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Cranmere Primary and Nursery School

Teaching team

Lemur Class:

Class Teacher: Miss Wood

Puffin Class:

Class Teacher: Miss Gray and

Mrs Gunasekera

Teaching Assistants working across both classes: Mrs Dale, Mrs Purdue, Mrs Griffin

This term's topics

Texts studied this term - Escape from Pompeii by Christina Balit  and Romans on the Rampage by Jeremy Strong 
History - Life in Ancient Rome and The rise and fall of the Roman Empire
Geography - Eastern Europe and Northern Ireland 
Science - Ecology and Sound. 

Notices

Website link for TTRockstars:

https://play.ttrockstars.com/ 

Website link for spelling shed:

https://www.edshed.com/en-gb/login

Home learning overview

Daily reading

Spellings

Times tables

 

Spring 1

This half term, we would like the children to research a country within Eastern Europe. Create a tourist brochure describing the location of the country within Europe, the country’s physical and human features, and how they could travel to their chosen country.

Due in Monday 9th February 2026

 

Spring 2

 This half term, the children will be studying the Romans in History and English. For their homework we would like them to research and write a report or poster (no bigger than A3) about gladiators. This could include pictures and labelled diagrams, a glossary, headings and sub headings.

Due in Friday 23rd March 2026

 

Year 4

Welcome back, Year 4 — and Happy New Year!

We are looking forward to an exciting term ahead and will keep you informed throughout the year. On Wednesday 21st January, Year 4 will be visiting the Natural History Museum — a fantastic opportunity for the children to deepen their understanding of animal classification.

Please check back regularly for news, updates, and photos.

P.E.

 PE days for Lemurs and Puffins are Wednesday and Thursday.

This term, the children will be learning hockey and swimming. After half term, Year 4 will continue swimming and begin tennis. If any changes are needed due to school events, we will let you know.

Each Wednesday, the children will walk to Imber Court for their swimming lessons and may come to school in their PE kit. Jogging bottoms and a sweatshirt are recommended, and—as it is winter—all children must bring a warm coat and a hat.

Please ensure that pupils arrive in their PE kit on PE days, and that all clothing is clearly named to avoid items being misplaced.

Earrings should be removed for PE wherever possible. However, if a child has recently had their ears pierced and they cannot be taken out, they may be covered with plasters for PE rather than sitting out, as confirmed by Mr Gilbert.

 

Homework

Homework is an important part of the learning process, and we appreciate the time that you spend helping your child with their homework. As you are aware, our homework policy has been updated.

Reading - In year 4, children should read for 20 minutes every day and record this in their home school diaries.  Their reading diaries will be checked every week by an adult. 

Spellings - The children are expected to practice their weekly spellings and complete one task which is recorded in spelling homework books. These are due in on a Thursday. The children can also revise their spellings on spelling shed. 

Spellings will be tested each week on a Friday and new spellings will be introduced.

Times tables-  Year 4 pupils need to practise their times tables every evening for 10 minutes they can use Times Tables Rockstars to facilitate this if they wish. In addition to this, the children will bring home a 'My times tables booklet' based on the times tables they will be studying in class. 

Each half term, we will set a creative homework. Please see our termly newsletters for details of this. 

End of the day

If you would like to speak to your child's class teacher, please email the office to arrange an appointment.

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