Autumn 1 - Week 1

Welcome to Class 4G – A Brilliant Start to the Year! ✨

From Ms. Gill, Miss Ellis, Mrs Moran and Mrs Hivey

 

Dear Parents and Carers,

A very warm welcome to you all, and especially to your children as they settle into Class 4G! It has been a wonderful start to the new school year, and we are thrilled to be working with every child in our class, alongside our fantastic team: Miss Ellis, Mrs Moran and Mrs Hivey.

 

We are delighted to share that the children have made an absolutely brilliant beginning. They have settled quickly into daily routines, followed class rules beautifully, and clearly understand the high expectations we have for learning and behaviour. It has been such a pleasure to see them approaching each day with enthusiasm, focus and pride in their work.

What We’ve Been Learning Already! 📚

We have jumped straight into exciting topics across the curriculum:

 

🔎 English: Mystery & Investigation

Our young learners have turned into detectives this week! They are working hard to solve a mystery crime, honing key reading skills such as drawing inferences and deciphering clues to piece together evidence. It has been wonderful to see their critical thinking and creativity shine.

 

🦷 Science: Teeth and Digestion

Our first science topic is all about the human body! We are exploring teeth and digestion, learning to identify different types of teeth and understanding exactly what job each one does to help us eat and stay healthy.

 

➗ Maths: Place Value & Times Tables

We have begun with the essential foundation topic of place value and exchange, building confidence with number structure. We have also launched work on TTRS (Times Tables Rock Stars) to prepare for the Year 4 Multiplication Check coming up in June – daily practice is key!

 

Homework & Assessments 📝

 

A quick reminder of our core home-learning focus:

 

- ✅ Daily reading at home

- ✅ Regular practice on TTRS

These two areas will form the basis of most homework throughout the year, as they make such a big difference to progress.

 

Reading assessments will begin next week. Children will start bringing their assigned books home towards the end of the week – please do support them by asking questions about what they’ve read and enjoying these stories together.

 

We are really looking forward to the year ahead and working in partnership with you. Thank you for your continued support!

 

Warm regards,

 

Ms. Gill, Miss Ellis, Mrs Moran and Mrs Hivey

Class 4G Team

Summer 2 - Week 7

What a Busy Final Week!

What a busy and exciting final week 4LG has had!

In English, we explored The Tempest. After discussing the different characters and their roles in the story, we watched a retelling before creating our own storyboards to show our understanding of the plot.

In Maths, we focused on adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator. We then applied our learning by solving a range of fraction word problems, demonstrating some fantastic mathematical thinking.

In RE, we discussed how people express their religion through what they wear and the ways they worship. We learnt that many Muslims wear hijabs, Christians attend church to pray and confess, and some Hindus wear a mangalsutra as a symbol of marriage and faith.

In History, we completed our final lesson by comparing the similarities and differences between the Great Plague and the COVID-19 pandemic. We had some thoughtful discussions and reflected on how both events affected people's lives.

To celebrate a fantastic year, we had an amazing behaviour treat, enjoying games of dodgeball and laser tag! We also had a wonderful class party, making special memories together during our final days as a class.

It has been sad to see our 4LG family come to the end of Year 4 and move on to Year 5. Every single one of you has worked incredibly hard this year, and we are all so proud of everything you have achieved. You will all be dearly missed.

We hope you all have a fantastic summer holiday filled with fun, laughter and adventure. Stay safe, take care of yourselves, and enjoy every moment. We can't wait to hear all about your adventures when you return. Good luck in Year 5!

 

Summer 2 - Week 6

What a fun and busy week we've had in Year 4!

This week, our Shared Reading lessons have focused on poetry, exploring beautiful poems about kingfishers and conkers. The children were fascinated by the descriptive language and the stunning images that accompanied the poems. They enjoyed discussing the poets' choices of words and sharing their own thoughts and interpretations.

In Maths, we have been adding and subtracting fractions, and I am so proud to say that we have absolutely smashed it! The children showed fantastic determination and confidence with their learning. We also had a brilliant Sports Day in Maths, where we completed a variety of exciting mathematical challenge stations. Everyone had a fantastic time! Congratulations to Cape Verde, who were our overall winners, and well done to Argentina, who finished as worthy runners-up. A big congratulations to everyone in our class who took part and gave their best effort.

