Year 4

Welcome to Year 4 2025-26 with Mr Flory, Mr Hartshorn and Mrs Ten Broeke.

We would encourage you to keep an eye on these pages as we like to share aspects of the children’s learning and experiences from Maple and Oak classes.

6th February 2026 - Term 3 overview

There has been plenty of excitement echoing through the corridors this term as Year 4 have truly been making music. The sound of saxophones has become a familiar feature of school life, as pupils have embraced the challenge of learning a new instrument with enthusiasm and determination. Watching the children tackle the saxophone with such confidence has been a joy, and their enjoyment is clear to hear.

Beyond music, learning has been just as lively in the classroom. Young scientists have been busy exploring magnetism, creating their own compasses while discovering the mysteries of magnetic poles. Meanwhile, budding authors have been sharpening their writing skills through imaginative stories and thoughtful diary entries, bringing their ideas vividly to life. As mathematicians, we have tackled fractions and as budding engineers, we have examined, designed and evaluated structures.

Physical education has been equally action-packed. With the rugby season in full swing, outdoor PE sessions have focused on developing skills, teamwork and resilience—perhaps nurturing the next generation of national players. Indoors, pupils have been making an energetic contribution to the world of dance, showing creativity, rhythm and flair.

With such a rich mix of music, science, writing, maths and sport, it has certainly been a term to remember for Year 4—proof that there is never a dull moment in their busy school days.

1st October 2025 - DT

As part of our exciting Design Technology unit, Year 4 students embarked on a tasty adventure into the world of biscuit making! We began by evaluating a variety of biscuits, carefully considering their texture, appearance, and taste. This helped us understand what makes a biscuit truly irresistible.

Using our findings, we then modified a basic biscuit recipe to suit our own preferences. From adding chocolate chips to experimenting with spices and shapes, each child created a unique biscuit that reflected their design choices.

But the creativity didn’t stop there! We also explored packaging design, thinking about how to present our biscuits in an appealing and practical way.

It was a fantastic hands-on experience that combined food technology, design thinking, and teamwork. Well done, Year 4!

19th September 2025 - Science

This week, Year 4 have been exploring circuits as part of our Electricity topic in science.
We began by revisiting our Year 3 learning, refreshing our understanding of how electricity flows. Now, we're confidently building complete circuits and can explain exactly what makes them work — and what might be going wrong if our bulb doesn’t light up! Our budding scientists are becoming real experts in electrical systems. Next time, we're adding switches and buzzers!

2024-2025

19th March 2025 - PE

Our Year 4 children have been having a fantastic time developing their tennis skills! Over the past few weeks, they have been learning key skills such as forehands, backhands, and volleys, as well as improving their coordination and teamwork. It's been great to see their enthusiasm on the court, and their confidence is growing with every lesson. A big well done to everyone for their hard work. We look forward to more exciting tennis sessions ahead. Keep up the great effort!

14th October 2024 - DT

From start to finish, the Year 4 children have thoroughly enjoyed the Design Technology for Term 1. They have explored Food Miles and seasonality of produce, tasted different biscuits and assessed them based on various criteria and designed their own. This came to its conclusion this week as the children made their own biscuits. We think they have made a super job of it! Thank you to our wonderful cook, Charlotte, who cooked them for us.

Mary Elton Primary School