St Mark - Year 4
Dear students and families,
Welcome to Year 4! We are so excited to begin this new school year with you!
This year will be filled with learning, growth, challenges and lots of fun. We will explore new ideas, build strong relationships and create lasting memories together. Our goal is to create a safe, supporting and engaging environment where every student feels valued and inspired to do their best.
Please check this page regularly for important updates, resources and announcements. Communication is key to a successful year, so feel free to reach out anytime with questions or concerns.
Let's make this an amazing year together!
Mr. Coranti and Miss Sumney
Week Beginning 6th October 2025
In English, we have been focusing on grammar this week for our non-chronological report. Apostrophes for possession and contraction, cohesive devices and pronouns.
In PE, the children raced against each other bouncing the plastic ball.
In Maths, we have been subtracting two 4 digit numbers, with one or more than one exchanges and then we have been doing the inverse to check if our answers were correct.
In History, we learnt about the Feudal System in Norman times and focused on the lives of nobles, peasants and the clergy. We compared their food, work, clothes and homes.
In RE, we explored how Martin Luther King Jr.'s faith inspired his work for equality and justice.
In Science, we researched important black scientists that changed the world and created posters.
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Mr. Coranti
Week Beginning 29th September 2025
Throughout the week in Maths, we have been working on additions that involved two 4 digit numbers, without exchange, with one exchange or multiple exchanges.
In Spanish, we are learning about fruit. We have been working on how to ask questions and answering them in Spanish. They find it quite tricky to remember that we need an upside down question mark/exclamation mark in the beginning, as well as at the end.
In RE, we have dedicated this week to Saint Therese of Lisieux. We researched her life and learnt her famous prayer. We highlighted her "Little Way", how small daily actions can have a huge impact on others.
In Science, we have been learning about the features of leaves and their function. We discussed the shapes and margins too. Then, went on a leaf hunt and discussed their features.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Mr. Coranti
Week Beginning 22nd September 2025
This week in Maths, we have revised Roman Numerals and mastered rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000.
In English, we have been using adverbials and expanded noun phrases for our setting and character descriptions.
In Art, we carried on with tints and shades and created a three dimensional effect when painting.
In Science, we learnt about vertebrates and invertebrates.
On Thursday, we went to the School Library and got a book to read in class.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Mr. Coranti
Week Beginning 15th September 2025
In Maths, we have been working on the number line to 10000, comparing and ordering numbers. The children have been working really well.
In English, and after learning all the features of formal/informal letters, we produced a formal letter directed to me about an inspirational woman of your child's choice. They mentioned why they chose that figure, what they accomplished and what impacted them the most.
In History, we learnt about the challenges that King William had to face after becoming king of England and how he tried to solve them.
In Art, we carried on with tints and shades but this time we used Christmas decorations.
In Science, we learnt that all living things will have 7 characteristics: MRS GREN. We then created our own living thing and labelled distinctive characteristics of their creatures.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Mr. Coranti
Week Beginning 8th September 2025
Throughout the whole week in Maths, we have been partitioning numbers to 1000, 10000 and 100000 in many different ways.
In English, we are reading a book called "Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World".
We have been looking at the formats of formal and informal letters and learning their features.
On Tuesday in Art, we learnt how to darken and lighten colour when mixing paint.
On Thursday in Science, we classified animals into different categories and learnt their features.
On Friday, we also had our comprehension lesson about Anansi and the Tiger.
Brilliant week Year 4, keep it up and have a wonderful weekend.
Mr. Coranti
Week Beginning 1st September 2025
We started the week off by revising the Year 3 Curriculum in Maths along with a lot of whiteboard show me activities. The children have also started to develop enthusiasm for reading a book.
Great start to the year.
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
