In English, we continued our writing based on the Michael Morpurgo story Coming home. We have focused on using alliteration and figurative language.

In Maths, we focused on dividing by 10 and 100, then moved on to finding related multiplication and division facts.

In Music, this term we are continuing our djembe drum lessons. This week we focused on the connection between tempo and pulse, performing at different tempos and understand the difference between long and short notes.

In RE, we have explored how our faith influences our actions. We have also written beautiful poems about God’s presence in the world.

Anna, Matilda and Ayrabella, led this weeks Collective Worship, helping us reflect on good news.

In Art, we have created still life collages.

Have a lovely weekend

Miss Pringle

Your home learning for this week:

Spelling – adverbs. There are sheets to complete in their home learning pack.

reluctantly
quickly
generously
unexpectedly
gently
curiously
furiously
seriously
victoriously
courteously

Mathletics activities have been set online. 

Happy New Year! It has be wonderful to welcome the children back to school this week. They have enjoyed sharing their Christmas news and have worked well in class.

We started the week celebrating Epiphany and learning the meanings behind the gifts given to Jesus by the Wise Men.

They have been investigating factors and factor pairs in Maths and in English they have started to use alliteration in their writing. The home learning in their pack supports this learning – please return this by Wednesday.

The class have also started exploring still life in Art. They have looked at and discussed paintings by Paul Cezanne, a French painter, who wanted his art to be enjoyed by as many people as possible. He encouraged artists to explore colour, shape and space. They have practised sketching different fruit and vegetables, using their observation,  shading, hatching and stipping skills.

Swimming lessons will commence next Wednesday (15th January) please ensure your child wears their PE kit, brings their swimming kit to school every Wednesday and give consent on School Gateway.

Home learning 

Maths and English home learning has been sent home, please return this on Wednesday. Your child also has a library book in their bag, please hear them read and sign their reading record. Next week we will be revising last term spelling.

Have a lovely weekend

Miss Pringle

The class thoroughly enjoyed Christmas Fun Day on Thursday and enjoyed celebrating together. Everyone was dressed to impress and even met Santa! In class they danced, played table tennis, ‘sweet pong’, board and card games, built Christmas Lego models, made decorations and then enjoyed the games set up in the hall by the hardworking FOPPS team. It was a day full of music, games, and delicious treats! Thank you Leonie and Hugo for the two very popular party games you made for the class.

Year 4 have also been busy with their D&T projects. They have now designed their own structures and are ready to get building next week.

Congratulations to all of the talented Y4 musicians, who performed fantastically this afternoon.

🎄CHRISTMAS PANTO MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER MEET AT THE CHURCH 9:30AM 🎄

🎄 WEDNESDAY 18TH CHRISTMAS DINNER AND JUMPER🎄

🎄FRIDAY 20TH SCHOOL FINISHES 1PM🎄

Have a restful weekend

Miss Pringle

Home learning

Spelling – words ending in ‘sion’

expansion
extension
comprehension
tension
suspension
exclusion
provision
explosion
erosion
invasion

Activities have been set on EdShed

Please read and practise the 6, 7 and 9 times tables on TTRS and Mathletics.

Well done for your Mad Hair Day efforts today, Year 4 – I loved the variety and creativity! Thank you for your generous donations to the (white) class hamper.

Please continue to practise readings and songs for the Advent Service, which is next Wednesday. The blog post is here. Everyone else should wear their winter school uniform, excluding their jumper or cardigan.

We have enjoyed gardening this week; successfully harvesting seeds, clearing the leaves, digging up weeds, preparing the soil and planting crocuses and daffodil bulbs. Please send in a change of shoes next week so that we can continue tending to the gardens.

On Remembrance Day, we took part in a pilgrimage around the school, praying and remembering loved ones who have passed, as well as those affected by war. Thank you for sending in photos of your loved ones for our prayer table.

We explored the Ice Palace’s setting in English this week, with the uses similes to create vivid imagery, such as describing the palace as “sparkling like a field of diamonds” or “standing majestic and cold, like a giant silver crown.”

In Science, we explored the properties water, when in the form of ice, hot showers, and semi-frozen puddles. We compared and contrasted these states of water, using our scientific understanding and critical thinking skills.

During Anti-Bullying Week, our participation in Odd Socks Day was a delightful reminder that we should celebrate our differences. This event led to discussions about respect and the traits that constitute a true friend.

Lastly, our History Roman workshop on Thursday was indeed a fantastic way to launch our topic. The hands-on experience of object handling and sorting as well as investigating various aspects of Roman life helped us grasp the intricacies of the Roman economy, settlements, army training, and the societal roles that shaped this ancient civilization. Such immersive experiences are crucial in helping the children retain knowledge while developing their analytical skills. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Have a lovely weekend

Miss Pringle

Home learning

Please complete the Maths and Spelling / handwriting tasks sent home today and practise the 3 and 6 x tables on TTS. Spelling games have been set on EdShed.

usually
finally
beautifully
thoughtfully
wonderfully
carefully
faithfully
peacefully
cruelly
generally