Summer 1 Week 6

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In RE this week, we explored how we can embody the role of apostles today, focusing on key messages from the Apostles’ Creed.

Our English lessons provided an opportunity to publish our stories while revising various suffixes to enhance our writing skills.

In Maths, we practised estimation and rounding, applying these essential skills to problem-solving.

During our Science topic on habitats, we discovered the diversity of habitats around us.

Additionally, in Computing we learned about the excitement of editing photos and pictures, while also discussing the ethical implications of asking for permission before doing so.

This morning, the children enjoyed either practising for Sports Day or running the mini marathon. Everyone worked very hard. Congratulations to Joseph S, who came 3rd in the Year 4 race.

Have a lovely half term

Miss Pringle

Summer Week 4

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This week, Year 4 has been packed with exciting activities! We dived into fantastic narratives, focusing on characters experiencing a change of heart, which inspired some creative storytelling.

In maths, we tackled money problems, putting our skills to the test and figuring out real-life scenarios. The students also practised their multiplication tables online, honing their skills in a fun way. Why don’t you try these two questions at home.

Our Florida projects have been fantastic and this week we have used our map skills to locate and compare Florida and the UK, sparking some lively discussions. We have also used our oracy skills to debate what the best and worst things would be about living in Florida.

In textiles, the children started designing their own pencil cases, letting their creativity flow. To finish the week, we enjoyed a playing pairs cricket.

Have a lovely weekend

Miss Pringle

Home learning

Spelling – next week we will be recapping suffixes. Please complete the suffix home learning sent home today and log of to EdShed to complete the add -es activities set.

Maths – please log on to TTRS and practise your fluency.

Reading – please read and add to your records.

 

Summer 1 Week 3

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This week in Year 4, we engaged in a variety of exciting learning activities. In maths, we focused on converting pence to pounds and comparing different amounts of money.

In English, we began planning a story inspired by the animation ‘The Present’, using our creativity and narrative skills.

We also celebrated VE Day, dressing in red, white, and blue, making chocolate rice crispy cakes, and meeting Nick from the Potters Bar Museum who taught us about the local impact of the war.

Today, the May procession took place in the sunshine. Thank you for your plant donations, the class gardens will look beautiful.

Have a lovely weekend,

Miss Pringle

Home learning

The children’s Geography projects, about Florida, are brilliant – thank you for supporting them with this learning. They will all have an opportunity to share them.

Spelling – revision words – activities have been set on EdShed

brochure
famous
tension
penniless
hideous
different
astronaut
completion
admission
mathematician

Maths – please log on to TTRS and practise your fluency.

English – Please complete the comprehension paper and return by 16th May.

 

 

Summer 1 Week 2

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This afternoon, our cricket session was filled with excitement as we played quick cricket under the bright sunshine. Everyone had a great time practising their batting, bowling, and fielding skills. We all managed to score lots of wickets, which was fantastic, and it felt great to see the children work together as a team. The atmosphere was lively as we cheered each other on and celebrated successes.

We have also enjoyed applying our editing skills in Computing. As you can see, the children can crop, edit, add filters, rotate, import pictures and add text to photos.

I hope you enjoy the long weekend
Miss Pringle

Home learning:

Maths: please log onto TTRS and Mathletics

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

Geography: There is one more week to complete your 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

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

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