Term 5 Week 1
This week, we have concluded our Roman topic by looking at Hadrian’s Wall and the withdrawal of Rome from Britain. Our next history topic will follow on from this to look at the Anglo Saxon period and the Viking invasions. In maths this week, Y4 have begun looking at money. With an increasingly digital world, […]
Term 4 Week 5
In our last week of term, year 4 have finished off their explanation text about teeth and then got a bit more creative…we went back to thinking about Tomas and Flicker and what we would like to grow on a magical plant. The children thought about what the plant would look like and how the […]
Term 4 Week 4
This week in literacy, we have been taking a closer look at our teeth and how each type of tooth has a very specific function. We focused our writing with an explanation text to inform our readers of everything they need to know about teeth, including how to look after them. The children will be […]
Term 4 Week 3
What a week! Year 4 had an absolute blast with STEM week. Earlier in the week we looked at busting some classic science stereotypes, we then had a visit from some Johnson Matthey scientists who spoke to us about how our lungs work and we got the opportunity to work in groups to build a […]
Term 4 Week 2
Year 4 had a fabulous time celebrating World Book Day on Thursday where we spent a wonderful day away from our usual timetable. Mr Burrows set the tone for the day with an early morning assembly. The children then chose to hear different books. They could choose from classics like ‘We’re going on a bear […]
Mosaics
Year 4 had an amazing time on Tuesday afternoon making their mosaics. The children designed their mosaics and then tried to reproduce their designs onto the clay. They got messy spreading the clay into the lids (some more then others), then a quick wash of the hands before handling and adding the decorations. It was […]
Term 4 Week 1
It’s been a busy first week back and the children have all dived straight back into their learning. In maths, we continue to apply our multiplication and division knowledge to working out fractions. Well done 4JM/KC for winning the TTRS battle and thank you to all those who participated. Engagement is increasing each time which […]
Term 3 Week 6
This week the children have been broadening their poetry knowledge by looking at lots of examples and choosing some to perform to the class. This is great practice for the Poetry showcase that will be taking place after Easter. More details to follow. This Tuesday was safer internet day. The children took part in a […]
Term 3 Week 5
This week, year 4 have been learning about two specific types of poetry – Kennings and Tetractys. They have enjoyed learning about their characteristics and having a go at writing their own. The fractions unit in maths is going well, the children have shown that they are able to recall their learning from year 3 […]
Term 3 Week 4
This week, year 4 have finished their retelling of Flotsam which has made a beautiful addition to their profile books. Since then, literacy lessons have taken on a SPaG focus, in particular, looking at contractions. We have learnt how the apostrophe replaces the missing letters. e.g. did not – didn’t. Next week we will be […]
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