WELCOME TO YEAR 4 KITES
Kites are powerful, yet graceful creatures and journey through life with a strong sense of togetherness. As the oldest of the lower key stage two, our class feel passionately about working together as a team and helping those around us.
THIS TERM'S THEME
'Free to be me'
Please scroll down to see our curriculum 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 2nd September – Non-Pupil Day
Wednesday 3rd September – Non-Pupil Day
Thursday 4th September – First Day of Autumn 1
Thursday 2nd October 25 – Year 4 Residential Parents Meeting
Thursday 9th October – Kestrels at PCSA
Wednesday 15th and 22nd October – Class 1 at Indoor Climbing
Friday 24th October – Last day of Autumn 1
Monday 27th – Friday 31st October – Half Term
Monday 3rd November – Non-Pupil Day
Tuesday 4th November – First Day of Autumn 2
Wednesday 5th and 12th November – Class 2 at Indoor Climbing
Wednesday 19th and 26th November – Class 3 at Indoor Climbing
Monday 1st December – Year 4 Learning Celebration
Friday 19th 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 child's class teacher (Mr Passmore)
bpassmore@whiterockprimaryschool.co.uk
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/26
AUTUMN TERM
Autumn Term Curriculum Map
Monday 1st December 2025 - Learning Celebration
A huge thank you to all the parents/carers who attended the Year 4 learning celebration. The children thoroughly enjoyed sharing all of the learning they have been doing this year. Thank you for joining in with the songs and the times tables!
Thursday 28th November 2025 - Computing
This half term, Year 4 have been learning about computing networks and how information is shared around the world. In today's lesson, the children explored different sounds and content they can create on different websites, using Chrome Music Lab.
Friday 21st November 2025 - Music
This half term, Year 4 have been learning to play the Ukuleles. The children have learnt how to hold it correctly and how to play the chord 'C'. The children have thoroughly enjoyed it!
Friday 21st November 2025 - Spanish
Year 4 had lots of fun this week learning how to order food and drinks from a Spanish cafe menu. iQué delicioso!
We learnt words such a "por favor" and "gracias"
Can you order some food and drink from the menu below?
Don't forget to use "QUIERO" = I would like (think of a key you put in the door and a chocolate aero bar!) iQué bien!
El menu
Thursday 6th November 2025 - Drumba
Today, Year 4 took part in a Drumba session which involved drumming and dancing linked to music. The children had a fantastic time and showed off their amazing skills!
Drumba Kites Session
Wednesday 5th November 2025 - Indoor Climbing
Today, Kites went to Parkfield to take part in the first of their 2 indoor climbing sessions. It was great to see the children supporting each other and pushing themselves to get as high as possible. Well done Kites!
Tuesday 4th November 2025 - PE
Last half term year 4 were really lucky to Niall Leahy, a Devon community cricket coach, in their PE lessons teaching them some cricket skills. The children really enjoyed these lessons and developed their batting and bowling techniques, as well as learning the concept of the game.
This half term, year 4 are focusing on invasion games.
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.
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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 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...
Digestive System Experiment
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.
