Spellings (test on Thursday 11th June)

Mr Chanter's Group

dangerous

poisonous

mountainous

joyous

synonymous

hazardous

riotous

perilous

momentous

scandalous

Mrs Andersen's Group

island

answer

write

wrapper

knife

knock

thumb

doubt

half

calm

 Good afternoon everyone,

I hope you had a lovely warm half-term break and, since then, have managed to stay dry during this very wet week! The children have been really keen to share what they got up to over the holiday and it sounds like they had a fantastic time. Thank you also for supporting the children with their river projects. They have shared some wonderful presentations and it is clear how much effort and enthusiasm went into them.

In English, we have moved on to one of my favourite texts, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. So far, the children have been exploring the similarities and differences between Narnia and the world we know. They have enjoyed discussing the magical setting and comparing it to real-life places, as well as making predictions about what might happen next. The excitement for this text has been fantastic to see, and I am looking forward to the creative and thoughtful work it will inspire over the coming weeks.

In Maths, we have started our new topic on Time. This week, the children have been learning about the relationships between different units of time, including years, months, weeks and days, as well as hours, minutes and seconds. We have explored how many days there are in different months, discussed leap years and practised converting between units of time. The children have also been solving problems that require them to apply this knowledge, helping them to understand how these units connect and are used in everyday life.

We have also begun our new DT topic on Seasonal Foods. We discussed which fruits are currently in season in the UK and why eating seasonal produce can be beneficial. The children thought carefully about how supermarkets are able to sell certain fruits all year round, even when they are not naturally growing in the UK. This led to some interesting discussions about different climates around the world and how greenhouses can provide the ideal conditions for growing crops. We also explored some of the crops harvested in the UK and learned that flour, which is available all year round, is made from wheat. We will be putting this learning into practice next week when we follow a simple baking recipe.

In Computing, we have started our new coding topic using Scratch. The children have begun by creating different shapes and learning how to give clear instructions to the computer. As the topic progresses, they will build on these skills to create repeated patterns and sequences of actions, helping them to develop their understanding of coding and algorithms.

In Science, we have started our new topic on Electricity. In our first lesson, we focused on identifying and classifying different electrical appliances. The children explored which appliances are powered by batteries and which are powered by mains electricity. We discussed the advantages and disadvantages of each, thought about where we might use them in everyday life, and considered why some appliances need a constant power supply while others are portable. The children enjoyed sharing examples from home and were able to identify a wide range of electrical devices.

Next week, the children will be completing their Multiplication Tables Check. They have been working hard to practise their times tables over the last few days and should feel very proud of the effort they have put in. I want them to feel as relaxed and confident as possible when completing the check, so we will continue to approach it positively without placing any unnecessary pressure on them.

On Friday, we are off to Stanborough Lakes! Hopefully the sunshine will make a return by then. The children should arrive at and be collected from school at the usual times. Please see the information below from the centre regarding what children will need to bring:

Clothing and Equipment

• Soft-soled sturdy shoes (these may get wet and muddy). Old trainers, wet shoes or Crocs are best. No sandals, sliders or flip-flops.
• A complete change of clothing, including dry socks and underwear.
• Sensible clothing should be worn (jeans are not appropriate).
• Swimwear and a T-shirt to wear in the water.
• A lightweight waterproof jacket.
• A towel (changing rooms and hot showers are available).

For Warm Weather

• Sun hat.
• Sun cream.
• Water bottle.

For Cold Weather

• Hat and gloves.
• Lightweight layers that can be worn under a wetsuit.

Additional Information

• Children who wear glasses must have a strap to keep them secure.
• Wetsuits and buoyancy aids will be provided by the centre, although children may wear their own wetsuit if preferred.
• If the weather is hot and wetsuits are not required, children must still bring a spare change of clothes.

I hope you have a lovely weekend and, as always, thank you for your continued support.

Kind regards,

Hello everyone,

This year is absolutely flying by! I can’t believe we only have one half term left before the children move up to Year 5! It will be a busy half term as well, with events such as our trip to Stanborough Lakes (12/6/26) and Sports Day.

The children all did a fantastic job participating in the mini marathon yesterday and showed excellent sportsmanship by cheering each other on!

Timetable Rockstars Competition

In preparation for our multiplication checks in June, I am going to be setting up a competition on TT Rockstars for the children to complete over the half-term break. There are prizes to be won for the children who make the most progress on the website, which will be announced on the first day back after half term (2/6/26).

Geography Project (Optional)

As mentioned in one of the earlier blogger posts, in Geography we have been learning about ‘Rivers’. In the last few weeks, the children have learned about the different courses of a river (upper, middle and lower) and the key features found along the way, such as the source, meanders and mouth.

This half term’s project will be linked to this learning. The children can either:

• create a model of a river, including its key features, or
• go on a walk along a river of their choice and document its features through photographs (this may be a great option while the weather is good).