In Science, we carried out an exciting investigation using drums and rice to explore vibrations. We hit the drum quietly, at a medium volume, and loudly, observing how the rice moved each time. It was fascinating to see how the strength of the vibrations changed depending on the force used.

Our RE lesson focused on the values of courage, perseverance and justice. The children created fact files about inspirational people who have made a positive difference in the world. We learned about remarkable individuals including Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr., and discussed the lasting impact they have had on society.

This week also marked our last swimming lesson of the year. It was a fun-filled session, and the children had an amazing time in the pool. Many were sad to see our swimming lessons come to an end, but they should all be incredibly proud of the progress they have made throughout the year.

Have an amazing weekend, everyone!

Just one final week to go – we've got this, 4LG!

Summer 2 - Week 5

 

What a week we've had!

We finally completed our assessments this week, and I couldn't be prouder of the children's results. Every single member of 4LG made fantastic progress, and all of their hard work truly paid off. Well done, 4LG – you should all be incredibly proud of yourselves!

In English, we completed an assessment based on The Lonely Robot. The children were fascinated by the story and enjoyed retelling it in their own words. They produced some fantastic pieces of writing, showing great imagination and creativity.

We were also very excited to meet our new class teacher, Mr Alli, during our transition day. We took part in lots of fun and engaging activities to get to know Mr Alli and the support staff. The children were especially pleased to find out that Ms Kelly will still be supporting them next year!

In Maths, we were learning about equivalent fractions. At first, we found them a little tricky, so we used two chocolate cakes to help us understand how different fractions can be equal. It certainly made the lesson memorable! We enjoyed learning about equivalent fractions, gained a much better understanding, and, most importantly, we loved eating our maths!

In PE, we finally got to play a cricket match, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. It was great to put our skills into practice and work together as a team.

In History, we learned about the COVID-19 pandemic and investigated how it affected people's lives and the world around us. The children asked thoughtful questions and showed great curiosity throughout the lesson.

In DT, we used a variety of the materials we had explored throughout the week to build our prototype cars. We carefully considered which materials would work best before creating our final designs.

 

In Science, we investigated sound by using a decibel meter to measure how loud a drum beat was from different parts of the classroom. We compared the sound levels at the front and the back of the room and discussed what we discovered.

Thank you for another wonderful week, 4LG. I hope you all have a lovely weekend. Don't stay up too late watching the England match!

Summer 2 - Week 4

What a hot and sunny week it has been! The children have certainly felt the heat, but that didn't stop them from working incredibly hard throughout the week. 

We completed some of our Maths and Reading assessments, and I am so proud of the effort and determination every child showed. They all tried their very best and should be proud of themselves.

In Science, we investigated pitch and explored the difference between high and low sounds. We learnt that higher-pitched sounds have shorter sound waves, while lower-pitched sounds have longer sound waves. We carried out lots of exciting practical investigations using different-sized boom whackers, tissue boxes with rubber bands, and metal cups to explore how pitch changes.

 

During our PSHE lessons, we continued our Aspirations, Education and Diversity (AED)learning by discussing different career paths. We learnt that people can change careers throughout their lives and that our strengths and interests can lead us down many different routes, sometimes within the same field and sometimes into something completely new.

In History, we continued learning about the Great Plague, a topic the children are finding fascinating. This week, we explored artefacts from the time, including the famous plague doctor's mask, and discussed the different types of historical sources. The children confidently identified many of the artefacts as primary sources because they came directly from the period and provide factual evidence.

In DT, we built the final prototypes of our moving cars. Although not every design worked exactly as planned, the children showed fantastic perseverance, worked through problems, and had lots of fun testing and improving their creations.

In RE, we continued our learning about different beliefs and values, encouraging thoughtful discussions and respectful sharing of ideas. We created posters to explore how stories from Islam and Sikhism teach important values.

It has been a fun, busy, and very warm week!

We hope you all have a lovely weekend. Stay safe, enjoy the sunshine, and we'll see everyone next week!

Summer 2 - Week 3

This week has been fun and exciting in 4LG!

In Maths, we have been learning about equivalent fractions. We found this quite challenging at first, but we persevered and kept going. We are becoming much more confident in recognising and finding equivalent fractions.

