Sycamore Class Year 4

Mrs Turney & Mrs Hackett

Spring Term 2025-2026

In Art and Design, we are stepping into the shadows to ask 'How can I use light and dark in my artwork?' We will master the art of mixing tints and shades, transforming flat sketches into 3D masterpieces that pop off the page.

In Computing, we are becoming digital meteorologists and logical thinkers. We will research global temperatures to create professional weather forecasts using sensors and video. We will also unlock the secrets of computational thinking, learning how to deconstruct complex problems and design clever algorithms to power our own code.

In Design and Technology, we become both architects and chefs! We will challenge ourselves to construct free-standing pavilions using expert framing techniques. Then, we’ll head to the kitchen to adapt biscuit recipes, balancing flavors and textures to create the perfect treat for a specific audience—all while sticking to a strict budget.

In English, we are diving into a world of adventure and mystery! We will travel to the stars to write emotive diary entries based on ‘Lights on Cotton Rock’ and craft persuasive arguments inspired by the icy landscapes of ‘The Ice Palace’. We will also become experts in fine dining by writing detailed instructions for ‘Madame Pamplemousse and her Incredible Edibles’ and explore the beauty of language through classic poetry like Haikus and Tankas.

In French, we are counting our way to success! We will learn to solve math equations in French, master the days and months to talk about our birthdays, and explore how celebrations differ between the UK and France.

In Geography, we are following the flow to discover 'What are rivers and how are they used?' From the tiny mountain stream to the wide sea, we will map the world’s great rivers, explore the water cycle, and investigate how we can protect our precious river environments.

In History, we are traveling back to a time of warriors and settlers to ask 'How hard was it to invade and settle in Britain?' We will dig into the mystery of the Sutton Hoo burial, explore the daily lives of the Anglo-Saxons, and track the rise of Alfred the Great.

Our Music focus is a rhythmic journey into pitch, tempo, and dynamic. We will find our voices in harmony and work as a team to create and perform complex, layered vocal ostinatos.

Our PE focuses are all about movement and teamwork as we take on Gymnastics, Dance, Basketball, and Rugby.

In PSHE, we are focusing on ourselves and others. We will discover the power of visualisation for relaxation, learn how to manage our big emotions, and build empathy for those around us. We will also learn how to stay safe in the digital world and understand how our bodies grow and change.

In RE, we are exploring deep questions of faith. We will discover what Ibadah (worship) means to Muslims through festivals like Eid-ul-Fitr, and we will investigate the Easter story to find out why Christians see the events of Good Friday as a message of salvation.

In Science, we are becoming investigators of the physical world! We will classify the states of matter, experiment with the water cycle, and dive into the physics of sound to discover how vibrations travel and how we can muffle even the loudest noises.

Class Timetable 

Please note the timetable is subject to change.

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Useful Information

PE is on Monday and Tuesday. Please ensure your child wears their named, correct PE kit to school on these days, that earrings are not worn and long hair is tied up.

The children have access to their water bottles in the classroom during the day. Please ensure that your child has a named water bottle in school which is taken home regularly to be washed.

Your child is welcome to bring in a snack of fruit or vegetables each day. 

Reading books are your child's responsibility and they will be responsible for changing their own book. Please ensure they record the date, title of the book and a sentence explaining the last event that occurred in their reading book. Here an example for further guidance with this:

e.g.18.09.23 - Varjak Paw

Elder Paw held a family council.