Year 4 have been working extremely hard this term, in all subjects. We have particularly enjoyed learning about the Ancient Egyptians, how they lived and why we now so much about them. We have also made a start on our first DT project, making model greenhouses. The children have enjoyed using equipment to cut and stick various components. In Science, we have been setting up small experiments, to see how different materials can change state. This was a particular challenge when melting chocolate, but everyone managed to resist the temptation to eat it! Well done Year 4!

This week, we are excited to be getting ready for our class assembly. We look forward to showing you what we've been learning in English and sharing some of our work with you. We hope to see you there!

November 2024

Year 4 have had a great start to the academic year and have been working very hard indeed. We have now finished our first book study, on the book Varjak Paw, which was loved by all. There were quite a few disappointed faces when the book came to an end. However, I am pleased to say there is a sequel! So, if you're looking for ideas for your child's next read, The Outlaw Paw by SF Said may well be worth considering. It would be nice to find out what Varjak does next...

As well as continuing to work hard in all our subjects, we are currently getting ready for the festive season; making decorations and gifts for the Christmas Fayre. We are also practising for our upcoming class assembly, which we are very much looking forward to. It will be nice to share with you some of our learning so far. We hope to see you there.

Moat Mount Day 2 - 22nd June 2023

So... after a late night, (sadly Cinderella did not catch her carriage!), and an early start where some children thought they were birds and joined in with the dawn chorus, we have had another exciting day at camp Moat Mount.  After a hearty breakfast we headed out to the assault course.

Before we came to camp, quite a few children were nervous about this activity, but it was wonderful today to see so many saying they had achieved more than they thought they would on the course. They have shown resiliance, bravery and been very supportive of each other to make sure they have all achieved. To finish off they had a pillow fight on the balance bar (sorry parents!)  and had great fun.  I am sure they will tell you lots about the trip but you should be very proud of them for the way they worked together. 

Once back at camp, they made their own sandwiches (job done, get them to do their own from now on) and we sat under the shade of a large tree enjoying the summer sunshine. 

After lunch we did a spot of orienteering. Every group worked so hard together to find the clues, over fallen tree trunks, through brambles, along streams and all the adults were very impressed with their tenacity in wanting to find all the clues. 

After dinner we had the Ladbrooke's Got Talent Show where we were entertained with comedy acts, singers and gymnastics, with special guests Palmer Cowell, Bruno Tollelionioni, Misha Dixon and Mandy Holden (the names might sound a bit familiar) as judges.

Finally, we again had marshmallows and hot chocolate around the campfire, before falling into bed and hopefully fast asleep before 10 pm tonight.

The children will be very excited about seeing you all tomorrow, until then, goodnight.

Moat Mount Day 1 - 21st June 2023

Well, what a day we’ve had!

Once we arrived at the centre, we barely had time to put our cases in the dorms before we went off to do some pond dipping. Armed with fishing nets, we wound our way through the woods to the pond. Unfortunately, there was nothing big enough in our nets for tea, but we did find some water louse, pond skaters, water beetles and a Damsel Fly Nymph. The girls dipped the biggest creature – well done girls! We also saw a rather large carp swimming around, plenty of baby ducks and dragon flies.

We headed back to the centre for a well-deserved lunch and then set off again for group problem solving activities. Every single one of the children played their part and we had lots of compliments from the staff at the centre about how well the children had worked together to solve the problems, which included a crocodile infested river to cross, walking with a big foot, a large maze to conquer and a spider’s web to tackle. Then it was back to base for some cake.

After some free time exploring we had dinner and then we were off again on a scavenger hunt. Careering around the field, finding clues, the children were in their element. They helped each other and managed to find most of the clues.

They finished off the evening with hot chocolate and marshmallows around the campfire before going of to bed… and finally sleep.

Hopefully the weather will be good to us again tomorrow, ready for another set of adventures.