Welcome to Year 4
The Year 4 class team includes Miss McDonagh, the class teacher and Mrs Hartrick, teaching assistant.
During PPA (planning, preparation and assessment) time on a Tuesday afternoon, Mrs Williams and the PE coach teach the class.
Our PE days are Monday and Tuesday.
Week Commencing 3rd November 2025
Welcome back!
English - We are starting a new unit of work on the book "The Great Kapok Tree". We are researching rainforests, linked to our Geography topic, which we will then use to write a non-fiction article about deforestation.
Maths - We are recapping our previous unit of Addition and Subtraction before moving onto a new topic next week.
RE - We are continuing our topic of "Jesus Teaches us to Pray", by looking at significant prayers in our Catholic faith as well as looking at key Jewish prayers and making links and comparisons between the two religions.
Also!
- PE days - Monday and Tuesday (this has changed!)
- There is no homework due this week.
- Poppies are being sold in school this week.
Homework - N/A
Maths - N/A
SPaG - N/A
Week Commencing 10th November 2025
English - We are spending some time getting to know our new book by storymapping, answering comprehension questions about the text and taking on the perspective of a rainforest animal who has lost their home to deforestation.
Maths - We are moving onto our new unit of Multiplication and Division.
RE - We are looking closely this week at The Our Father and discussing the importance of this prayer.
Also!
- We have a workshop on Thursday about how we can use technology to protect the environment!
- We are conducting an exciting experiment in science this week looking at tooth decay.
Homework:
Maths - Due Thursday 13th
SPaG - Due Thursday 13th
At Saint Augustine’s Primary School, our school rules are simple yet powerful: Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Safe, and Be the Best You Can Be.
These school rules guide us in everything we do, helping us create a positive, caring, and inspiring learning environment.
Being ready means coming prepared to learn and try our best every day.
Being respectful reminds us to treat others with kindness and value everyone's contributions.
Being safe ensures that we look after ourselves and others, both inside and outside the classroom.
And striving to be the best we can be encourages us to aim high, work hard, and take pride in our achievements.
Together, these rules help us to grow into confident, compassionate, and capable individuals.