Welcome to Year 4
Welcome to our Year 4 Information Page. On this page you will find our Y4 Long term plan, our latest termly class newsletter, details of our homework project for this half term and any other relevant information.
Long Term Plan
Below is the plan showing the topics taught through the year. Please see the curriculum subject pages for more information regarding the topics.
Year-4-Long-Term-Plan-2025-2026Termly Class Newsletter
Below is the relevant information that you will need for this term. If you have any further questions please see the class teacher.
Year-4-Autumn-Parent-Partnership-Letter-2024Termly Homework Project
Alongside weekly class homework, a termly homework project will be set to support classroom learning. Below is this half terms project.
Y4-Homework-Autumn-The-RomansPhonics and Reading
Systematic synthetic daily phonics is taught following the Read Write Inc Programme throughout Early Years and Key Stage 1, beginning in the summer term of Pre-school. Pupils are grouped according to ability across the year groups. Progress is tracked throughout the year by the early reading and phonics lead and groupings are adjusted accordingly. Pupils in Year 1 have a National Phonics Screening Test in June. Pupils who do not achieve the expected standard re-sit the test the following year when they are in Y2. Fast track tutoring will be used as an intervention when required to support early reading and writing.
When pupils complete the Read Write Inc phonics programme they begin ‘No-nonsense spelling’. This programme is taught throughout Key Stage 2.
Reading
We use the Read Write Inc reading scheme throughout Early Years and Key Stage 1 where books are fully decodable and correlate with where the child is up to in the scheme. Children are also sent home two books which are matched to their reading level from RWI and a book to read for pleasure with an adult, which will be from the school library.
In Key Stage 2 the reading schemes used are Oxford Ready Tree Treetops and Literacy World. Children also visit the school library each week and take a book home to enjoy with an adult.
If you have any questions or would like any further information about the curriculum or how you can further support your child’s learning at home then please speak to your child’s class teacher.
If you would like any copies of the documents on this page, the school office will be happy to print them for you.
Year 4 News and Gallery
Year 4 Chatter
Art workshop
09-12-2025
Years 4, 5 and 6 had the amazing opportunity to attend an art workshop at The Edge today. We talked about Jesus and designed crowns inspired by Him being the Light of the World. 👑 💫
Homework coffee afternoon
09-12-2025
A huge well done and thank you for all of your amazing homework projects. We can tell how much effort has gone into them. 🏅
Year 4
21-11-2025
In Year 4, we have some special postcards to send home when we do exceptional work or are seen going out of our way to live out the Gospel Values. This week Marcel has taken home a postcard for amazing teamwork and effort during our RE lessons. Well done Marcel, we’re all very proud of you 🌟 💫
Year 4 RE
21-11-2025
Today we have been discussing what kind of king we think Jesus would be. We then thought about how we could build God’s kingdom today using the Bible to link our ideas to scripture.
Year 4 RE
21-11-2025
In Year 4, we have been learning about Elijah and the widow. We explored the scripture together and reflected on God’s care and faithfulness. The children then retold the story through their own thoughtful and creative poetry. We are very proud of their beautiful work.
Year 4 Remembrance Day
21-11-2025
We reflected on the importance of peace and gratitude, and created our own poppies as a sign of remembrance for all who have served and sacrificed. We keep them in our prayers. ♥️
Year 4
19-11-2025
We began Anti-Bullying week by wearing odd socks. We spoke about our unique qualities and the importance of being kind.
Achievers Assembly 14.11.25
18-11-2025
The children at St Jude’s have worked incredibly hard this week. Well done to all the children who earned a certificate this week.
Achievers Assembly 7.11.25
18-11-2025
Well done to this week’s achievers. Keep up the great work!
Achievers Assembly
24-10-2025
What a wonderful half term we have had at St Jude’s! It has been a joy to share all of the hard work the children have accomplished over the last 8 weeks.
Here are this week’s achievers. Keep up the great work everyone and we look forward to celebrating everyone’s success next half term ⭐️
School Council
13-10-2025
🧠 💛 World Mental Health Day 2025 💛 🧠 On Friday, our School Council spoke to the whole school about World Mental Health Day and why we were wearing yellow – to show support and raise awareness for mental health. They also launched a Kindness Challenge, encouraging everyone to be extra kind to others throughout the week. It was a lovely reminder that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference
Achievers Assembly
10-10-2025
Congratulations to all of our achievers! We love celebrating all of the hard work that has taken place throughout the week.
Year 4 Celebration of the Word
10-10-2025
Year 4 helped to plan a lovely Celebration of the Word for World Mental Health Day, encouraging us to take care of our minds so that we can have peace in our hearts ♥️
School Council
03-10-2025
Meet our new school council for 2025 – 2026. Congratulations to all the children selected. Our first meeting will be held next week ⭐️
Year 4 RE – Golden Box
26-09-2025
We opened our Golden Box this week to explore our new piece of scripture. We loved learning about Abraham and how he put his trust in God. Year 4 would love you to ask them about the image to see how much they can recall!
Year 4 Science
26-09-2025
Melting chocolate! Today we designed an investigation to see which method melted chocolate the quickest. There were some fabulous observations and great discussion throughout. We even got to taste a bit of leftover chocolate afterwards.
