All Saints' CE Primary School
Alrewas
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Rick Riordan Class
Meet the Team:
Class Teacher: Mr Needham
Year 4 cover teacher: Mrs Smith
Additional adults supporting throughout the week: Mrs Kalynchenko
If you need to make contact please email:
Our class name is ‘Rick Riordan’, it was chosen because “being a hero doesn’t mean you’re invincible, it means you’re brave enough to stand up and do what’s right!”.
Homework - due 21/09/2026
TT Rockstars
Year 4 are expected to do 20 minutes a week on TT Rockstars. Children who complete 20 minutes over the next 7 days will earn three Dojo points.
Maths
mymaths.co.uk
An activity based around the work we are completing this week has been set.
Spellings
10 spellings have been set and children have been sent home with these in their school bag. This weeks rule is:
Spellings will be tested on Monday 19/10/2026.
Reading
Please can an adult sign off each read in reading records. Aim for three reads each week to earn 1 Dojo point. 5 reads earns three Dojo points. These will be checked each Monday morning. Aim to read a variety of text types if you can.
Thank you for your support,
Mr Needham
Important Information
8:35 am: The gate opens from 8:35 am and children may come straight to the classroom from this time ready to start SODA (start of the day activity), lessons will then begin at 9:00 am.
10:30 am-10:45 am: Morning Break
12:15 pm: End of morning session.
1:00 pm: Afternoon session begins.
3:15 pm: End of school day. The children have been reminded not to leave school if they cannot see their adult, please inform us if somebody different is collecting them from school.
Timetable in Year 4
Children will read in school, both as an individual and in groups. We also ask that children aim to read for 10 minutes each day at home and complete at least 3 reading entries but aim to complete 5 as part of their homework routine. The children will be shown how to complete a reading entry in order to help their understanding. We value your contribution too, please record any comments or questions regarding your child’s reading in their diary.
Children are welcome to select books from the library or choose their own from home. Those who are not quite ready for free reading will continue with the school reading scheme, Rhino Readers, and progress through each stage until they have acquired the skills needed to make the transition. If your child is not a free reader, in addition to their self-chosen book they will also bring home a banded reading book, these will be changed once a week on a Monday. Books should be brought into school every day. Here is a list of suggested books to read in year 4:
Homework:
This will be set in order to consolidate children’s learning and understanding. We ask that you encourage and support your child to complete these tasks. By the end of Year 4, children are expected to know all of the times tables facts up to 12x12; they will complete the national multiplication check in the final summer half term. Evidence shows that those children who complete 20 minutes practise each week on TT Rockstars achieve full marks on the Multiplication Check. Therefore, this will be the expectation each week. Additional Maths homework will be uploaded on to ‘My Maths’ every Monday. Spellings will also be set on a Monday, children should learn these ready for a spelling quiz the following Monday.
Curriculum - Autumn 1
We are looking forward to starting this new year together and enjoying all that Year 4 brings. In English we will begin with writing an informative leaflet on how best to look after your teeth and general dental health, focusing on using key, subject specific vocabulary. Maths this half term focuses on Place Value (numbers to 10,000), addition and subtraction, rounding and estimating. In Geography we will learning about the different counties of Great Britain. This will include what makes a county unique, our countries wildlife and the foods that are grown and reared in our country. In Science, we will be looking closely at animals (including humans), with focuses on digestion, the function of our different teeth and food chains. In RE we will learn what it is like for someone to follow God (with a focus on Christianity), and in PSHE we will use Kapow to learn about 'My Healthy Self' and how to make healthy choices. Indoor PE centres on fundamental skills whereas in outdoor PE we will be developing our teamwork and resilience through Outdoor Adventure Activities (OAA).
We encourage children to research our topics at home and bring in any appropriate books or resources to share with everyone.
The children will be involved in two PE sessions a week. We ask that kit is clearly labelled and worn on that day. Indoor PE activities will be on a Monday and outdoor PE will be on a Friday.
PE kit:
Indoor - Monday
Outdoor - Thursday
Navy jogging bottoms or leggings/shorts.
White t-shirt and Navy sweatshirt/jumper.
Earrings - if your child cannot remove these independently, they should not be worn on PE days.
Long hair should be tied back.
Trainers
Break Time Snacks
Children are welcome to bring in a healthy snack for the morning break time. We are a nut free school so please ensure any snacks do not contain nuts. Snacks are not to be shared with other children as there are several children with specific food allergies.
The kitchen will no longer be selling snacks at breaktimes.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to get in touch via the school office.
Asthma
If your child has asthma and needs a prescribed inhaler in school, please complete the permissions form by accessing the link on our website:
All Saints' CE Primary School Alrewas - Asthma 
Safer Internet Day 
This year, Safer Internet Day (10th February 2026) focused on 'Smart Tech, Safe Choices.'
Safer Internet Day 2026 - UK Safer Internet Centre
While we need to be aware of the new and changing risks posed by AI, families also need to continue to work together to stay safe online. For children, this might mean reconsidering what websites or apps they use: 