Welcome to Year 4 - Sapphire Class
Staff
Mrs R Glover
Sapphire
BA (Hons) QTS
Hi, I’m Mrs. Glover, and I’ve been teaching at Bewsey Lodge Primary for the last three years. After spending time in KS1, I’m excited to have recently moved to KS2, where I’m now teaching a fantastic Year 4 class. I’m passionate about creating a fun
Mrs B Albiston
Sapphire
Mrs C Marsh
Sapphire
PE Day & PE Kit
PE will take place on Wednesday.
Please ensure you child comes to school in their PE Kit on that day.
What's New
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Snack Money
Morning snack can be sent from home or purchased from school. Anyone buying snack from school must commit to the whole week and pay via ParentPay on Monday morning before 8:30am. The maximum amount snack will cost is £2.50 per week. There is also an option to pay for the whole term.
Reading Books
Reading Books will usually be changed Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please read with your child every night and sign their reading record.
Knowledge Organiser
You have been given a Knowledge Organiser and Homework Grid with some tasks relating to our topic.
Each week we will have a focus that has been covered on the Knowledge Organiser.
Homework
Children will recieve spellings and times tables homework on a Friday to complete for the following Friday.
Children can choose homework for our topic from the homework grid.
Recent Terms Archive
Welcome to Sapphire Class
Overview
Class Topics For Each Half Term
Autumn 1:
History
Walk like an Egyptian!
To start the year, we will travel back in time to explore the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt. We learn about life along the River Nile, Egyptian society, the role of the pharaohs, as well as investigating pyramids, mummification, gods and goddesses and the beliefs Ancient Egyptians held about the afterlife. We will use a range of historical sources and artefacts to find out what life was like thousands of years ago.
Our learning links closely with English, where we explore Egyptian-themed texts and use our historical knowledge to inspire our reading and writing. We will develop our vocabulary and comprehension skills through texts linked to Ancient Egypt and use what we have discovered to create engaging pieces of writing set in this fascinating period of history.
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Autumn 2:
Geography:
Is the Earth Violent?
In Autumn 2, we will question ‘Is the Earth Violent?’ as we investigate some of our planet’s most powerful natural disasters. We will learn about the structure of the Earth and discover how and why volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis occur. We will use maps and geographical information to locate areas of the world most at risk and explore the impact these natural hazards can have on people, places and environments.
Our learning will link closely with English, where we will use our geographical knowledge to support reading and writing linked to natural disasters. We will explore exciting texts, develop our geographical vocabulary and use what we have learned to create informative and engaging pieces of writing.
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Spring 1:
History:
Let there be light!
In Spring 1, we will question ‘How has sea rescue changed over time?’ through a historical study of Grace Darling and her famous sea rescue in 1838. We will explore her life and achievements, use historical sources to investigate the rescue and discover what life was like for a female lighthouse keeper in Victorian Britain. We will compare Victorian sea rescue with modern-day rescue services, considering how technology, equipment and methods have changed over time.
Our learning will link closely with English, where we will use the story of Grace Darling and sea rescue to inspire our reading and writing. We will explore historical texts and sources, develop our vocabulary and use our knowledge to produce engaging writing based on the people and events we have studied.
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Spring 2:
Literacy:
Tales with a twist!
In English, we will explore ‘Tales with a Twist’, turning traditional fairy tales on their heads and discovering that there can be more than one side to every story. We will question: Was the Big Bad Wolf really bad? Are all princes charming? Are princesses capable of rescuing themselves?
We will revisit familiar tales from different perspectives, explore alternative versions and challenge traditional fairy-tale characters and stereotypes. We will use these ideas to inspire our own imaginative writing, creating exciting twists on the stories we thought we knew so well!
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Summer 1:
History:
Crime over time - a study of a theme through British history.
In Summer 1, we will investigate ‘Crime Over Time’, exploring how crime and punishment have changed throughout British history. We will travel from the Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods, through the Tudors and Victorians, to modern Britain, discovering what was considered a crime and the different punishments used — from fines and public punishments to Tudor executions and beheadings. We will compare periods to identify change and continuity and consider how attitudes towards crime and punishment have developed over time.
Our learning will link closely with English, where fascinating historical crimes, characters and events will inspire our reading and writing. We will explore different viewpoints, develop our historical vocabulary and use evidence from the past to create engaging pieces of writing.
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Summer 2:
History:
From Gods to Games - Ancient Greece
In History, we will journey back to Ancient Greece in our unit ‘From Gods to Games’. We will discover what life was like in Greek city-states such as Athens and Sparta, explore the fascinating world of Greek gods and mythology, and learn about the origins of the Olympic Games. We will investigate the achievements of the Ancient Greeks and consider how their ideas and inventions continue to influence our lives today.
Our learning will link closely with English, where Greek myths and legends will inspire our reading and writing. We will encounter legendary heroes, mythical creatures and powerful gods, using these exciting stories to develop our vocabulary, comprehension and creative writing skills.
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