On Thursday, we celebrated the International Day for Tolerance by sharing a book called ‘Journey to the Beginning of the World’ by Virginia McLean. It helped us to understand that people from different cultures believe different things about the way the world began. The book’s message was that we can all have different beliefs and…
In Friday’s science lesson, Year 4 were investigating how switches work. We made our own electrical circuits and then created a switch from paper fasteners, cardboard and a paper clip. We investigated how we could turn the bulb on and off. Our investigation showed that when the circuit was complete and all metal components were…
On Tuesday, we visited Wroxeter Roman city to find out more about how Romans changed Britain following their invasion. We saw the ruins of the Roman baths and also visited a replica Roman villa. The museum was really interesting as we could see artefacts from Roman times. It was a great day out to help…
For World Mental Health Day, Year 4 talked about big emotions which might have a negative impact on our well-being. We then discussed activities that might help us to manage these emotions and improve our well-being. The children had the opportunity to practise some mindful breathing activities as well as some exercises to help with…
In our art lesson this week, we used blue ink to create a Willow Pattern on a paper plate. We based our ink paintings on the book “Escape from Pompeii”, which we are reading in our English lessons. In our paintings, you can see Mount Vesuvius overlooking the Bay of Naples. We drew the image in…
Our science topic in Year 4 this term is Electricity. Today, we used wires, batteries and bulbs and investigated how to make the bulb light up. We found that there needs to be a complete circuit with no breaks. The electricity flows from the battery through the copper wires to light up the bulb.
Thank you to those of you who attended the expectations evening on 6th September. If you couldn’t make it, please take a look at the PowerPoint which was shared with parents. Thank you. Expectations PPT Year Four FINAL
Dear Parents/carers/children, I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you all for all your cards, gifts, flowers and kind messages during my last week at school. The goodbye assembly that the staff and children produced was simply amazing and shows what a talented school it is. The tears I shed were tears…
The Summer Book Fair is finally here! Children will be bringing home their ‘Wish Lists’ for books they like. You can then choose all, some or none to purchase. We can accept cash or you can pay online, from home, using this link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/pay/1240072. Alternatively, our library will be open after school until 4pm from…
This week Year 4 children exhibited their learning to their parents and family. They took the adults on a journey through the academic year. Parents were told about Romans, Mountains and Rivers, The Water Cycle and Anglo-Saxons. After the initial nerves subsided the children spoke with clarity and confidence and their knowledge was outstanding. After…