--- title: "Year 4" url: "https://badsleyprimary.org/year-groups/year-4" school: "Badsley Primary School" --- # Year 4 - Welcome - Class Showcase **Welcome to Year 4 – 2025-26** Hello and welcome to Year 4! This is your go-to place for all our newsletters, home-learning activities, and Knowledge Organisers. We’re excited to share the exciting learning your child will be doing this term. If you have any questions about the curriculum, or would like tips on how to support your child at home, please don’t hesitate to speak with a member of our friendly team. **Meet Your Year 4 Team:** - **Mrs Layte – 4L** - **Miss Coleman - 4C** - **Miss Milnes – 4M** **What you’ll find here for the each term:** - **Newsletter** – updates and important information - **Project Puzzle** – our termly learning challenge - **Knowledge Organiser** – everything your child needs to know for each new project We are looking forward to a fantastic term full of curiosity, creativity, and learning adventures! **Autumn 1** [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Fbadsley-primary-school%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2FY4_-_Autumn_1.pdf) We will be learning about the Romans this term. Take a look at the Knowledge Organiser to find out what we will be covering. [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Fbadsley-primary-school%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2FThe_Romans_knowledge_Organiser.pdf) Below is our Roman Invasion Project Puzzle, which we encourage children to have a go at, exploring ideas and learning about life in Roman times as they complete each challenge. [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Fbadsley-primary-school%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2FY4_Roman_Invasions_Puzzle_Project%281%29.pdf) **Autumn 2** [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Fbadsley-primary-school%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2FY4_-_Autumn_2%282%29.pdf) In the second half of the term, we focused on Roman life - housing, transport and community. [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Fbadsley-primary-school%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2Fknowledge_organiser.pdf) Our newest Project Puzzle, Roman Britain, is designed to help children explore ideas and gain insight into Roman living. [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Fbadsley-primary-school%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2FY4_Roman_Britain_Puzzle_Project%282%29.pdf) **Spring** Across the whole of Spring, we explore rainforest; landscape, animals and culture. ### Year 4 Spring Y4 Spring Amazon Knowledge Organiser 568 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/badsley-primary-school/files/documents/Knowledge_organiser(5).pdf) Spring 2 Newsletter 408 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/badsley-primary-school/files/documents/Y4_-_Spring_2_new_2026-2.pdf) Spring Puzzle Project- The Amazon 244 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/badsley-primary-school/files/documents/Y4_Amazon_Puzzle_Project_Spring_2-2.pdf) . 64 Bytes [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/badsley-primary-school) **As Autumn calls...** **Year 4 Start the Year with a Bang – African Drumming Fun!** Year 4 have hit the ground running this term – quite literally with a bang – as they kicked off the year by exploring the vibrant world of African drumming! **Roman Soldier Sketches** Year 4 have been learning how to use sketching and tone to draw Roman soldiers as part of our history topic. They used shading techniques to add detail and bring their warriors to life. ### Y4 Roman Art [![](https://files.schudio.com/badsley-primary-school/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/y4-roman-art/roman_art.jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/badsley-primary-school/images/gallery/y4-roman-art/roman_art.jpg) **A Visit from a Roman Gladiator! ⚔️** This term, we were visited by a Roman gladiator who taught us all about life in Roman towns — from how people lived and worked to the exciting entertainments they enjoyed. We joined in with re-enactments of gladiator fights, chariot rides, and banquets, and the children had the chance to dress up in Roman costumes — they looked amazing! It was a fantastic day of history brought to life! **Roman Day Crafts** As part of our Roman Day, Year 4 enjoyed a fantastic morning of craft activities inspired by ancient Rome. The children had the chance to get creative and hands-on — some made their own caligae (Roman shoes), others designed beautiful Roman vases, and many worked carefully to create colourful mosaic tiles. Everyone showed brilliant creativity and teamwork, and the finished pieces looked incredible! **As Spring blossoms...** **Sculptures and Sketches** The children dived into the vibrant world of the rainforest, bringing its fascinating plants and animals to life through detailed sketches and imaginative sculptures. **Rainforest Poems** Children craft vivid rainforest poems, using descriptive similes and metaphors to capture the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of this rich and vibrant environment. **Gymnastics and Hockey** In PE, children develop strength and coordination through gymnastic balances while building teamwork and control as they refine their hockey skills. ### Year Groups - [EYFS](https://badsleyprimary.org/year-groups/eyfs) - [The Hive](https://badsleyprimary.org/year-groups/the-hive) - [Year 1](https://badsleyprimary.org/year-groups/year-1) - [Year 2](https://badsleyprimary.org/year-groups/year-2) - [Year 3](https://badsleyprimary.org/year-groups/year-3) - [Year 4](https://badsleyprimary.org/year-groups/year-4) - [Year 5](https://badsleyprimary.org/year-groups/year-5) - [Year 6](https://badsleyprimary.org/year-groups/year-6) ![Badsley Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/badsley-primary-school/images/logo/logo_(7).png) **Badsley Primary School** Badsley Moor Lane, Rotherham, S65 2QS ### Useful Links: - [ClassDojo](https://www.classdojo.com/en-gb/signup/?redirect=true) - [Admissions](https://badsleyprimary.org/key-information/admissions) - [Vacancies](https://badsleyprimary.org/job-vacancies) - [Policies](https://badsleyprimary.org/key-information/policies) © Copyright 2024–2026 Badsley Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://badsleyprimary.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)