In English, we started our new Shakespeare text, The Tempest. The children were fascinated by the story and enjoyed exploring the characters. We even re-enacted the scene where Prospero summons the great thunderstorm, which brought the story to life.

In Science, we investigated how sound travels by making telephones using cups and string. This helped us understand how vibrations can travel through the string from one cup to another.

During swimming, we had an important water safety talk. We learned how to keep ourselves safe and what to do if we accidentally fell into water while wearing clothes. It was both interesting and a little frightening, but we learned some valuable life-saving skills.

In DT, we built another prototype of a simple car chassis. We then tested our designs by seeing whether they could travel down a ramp made using a book. It was exciting to evaluate our models and think about ways to improve them.

 

In History, we learned about how the plague spread and the impact it had on people's lives. We explored the different ways the disease was transmitted and how people tried to prevent it from spreading.

In RE, we explored stories from Christianity and Hinduism and discussed the important values they teach, such as kindness, honesty, courage, and helping others. These stories helped us understand how beliefs can guide people's actions and choices.

We made Father's Day cards for a special person in our lives. We enjoyed creating colourful designs and writing thoughtful messages. We hope all the dads and special people being celebrated have a wonderful Father's Day this weekend and get thoroughly spoiled!

Have a lovely weekend!

Summer 2 - Week  2

What a fantastic week we have had in Year 4!

The children have worked incredibly hard and should be very proud of all they have achieved. On Friday, they completed the national Multiplication Tables Check and absolutely smashed it! They approached the challenge with confidence, remained calm and focused, and showed just how much progress they have made. Although the check is now complete, we will continue practising our times tables to ensure children can confidently apply their knowledge in a range of different contexts with accuracy and efficiency.

In English, we have completed our refugee narratives, and I could not be prouder of the wonderful writing the children have produced. Their creativity, independence, and use of language have been truly impressive. Reading their final pieces has been a real pleasure!

In P.E., we have been learning the skills needed for cricket. Due to the rainy weather, we adapted our lesson and focused on practical activities indoors. The children thoroughly enjoyed learning how to correctly hold a cricket ball and developing their understanding of the game.

In Science, we investigated how sound travels and explored whether it can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. The children enjoyed making predictions and carrying out investigations to test their ideas.

In Design and Technology, we created the first prototypes of our mechanical cars using wooden pegs and wooden wheels. It was exciting to see the children's designs begin to take shape, and we are looking forward to developing them further in the coming weeks.

In RE, Year 4 reflected on what God would like to see in our hearts. The children thought about positive qualities such as kindness, love, respect and forgiveness, and discussed how they can show these values in their everyday lives.

Well done, Year 4, for another week of hard work, enthusiasm, and excellent learning!

Summer 2 - Week 1

Welcome Back to Our Final Term!

I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable half-term break.

This week has been a busy but exciting first week back. The children returned to school to find a wonderful surprise waiting for them - a brand-new climbing frame on the playground! They have loved exploring it and having lots of fun with their friends.

In English, we recapped the key features of diary writing by looking at a variety of diary entries. We have now begun writing our own diaries from the perspective of a refugee. The children are thoroughly enjoying this piece of writing and have shown great empathy when exploring the thoughts, feelings and emotions of a refugee fleeing in the middle of the night with very few belongings.

 

In Maths, we have been developing our problem-solving skills by working on word problems involving time, months, days and weeks. We have also been learning how to calculate the area of different shapes.

In P.E., we have moved on to cricket and joined Class 4S to learn new cricket skills and understand the rules of the game. The children thoroughly enjoyed working together and practising their new skills.

We have also continued with our swimming lessons this term. This week, the children completed an exciting obstacle course in the pool. Some children even managed to swim through a hoop underwater!

"This is the best obstacle course we've done!" – Sirraj

 

In History, we began our new topic on the Great Plague and learnt about how it arrived in England. The children were fascinated by the events and are eager to learn more.

In R.E., we explored the concept of values and discussed why they are important in our lives and communities.

In D.T., we learnt about the process of how a car works and the different stages involved in its design and construction.

What a fantastic first week back! The children have worked incredibly hard and should be very proud of their efforts.

Thank you for your continued support. Have a lovely weekend!