Summer 1 Week 1

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Welcome back! I hope you all had wonderful Easter breaks.

As a school, we have taken the time to reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis. In class, we identified how he dedicated his life to serving others and gave dignity to those in need. This thought-provoking discussion has encouraged our students to think about compassion and service in their own lives. Look out for some of our creative learning on display in Church this weekend.

In Maths, we’ve been diving into decimals, focusing on finding tenths on the place value chart. The class have also been practising dividing 2-digit numbers by 10, enhancing their understanding of these concepts.

A few reminders for the upcoming weeks: our new PE days are now Monday and Friday. Additionally, please note that the school will be closed on Thursday, 1st May, due to an inset day. As we step into May, summer uniform will be required.

Home learning:

Spelling: Please log on to EdShed and complete the online tasks based on these words:

incorrect
illegible
subject
international
believe
preparation
coronation
wildly
bravely
thoughtfully

Maths: please log onto TTRS

Reading: please read and log your reading in your record. Reading records should be in school everyday.

Geography: Over the next two weeks please take the time to research and make an information booklet or PowerPoint about Florida, that includes some of (or all of) the following information. Due date – 8th May.

  • Where is Florida and what is is climate like compared to the UK’s?
  • What are its main physical (natural) and human (man made) features?
  • Why is the Magic Kingdom theme park in Florida such a popular destination for tourists?
  • Why is the Kennedy Space Centre is located on the east coast of Florida?
  • Why are the sea turtles in Florida are endangered and what is being done to conserve them?
  • How do the people in Florida respond to the danger of hurricanes?

Thank you for your continued support.

Miss Pringle

Spring 2, Week 6

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What a busy week it has been in Year 4! In Maths, the children have delved into finding tenths as fractions and decimals, enhancing their numerical skills and understanding.

In English, their imaginations soared as they crafted descriptive narratives about owning a pet dragon. It’s been wonderful to see then independently using alliteration, similes and expanded noun phrases!

In RE, the children reflected on how they can spread Jesus’ love, during Easter, in their daily lives, promoting kindness and compassion within our community.

Our Art sessions were filled with colour as they created beautiful Easter cards using watercolours and honed their perspective skills to design 3D landscapes.

The class have built and tested different circuits in Science.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the soft toy swap shop, ‘Bunny Hop’ and Easter Egg hunt. We have raised a significant amount for our Lenten charities and enjoyed each activity.

Sadly, we say goodbye to Sive this term. We will miss her very much but wish her well in her new school.

Well done to the talented musicians, who performed in the LKS2 concert on Thursday.

Please ensure you read and log onto TTRS over the break.

Thank you for your ongoing support this term. Wishing you all a blessed Easter!

Miss Pringle

Spring 2 Week 5

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What a fantastic week we’ve had in Year 4!

On Wednesday, we celebrated World Maths Day by diving deeper into the world of fractions, finding fractions of amounts and tackling some really challenging maths problems. The enthusiasm was contagious!

In English, we’ve spent time planning exciting narratives, that we will finish next week. We also used drama in RE, to freeze frame and discuss key moments in the trial of Jesus.

We learnt new playground games during PE and have worked hard to create thoughtful Mothers Day Gifts, which I’m sure you’ll love. It’s incredible to see the creativity blossoming in our class.

Have a lovely weekend

Miss Pringle

Home learning 

Spelling – words where a suffix is added to words ending in ‘y’ – use EdShed to help you learn these words please.

merriment
happiness
plentiful
penniless
happily
prettiest
nastiness
beautiful
pitiful
silliness

Maths – TTRS online please.

English – Story writing.

 

Spring 2 Week 4

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We’ve had a fantastic week in class! In English, we have been finishing persuasive texts that are truly impressive—it’s great to see the children’s creativity shine.

In maths, we’ve been working hard on adding and subtracting fractions, finding equivalents, and even ordering them on a number line.

We have used our sketching and shading skills to draw vibrant daffodil pictures in Art.

In RE, we’ve delved into some thought-provoking parables, exploring themes of mercy, love, and forgiveness.

In science, our focus on oracy skills really paid off as we classified and observed various appliances, sparking plenty of questions. All in all, it’s been a week full of discovery!

Thank you to Mr and Mrs Cracknell, for sharing your knowledge about animals and their skeletons with us. It was a fantastic way to end our Science Week.

Have a restful weekend

Miss Pringle

Home learning

English – Picture prompt, story writing.

Maths –mathletics has been set. Please follow these links for the whole school maths learning.  World Maths Day Whole School home learning Maths Scavenger hunt examples

Spelling – words with the suffix ‘lly’ please log on to EdShed to play the games and learn this words.

usually
finally
beautifully
thoughtfully
wonderfully
carefully
faithfully
peacefully
cruelly
generally

Spring 2 Week 3

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This week has been particularly engaging as we embraced the themes of British Science Week through a series of intriguing enquiries. One of the highlights was our investigation to determine which biscuits are best suited for dunking in cold milk. This hands-on experiment sparked lively discussions among the class, enhancing their prediction and observational skills.

We were also fortunate to be visited by Mr Adu, a Science teacher from Nicolas Breakspear School. He presented us with the challenge of constructing a marble maze using just paper, sellotape and straws. This activity culminated in our exploration of magnetic properties, where we learned how magnets move metal objects. The pupils used this knowledge to navigate marbles through their carefully constructed mazes.

Throughout the week, we used our oracy skills to discuss, probe, and critically challenge each other’s ideas. Overall, the week’s learning has been really enjoyable.

 

Have a wonderful weekend

Miss Pringle

Home learning

English – Picture prompt, story writing.

