Year 4

Welcome from Miss Tomlinson!

Hello and a big welcome to all children, parents, and carers! My name is Miss Tomlinson, and I’m delighted to be the Year 4 class teacher this year, alongside our wonderful teaching assistants, Mrs Cox and Mr Nye. This is my 3^rd year of teaching but my first at Winshill Village! Interestingly, Winshill Village was the Primary School I attended! I am so excited to bring my love of learning to the classroom and share this with you.

This year, Year 4 will be exploring an exciting range of topics, from fascinating history units and creative art opportunities to hands-on science enquiries and engaging writing opportunities. In our classroom, some of the key values we follow are respect, effort and belonging.  I aim to create a space where every child feels confident to grow, explore, and achieve their very best and dream big!

We’ll also enjoy enrichment opportunities such as trips and special events that help bring our learning to life.

I’m really looking forward to an amazing year ahead and can’t wait to see all the brilliant things Year 4 will achieve together!

Key Information

• PE Days – Wednesdays and Thursday (Swimming)
• All children need a water bottle filled with water in school on a daily basis.
• All children require wellies and a full set of waterproofs to be able to join in with OPAL in all weathers.
• All children should bring their reading book into school on a daily basis in their reading folder.
• You can contact me directly through Dojo for any questions or concerns. Please expect a 1-2 working day response between the hours of 8am-4pm.
• History Theme Day 14^th October.
• Christmas Carol concert at St Mark’s Church 18^th December 2025 at 5pm

Curriculum Overview

Year 4 Curriculum Overview 2025-2026

How Can You Help at Home?

• All children are asked to read at home at least three times per week.
• Please can all parents sign their reading diary.
• Times Table Rock Star is an online Times Table resource. It will be compulsory for Years 3-6. It is a fun and challenging resource to support children in learning their Times Tables. It encourages children to have short bursts of practise.
• Spelling shed is an online Spelling resource. It will be compulsory for Years 3-6. It is a fun and engaging resource to support children to learn their spellings. The children can engage with their spellings from their lessons in interactive games.

Resources

Year 4 Meet the Teacher - September 2025

Times Table Rock Stars	BBC Bitesize
Spelling Shed	Topmarks