Year 4
Welcome to Year 4 at The Grove Junior School
Year 4 is a year of growing independence, confidence, and responsibility. Children continue to build on their learning from Year 3 while embracing new challenges across a broad and engaging curriculum. Each day begins with a soft start between 8:40 and 8:50am, helping pupils settle calmly into their learning. The school day ends at 3:15pm, and communication with teachers is encouraged via class email or the school office.
Children enjoy a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art, PE, Computing, Music, French, and PSHE. Swimming is a highlight of the term, taking place every Thursday, and PE lessons are held on Wednesdays. Pupils are expected to come prepared with labelled equipment, including a pencil case, water bottle, and rain jacket. Homework includes weekly spelling, reading and maths tasks through platforms like Mathletics and TT Rockstars, with reading records checked weekly. We encourage regular reading at home and welcome healthy snacks for break times. Year 4 is a time for developing resilience, teamwork and a love of learning. We look forward to a fun and fulfilling year ahead.
Meet the Team
Magnolia – Mrs Oxborrow and Miss Bedford
Cedar – Miss Clayton
Linden – Miss Kelly
PE and Swimming Days
All of Year 4 come to school in their PE kits on Thursdays and Fridays.
Thursday is swimming day. Children need to bring their swimming costumes, towel, goggles and swimming cap in a separate bag.
If you are interested in helping with walking your child’s Year 4 class up to swimming on Thursdays, please speak to your child’s class teacher or the school office.
Key Dates
Tuesday 1st September – INSET Day school closed to pupils
Wednesday 2nd September – First day of term
Monday 7th September – Meeting for Year 4 swimming volunteers 9:00am
Wednesday 9th September – Meet the Teacher session
Thursday 10th September – Year 4 Swimming starts at Aldwickbury
Friday 25th September – Macmillan Coffee Morning
Tuesday 29th September – Individual Photos
Friday 23rd October – Nasal Flu Immunisations
Half Term – Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October
Y4 Summer Term Curriculum Newsletter April 2026
Y4 Spring Term Curriculum Newsletter January 2026