Foundation Subjects
Geography
Rainforests
This term we will be focusing on Rainforests. Here are our objectives:
- Can I explore biomes and their features?
- Can I compare types of rainforests?
- Can I identify features of a rainforest?
- Can I explore the impact of deforestation?
RE
Islam
Focus question: How can we show committment?
Beliefs and Values
- explore Islamic teachings about Ramadan from the Qur’an
- make links between Islamic values and the beliefs explored so far in their study of Islam
Living Religious Traditions
- use subject specific language to describe how and why Muslims fast at Ramadan
- explain the importance of Ramadan in the context of the Five Pillars of Islam
- consider the impact that fasting might have on individuals, families and communities
Shared Human Experience
- discuss (with relevant examples) the importance of showing commitment to a belief, value or community
- consider the role of sacrifice within religion and communities
Search for Personal Meaning
- reflect on their own beliefs, values and commitments
- consider and discuss how they demonstrate their personal commitments
PE
This half term, the children will be focusing on athletics and handball.
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 Citizenship. These are our objectives:
- Can I understand what human rights are?
- Can I understand the benefit of reusing materials?
- Can I identify groups in the wider community and how they contribute?
- Can I understand the value of a diverse community?
- Can I understand the role of the local government?
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