Good evening everyone,
I hope you’re all doing well. It’s been another busy and exciting week in Year 4, and I can’t believe we’re already heading into the final week before the Christmas holidays. Time really is flying!
We have had a slightly different but exciting day today packed with festive fun. This morning, we visited Christ Church to rehearse for our KS2 Christmas Concert. The children performed brilliantly, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy the concert as much as we enjoyed preparing for it. After returning to school, the children had a special festive dinner, which was a real treat (though the cracker jokes didn’t quite land as well as the food!). We wrapped up the day with a film in the school hall, giving everyone a chance to relax and enjoy themselves.
Because of today’s activities, we’ve rescheduled the spelling test to Monday. Thank you for your understanding.
Looking ahead to next week, the festive fun will continue! On Monday, the children will watch the EYFS and KS1 Christmas performance, which is always a joy to see. On Tuesday, they’ll take part in the KS2 Christmas STEM Quiz, tackling some exciting challenges in science, technology, engineering, and maths. Then, on Thursday afternoon, we’ll be holding the KS2 Christmas Party. There will be lots of other fun activities planned throughout the week as we count down to the holidays.
Alongside all the festivities, the children will continue revisiting and consolidating their learning. In maths, they’ll go over key concepts from the year so far, ensuring they feel confident. In English, we’re continuing with The Iron Man by Ted Hughes, and the children will be writing their own instructions on how to capture the main character.
In science, we’ve been investigating sound absorption and conducted an experiment to find out which materials work best for soundproofing a music studio. The children found this both fun and educational. This ties in with our computing lessons, where they’ve been learning about sound editing. Next week, they’ll be recording and editing their own podcasts, which is a fantastic way to apply their new skills.
In history, the children have been exploring hieroglyphics and learning how historians deciphered these ancient symbols using the Rosetta Stone. They even wrote their names in hieroglyphics, inspired by what we saw during our trip to the British Museum. It’s been wonderful to see them connect with the past in such a creative way.
Finally, a reminder that our Christmas Concert will be held on Tuesday 17th at 7 pm. It promises to be a lovely evening, and we’re so proud of the children’s hard work in preparing for it.
Thank you for your continued support. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, and I look forward to seeing many of you next week!
Kind regards
