We supported a previous parent in her quest to improve the local environment and reduce litter found in our locality. Karen explained the role she and the Little Litter Warriors play in our community and gave us the challenge to become superheroes by helping our community too. The children were amazed and shocked by the age of some of the litter found and are determined to make a change to help the local community and animals in our area.  

We were thrilled to meet Moss and get a closer look at such a wonderful creature. Having spent a few weeks reading the book 'Joan Proctor, Dragon Doctor' it was a real treat to have the opportunity to learn about bearded dragons and ask questions to develop our understanding further.   

Big and strong, powerful and brave, the Saxons wave their battle axes and brandish their swords as they begin to invade Britain's shores. Sail back to the Dark Ages, where battles were rife and fear reigned. 

We discussed democracy as a class and with our families. We then made suggestions to what democracy means to us and as a society. We then explored these meanings through art and used Kandinsky as inspiration for our artwork. Finally, we had to explain to each other why we chose the shapes and colours used and how they linked to democracy. 

I am Warrior! I am strong, brave and powerful. Meet me in battle. Draw your swords, wield your axe and challenge me if you dare. Invade and attack. Romans versus Celts, the fight is on. Discover warring Britain: meet Claudius, Boudicca and Julius Caesar and find out what the Romans did for us. 

Buckle up, sunglasses on - we're going on a road trip across the good old US of A!

Tickets please! Any tickets please!

We located 14 US states on the school playground and matched them to their Native American names. Once collected, the children used maps of the USA to locaate the states and find some of the geographical features found at these states.

As part of our Anti-Bullying Week, Year 4 have been learning about the importance of being yourselves and respecting our unique differences. A personalised 'Odd Sock' will be on show in the classroom as a reminder for the children to remember that differences should be celebrated, respected and we should all be treated kindness. 

As part of our 'Remembrance Week' , Year 4 looked at the different ways that we remember the individuals who sacrificed so much for their country. We improved our knowledge of the customs and symbols we associate with Remembrance Day and why these are so important. The children were very keen to learn about poppies, memorials, poems and the importance of remembering those who have been injured, died or had their lives changed because of the impact of wars. 

As part of our support for 'Go Green Week' 2021, Year 4 wanted to help support the local bird and minibeast communities in their gardens and surrounding areas. Fat balls were made and hung in their garden  to provide garden birds with a much needed source of food and energy during the winter months. Year 4 also researched how objects can be recycled for new purposes. Plastic bottles, old bamboo canes and hanging basket linings were used to create bug hotels which will provide local insects with a safe place to rest.

Each Year 4 child was asked to compose a speech for the School Council nominations this year. The confidence, effort and delivery of the speeches made by the children this year was excellent.

Open wide - let's take a look inside. We're on a voyage of discovery to investigate the busy world inside your body. Do you have a toothy grin or winning smile? Take a closer look at your teeth and the effects of sugary substances on your pearly whites. Follow a tasty morsel as it makes its way through your digestive system, helped by some mouthwatering saliva. We will learn how to look after our marvellous belching, squelching, mixture making machine we call our body. 

We learnt about the digestive system in very practical way. We recreated the digestive system and by physically moving the food and liquid through the different stages of digestion, we were able to understand of each body part functioned and the journey that our food and drink consumed takes from beginning to end. 

We planned an investiagtion to see if different types of liquid have an impact on our teeth and cause decay. We set out a simple investigation to see if the liquids would have an impact on a material similar to enamel (egg shell) over the duration of a few days. We were amazed to see how the fizzy, acidic and sugary drinks started to change the colour of the shell and start to break down the structure too. We will definitely be thinking a little more about the choices of food and drink that we make. 

We were so pleased for some our class to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion this summer. It was lovely for our children and their families to share in such a wonderful occassion on the children's journey of faith.