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 Nurse
Linden – Miss Kelly
PE and Swimming Days
All of Year 4 come to school in their PE kits on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Thursday is swimming day. Children need to bring their swimming costumes, towel, goggles and swimming cap in a separate bag.
It's Muddy Season! Please remember to send a spare pair of shoes to school. The children can keep them in school if they like but they need a spare pair to change into on PE days so we don't track too much mud into school. Thank you.
Key Dates
Monday 5th January 2026 - INSET day (School Closed to pupils)
Tuesday 6th January 2026 - First day of term
Thursday 8th January - Swimming starts
Thursday 15th January – Themed school lunch– details to follow
Monday 2nd February – Year 4 trip to Verulamium
Monday 9th February – Start of Children’s Mental Health Week
Friday 13th February - Non-Uniform Day ('This is My Place' theme)
Monday 16th to Friday 20th February - Half Term
Monday 5th March – Start of World Book Week
Tuesday 17th March – Parents Evening 3:45 – 6:45pm
Thursday 19th March – Parents Evening 3:45-6:45pm
Friday 20th March – Comic Relief Day
Tuesday 24th March – Year 4 Performance to parents 2:15pm
Wednesday 25th March – Year 4 performance to parents – 9:15am
Thursday 26th March – End of Term – Finish 2pm
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.
Y4 Spring Term Curriculum Newsletter January 2026