Dear all,

What an end to another busy week! It was lovely to see so many faces as year 4 camped on the school field Friday night. We began the evening with five different activities: den building, scavenger hunt, team building games, dodgeball and nature artwork.

We followed this with a fish and chip supper.

Before bed, Mr Cunningham read us all a story whilst we toasted marshmallows over the fire.  Everyone left Saturday morning having thoroughly enjoyed the experience, even if they were feeling a bit sleepy!

Reminders/Dates:

15^th July – year 4 music concert. The children will be performing this terms musical instrument, keyboard. Parents, if you are available are welcome to attended. Letters have gone home today.

Make sure children continue to dress appropriately for the weather.

We hope you have a lovely week.

The Year 4 Team

Dear all,

STEM DAY fun ends another busy week in which we began to write our aboriginal stories and started our geometry unit in maths.

We explore the topic of SOUND today with various investigations into how sounds are made and how sound travels. We conducted an investigation into pitch, volume by making pan pipes and harmonicas and considered how we could change variables to change the pitch our instruments.

See our results investigations below:

Creating sound waves.

Investigation how sound waves travel and how they change with distance.

Investigation sound vibrations.

Playing our made instruments varying the pitch and volume.

Celebrations:

Golden Key:

4S: Maddie Gissing: ‘For using the gifts God has given her to be a positive, happy member of the class.’

4B: Daniel Tan: ‘For using the gifts God has given her to be a thoughtful, member person.’

Showstopper Writer:

4S: Promise Mndzebele: ‘For writing an effective story opening to an excellent standard.’

4B: Caris Mpario: ‘For carefully editing and re-drafting her story introduction.’

Reminders/Dates:

Sports Day Monday 1^st July – Children to come in their PE kits. Remember to bring water bottle, suncream and a hat if hot weather predicted.

Camping Night – Friday 5^th July. Parents who have offered tents will be contacted next week by the office staff.

If you have not given in your food choices and contact numbers, please do so as soon as possible as we will be unable to accept your child for the night without the permission/health/contact slip.

We hope you have a lovely weekend.

The Year 4 Team

Dear all,
In Maths this week, we have been applying our knowledge of fractions to decimals and have been solving problems. Once we have completed this we will be moving on to our geometry topic.
In English, we have begun our new topic linked to Australia, dreamtime stories. The children have collated appropriate vocabulary for their character and setting. They have also been recapping complex sentences with subordinate clauses and sentences with fronted adverbials, in preparation for a setting description next week.
In RE we have continued with our Pentecost unit. The children were thinking about the qualities of saints and some were evening thinking about saints in modern society.
The children thoroughly enjoyed the carnival this afternoon and what lovely weather too! We showed off the art work created with Mrs Pearson and shared two bush ballads we had learnt; Waltzing Matilda and the Kookaburra song.

Celebrations:
Golden Key:
4S: Bradley Polley: ‘For using the gifts God has given him to show focus and positivity towards learning challenges.’
4B: Savannah Gardner: ‘For using the gifts God has given her to be a thoughtful and resilient person.’
Showstopper Writer:
4S: Faith Martin: ‘For writing an effective non-chronological report for a mythical creature to an excellent standard.’
4B: Emily Long: ‘For carefully choosing and editing her vocabulary choices to make sure they were appropriate.’
Reminders/Dates:
Please continue to bring in the camping trip forms.
Friday 28th June – St Peter’s Fest from 5pm.
We hope you have a lovely weekend.
The Year 4 Team

Dear all,

In Maths this week, we have completed our measures unit with time. We were applying different strategies to aid with our problem solving. We will be revisiting our fractions and decimals and recalling ‘what we know’ to apply that to new learning on tenths and hundredths.

In English, we have been publishing and evaluating our non-chronological reports about our chosen mythical creature. The children have worked so hard on producing high quality texts that will hook, engage and inform their audience. The children will choose a selection to be sent to J.K Rowling.

In RE we began our Pentecost, unit by role playing The coming of the Holy Spirit and considering our reactions and actions as modern- day apostles.

