Year 4
Welcome to Terms 3 and 4
Street Child
Our key text this term will be Street Child by Berlie Doherty.
This powerful historical story follows Jim Jarvis, a young boy living in Victorian London, as he faces life in a harsh workhouse and the dangers of surviving on the streets alone. Through Jim’s journey, pupils will explore themes of resilience, hope, compassion and the realities of poverty during the 1860s.
In our wider curriculum work, we will be learning about what life was like for children in Victorian times, including workhouses, child labour and the beginnings of organisations like Dr Barnardo’s homes. This text will help the children make connections between history and literature, develop empathy and deepen their understanding of how children’s lives have changed over time.
Click here for information about our brand new phonics programme. The page will be updated regularly so please keep checking back.
You will find newsletters which tell you all about your child's learning in Phonics/ Spelling on that page too.
We now teach Phonics across FS2 to Year 4 and children attend the Phase and Group that they need.
Your child's teacher will tell you which Phase and Group you need to look at.
Homework
Don't forget ...
Monday - Home link Books/ Fantastic Four Reading
Wednesday - PE
Thursday- Swimming.
Homework due in.
Friday- New homework set.
Year 3 and 4 Spelling list
Years 3 and 4 Spelling list link
Autumn term Supersonic phonic spellings
Spring term Supersonic phonic spellings
Summer term Supersonic phonic spellings
Times Tables
Remember to practise all times tables up to 12, using any of the following resources:
Purple Mash - Multiplication Test
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/pewsey
Your child will have their Purple Mash login in their home link books.
Any other worksheets and resources have been uploaded on Google Classroom.
We will have a national Times Table's check in Summer 2026.
Book Challenge
