English

Our text for the term is an abridged version of the original story of the 'Wind in the Willows' by Kenneth Grahame. The story follows the lives of four unlikely friends; Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger. One spring day, Mole peers out from his underground home to find a marvellous world awaits him. As the seasons pass, he picnics on the riverbank with Ratty, accompanies Toad on a chaotic caravan adventure, and even braves the snowy depths of the fearsome Wild Wood in search of Badger. But when Toad's mischievous ways finally land him in trouble,  his friends must come to his rescue and recapture Toad Hall from a gang of sneaky stoats and wheedling weasels.

We will be writing a variety of texts based on this novel, including a recount, playscripts and a persuasive speech. 

Maths

This term we will be covering topics including money, word problems, fractions and decimals. 

We will be also b revising multiplication and division facts for all times tables up to and including 12x12, in ready for our Multiplication Check in June. Please ensure you are practising on TTRockstars regularly at home! 

We will be working to cover the objectives:

Science

Living things and their Habitats

In this biology unit we will be learning all about different living things. We will cover the objectives: 

• What are the seven life processes?
• What are vertebrates and invertebrates? 
• What living things can I find? 
• Can I use and create classification keys? 
• What causes environmental dangers?

Geography

Our Local Area

In this fieldwork unit we will be looking at our local and wider area. We will look to cover: 

• Which county we live in and some physical and human features of it
• Using OS maps to understand symbols and 4 figure grid references
• Creating and drawing sketch maps of Shareshill 
• Services in Shareshill and Cannock area

French 

Countries and Transport

This term we will be learning to say different types of transport and how we get to different places. We will identify some of the main methods of transport used in French culture. 

Music

This term we have the exciting new opportunity to play guitars. Please remember to bring your guitar to school on Thursday. Mr Bolton will introduce Year 4 to the strings on a guitar, and they will learn to play simple tunes, developing their understanding of rhythm. 

Computing

This term we will be using Purple Mash to develop our coding skills. We will be inputting simple algorithms and using debugging skills to identify errors in codes.

PSHE

We always try to provide our pupils with skills to set them up for life. This unit covers our topic 'Growing Up', and delivers statutory RSE content. Please see our PSHE page for our policies regarding this content. 

DT

We will be looking at Cooking and Nutrition this term. We will be understanding what makes a varied and balanced diet, tasting fruit and developing and making our own seasonal smoothie recipes. 

RE

PE​​​​​​​

This term we will be playing  golf with Mrs Barker. We will also be playing rounders, learing the skills required for bowling, batting and fielding.