Week 4 - Year 4

 Another amazing week in Year 4! We can’t believe how quickly the weeks are flying by. It brings us many emotions knowing that the children do not have long left at POW before they move on to their next adventure. We are so proud of all they continue to achieve each week.

In Maths, we continued our learning on fractions, focusing on adding and subtracting fractions confidently. The children worked hard to apply their understanding and explain their reasoning clearly.

In English, we began our exciting new text, Weslandia. The children used their creativity to build shelters, describing their functions carefully and making thoughtful predictions about what might happen in the story based on the illustrations.

In Science, we investigated which materials would be the best conductors for electrical circuits. The children enjoyed testing different materials and discussing their findings like real scientists.

We also celebrated Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with a very special visit from a visitor who had worked alongside a range of monkeys. The children were fascinated by the stories and experiences shared. To mark the occasion, we worked in groups to create a giant “100” using natural resources collected from around the school grounds.

We are looking forward to another fantastic week in Year 4!

Miss White, Miss Lawless, Mrs Bernard and Mrs Thomas

Year 4 - Week 3

Hi everyone, we hope you have had a lovely bank holiday weekend and we look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.

What an amazing week it has been in Year 4! The children never fail to amaze us with their enthusiasm, curiosity, and hard work across all areas of learning.

In Maths, we have been exploring fractions, developing our understanding step by step. The children have shown great determination, and we will be continuing this topic next week to build on their confidence and skills.

In English, we completed our Big Write—a fantastic newspaper report all about Tutankhamun. The children worked incredibly hard to apply their knowledge and writing techniques. Next week, we are excited to begin a new book called Weslandia, which we know will spark lots of creativity and discussion.

Science has been full of hands-on learning as we explored electricity. The children thoroughly enjoyed creating their own electrical circuits and investigating how they work.

We also had a very informative assembly from the RNLI, where the children learned how to stay safe at the beach and in the sea—an important message as we head towards warmer months.

Looking ahead to next week, don’t forget our David Attenborough Day on Friday! Children are invited to come dressed up, and we can’t wait to see their wonderful outfits.

A quick reminder: we are still missing PE kits and appropriate clothing for Forest School for some children. Please ensure these are sent in as soon as possible.

For some reason the iPad hasn't backed up so there is a lack of pictures on this blog, apologies!!

Thank you for your continued support.

Miss White, Miss Lawless, Mrs Bernard and Mrs Thomas

Year 4 - Summer term, week 1

Happy Sunday everyone! We hope you have been enjoying the sunshine this weekend.

We’ve had a fantastic start to the summer term in Year 4. The children have returned to school settled, focused, and ready to learn, which has been wonderful to see. There’s also a real sense of excitement in the classroom as they found out which middle school they are going to.

In Maths this week, we have been learning about perimeter, developing our understanding of how to measure and calculate the distance around shapes. In English, the children have begun an exciting immersion into the life of Tutankhamun, sparking lots of curiosity and great discussion. In Science, we have started our new topic on electricity, where the children are exploring different electrical objects.

Looking ahead to next week, in Maths we will be moving on to fractions. In English, the focus will shift to sentence work linked to Tutankhamun’s life, building on what the children have already learned. In Science, we will continue developing our understanding of electricity.

On Wednesday, we are looking forward to a visit from SCARF and their Life Education Van, where the children will take part in a workshop. On Thursday, the children will also begin their ukulele lessons, which is always a highlight of the term.

A quick reminder that some children still need to bring in their PE kits and appropriate clothing for Forest School sessions. Please ensure these are in school so everyone can take part comfortably and safely.

Thank you for your continued support.

Miss White, Miss Lawless, Mrs Bernard and Mrs Thomas

Welcome Back to the Summer Term - Year 4

We hope you all had a lovely Easter break and that the children are feeling rested and ready to come back to school. We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow and getting started on what should be a fun, busy and positive Summer Term!

It’s hard to believe we’re already in the final term of Year 4, the year really has flown by. The children have all worked so hard and made such great progress, and we’re really proud of everything they’ve achieved so far. This last term is always a special one, so we’ll be doing everything we can to make it as happy, exciting and memorable as possible.

