WELCOME TO YEAR 4 KESTRELS

Kestrels are enterprising and creative, and they approach all their endeavours with focus, commitment and enthusiasm, so they can soar above the land. As the older members of the Year 3 and 4 team, Kestrels use all these skills to be positive role models.

THIS TERM'S THEME

'Free to be me'

 Please scroll down to see our curriculuma map to find out all about this term's learning. This term in Year 4, we will be learning about how our similarities and differences make us unique. We will be exploring how people are inspired by others.

P.E AND DANCE DAYS

 Dance and PE is on Tuesday every week.

Please ensure that your child has the correct kit in school all week, which is clearly labelled. For more information about kit requirements, please visit our 'Physical Education & School Sports ' page.  We will ensure that PE kits are sent home at the end of every half term.

HOME LEARNING DAYS

Home Learning will be handed out on a Friday and collected in on a Wednesday. This will give you the opportunity to explore aspects of your child's learning if you wish.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday 2^nd September – Non-Pupil Day

Wednesday 3^rd September – Non-Pupil Day

Thursday 4^th September – First Day of Autumn 1

Thursday 2^nd October 25 – Year 4 Residential Parents Meeting

Thursday 9^th October – Kestrels at PCSA

Wednesday 15^th and 22^nd October – Class 1 at Indoor Climbing

Friday 24^th October – Last day of Autumn 1

Monday 27^th – Friday 31^st October – Half Term

Monday 3^rd November – Non-Pupil Day

Tuesday 4^th November – First Day of Autumn 2

Wednesday 5^th and 12^th November – Class 2 at Indoor Climbing

Wednesday 19^th and 26^th November – Class 3 at Indoor Climbing  

Monday 1^st December – Year 4 Learning Celebration

Friday 19^th December 2025 – Last day of Autumn 2

MEET THE TEAM

If there are any issues or concerns, please feel free to come in and see your teacher (Miss Tyrrell) or alternatively please contact our Year 3/4 team leader (Mr Passmore).

mtyrrell@whiterockprimaryschool.co.uk

bpassmore@whiterockprimaryschool.co.uk

ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/26

AUTUMN TERM

Autumn Term Curriculum Map

Tuesday 21st October 2025 - African Dance

We were so lucky to be one of the year groups that had the fantastic opportunity to take part in an African Dance workshop, led by two people from West Africa (one was from Ghana and the other from Ivory Coast). They taught us some traditional African dances and an African song. While teaching us the dance, they also explained the story of the dance which was fascinating! We all had a great time dancing and enjoyed learning about African culture as well.

Friday 17th October 2025 - Art

This week, Year 4 pupils have been exploring self-portraiture in art. Inspired by the vibrant and expressive style of Frida Kahlo, they began by sketching their own portraits and then brought them to life with bold colours and thoughtful details. Take a look below at their fantastic creations.

Thursday 9th October - Tag Rugby Festival

Today Kestrels enjoyed taking part at the PCSA rugby festival at Paignton Rugby Club. They started off with practising and learning skills and then headed into games. They enjoyed the afternoon and won their games too!

Thursday 9th October 2025 - Geography

This week, Year 4 have been learning about weather and climate. The children then had a go at creating their own weather broadcast to describe the weather on certain days in the Amazon Rainforest.

Friday 3rd October 2025 - Maths

In Maths this week, Year 4 have been learning about addition and subtraction using the formal written methods. They have explored adding four-digit numbers with more than one exchange and have just moved onto their subtraction learning.

Monday 22nd September 2025 - Science

For our Science learning this week, we have investigated the digestive system. We have built upon our previous learning about the function of teeth and started to think about what happens to our food once we swallow it. During our investigation, we found out that we have stomach acid to help break down our food before it is moves along to the intestines. Inside the intestines (which we replicated with tights), we learnt that nutrients (orange juice) gets absorbed from the food we have eaten (bread) and that we are left with a waste product. Finally, we investigated the final stages of digestion with the waste product exiting our body. Have a look at our investigation below...

Tuesday 9th September 2025 - Science

In Science, Year 4 have been investigating the function of teeth. We started our learning by biting into an apple and exploring which teeth we used throughout the process. The children were then challenged to eat another slide of apple using just their incisors, which they found was extremely difficult. As a class, we then discussed how different teeth are important for eating different types of foods. 

Friday 5th September 2025 - Class Reader

Year 4 have had a fantastic start to the new school year! We have started learning our 6 times tables, immersed ourselves in our new Writing journey and much more. The children are already enjoying the new class reading story.