We will be sharing our projects on 8/6/26. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Mr Chanter's Spelling Group

calendar

grammar

regular

particular

peculiar

popular

consider

remember

quarter

integer

Mrs Anderson's Spelling Group

enough

young

touch

double

trouble

country

courage

rough

tough

cousin

Have a lovely half term and take care.

Good afternoon everyone,

I hope you have all had a lovely week. It’s not long now until our PGL residential and the children all seem really excited. Please note that an email was sent out with the PGL presentation slides and kit list attached, but if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me.

In English this week, the children have moved on to Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwocky poem, where they have been identifying nonsensical words and using their comprehension skills to work out what the poem might be about.

In maths, we have been working with decimals, with a particular focus on tenths, and have been rounding these numbers to the nearest whole number. Next week, the children will be moving on to a very popular topic — money!

In our ‘Rivers’ geography topic, we have been naming and locating some of the world’s longest rivers, including the Nile, Amazon and Yangtze. We discussed the continents these rivers are found in and the children also enjoyed learning interesting facts about them.

In RE, we have continued to discuss and research the Bible. Last week, we discussed the meaning of the word ‘sacred’ and wrote down what we already know and would like to find out about the Bible. This week, we learnt about some of the authors of the Bible and read about their stories and experiences. We also discovered that the Bible is the world’s best-selling book, amongst other interesting facts - including John the Baptist eating locusts with honey in the desert!

In art, we worked on studies inspired by the rainforest. We used viewfinders to focus on sections of a particular animal or insect. We then split our pages into four sections to draw and colour enlarged studies based on what we could see through our viewfinders. We looked carefully at colour, texture and shape in our work.

Of course, it has also been Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday this week. To celebrate the occasion, we went outside to enjoy the outdoor areas he has worked so hard to protect and celebrate and the children wrote acrostic poems in his honour. They produced some fantastic work!

I hope you all have a lovely weekend and I may even see some of you when the teachers win at the PTA Quiz Night tomorrow.

Take care,

Mr Chanter

Good afternoon all,

I hope you have had a lovely week. The weather has been absolutely fantastic and I hope it continues over the bank holiday weekend.

It was great to see some of you at our PGL Parents’ Meeting this week. If you have any questions about the residential, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Just a reminder that our PTA Quiz Night is on Saturday 9th May. It would be lovely to see you there and although it won’t be possible to come first (as the teachers will have a table!), I’m sure coming second will still be enjoyable!

Enjoy the sunshine and I’ll see you next week.

Mr Chanter's Spelling Group

centuries

Egyptians

myths

mysterious

dynasty

symbol

hieroglyphics

mystical

opposite

pyramid

Mrs Andersen's Spelling Group

history

believe

reign

different

interest

learn

Egypt

pyramid

excited

ancient

Spellings

Due to the fact the spellings this week were quite tricky, I will be testing the children on these next Friday.

Good afternoon everyone,

I hope you have had a lovely week. We have had some cold mornings, but these have been balanced out by the great afternoons, which have made swimming particularly enjoyable.

In English this week, the children have been finishing, editing and improving their newspaper reports about the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. During this, there has been a focus on journalistic writing, including the use of headlines, formal tone and expanded noun phrases when describing the many treasures found within the burial chamber. They have also been learning about the supposed ‘curse’ linked to the discovery and have created eye-catching posters warning people to stay away!

In maths, the children have been continuing their work on tenths. They have been learning to divide 1- and 2-digit numbers by 10, understanding how digits move one place to the right in place value columns. We have used place value charts and practical resources to support this, helping the children to see the link between division and decimals (e.g. 24 ÷ 10 = 2.4).

In science this week, we have been classifying vertebrates and invertebrates as part of our topic Living Things and Their Habitats. The children have learned about the key characteristics of each group (such as having a backbone or an exoskeleton) and have begun using simple classification keys. They practised asking yes/no questions to identify and group animals, developing their understanding of how scientists organise living things.

In geography, we have started our new topic on ‘Rivers’. In this week’s lesson, the children learned about the different courses of a river (upper, middle and lower) and the key features found along the way, such as the source, meanders and mouth. This half term’s project will be linked to this learning. The children can either:

- create a model of a river, including its key features, or

- go on a walk along a river of their choice and document its features through photographs (this may be a great option while the weather is good).

Projects will be due in by 02/06/26. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

On Thursday, Year 4 had a fantastic day celebrating Spain!

During our Flamenco workshop, we learned an exciting dance and used strong, expressive movements to create a real Flamenco mood. The Spanish lunch was delicious, with a choice of paella or Spanish meatballs.

In the afternoon, we played games in Spanish, completed word searches and used our knowledge of numbers and colours to create rainbows and flags.

The day finished with a story, where we enthusiastically called out the English meanings of Spanish words. It was a brilliant day enjoyed by all!

Quiz Night – Saturday 9th May

Get your thinking caps ready for our PTA Quiz Night on Saturday 9th May 2026! It promises to be a fantastic evening of fun, laughter and a little bit of healthy rivalry. It would be wonderful to see as many of you there as possible—whether you're in it to win or just for the laughs.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend and I look forward to seeing you next week.