As we move through the term, we’ll also begin to gently prepare the children for middle school. We’ll be encouraging them to become more independent, confident and organised, while making sure they feel supported every step of the way. Our aim is for them to finish Year 4 feeling proud of themselves and excited about what’s coming next.

There’s lots to look forward to over the coming weeks, with a range of activities, learning opportunities and time spent outdoors. We’re hoping to make the most of the (hopefully!) nicer weather and keep the children engaged and enjoying their learning right up to the end of term.

Just a couple of helpful reminders:

• Forest School will continue on Wednesdays. This is always a favourite part of the week, so please make sure children come in with suitable outdoor clothing, including appropriate footwear, whatever the weather.
• PE will be on Thursdays, so please ensure PE kits are in school all week and clearly labelled.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support, it really does make a big difference. If you ever have any questions or anything you’d like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow and are really looking forward to a fantastic final term together!

Miss White, Mrs Bernard, Mrs Thomas and Miss Lawless

Year 4 - Week 4

 What an exciting and busy week it has been in Year 4!

This week, we have been celebrating Science Week, and the children have shown fantastic enthusiasm, curiosity, and teamwork throughout. It has been wonderful to see them exploring, questioning, and thinking like real scientists. In our curiosity box we had a pig's jaw!! The children were amazed when this box opened on Friday and they saw what was inside!

On Monday, we also had our concert rehearsal, where the children worked incredibly hard to prepare for their performance. Later that day, we took to the stage for our after-school concert, and what a performance it was!

In Maths, we have been focusing on dividing 2-digit numbers. The children have been learning how to exchange numbers to help them divide more accurately, as well as understanding what happens when numbers do not divide equally. We have also explored remainders, and the class has worked really hard to apply this in their calculations.

In English, we have been learning about homophones (words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings). The children have enjoyed spotting these in sentences and practising using the correct spelling in their own writing.

In Science, we have been learning all about the digestive system and how it works. The children explored the journey food takes through the body and learned about the important roles of different organs. They showed great interest and asked some fantastic questions!

We went to the farm on Thursday to learn about the cows and lambs for our science topic! We even got to see some day-old lambs and stroke them.

A huge well done to everyone for their hard work and commitment this week. You have all been amazing!

We’re looking forward to another fantastic week ahead.

Miss White, Mrs Bernard, Mrs Thomas and Miss Lawless

Year 4 - Week 3

Another great week in Year 4! The children have been practising their songs for the upcoming singing concert and have been working really hard to learn the words and melodies. It has been lovely to hear their enthusiasm and confidence growing each time we practise, and they are very excited to perform.

In Maths, we continued our work on multiplication and division. The children have been learning how to multiply two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers and also how to multiply three-digit numbers by one digit using written methods. We spent time discussing the different steps involved and practising how to set out our calculations clearly. The children have also begun looking at simple division problems and thinking about how multiplication and division are related. Everyone has shown great effort and perseverance when tackling these new challenges.

In English, we continued reading our class text Tar Beach. The children explored the story in more detail and thought carefully about the characters and their experiences. They then wrote in the role of different characters from the story, imagining what they might be thinking and feeling. It was wonderful to see the children using their creativity and developing their descriptive writing skills.

In Science, we revisited the experiment we started last week to investigate the effect of different drinks on our teeth. The children observed the changes that had taken place and discussed what this might tell us about how different drinks can affect our teeth. They enjoyed sharing their ideas and making predictions about why certain changes had occurred.

On Friday, we were very lucky to attend a live Science Show at Thomas Hardye School. The show was all about explosive foods, which the children found very exciting! We watched a range of fun and surprising demonstrations showing how certain foods can react and create explosive effects through different scientific processes. The children were fascinated by the experiments and enjoyed learning about the science behind them.

We also welcomed Miss Lawless, who will be our trainee teacher for the next 13 weeks. 

See you in the morning!

Miss White, Mrs Bernard and Mrs Thomas