Celebrations:

Golden Key:

4S: Sabrina McGannan: ‘For using the gifts God has given her to show thoughtful and kind actions to others.’

4B: Louis Read: ‘for consistently working hard all year.’

Showstopper Writer:

4S: Faith Martin: ‘For writing an effective non-chronological report for a mythical creature to an excellent standard.’

4B: Mikayla Black: ‘For effective editing of her report.’

May 2019 – Mathemagician of the Month:

4S: Isabel Thomas: ‘For challenging herself with her problem solving and reasoning in Maths.’

4B: Ethan Tinsley-Jones: ‘For his impressive learning on time.’

Reminders/Dates:

Fathers Day Sale – Wednesday 12^th June for Year 4. Bring between £1-£5 in a purse or sealed envelope.

Friday 14^th June – Sports Day – children to come into school wearing their PE kit. They will remain in their kit all day. If the weather is due to be wet, further details will follow as to alternative arrangements.

We hope you have a lovely weekend.

The Year 4 Team

Dear all,
In maths this week, we have continued our measures unit. We have been solving problems which have included £ and p. We were applying different strategies to aid with our problem solving. We will be continuing with our measures units next week with telling the time and solving problems involving the passing of time.
In English, we have been planning our non-chronological reports about our chosen mythical creature. We have been able to draw upon our learning in geography and science and use this technical language in our plans.
In RE we discussed the question ‘How do you get to Heaven?’. there were some very thoughtful responses and the children showed respect when listening to others opinions.
Celebrations:
Golden Key:
4S: Isabel Thomas: ‘For using the gifts God has given her to show focus and motivation in her learning.’
4B: Charlie Wright: ‘for using the gifts God has given him to respond to class discussions in a thoughtful manner.’
Showstopper Writer:
4S: James Watson: ‘For writing an effective character description for a mythical creature.’
4B: Daniella Pacheco: ‘For making progress in her spellings and analysing the features in a text.’
Reminders/Dates:
As you are aware Tuesday 21st May is the Year 3/4 mass at Sacred Heart. We are still looking for parents to accompany us on our walk to church that morning, if you are available we would love for you to join us.
We hope you have a lovely weekend.
The Year 4 Team

Dear all,

In maths this week, we have been continuing our measure’s unit and be apply our converting skill to solving real life problems involving money. We have solved problems whilst having to convert between £ and p and using decimal (tenth and hundredths). We will be continuing with our measures units next week with telling the time and solving problems involving the passing of time.

In English, we have been creating precise description about mythical creatures. The children have also critically evaluated a piece of descriptive writing for its effectiveness and effect of the reader. Next week we will continue to look at examples of non-chronological reports for text and language features.

In RE we looked at Jesus’ ascension to heaven. We used scripture and visualisations to imagine we were one of the disciples watching this amazing event and begin to write a diary entry from the disciples’ point of view.

Celebrations:

Golden Key:

4S: Iannis Milia: ‘For using the gifts God has given him to share his knowledge and learning enthusiastically with others.’

4B: Louis Read: ‘For using the gifts God has given him to be a thoughtful, hardworking and supportive member of the class.’

Showstopper Writer:

4S: Reuben Jose: ‘For producing a well thought out critically analysis of a piece of writing for effectiveness and effect on the reader.’

4B: Joshua Green: ‘For using effective descriptive language to describe his mythical creature.’

Reminders/Dates:

A letter has gone out about our upcoming Y3/4 Mass at Sacred Heart on Tuesday 21^st May. If you are able to walk with us from school to the church or will be attending the mass, could you please return the slip at the bottom of the letter as soon as possible.  Thank you.

We hope you have a lovely weekend.

