Nansledan School

Brunel Class Y4

Welcome to Brunel class!

Our class is a team - we are innovators, educators, leaders and learners of the 21st century!

Our class is named after Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Brunel is remembered his pioneering work in the design and construction of the Thames Tunnel. From a young age, Isambard had a talent for engineering and mathematics. Encouraged by his father, he learnt how to depict model drawings of buildings. He was a STEAM innovator and we continue to learn more about his achievements during year 4.

Mrs Baxter

Class Teacher

Hi, I am Mrs Baxter and I will be the class teacher for Bouman Class for the start of the year before I start my maternity leave.Year 4 has got lots of exciting trips, visitors, projects and WOW moments. Youhave such an exciting curriculum to look forward to and lots of shared learning, outside activities, clubs and trips in store!

Over the last few years, I have discovered a love of paddle boarding and bouldering but I’m definitely still in need of some practice! I enjoy being active and creative; I especially love baking sweet treats to share with others! When I’m not in school I spend my time at the beach with my two dogs, Max and Milo. They love catching a frisbee and swimming in the sea!

Miss Le Masurier

Teaching Assistant

Miss Mann

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Miss Denning

Teaching Assistant

KEY CLASS INFORMATION

Spring Term 1

Our new project is focussing on rivers and our enquiry question is 'Water, water everywhere but where does it come from?'

Here is an overview of our planned learning for this term:

Topic Overview - Year 4 Spring 1 2025.docx

Key Information

English

In English, children will study ‘The Wind in the Willows’, innovating the text to create their own character description. The children will also create a newspaper report linked to their learning on the environment.

Maths

We will continue to develop methods to solve multiplication and division problems whilst also improving our fluency in times tables. Children will also learn about
length and perimeter.

Our PE days will be on Monday and  Wednesday. We would like children to bring their PE kit in, ready to change at school.

 Reading and Handwriting

We devote time daily to independent reading and handwriting, as these are vitally important skills which help us across all curriculum areas. Children need to read on a daily basis at home and at school in order to make the most progress.

Homework

Each week, there will be spellings to learn using Spelling Shed. Daily reading and regular practise of times tables using Times Table Rockstars is also part of our homework expectation.  Optional homework activities can be found in the grid below. There is also a weekly times tables quiz which happens on a Friday.