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This unit is the first of the two programming units in Year 4, and looks at repetition and loops within programming. Pupils will create programs by planning, modifying, and testing commands to create shapes and patterns. They will use Logo, a text-based programming language.

After half term, we continue to explore the concept of repetition in programming using the Scratch environment. It begins with a Scratch activity similar to that carried out in Logo in Programming unit A, where learners can discover similarities between two environments. Learners look at the difference between count-controlled and infinite loops, and use their knowledge to modify existing animations and games using repetition. Their final project is to design and create a game which uses repetition, applying stages of programming design throughout.

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In the first half term, children will study a range of Ancient Egyptian style patterns before designing, making and evaluating their own canopic style jars.

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In music we will be learning to play the ukulele, both chords and TAB. This will have a Latin dance feel and we may even learn to samba too.

We will also be singing during the second half term, learning the songs for the KS2 productions which will involve a range of styles of song, including singing in harmony.

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Children will learn about the purpose and principles behind a Shaduf, focusing on levers and pivot points. They will then design, construct and evaluate their own water lifting device.

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Children will be focussing on Judaism in the first half term, studying the question, 'what symbols and stories help Jewish people remember their covenant with G-d?' They will engage with the idea of symbols and objects helping people remember. Children will enquire into ideas about promises and covenants using stories of Abraham and explore how Passover is a reminder of the covenant in Jewish community practice and how keeping the covenant with God is the basis of Jewish living.

Over the second half of the summer term we will be studying the question: How does the teaching of the gurus move Sikhs from dark to light?

Children will engage with the idea of someone moving you from dark to light and how Nanak became a Guru. We will explore the importance of the Sikh Holy Text as a living Guru and how listening to the true Guru is important in their daily life.

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This half term, we will be teaching cricket (Mr Sellers) and rounder (class teachers). In these units, children will explore their understanding of the principles of striking and fielding. They will also develop an understanding of the different positions required of players within each game. They will work in collaboration with others, demonstrating fair play, an understanding of the rules and being respectful of the people they are playing with an against.

After half term, we will be learning a dance for our performance in the Year 6 production.

Mr Sellers will be preparing the children for Sports Day by helping them develop running, jumping and throwing techniques. As in all athletic activities, pupils will be encouraged to think about how to achieve their greatest possible speed, distance or accuracy and learn how to persevere to achieve their personal best.

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This term, our topic is titled 'Ancient Egypt'. Children will study the achievements of the earliest civilisations before placing Ancient Egypt on a timeline and learning about the location of the country. They will describe what it was like and relate this to other time periods as well as what was happening concurrently in the UK. They will look at significant figures and developments that were made during the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms. Following this, they will learn about hieroglyphs, the River Nile, Gods and Goddesses and mummification.

We will be visiting the Fitzwilliam Museum on Wednesday 18th June.

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In Science, we will be learning to identify that animals, including humans, need the right types and amount of nutrition and exploring how we get our nutrition from the foods we eat. We will be exploring how humans and other animals have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement.

After half term, we will be looking at using classification keys to group, identify and name a variety of living things as well as exploring how energy moves through the food chain.

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We will begin the term looking at modern Egypt, with the children exploring persuasive texts advertising day trips across it's landmarks. Following this, we will be writing formal letters between Howard Carter and Lord Canarvon. The book, 'Cinderella of the Nile' will be used as an inspiration for our own traditional tale writing before we complete the term exploring biographies.

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In the summer term we will be focussing on measuring length in mm, cm and metres and calculating perimeter. The children will explore how to measure mass, capacity and volume in g, Kg, ml and Litres. Applying their knowledge in these areas to solve problems and convert from one unit of measure to another e.g. from cm to mm etc. We will then explore time and coordinates. Followed by, 2D and 3D shapes, symmetry and angles. The children will learn how to create and interpret simple statistics such as bar charts, pictograms and line graphs from collected data. Learning times tables will continue to be a priority.

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During this term we will be continuing to work on effective learning behaviours such as active listening and supporting others, oracy skills and taking responsibility for our own learning.

We will be exploring the text, "The Ancient Egypt Sleepover" as well as integrating learning about non fiction texts. We will be regularly visiting our new library in order to enjoy the books there and reinvigorate our class bookshelves.