The Year 4 Team

Dear all,
In maths this week, we have been learning how to convert units of measure. We have solved problems whilst having to convert between, cm and m and m and km. We will be continuing with our measures units next week.
In English, we have been creating similes about mythical creatures. The children have created some lovely sentences which have included a simile which they can use when they write a character description next week.
In RE we created art work with our representations of heaven. We used scripture and thought about how we could use this to help us with our depictions.
In assembly today Mr Cunningham presented us with a cheque to send to the Guide Dogs Association. With a little help from Miss Stapley’s last minute donation, we raised £200!
Celebrations:
Golden Key:
4S: Stanley Perriman: ‘For using the gifts God has given him to be a thoughtful, loving and kind member of the class.
4B: Henry Burridge: ‘For using the gifts God has given him to develop a positive attitude towards his learning this half term’
Showstopper Writer:
4S: Liberty Roberts: ‘For producing thoughtful and precise descriptive vocabulary.’
4B: Taylor Bryden: ‘For thoughtfully creating a vocabulary relating to his mythical creature.’
Mathemagician – April 2019:
4S: Matthew Alexander: ‘for challenging himself with his problem solving and reasoning in Maths.’
4B: Alfie Wingrove-Cross – ‘For persevering when faced with a challenge.’
Reminders/Dates:
We hope you have a lovely bank holiday weekend.
The Year 4 Team

Our first week back saw the year 4’s time travel back to the Anglo-saxon times with a trip to Winchester, ancient capital of Wessex. Events of the day included:

Handling artefacts as an archeologist:

Examining and digging for artefacts:

Exploring Winchester Cathedral for Saxon evidence and finding mortuary chests that contain the bones of Anglo-Saxon Royalty:

and listening to the legend of the St Swithun:

The children enjoyed many more activities linked to the Anglo-Saxons and before returning to 2019 discovered an familiar face that had enjoyed some time travel too.

Have a lovely weekend.

The Year 4 team.

Dear all,
We started the week in wild and wacky colours to raise money for CAFOD and end it having taken part in the Stations of the Cross at Oaklands chapel to shepherd in the Easter holidays. We wish you a happy Easter celebration with your family and friends.
Celebrations:
Golden Key:
4S: Maddie Gissing: ‘For using the gifts God has given her to be a thoughtful, bubbly and enthusiastic member of the class’.
4B: Taylor Bryden: ‘for using the gifts God has given him to be a hardworking and resilient member of the class.’
Showstopper Writer:
4S: Robert Dimitru: ‘For producing a letter independently and editing to improve his writing.’
4B: Charlie Wright: ‘For persevering and overcoming challenges in his writing.’
Mathemagician – March 2019:
4S: James Watson for challenging himself with his problem solving and reasoning in Maths.
4B: Emily Long for gaining confidence with problem solving.
Reminders/Dates:
First week back after Easter holidays – whole school Penny Drive – bring in spare pennies for CAFOD.
Friday 26h April – Trip to Winchester
We have given the children a list of creative tasks for the Anglo Saxons/Vikings that they can do over the holidays. If they have another history project in mind then they are welcome to bring in for the first week back after the holidays.
We hope you have a lovely break.
The Year 4 Team

Dear all,

In English this week, we have written and edited letters to Jemmy Button. The children have been using different techniques to give reason why Jemmy should stay in London and why he should return to his island. They wrote letters with a balanced argument, leaving the final decision up to Jemmy.

In Maths we have begun our multiplication and division topic. We have used the grid method and formal written method to solve multiplication questions. We will be continuing this next week. Please continue to encourage your child to take part in Sumdog challenges. This is a fun way for the children to practice their skills.

We had our Geography day today. Year 4 were developing their map skills. We used geographical language to help us find countries on a map. We then focused on Australia, where the children created a ‘jigsaw’ map which show the different landscapes within the country.

Celebrations:

Golden Key:

4S: Bradley Polley: ‘For using the gifts God has given him to be more independent and resilient on his work task.’

4B: Emily Long: ‘for using the gifts God has given her to be a hard working member of the class.’

Showstopper Writer:

4S: Leo Veal: ‘For producing a letter with supporting viewpoints and editing to improve his writing.’

4B: Jake Street: ‘For producing a carefully planned letter.’

Reminders/Dates: 

Monday 1^st April – Wear it wacky for CAFOD.

Friday 5^th April – INSET day, the school will be closed to the children.  

Home learning expectations are 10 minutes per day each on a Reading, Spelling and Maths activity. This needs to be updated each day in the home learning diary and this is checked on a Thursday.

We hope you have a lovely week.

The Year 4 Team