Welcome to Year 4!

Class Teachers: Mrs Irwin, Miss Simpson and Mr Miller

Year 4 is a year of growing independence, deeper learning and exciting new opportunities. As children move further into Key Stage 2, they begin to take more ownership of their learning, developing resilience, curiosity and confidence along the way. Our classrooms are dynamic and inclusive spaces where children are encouraged to think critically, work collaboratively and challenge themselves.

We build on core skills in English and maths while exploring a rich curriculum that includes science, history, geography, art, music and computing. Children also enjoy opportunities to take part in enrichment activities, school trips and wider responsibilities within the school community. In Year 4, we nurture a love of learning and help every child grow into a thoughtful, capable and enthusiastic learner.

In Year 4, we continue to strengthen our school values of being Ready to Learn, Respectful to All, and Responsible for Ourselves.

• Children are encouraged to be ready, organised and start tasks without being asked and keep focus for longer periods of time.
• We promote a culture of kindness and fairness, where being respectful to all means valuing others’ ideas, treating everyone fairly with care and thinking about how words and actions my affect people.
• As children grow in independence, they learn to be responsible for themselves—making thoughtful choices, managing their time, and taking pride in their actions.

Take a look at our topics for this coming year. We intend to teach the children a wide range of skills alongside an array of knowledge for each unit. There may be slight changes throughout the year depending on weather, availability and other opportunities that arise.

At Southey Green, we promise to provide our children with 6 unique experiences in each year group. We call these ‘Southey Super Six’. These tasks give our children something to look forward to each year and in places, provide an opportunity that the children may not have previously had.

Year 4 stepped back in time for an unforgettable Anglo-Saxon and Viking Day with none other than Ozwald the Anglo-Saxon! The classroom was transformed into a world of longships, shields, and sagas as pupils discovered what life was really like in the Dark Ages. Children dressed the part, handled authentic replica artefacts and learned the secrets of Viking warriors and Anglo-Saxon settlers. Olaf brought history to life with thrilling tales, fascinating facts, and hands-on activities that had everyone hooked from start to finish.

From crafting runes to exploring Viking battle tactics, the day was packed with excitement, laughter and learning. Year 4 didn’t just study history—they lived it!

Multiplication Tables Check

Our Y4 children will be taking the MTC in June 2026. Below is a link to some online games to support times tables and a 'Help Sheet' for ideas at home.