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    Year 4 Blog

    Summer 1 Week 6

    May 23, 2025/in Year 4, Year 4 Archive /by Margaret Joyce

    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. […]

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    Summer Week 4

    May 16, 2025/in Year 4, Year 4 Archive /by Margaret Joyce

    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 […]

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    Summer 1 Week 3

    May 9, 2025/in Year 4, Year 4 Archive /by Margaret Joyce

    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 […]

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    Summer 1 Week 2

    May 2, 2025/in Year 4, Year 4 Archive /by Margaret Joyce

    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 […]

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    Summer 1 Week 1

    April 25, 2025/in Year 4, Year 4 Archive /by Margaret Joyce

    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 […]

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    Spring 2, Week 6

    April 4, 2025/in Year 4, Year 4 Archive /by Margaret Joyce

    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 […]

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    Spring 2 Week 5

    March 28, 2025/in Year 4, Year 4 Archive /by Margaret Joyce

    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 […]

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    Spring 2 Week 4

    March 21, 2025/in Archives, Year 4, Year 4 Archive /by Margaret Joyce

    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 […]

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    Spring 2 Week 3

    March 14, 2025/in Year 4, Year 4 Archive /by Margaret Joyce

    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. […]

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    KS2 Way of the Cross – lyrics to learn

    March 12, 2025/in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 /by Margaret Joyce

    Please use the lyrics and links below to learn the songs for the KS2 Way of the Cross service. Lyric sheet can be found here. Stay With Me 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 […]

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    Pope Paul News

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    • Friday, 16th May 2025May 16, 2025 - 3:30 pm
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    • Tuesday 13th MayMay 13, 2025 - 6:00 am
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    Pope Paul News

    • 27th June Maths and REJune 27, 2025 - 7:17 am
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    • Summer 1 Week 5May 23, 2025 - 4:30 pm

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