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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
Stay with me
Remain here with me
Watch and pray
Watch and pray
The Servant King
From heaven you came helpless babe
Entered our world, your glory veiled
Not to be served but to serve
And give Your life that we might live
This is our God, The Servant King
He calls us now to follow Him
To bring our lives as a daily offering
Of worship to The Servant King
There in the garden of tears
My heavy load he chose to bear
His heart with sorrow was torn
‘Yet not My will but Yours,’ He said
Come see His hands and His feet
The scars that speak of sacrifice
Hands that flung stars into space
To cruel nails surrendered
So let us learn how to serve
And in our lives enthrone Him
Each other’s needs to prefer
For it is Christ we’re serving
My Soul is Sad
My soul is sad. My heart is breaking tonight.
Could you not watch and comfort me until light?
Am I alone, surrounded only by night?
Could you not watch one hour with me?
Could you not keep awake for one hour with me?
Is it so hard that you should do this for me?
I die for you that you might always be free.
Could you not watch one hour with me?
And so I weep, and there is no one to hear.
I am in pain; will no one witness my tears?
I am your God, and as my Passion draws near,
Could you not watch one hour with me?
Walk Alone
Take your cross now Jesus man.
Walk the road to Calvary alone.
Your innocence a mockery Nazarene for what crime do you atone?
Walk alone.
Battered bruised and bloodied now, stumbling on the long and dusty road.
Stripped of all your dignity.
This final journey holds a fate well known.
Walk alone.
Death’s dark journey calls your name.
Crown of thorns, crown of shame.
Faces filled with hate and blame.
The good you’ve done forgotten now.
Take your cross now Jesus man. Walk the road to Calvary alone.
Walk alone.
Walk alone.
Walk alone.
Born For This
Born for this. You were born for this.
Born to walk this road and bear that rugged cross.
But it’s breaking my heart to see you like this.
My son, my precious child.
The agony, Oh, the agony.
I see you suff’ring and there’s nothing I can do.
But I’ll walk by your side till we come to the end.
My son my precious child.
I see the anguish in your eyes.
I’ve prayed this cup will pass you by, but I know that it has to be so. Though I don’t understand the reason.
So much pain so much confusion,
but you were born for this,
you were born for this.
My son, my precious child.
Fallen Again
Fallen again. Kneeling in shame.
Frightened, rejected unbearable pain.
Suff’ring in silence such patience unknown, not moving.
Can he go on?
Fallen again. Face to the ground. Soldiers abusing, heckling crowd.
Slowly he rises feet heavy unsure.
Strength fading still he goes on.
All Hail, King of the Jews
O great king O royal one, your cross awaits. Is there anything your majesty desires?
Is your cross too heavy sire?
May I shine your crown?
Let us relieve you of your splendid royal attire!
All hail king of the Jews!
All hail King of the Jews!
Come now king and rest awhile you’ve walked so far!
We bet you’re very glad the journey’s almost done.
We like your regal garments so we’re sharing them around.
Casting lots to see what can be won.
All hail king of the Jews!
All hail king of the Jews!
Murderers and brigands,
We thought we’d seen it all.
Every kind of criminal there can be.
But this one they call Jesus is the strangest of the lot!
A self proclaimed Messiah is he!
All hail King of the Jews!
All hail king of the Jews!
All hail king of the Jews!
Father, Forgive Them
Father forgive them for what they have done. They know not the scale of their crime.
Guilt in their eyes and my blood on their hands.
Forgive them dear father forgive.
Father why have you forsaken your son.
Alone I am left here to die.
My flesh and my spirit both wounded the same. Forgive them dear father forgive.
Eli Eli lama sabachtani. Repeat
Precious Saviour
Precious Saviour laid to rest.
Shattered hopes, such emptiness.
Lifeless Lord. It is over now.
Night has come, the darkest hour.
Our hope has gone.
Here in this stone-cold grave the one we thought would save us, where is solace to be found?
It is over now.
It is over now.
Song of Hope
We are pilgrims on a journey, Journeying together, Journeying together with you, O Lord.
We are called and chosen, Called and chosen, Called and chosen by you, O Lord.
To sing a song of hope, Hope for all the world; To bring the grace of jubilee alive!
Fan the flame of hope, Bringing light to all the world. May my song of hope Rise to you, God of love, Lord of all.
We have hope within us, Hope within us, Hope within us from you, O Lord.
We are called to shine bright; Children of light, Children of light and truth, O Lord.
To sing a song of hope, Hope for all the world; To bring the grace of jubilee alive!
Fan the flame of hope, Bringing light to all the world. May my song of hope Rise to you, God of love, Lord of all.
Given gifts of service, To serve one another, Serve one another, and you, O Lord.
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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.
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.
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.
