Welcome to Year 4
We are delighted to welcome you to Year 4 at Heronsgate School. This year group is made up of three classes:
- Swans – Miss Kelleher & Mrs. Fisher
- Herons – Ms. Cogger
- Moorhens – Miss Graban
Meet the Team: Meet the Team - Year 4 2025-26 (1)
Each day follows a structured timetable. Core subjects—English, mathematics and reading—are taught every morning, allowing pupils to consolidate and extend their skills. Foundation subjects, such as art, history and science, are taught in the afternoons, with a focus on developing subject-specific knowledge and vocabulary. In Year 4, there is also a focus on preparing children for the Multiplication Check in June. This is often referred to as the MTC Check. Information will be shared in due course. However, if you want to find out more, click on the link: Multiplication tables check: information for parents - GOV.UK
As part of Key Stage 2, children are encouraged to make connections across the curriculum, building on prior learning and preparing for future challenges.
Spring Term Overview
Mathematics We follow the White Rose scheme. This term, pupils will explore:
- Multiplication and Division
- Length and Perimeter
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Times tables covered this term include 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Don't forget to complete 15 minutes of Times Table Rockstars each week. Home - Times Tables Rock Stars
To support your child at home and generate discussion, why not look at the specific details in our schemes of work:
Y4 Spring Block 1 SOL Multiplication and division B
Y4 Spring Block 2 SOL Length and perimeter
Y4 Spring Block 3 SOL Fractions
Y4 Spring Block 4 SOL Decimals A
Reading Our reading is linked to the topic 'Misty Mountain, Winding River'. Our core text is Song of the Dolphin Boy and our poetry is River by Valerie Bloom.
Spellings Support your child by learning the following spellings: Y4 Spelling Term - Spring 1
Project Work Our topic this term is 'Misty Mountain, Winding River'. This project teaches children about the characteristics and features of rivers and mountain ranges around the world, including a detailed exploration of the ecosystems and processes that shape them and the land around them.
Key vocabulary we will discuss includes:
- Topography — the detailed arrangement of natural and artificial features of an area
- Erosion — the process by which water, wind, or ice wears away rock and soil
- Tributary — a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one
- Elevation — the height of land above sea level
- Ridge — a long, narrow elevated landform, often found along mountain ranges
PE Days
- Swans – Monday and Wednesday
- Herons – Monday and Wednesday
- Moorhens – Tuesday and Friday
Reading Information
Each child will be assessed and given a reading book suited to their level. Further details about our reading curriculum can be found in the Reading section of this website.
Homework Tasks - Spring Term
Homework in Year 4 is set each Monday. This is sent home each week. You can also access the homework below:
Year 4 Maths Homework Spring 1 Week 3
Get in touch
We operate an open-door policy and welcome communication from families. If you would like to speak with a member of staff, please email: enquiries@heronsgateschool.co.uk and include ‘FAO’ followed by your child’s class teacher.
