Year 4

Last week was British Science Week. In Year 4 we researched into the Scientist Maria Telkes. The children researched and found out about Maria Telkes’ life and Scientific achievements as a Biophysicist. One of the key facts the children found about about her was that she was known as ‘The Sun…

Year 4 made bread today - this links to our work on St Joseph’s Day and the symbolism of the different shapes of bread. The children worked as a team to design and make their own bread. 
 

What an action packed day we’ve had in Windermere, extending our knowledge of the Anglo Saxons, the Vikings and the struggle for power! Our day consisted of making our own quills and ink and using these to write our names in Viking runes. Then we had a go at weaving using sheep wool - this was a…

Our class text - The Boy At The Back  Of The Class - has mentioned pomegranates and used some lovely descriptive vocabulary to describe one. Some of the children weren’t too sure what a pomegranate was. So today, we all tried one and created some of our own descriptions focusing on similes and…

Year 4 focused on their balancing skills and evaluating their partners work. They attempted to hold balance positions for 3 seconds. 

Over the last few weeks, Year 4 have been extremely busy sewing. They have investigated a variety of fastenings such as press studs, buttons and velcro. They have refined their skills and created their own fastening for a tea towel using a button. They were all a great success and the children are…

Year 4 reviewed their gymnastics skills today. They focused on:

- travelling (hopping, skipping and leaping) 

- jumping (pencil, straddle and star) 

- rolling (rock, teddy bear, pencil and forward roll) 

- balancing (front support, back support, arabesque, shoulder stand and bridge) 
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For Safer Internet Day Year 4 researched Artificial Intelligence . They discussed the pros and cons, e.g. enhanced learning opportunities, instant and efficient, limited human interaction and the collection of personal data to name a few. There were mixed reviews! They collated their findings and…

Today, we had a parent/rugby coach in school to help us with some ball skills - we’re having an action packed week! All the children gave it their all and worked on attacking and defending techniques. 

Year 4 thoroughly enjoyed wheelchair basketball today. I certainly saw their competitive natures surface. Some brilliant defending techniques and a good time had by all. 
 

Year 4 have taken part in some mindful activities and circle time as part of their PSHE lessons focused on their hopes and dreams for the future. This led onto discussions about being resilient, staying positive and having determination to succeed.

Year 4 enjoyed improving their football skills with Stuart.