Yet again, I have been impressed by the children’s story writing. Please find the next task in their bag. They should try to include similes, alliteration, metaphors, and adverbs. Please return the stories on Friday.  The task should be completed neatly, in blue handwriting pen or a handwriting pencil.

Maths – TTRS has been set.

Spelling – words with the suffix ‘ly’ please log on to EdShed to play the games and learn this words.

sadly
completely
wildly
bravely
gently
foolishly
proudly
horribly
nervously
happily

Spring 2 Week 2

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This past week has been vibrant and lively, filled with memorable experiences for both children and staff. One highlight was our Mardi Gras celebrations, where the children engaged in pancake flipping races, showcased their creativity by making masks, and indulged in delicious pancakes, all whilst participating in lively dances that filled the air with joy.

 

As we transitioned to Ash Wednesday, the tone shifted towards reflection and prayer, marking the beginning of Lent—a significant time for our community.

Additionally, World Book Day offered yet another moment of excitement, as the children donned wonderful costumes representing their favourite literary characters. The atmosphere was alive with enthusiasm as children eagerly shared their favourite books, promoting a love for reading that we strive to nurture throughout the year. This week has truly encapsulated the spirit of our school community.

Have a wonderful weekend

Miss Pringle

Home learning

English – Picture prompt, story writing.

Last week’s writing tasks were fantastic, well done! I’ve sent home a similar task; please support your child with it. They should try to include similes, alliteration, metaphors, and adverbs. Happy writing! Please return the stories on Friday.  The task should be completed neatly, in blue handwriting pen or a handwriting pencil.

Maths – Mathletics has been set.

Spelling – challenge words – please log on to EdShed to play the games and learn this words.

accident
actually
busy
eighth
forward
forwards
guide
possess
occasion
Wednesday

Spring 2 Week 1

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During RE this week, our ‘Rooted in Love’ focus has been on ‘Community and Participation’. The children read scripture about community, shared what communities they belong to and how their participation helps others and themselves. They also witnessed the palms being burnt in preparation of Ash Wednesday next week.


In Maths, the children have been calculating perimeter of rectilinear shapes.


Their new English unit is persuasive writing. They have been busy this week, creating their own dragon pets and thinking of alliteration and persuasive language to use in their writing.

In Science, they have been exploring how the ear works and how sound is made. The children enjoyed investigating how different instruments create sound.

It has been wonderful to celebrate the children’s progress and books with you at parents evening this week.

Please ensure your child has their reading record and library book in school daily and encourage them to record their reading. There are many sniffles in class, so we would appreciate any boxes of tissues please.

Have a restful weekend

Miss Pringle

Home learning

English – Please check your child’s bag as I have sent home a writing task for them to complete. Using the picture prompt, story starters and interesting words (if they wish to) I would like them to write a short story or the opening of a story. They will receive a similar task each week. Please return the stories on Friday, so that we can be shared and celebrated. The task should be completed neatly, in blue handwriting pen or a handwriting pencil.

Maths – Timetable rock star activities and challenges have been set.

Spelling – words with the prefix ‘bi-’ – please log on to EdShed to play the games and learn this words.

bicycle
biplane
biped
bicentennial
biannual
bilingual
biscuit
biceps
binoculars
bisect

 

Year 4 Week 6 Friday 14th February

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As part of One World Week, the children went to the London Central Mosque to see first hand the place of worship for muslim people.  They learnt many new things from their visit there and this inspired them to producing their own leaflets on the five pillars, which are the core beliefs and practices of Islam.  Following their lunchtime break, the children visited the playground in Regents Park (Hanover Street entrance) and had a wonderful time on the  equipment there.

Have a wonderful half-term!

Mrs McNamara

7.2.25

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The children in Year 4 had a busy week with many opportunities to express their creativity.

The class has used personification, alliteration and persuasion, with dramatic effect, in their poetry unit this week in English.

In RE, they wrote wonderful letters, explaining where God can be found during difficult times.

Area and perimeter have been the focus during Maths this week and in Art they have created vibrant still life pictures.

The class continued to work hard during their swimming and drumming lessons.

I look forward to seeing you all during our Parent Consultation meeting next week (Tuesday and Thursday)!

Have a lovely weekend,

Miss Pringle

 

Home Learning

Maths – Mathletics activities have been set online.  Some children have had activities reassigned.  Please complete these also.

Please encourage your child to focus on the 6, 7 and 8 time tables when using TTRS.

Spelling – words containing sol and real.

Solve

Soluble

Solution

Insoluble

Unreal

Realisation

Dissolve

Real

Reality

Realistic

Spring 1 Week 4

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In Science, the children planned and conducted their own investigations to find out how the temperature of water affect the time it takes for ice to melt.

They had to decide how to record their findings and then make sure that only one variable was changed. The experiments was repeated to ensure they were fair and accurate.

In English, the class have learnt about the structures of haiku and tanka poems. This then enabled them to write their own poetry.

In History, the children enjoyed learning about Boadicca and her army. Next lesson they will be finding out what changes the Romans made to how people live.

In Maths, the focus have been on different strategies for multiplying. Please use this example to help support your child with the activities sent home today.

Reminders:

  • Mrs Heymoz spoke to all of KS2 children this week and reminded them that they do not need to bring toys, figures or unnecessary stationary to school.  The children have gone through their class drawers and have put anything like this in their school bags so please help them by emptying them over the weekend.
  • Please ensure that home learning packs are sent in on Friday and that reading records are in their bags everyday.
  • Earrings must not be worn for swimming.

Have a restful weekend

Miss Pringle

Home learning

Spelling – Please complete the handwriting sheet sent home today and learn the spelling list – I have not attached the lists as they are differentiated.

Maths – please complete the Maths sheet sent home today – showing your working out, as modelled in the picture above.

Reading – please encourage your child to read and record their reading in their reading records.