting, 6:30pm at The Crown
Thursday 5th June – Bags to School / Reserve Sports Day
Friday 6th June – Summer Ball
Week Beginning Monday 8th June – Phonics Testing
Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th June – Bikeability (Years 4 and 5)
Thursday 11th June – Year 5 Halle Visit
Friday 12th June – June Evening
Tuesday 16th June – SA Visitors Arrive
Friday 19th June – Film Night
Friday 26th June – Cake Sale (Reception)
Monday 29th June – SA Visitors Leave
Friday 3rd July – Year 6 Residential
Monday 6th July – Swimming Pool Arrives
Friday 17th July – School closes for the Summer Break