Welcome to 4L!

Welcome to fantastic, fun, fabulous 4L! 

In our class we are always up for a challenge in our lessons and we enjoy learning in all different types of ways.  We know that it's important for each one of us to achieve success.  In 4L we value every member of the class because we know that every child is a star.  We show this by bringing a positive attitude to our learning every day.  We want everyone in our class to do their best so we always support and encourage each other. 

We know that we are all different and that our differences make us special.  We value each other and demonstrate that in everything we do.

This page is the place to come to this year if you are looking for useful information about what we will learn, as well as regular updates sharing highlights of what we have done as a class.  Visit this page regularly for the latest news!

Newsletters 2026/27

Curriculum Maps

Update 2: 13th October 2026

Please enjoy looking at our class's update.  Recently, we have enjoyed:

• Developing our coding skills using Scratch in Computing
• Enjoying our Forest School time, learning new skills with Phil in Muddy Monster
• Exploring Gateshead Library, choosing a new book and completing a scavenger hunt
• Deepening our understanding of Hinduism through our visit to the Mandir in Newcastle
• Learning new skills in our PE lessons on Netball
• Understanding tints and shades in Art
• Learning vital First Aid Skills in PSHE
• Enjoy some extra PE with a special visitor showing us some basic cricket skills
• Playing music on the pentatonic scale in Music.

Pupil of the Week 2nd October 2026

Congratulations to our two fantastic pupils of the week:  Ryan and Miliana.

Both pupils are absolute stars.  They are very enthusiastic, kind and determined learners, always wanting to show their best and helping others, including the teachers!

Well done to both of them!

Update 1: 17th September 2026

Well, what a busy start to Year 4 we have had!  The class have done an amazing job of settling into new routines, getting to know their new teacher and TA and making friends with two new pupils already!

In the photos below, you will see details of:

- Our first Art topic, which included sculpting into soap and creating shadow word art,

- Coding with Scratch in our first Computing topic of the year,

- Developing our 'game sense' in our first PE topic,

- Creating clay 'avatars' in RE to help us understand the Hindu belief that god can be represented in many forms,

- Identifying living things in Science (checking they match with the seven life processes)

- Working in groups on our new spelling words (focusing on the prefix - mis)

- Completing a resilience challenge in our Wellbeing time.

Pupil of the Week 11th September 2026

Congratulations to our first two pupils of the week: Ward and Jackson.

Jackson has displayed a great work ethic, making a superb first impression at the start of the year.  His certificate is fully deserved!  Great job Jackson.

Ward has impressed me with her lovely, polite manners, creative ideas in lessons, and a really kind attitude towards her classmates.  Well done Ward!