Year 4
Welcome to Year 4! Here you can find out all about what we will be learning this year. We hope you find the information below clear and engaging. If you need further information, please feel free to reach out to our team who will be happy to help.
Classes in Year 4
Hockney – Mrs Walsh (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) and Mr Ellimouni (Wednesday)
Hockney Class Time Table Hockney Class Time Table
You can contact us at 4Hy@bassingbourn.cambs.sch.uk
Lichtenstein – Mrs Clarke Brooks (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and Mr Ellimouni (Thursday and Friday)
You can contact us at 4Ln@bassingbourn.cambs.sch.uk
Year 4 Curriculum
Each term our units are carefully planned to ensure all of the objectives for Year 4 are taught in an appropriate sequential order.
In addition, our Termly Curriculum Newsletter will also provide you with the key dates and an overview of all the exciting learning that will be taking place that term.
Year 4 Curriculum Overview 2025-2026 can be accessed here - Year 4 Curriculum Overview 2025 - 2026
Current Termly Curriculum Newsletter - Y4 Spring Term Newsletter to follow
Reminders
PE:
Hockney class will have their PE Lesson on a Wednesday afternoon starting from w/c 5th January 2026.
Lichtenstein class will have their PE Lesson on a Tuesday starting from w/c 5th January 2026.
The children are required to wear their school uniform in the morning and will need to change in the school changing rooms during lunch time. All jewellery must be removed, either at home prior to school or by the child before the PE lesson. Please be aware that members of staff are not able to remove earrings or tape over earrings.
Water bottles: Kindly ensure that your child has a water bottle (filled with water - not squash) with them each day, these can be replenished during the course of the school day.
News and events:
Year 4 will be taking part in a skateboarding workshop on 8th January 2026.
To support our History unit there is a proposed visit planned to West Stow Anglo-Saxon village, (February 2026) once the date has been confirmed parents/carers will be notified.
Year 4 pupils will be taking part in Bikeability level 1 on 13th May 2026 (information will be sent to parents in due course).
Home Learning: All children will have a homework book that should be used for any homebased written work. They will be able to access their home learning through EdShed. If your child does not have the QR code then please get in touch with the class teacher.
Maths: At Bassingbourn Community Primary School we follow the Ark Maths Mastery Scheme of work - here is the Year 4 curriculum overview Ark Maths Mastery Year 4 Curriculum Overview
In order to support your child with their maths please take a look at the Key Instant Recall Facts (KIRFS) that are a requirement for year 4.
Y4 KIRFS (Key Instant Recall Facts) these are maths strategies and skills that are focused on 1/2 termly throughout Year 4. The yearly overview is here KIRFS Year 4
English: We will be following the Pathways to Write scheme of work - details of the units that we will be covering can be found on the Year 4 curriculum overview.
Humanities: In the Autumn term we will covering
History - How did the achievements of Ancient Maya impact their society and beyond? (Spring 1)
Geography - Where does our food come from? (Spring 2)
Science: We will be using the Kapow Scheme of work and Autumn term will see us exploring
Materials - States of Matter (Spring 1)
Energy - Sound and vibration (Spring 2)
Reading: All children will be encouraged to read, both at school and at home and will have access to appropriate reading ability level books from the school library.
Exposure to a wide range of authors is another key part in our young people becoming avid readers. If your child is stuck on what to read after they have finished a particular book, please have a look at the this fabulous guide provided by the Book Trust
What to read after? Book Trust - recommendations
Recommended Books for Year 4 - Year 4 recommended reads
Reading is a great way to improve learning progress in all curriculum areas. We understand it is often difficult for parents and carers to decide which books to buy for their children. The link above will take you to the Books for Topics Recommended Reads page.
How to Support Your Child at Home
Reading - listen to your child read three times a week for at least 10 minutes, more if you can.
Phonics - more information coming soon!
Maths - opportunities to practise our maths skills can be found everywhere, shops, car number plates, the park - all over. What maths can you make when you are with your child?
