Foundation Subjects
History
The Romans
This term we will be focusing on the Romans. Here are our objectives:
- Can I explain how the Romans invaded Britain during the reign of Emperor Claudius?
- Can I describe the causes and events of Boudica's rebellion?
- Can I explore the power and duties of the Roman army at Hadrian’s Wall?
- Can I explain how far religion changed in Britain after the Celts were conquered?
- Can I describe the sorts of buildings the Romans introduced to Britain?
- Can I describe how many Roman towns in Britain were designed?
- Can I describe how life changed in Britain due to Roman settlement?
RE
Christianity
Focus question: Is Sacrifice an important part of religious life?
Children will:
- retell the story of Jesus in the wilderness
- identify Christian beliefs about Jesus reflected in this story
- suggest why sacrifice might be an important Christian value (linked to beliefs and teachings about Jesus)
- describe what a Christian might do during Lent and why
- explain what is meant by sacrificial love – agapé – and give examples of how Christians might do this
- Discuss Christians who have been examples of sacrificial love (eg. Oscar Romero) and how they were motivated by their faith
- give examples of acts of sacrifice that have been done by or for them
- discuss who or what they would be prepared to make sacrifices for
PE
This half term, the children will be focusing on dodgeball and quicksticks.
Computing
In computing the children are learning to understand computing systems and the internet. These are their objectives:
Copyrights and copycats - Online safety
Can I explore procedures?
Can I use colour?
Can I use fill?
Can I use setpos?
Can I use labels?
Can I use arcs?
They also have a lesson each half term on online safety on how to stay safe online.
PSHE
In PSHE, we are focusing on Safety and the Body . These are our objectives:
- Understand the reasons for legal age restrictions.
- Understand how quickly information can spread on the internet and some of the risks associated with that.
- Assess and give first aid to a casualty who is having difficulty breathing due to an asthma attack.
- Understand the difference between private and public, and secrets and surprises.
- Understand how search engines work and whether information is useful.
Music
This year, our Year 4 children will be learning to play the clarinet with specialist teachers from St Helens Music Service. Each week, pupils will take part in a fun and engaging whole-class music session where they will learn how to hold the instrument correctly, produce notes, read simple music, and play together as an ensemble. The lessons aim to build confidence, teamwork, and a love of music, while giving every child the chance to develop new musical skills.
Spanish
This half term, Y4 will be focusing on the topic of 'Food and Drink'. These are the things they will cover:
- Learn 15 different foods. Cognates and unfamiliar vocabulary for food.
(1. las golosinas, 2. los plátanos 3.los helados 4. el pescado 5. el queso 6.el pan 7. el jamón 8. el pollo 9. los tomates 10. la lechuga 11. las manzanas 12. las patatas 13. los huevos 14.la carne 15. las verduras)
- How to express opinions using “me gusta, me encanta, no me gusta, prefiero”
- Learning about singular and plural
- Start recognising some connectives such as “y”, “pero” and “sin embargo”.
- Role play: ordering food at the market
- Being able to have a conversation at the market, greeting and asking questions in Spanish.
- Cultural lesson on Christmas in Spain