Year 4

Year 4 is an important and exciting year for children at Handale as they continue their journey into the middle of Key Stage 2. We are committed to ensuring your child has a happy and fulfilling year filled with engaging and enjoyable learning experiences. Our aim is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that sparks curiosity, inspires creativity, and nurtures a love of learning.

In Year 4, we value each child as an individual, ensuring they receive the right balance of support and challenge to help them make excellent progress. Children are encouraged to reflect on their learning, respond to feedback, and take ownership of their growth as learners. In our classroom, we promote a ‘growth mindset’, celebrating perseverance, positivity, and hard work in all areas of school life.

Alongside academic progress, we place a strong emphasis on personal, social, and emotional development to help children grow in confidence and resilience. Our classroom offers a calm and focused environment, with access to iPads, laptops, and the wonderful school library to enrich learning. We also make full use of our school’s extensive outdoor spaces to support and enhance the curriculum.

In Year 4, we also place a strong emphasis on physical development and well-being through a wide range of exciting sporting activities. With the support of our dedicated sporting coach, children engage in a variety of activities, including competitions, swimming, athletics, gymnastics, team games, and much more. These activities are designed to be fun and energising, helping children to develop teamwork, coordination, and resilience, while also promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. We are proud to offer opportunities for all children to shine and enjoy the benefits of being active, both inside and outside the classroom.

Throughout the year, we teach a variety of exciting and engaging topics designed to ignite enthusiasm and curiosity. Our aim is to equip every child with the skills and knowledge they need to confidently transition into Year 5 and continue their journey as motivated and successful learners.

Year 4 Multiplication Test

During the Summer Term, Year 4 complete the national multiplication tables check. To find out more information about the test, please click on the link below:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/multiplication-tables-check

I’m excited about the learning adventures that await us in Year 4, and I’m confident that together, we’ll make this academic year both memorable and enriching. Let’s embark on this journey of growth and discovery together!