Kicking Off Year 4 with Maths, Rugby and New Faces

Miss Steven • September 19, 2025

Kicking Off Year 4 with Maths, Rugby and New Faces

Miss Steven • September 19, 2025

Ellen MacArthur Class dive into maths challenges, rugby skills, and welcome new classmates in a brilliant start to Year 4.

TLDR:

  • Year 4 made a strong start with column addition in maths.
  • Children solved reasoning problems and worked collaboratively.
  • Rugby lessons introduced tries, offsides, and backward passing.
  • Pupils are gaining confidence in teamwork and sports skills.
  • New classmates have been warmly welcomed into Ellen MacArthur Class.

We have had an excellent start to the year in Ellen MacArthur class and are stuck into our learning!


In maths we have been consolidating our work on column addition. We have been able to use our skills to answer problem solving and reasoning questions. It has been fantastic to watch the children work collaboratively and help each other out when they’re feeling confident.


We have enjoyed learning about rugby in our PE lessons. We have learnt that when you score during a game, it is called a try and what the offside rule means. We have learnt to pass confidently behind us and have even practiced passing behind us in teams.


It has been a pleasure getting to know year 4 and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the year holds for Ellen MacArthur class. The children have been fantastic at making everyone feel welcome and it is lovely to have some new faces in our class.


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