Swift - Year 4
Hi, I am Mrs Brown and I teach Year 4 Swift class. I have been a teacher for 7 years and am excited to be back in KS2.
I lead Maths across the school and love seeing all the learning the children are doing in maths and the progress they make.
Outside of school I love listening to music and going to the theatre and getting to eat my husband's delicious cooking.
Our weekly timetable:
Important dates for the diary this term for Swift Class
Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Hook Day for Groovy Greek topic!
Week of 2nd February - Children's Mental Health Week
Tuesday 3rd February - Safer internet Day
Welcome to Term 3 of Year 4!
We’re so excited to begin an exciting new term of learning in Year 4! This term, we have lots of fantastic topics to explore across the curriculum, and we can’t wait to get started.
English
Our class book this term is Who let the Gods out? By Maz Evans. We will read this fantastic book linked to our history topic and focusing on reading comprehension. Year 4 will be writing some imaginative poetry as well as narratives and beginning to write biographies about Greek Gods and Goddesses. We will continue our focus of subordinate clauses and adding detail to our writing.
Reading
While reading our class book, the children will be building on their inference skills and justify their answer using information from the text. Year 4 will continue to read independently every day and use Accelerated Reader to complete quizzes about the book.
Curriculum
This term we are exploring the history topic of 'Grooving with the Greeks'. We will be exploring the Ancient Greek life and civilisation as well as famous architecture, theatres and the Olympic games.
Maths
This term, we will be focusing on multiplication and division as this is an essential part of building a strong mathematical foundation. Using concepts from the White Rose curriculum, pupils will develop a deep understanding of multiplication and division by working through various stages of learning and using concrete, pictorial, and abstract methods. We will be moving on to being able to use the formal written method for multiplication and division.
Science
This term we are exploring Animals including Humans. Year 4 will be learning all about teeth and the digestive system. We have some hands on experiments ready for the children to see how food passes through the body.
RE
This term RE, our focus is on the big question, "What kind of world did Jesus want?" We will explore the core teachings of Jesus, examining how his messages of love, compassion, and forgiveness can guide us in our daily lives. Through stories from the Bible, we will learn about his actions and words that emphasized kindness, justice, and helping those in need.
We will also reflect on how Jesus' teachings challenge us to create a world where everyone is treated equally, with respect and dignity. Pupils will have the opportunity to discuss and think about how they can apply these values in their own lives, whether it's through acts of kindness, standing up for what is right, or helping others in their community.
By the end of the topic, pupils will have a deeper understanding of Jesus’ vision for a better world and will consider how we can work together to make the world a kinder, fairer place for all.
Learning at home for Swift Class
- Reading at home daily. Read AR books, ready to quiz
- Spelling shed
- TTS Rockstars
Be ready for learning! In Swift Class, your child will need to have these items in school:
- PE kit (to be worn on PE day - Friday)
- Water bottle (no squash or juice)
- Small rucksack (big enough to hold lunchbox and reading books)
- Wellington boots (to leave in school when weather appropriate)
- Coat (weather appropriate)
Please don’t bring other items into school, as we do not have space to store these, and it can cause upset if things are lost or damaged.
Highlights of our learning so far this year:
Term 2
We have loved our Canterbury topic.
We started off the term by going on an adventure around Canterbury. We spotted the different types of shops and came back to make a graph of them.
Swift class were lucky enough to take part in RISE art workshops this term. Every child made pieces of art that have been made and sold at the Christmas market. Look at our incredible designs!
Term 1
We enjoyed our hook afternoon! We made our own Anglo Saxon names and wrote them in Runes, and created broaches.
We had so much fun on our trip to the Abbey. We enjoyed finding out about how Christianity came to England and seeing all the exciting parts of the Abbey.
