Year 4 | Elston Hall

Welcome to Year 4

Our Teachers

Miss J Saunders
Class 13
Year Leader

Mrs A Handley
Class 14

Mrs S Hafeez-Rafi
Class 15

Support Staff

Mrs Sotiriou

Mrs Clarke

Mrs R Patel

Welcome back to school; we hope the children are well and are looking forward to their Summer Term learning.

During the first half of the term, there will be final information shared about our residential stay at Conwy in May 2026, including a chat with the children. We will also talk to those not attending, to explain how their 3 days in school will look and some of the exciting learning planned.

English and Mathematics will continue to be taught daily and focus on key writing skills and mathematical calculations.

Times tables remain a main priority right up to 12x12, and we appreciate your help in practising these at home. We will continue with regular Rockstar challenges in class, and at home, and our very popular ‘Superheroes’ work. We will also be practising regularly to prepare for the Year 4 Statutory Multiplication Check.

For more information about our learning this term see the Curriculum Overview.

Parents Meeting Sept 2025

Information for Parents MTC

Multiplication Test Information

Thematic

This year we are continuing with our exciting, thematic approach, allowing children to make connections between areas of learning and consolidate skills. All the themes chosen deliver the programmes of study for the National Curriculum and this term our topic is entitled “You’re Not Invited” and will link to many areas of the curriculum including History, Art, DT and Music.

MFL, R.E and Science will be taught discreetly.

P.E

Year 4 PE sessions are Mondays and Thursdays.

Please can we remind parents that no jewellery should be worn in school with the exception of stud earrings, and in line with Health and Safety guidelines these should not be worn on PE days. Children may be asked to remove earrings before PE sessions. Please ensure that children have their PE kit on, for their PE days shown.

Homework

Children in Year 4 will continue to receive phonic spellings and they will be tested on these the following week. Reading books will need to be brought to school each day please, and taken home each night. Times table homework may also be given, as needed. This half term we are going to be having a big push with our times tables ready for the Times table check in June.

Please continue to send your child with a named water bottle, that they can refill and use in school – this is really important in warmer weather. It should only contain water. We ask that it is not metal please, as these can be heavy. We will continue with morning toast up until end of register and should you wish, children can continue bring a piece of fruit to school for their morning snack.

We anticipate a busy and exciting term ahead and we thank you in anticipation of your continued support. Your child is working hard to finish Year 4 strongly, to prepare them fully for Year 5. If you have any concerns or worries, please arrange a time to speak to one of us, as you play a vital role in your child’s education.

Year4CO

Topics

What I Should Know (Whisk) Sheets for each topic covered.

News

Rainforest Workshop in Year 4

Year 4 were thrilled to welcome Rainforest Dave to school to kick off their new thematic learning project, Under the Canopy. From the very start, he had the children captivated – and would you believe he’s visited a rainforest over 60 times! During the day, the children had the incredible opportunity to meet and even hold a Madagascan millipede and a tarantula. What an unforgettable experience for everyone!

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Gold Medal Victory

Year 4 pupils demonstrated outstanding racket skills while competing against schools from across the city. Elston entered two teams, both of which performed exceptionally well. Team A won every match, securing an impressive 1st place overall and bringing home the gold for Elston. Team B also delivered a fantastic performance, winning several matches and displaying excellent sportsmanship throughout the competition. Both teams represented Elston with pride, and we are extremel

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Football Stars Impress Against Grammar School!

Seventeen boys and girls from Years 2, 3, and 4 took part in an exciting 7-a-side football friendly against Wolverhampton Grammar School. Both teams were outstanding, demonstrating excellent teamwork, passing, movement, and some fantastic goals throughout. The boys delivered a superb performance, winning their game 8–2. Reggie was outstanding in goal, making a number of excellent saves and showing great distribution. In defence, Isaiah, Kaiden, and Alvin worked tirelessly to

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Fire Safety in Year 4

Fire officers visited our Year 4 class to deliver the SPARKS programme. During the session, the children learned about the common causes of fires and discussed practical ways to prevent them in everyday situations. They were encouraged to think carefully about fire safety at home and in school, including the importance of recognising potential hazards. The children also took part in an interactive hazard awareness quiz, where they worked together to identify risks and suggest

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Elston Hall’s Young Rock Stars Take the Stage

Elston Hall hosted an exciting Rocksteady concert featuring five talented bands with students from Year 2 to Year 5. The concert kicked off with the Elston Rockers brilliant rendition of ‘Stargazing.’ Following them, Lightning Storm took the stage, with a wonderful performance of ‘Roar.’ The Blackstar Jammers performed ‘Ghostbusters,’ encouraging plenty of audience participation that had everyone singing along! Black Thunder, rocked the stage with ‘Another One Bites the Dus

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Elston Girls Impress at Football Festival

Many of our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils recently attended a football festival at Aldersley Leisure Village. Elston entered two teams, both of whom demonstrated excellent teamwork and commitment throughout the event. Team 1, led by Mr Turner, recorded two wins, one draw, and two losses, showcasing strong collaboration and determination in every match. Team 2, led by Mr Green, achieved an impressive five wins out of six games. It was particularly encouraging to see so many girls p

Year 3

Year 4 Roman Day

As part of our topic, You’re Not Invited , Year 4 brought history to life through an exciting workshop led by Humph’s Histories. The children learned several Latin phrases and discovered where key Roman events fit within British history. They examined a variety of weapons, armour and other historical sources to deepen their understanding of the past. They also designed and made their own Roman shields and recreated battle formations, gaining a fascinating insight into what li

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Dress to Express!

Children’s Mental Health Week is a valuable opportunity to reflect on how we care for our mental and emotional wellbeing. Throughout the week, the children have taken part in activities focused on wellbeing, self-expression, and recognising what helps them feel calm, confident, and supported. To mark the end of the week, the children came together to Dress to Express!

Theme Days

Congratulations to Our Amazing Bridge Builders!

A huge well done to all the students who participated in the recent STEM Challenge! Our incredible bridge builders showed remarkable creativity and problem-solving skills. We are thrilled to announce our winners, who were awarded a special voucher as a token of their achievement. But the excitement didn’t stop there—every child who entered received a prize in recognition of their hard work and dedication. We couldn’t be more proud of our budding engineers and their innovative

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Year 4 Online Safety Talk with Local PCSO

Our local PCSO visited Year 4 to talk about staying safe online, including how to use social media responsibly and how to recognise and respond to cyberbullying.

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Year 4 Shine in Drama Workshop!

Year 4 were lucky enough to take part in an exciting drama workshop! During the session, the children participated in a variety of exercises designed to boost their confidence and help them speak confidently in front of an audience. It was wonderful to see the pupils engaging, collaborating, and having fun while developing important performance skills. Their enthusiasm and creativity really shone through!

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Year 4 ‘Lit-Up Their Learning’ with an Electrifying Lego Workshop!

Year 4 'lit-up their learning' this week, with our fabulous Lego Electricity workshop. With our visitor, Stephen, we discussed settlements and which Human and Physical features we would find in them. Using our Geography sticky knowledge, we then we created our own town buildings, using our creative skills. Working collaboratively, we then used roads to connect up our buildings to make our city! We added physical features like water, green spaces and plants and human features

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