30.10.2026 – Extra maths resources
Following a number of requests at Autumn Parents evening, for extra support with addition and subtraction, place value and times tables, I have added some additional resources to our Homework/Resources page. These activities are available for you to use at home and will help your child to practise and strengthen their maths skills. Please remember that these are not homework and there is no expectation for children to complete them. They are simply there as an extra resource for children who would benefit from a little more practice, want to build their confidence or would like to consolidate the learning we have been doing in class. Even a few minutes of practice can make a real difference. I hope you find them useful! Miss Woodfield :)

30.10.2026 - Homework for Autumn 2 is now available on our Y4 Homework page. Here you'll find spellings & Geography research questions. Maths is tailored to learning each week! :) Thank you! Please ensure your child brings in their homework every Monday. Extra copies are available in class!

October 2026 - Importance of reading at home
Reading at home regularly plays an important part in your child’s learning and development. Just 10–15 minutes of reading each day can help to improve their fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and confidence. It also provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy stories and share books together. Please listen to your child read daily and remember to sign their reading record each day to let us know that they have practised at home. Your support and encouragement make a real difference to your child’s progress. Thank you for your continued support!

Tuesday 8th September 2026 - Swimming begins! Please ensure your child brings their swimming kit into school, alongside a towel and goggles if they wish. Please wear PE kit on this day. Thank you, Miss Woodfield.

Y4 Welcome to Class meeting - Friday 4th September 2026.
Meeting will be held in the Phiz Lab at 2.45pm. Thank you, Miss Woodfield.

Autumn 2026 RSHE 
Children are learning about God’s design for creating new life through a more nuanced understanding of body changes, menstruation, fertility, conception, foetal development in the womb and childbirth. Framed within the Christian understanding of eternal life, a further session on death and grief helps pupils to consider and communicate about death in a direct yet gentle way, and consider ways to support themselves and others.

A separate parents-only version of this session has also been provided to allow parents the opportunity to introduce these matters at their own time and choosing. This lesson upholds and supports the teaching of the Catholic Church on sex and marriage whilst also discussing other types of relationships.

The Life to the Full programme is based on the structure of ‘A Model Catholic RSE Curriculum’ by the Catholic Education Service. This model curriculum was highlighted as a work of good practice by the Department of Education so we therefore have confidence that the programme will be fit for purpose in supporting the growth and development of your child. 

Life to the Full is much more than a series of lessons. It is an entire platform of creative resources that will engage, inform and inspire our children and, indeed, you as parents. This includes interactive video content, story-based activities, employing a wide range of teaching tools, original worship music and an accompanying programme of classroom prayers. 

In addition, there will be an online parent platform so that you, as parent and carers, can engage with the teaching and deepen the experience for your child. 

To access the online parent platform please visit: www.tentenresources.co.uk/parent-portal 

As part of our subscription to "Life to the Full", all parents will be able to access the Online Parent Portal with the following login credentials: 

Parent Portal https://www.tentenresources.co.uk/parent-portal/ 

Username ol-kenelm-b63 

Password alton-towers 

Life to the Full is intended to be partnership between home, school and church. We know that you already do a fantastic job and we see our new programme, Life to the Full, as a means to further develop, support and enrich the partnership between home, school and church so that your child is fully supported.

Any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.

Thank you, Miss Woodfield.