The Year 4 class is named ‘Boudica’ to reflect the PYP learner profiles, linking directly to our learning about the Romans. Boudica was courageous and principled in her fight for freedom against the Roman Empire, a great communicator who rallied her tribes, and a risk-taker in challenging their power. By studying her, students are encouraged to be inquirers into this historical period and to embody her resilient qualities in their own learning.
Transdisciplinary Themes
Transdisciplinary Themes: During the year we will cover the following transdisciplinary themes:
- Who we are
- Where we are in place and time
- How we express ourselves
- Sharing the planet
- How we organise ourselves
- How the world works
When following these themes, we will have a central idea and some key concepts which our inquiry will be based around.
Homework
- Reading comprehension
- Maths Arithmetic task
- TTRS
- Spelling Shed
- Reading 3 x per week
Reading
Children can change their book whenever they have read. We ask that an adult sign the book so that we know that your child has read and been asked questions about the text. Please try to talk about new vocabulary in the text so that your child knows what the words mean. They can then use them in their own writing. If your child has read at least 3 times a week, they will have their bookmark ticked and this leads to different rewards.
PE
PE is on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that children come to school in their kits.
Please also make sure long hair is tied back and jewellery has been removed or taped up
Knowledge Organisers
who we are
Central Idea:
Organisations may create order
Line of Inquiry 1:
Having justice in a digital world (Function)
Line of Inquiry 2:
An organisation formed to create order (Change)
Line of Inquiry 3:
Shared goals for justice (Responsibility)
Core Texts:
- Agent Asha
- Cruel Crime
- Painful Punishment
English Writing:
- Non-chronological report
- Persuasive letter
Maths:
- Place value
- Number
- Addition
- Subtraction
Science:
- Electricity
History:
- Crime and punishment
Geography:
- Map work
- The UN
Spanish:
- Going to school
Computing:
- The Internet
RE:
- Sikhism
PE:
- Dodgeball
- Communication
- Tactics
Art & DT:
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Painting
Music:
- This Little Light of Mine
Sharing The Planet
Central Idea:
Relationships in communities may differ based on their locality.
Line of Inquiry 1:
How food brings people together (Causation).
Line of Inquiry 2:
Points of view of religions (Perspective).
Line of Inquiry 3:
Being part of multiple communities (Connections).
Core Texts:
- Boy at the Back of The Class.
English Writing:
- Recount
- Recipe
- Narrative
Maths:
- Measurement: Area
- Multiplication and Division (Unit A)
Science:
- Animals including humans (part 1 & 2)
History:
- Significant Individual: Marie Curie
Geography:
- Geographical features of the UK, Europe, North and South American.
Spanish:
- Going to work
Computing:
- Creating media – Audio production
RE:
- Buddhism
PE:
- Levels and Direction & Basketball
Art:
- Photography/ Digital art (Celine Chhuon)
DT:
- Cooking
PHSE:
- Understanding the law
How The World Works
Central Idea:
Relationships in communities may
differ based on their locality
Line of Inquiry 1:
The role of water
within our World (Function)
Line of Inquiry 2:
The developing
significance of rivers (Change).
Line of Inquiry 3:
Humankind’s impact on
natural habitats (Responsibility).
Core Texts:
- Wind In The Willows
Song of The Rover – Gill Lewis
English Writing:
- Character Description
- Setting Description
- Playscript
- News paper report
Maths:
- Multiplication and Division (Unit B)
- Length and Perimeter
- Fractions
Science:
- Living Things & Their Habitats
History:
- Flooding and its impact on the UK
Geography:
- Rivers
Spanish:
- Around The World
Computing:
- Programming A – Repetition of shapes
RE:
- Why is Jesus inspiring to some people?
PE:
- Dance: World War 2 & Tag Rugby
Art:
- Painting inspired by The Hay Wain – John Constable
PHSE:
- Keeping Safe