At Norton, we place huge importance on encouraging each and every child to flourish, supporting them to be the very best they can in order to prepare them for life in modern Britain.
In Year 4, children develop their independence whilst finding a good sense of what being a Norton Star is all about. Whilst being in year 4 we really want to encourage children to have a real sense of maturity and problem solving skills which can be used both inside and outside school life, ready for life in modern Britain.
In Year 4, we have a statutory multiplication check that takes place in June. Children have 25 questions to answer with 6 seconds for each question. Therefore, weekly practise on Times Tables Rockstars is vital as it is exactly the same format as the government check. More information about the multiplication check can be found at the bottom of this page.
Our PE sessions this term are every Thursday afternoon, so children need to wear their PE kits to school on this day.
Trips and experiences:
Trips and experiences in Year 4:
Literature Festival
Egyptian Day
Clarinet lessons
Young Voices
Walk around Norton
Parent open afternoon (collage art)
Parent open afternoon (Easter crafts)
World Book Day
All Things Wild trip
Science workshop
Roman Day
Museum trip
Homework
Daily Reading at home to an adult with reading records signed.
Weekly spelling activities - Update coming in Summer 2026
Weekly times tables CGP booklet
Reading
We expect children to read every day and to be filling in their reading journals whenever they read. In Year 4, children can read independently or with an adult. Reading is not only crucial for learning but also for enjoyment. A great way to show enjoyment in reading is to show children that you enjoy reading too. Reading together and creating discussion from books will not only help your child with their learning but also show that reading is pleasurable. Below is a link for suggested books for Year 4:
https://www.thereaderteacher.com/year4
Multiplication Times Table Check: information for parents
Follow the link below for statutory information for the Multiplication Times Table check