Year 4 Music
22-09-2025
Year 4 loved exploring the instruments this morning to create a soundscape 🎵
Year 4 RE
18-09-2025
We have been discussing the theological virtues: faith, hope and love (charity). We researched how Saint Teresa lived out these virtues and then talked about how we could live out these virtues in our own lives, at home, at school and in the wider community. Year 4 had some lovely ideas ❤️
Achievers Assembly
15-09-2025
On Friday, we celebrated our first Achievers Assembly of the new school year. Well done to this week’s achievers! Keep up the great work ⭐️
Year 4 Music
08-09-2025
Year 4 have been selected to take part in the Hallé Inspire Project this half term. The children loved learning about parts of an orchestra and listening to some fantastic music today. We are going to base our piece of music on the Romans.
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Selecting a new library book
05-09-2025
Year 4 visited our school library today to take a look at our fantastic new library books. They each chose a book to take back to class.
Back to School Prayer and Liturgy
03-09-2025
Mr Wilson led our back to school Prayer and Liturgy. We each thought about how we can shine our light this new school year.
Year 4 Prayer and Liturgy
18-07-2025
We invited our parents to come and celebrate our learning in R.E. We told them the Parable of the Lost Sheep and shared our thoughts and feelings with them.
Year 4 – Giving to those less fortunate
18-07-2025
As part of our Prayer and Liturgy to celebrate the new Pope, Year 4 decided that they would like to honour him by collecting toiletries for those less fortunate than themselves. We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our families. Today we delivered these donations to our local family hub. Well done Year 4.
Letters of Hope delivered to Wigan hospital
14-07-2025
Today, children from Y4 hand delivered letters of hope, which they had written, to patients at Wigan Hospital. Such an inspirational morning which really did bring hope and a smile to everyone. Well done Y4!
Y4 Computing
11-07-2025
We have been learning all about pixel art in our Computing lessons. Children have recreated our school badge, showing they understand that some details need to be left out. We think they did great!
The Feast of St. Peter and St. Peter
02-07-2025
This week we celebrated the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul with a whole school prayer and liturgy. Our First Holy Communion children participated and our Early Years children shared the ‘Good News’ of Jesus with everyone!
Year 4 Religious Education
27-06-2025
Year 4 have been creating broadcasts about ‘Living in a whole new way’. We discussed how the Holy Spirit can change a life and the impact it has on us and our lives today.
They also loved impersonating news readers for the task!
Year 4 P.E
27-06-2025
We have had a great P.E lesson today working on our agility. Children focused on how to stop and start safely and working on arriving in the correct position to collect the ball.
Y4 Bridge of Friendship
06-06-2025
In class, we have been talking about reconciliation and what steps we can take to bridge friendships that may be a bit broken. The children in Year 4 had some lovely ideas 💕
Year 4 RE
25-04-2025
During RE this week, children in Year 4 have been illustrating, in their own way, what the scripture we studied tells us about the power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the apostles at Pentecost.
Year 4 R.E
03-04-2025
Year 4 have loved creating their own artwork for ‘The Empty Tomb’. We love the individuality and imagination put into these pieces.
Stations of the Cross
03-04-2025
This week Years 3 and 4 performed the Stations of the Cross. The children have worked incredibly hard to remember each of the stations and recall their lines.
Year 4 Computing
31-03-2025
Today we have been finalising our computing projects. We have used green screen and iMovie to create our own videos.
Mother’s Day 💕
28-03-2025
A fabulous Prayer and Liturgy to celebrate all of the amazing ladies in our lives.
Y4 Big Lent Walk
21-03-2025
Year 4 loved our Big Lent Walk today. We decided to try and look for the colours of the rainbow in nature, which is one of our Generation Wild badge tasks. We talked about how grateful we are for these special gifts from God. 🌸 🌼
Year 4 went to Martin Mere
13-03-2025
We had such an incredible day at Martin Mere. We loved learning about the wetlands and following Ava’s clues on the treasure hunt. It was great to learn about the wildlife that call Martin Mere their home.
Prayer and Liturgy at Martin Mere
13-03-2025
Y1 and Y2 were lucky enough to get the opportunity to celebrate Prayer and Liturgy at Martin Mere on our school trip. Whilst we were in quiet reflection, thanking God for our wonderful world, a flock of ducks flew over our heads and reminded us of all that God created!
Year 4 World Book Day 📚❤️
07-03-2025
Look at our fabulous costumes from World Book Day this year!
Year 4 PE
28-02-2025
Year 4 have been thinking about different parts of the body and how they move when comparing movements and skills.
Year 4 NSPCC Number Day!
07-02-2025
We have enjoyed taking part in NSPCC’s Number Day on TTRS today!
Year 4 History
06-02-2025
Year 4 looked at maps today to see if they could find place names influenced by the Ango-Saxons.
Year 4 – RSE
23-09-2024
In Year 4, we have been discussing bullying, teasing and unkindness. We also spoke about how feeling accepted and respected can support positive mental health.
Year 4 – English
20-09-2024
We have been using subordinate clauses and changing their position in our sentences.
Year 4 Computing
19-09-2024
Year 4 have been creating branching databases in computing this week.
