Year 4

Year 4 have been reading the retelling of the oldest surviving Anglo-Saxon legend Beowulf, as retold by Michael Morpurgo. The focus has been on how to develop and use a rich vocabulary. 

Year 4 learnt about some of the traditions surrounding Chinese New Year. They found out that 2021 is the year of the ox. They then chose some art activities related to Chinese New Year. 

Year 4 have been learning how to create perspective and depth in landscape art. 

Year 4 explored different ways to look after one another’s mental health.

Year 4 are reading ‘Beowulf’ retold by Michael Morpurgo. They wrote in role as a journalist to report on Grendel’s first attack on the mead hall. 
 

Even though many of us are having to spend a lot more time at home, Year 4 have been taking part in different activities to keep their bodies moving. 
 

Year 4 enjoyed investigating how to create their own static electricity using balloons. 
 

Year 4 produced some informative leaflets about the parish.

As part of our history topic about the Vikings, Year 4 learned about the infamous Longships. For D&T they used this knowledge to design and make their own Longships using the materials they could upcycle from home. 
 

Year 4 created some atmospheric artwork and took part in the Remembrance Run to commemorate Remembrance Day.

Year 4 followed a recipe to bake their own biscuits. They had to use lots of skills including maths. 
 

Year 4 designed then made their very own vikings shields using a range of essential skills.