Thank You!

I can’t quite believe I’m writing this, but here we are at the end of the school year!

It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know and teach the children this year. I’ll really miss seeing them walk into the classroom each morning! I’ve also enjoyed getting to know you all and becoming part of the wider school community.

This year has been packed full of memorable moments – from Fireworks Night (I’m still amazed at how many people came!) to Legoland, PGL and the fun we had at Stanborough Lakes – the list really does go on!

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support throughout the year – it has meant so much. Also, a massive thank you for the incredibly generous gifts I’ve received. I was genuinely speechless… although that may also be down to the amount of chocolate I’ve been eating!

I hope you all have a fantastic, safe and well-deserved summer break. Whether you’re off on holiday or enjoying some downtime at home, I hope you get the chance to relax and recharge.

See you all in September. And for the last time this year – thank you from all of us in the Year 4 team..

Good afternoon,

I hope you’ve all had a lovely, sunny week and managed to enjoy some of the beautiful weather. It’s hard to believe, but we now have just one week to go before the summer holidays begin and the children move up into Year 5. It’s been such a fantastic year and they have all made excellent progress – we are very proud of them.

Here’s what we’ve been up to this week:

In English, we have continued reading The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, which the children are really enjoying. This week, we have been planning some dialogue inspired by the story and discussing how we can turn it into direct speech using correct punctuation and layout. Next week, the children will write their own short scenes based on this work.

In maths, we’ve been looking at position and direction as part of our geometry topic. We’ve focused on describing movements on a grid, plotting points using coordinates in the first quadrant, and identifying and describing translations. The children have been using practical activities to consolidate their understanding, and we will continue with this area of learning next week.

For history, we went on a brilliant local trip with our local historian to the Old Folly, which many of the children recognised from our school logo. It was a great opportunity to explore a landmark from our community and learn about how it has changed over the years. The children asked lots of thoughtful questions and really enjoyed learning more about the place they live.

In RE, we discussed both religious and humanist views about the environment. We spoke about our responsibility to care for all living things and shared ideas about how we can all play a part in building a more sustainable future. The children shared their thoughts with maturity and sensitivity.

In DT, the children have been working in groups to design a type of torch or light. This week, they used boxes and paper to construct the outer design before adding in their electrical circuits and switches. Alongside the practical side of the project, a big focus has been on working cooperatively in a team – and it was lovely to see so many of them supporting and helping each other throughout the process.

Next week is our final week together in Year 4. The children will be watching the Year 6 end-of-year performance, and we’re all looking forward to the much-anticipated Year 6 vs Staff rounders match (hopefully we’ll get at least a few cheers from the children when the staff win!). A quick reminder that school will finish at 1:15pm on the last day of term (Friday).

Thank you as always for your continued support. I hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Mr Chanter's Spelling Group - Test on 17.7.25

 

illegal

immortal

impossible

impatient

irregular

imperfect

irrelevant

irresponsible

superhero

supernatural

Mrs Friedmann's Spelling Group - Test on 17.7.25

 

superhero

inside

illness

invisible

because

while

since

after

although

until

Good afternoon,

It was lovely to see so many of you at the parent consultations this week. It’s always nice to have the opportunity to talk about the children’s progress and reflect on the year. I still can’t quite believe how quickly the time has gone – it feels like one of the fastest years I’ve experienced in teaching.

During the week, we were pleased to welcome back our local historian, who spoke to the children about life in Little Heath and Potters Bar, as well as sharing his experiences as an evacuee. The children listened with great interest and are now looking forward to our local history walk on Monday, where we’ll be exploring how the area has changed over time.

Please make sure your child is wearing sun lotion on the day and comes to school with a water bottle and a cap or sun hat.

On Thursday, the children will be taking part in their transition day, where they’ll spend time with their new teaching staff and begin to find out more about the year ahead. Parents and carers are also invited to attend the “Meet the Teacher” sessions later on in the day, where we’ll share some key information on the year ahead.

As we approach the end of the year, we’d also appreciate it if you could check at home for any school library books and ensure they are returned by the end of the week as it will allow us to prepare our library for September.

I hope you have a lovely weekend and I look forward to seeing many of you again on Friday when we will be holding our annual Friday Fun Day event!

Thank you for your continued support.

Whole Class Spellings - Homophones

 

here

hear

weather

whether

seen

scene

he’ll

heal

who’s

whose

Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you’ve all had a lovely week!

We had a splashing start to the week on Monday with our trip to Stanborough Lakes, where the children had the chance to try their hand at both kayaking and paddleboarding. As you’ll see from the photos below, there were lots of smiles, laughter, and a fair few splashes! Let’s just say – we all stayed afloat on fun, if not entirely dry!

In English, we’ve just begun reading The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, and the children are already captivated by the world of Narnia. We’ve just reached Chapter 4, where Edmund is tempted by the White Witch’s Turkish Delight in exchange for information about his siblings. On Monday, we’ll be trying some vegan Turkish Delight as a sensory link to the text, which will inspire us to write poetry about our own favourite sweet treats. If you would prefer your child not to try any, please do let me know.

In maths, we’ll be starting our new topic on statistics. The children will be learning how to interpret a variety of data presentations such as bar charts, pictograms, and line graphs. They’ll also have a go at collecting their own data and using it to create charts of their own – a great opportunity to apply their skills in a real-life context.

Our PSHE lessons have continued to focus on how the human body changes during puberty. We have answered most questions the children have had but please be aware that some of them may come home with some additional questions as they begin to process and reflect on what they’ve learned. Thank you for supporting these important conversations at home.

In computing, the children have been working with Scratch, using loops and repetition to create animated patterns. Over the next couple of weeks, they’ll be applying these skills to start developing simple games of their own. This unit is a brilliant way to encourage creativity while building problem-solving and coding skills.

A quick reminder that parent consultations will be taking place next week. I’m really looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s progress, strengths, and next steps. If you haven’t yet booked your slot, please do so as soon as possible – these meetings are a valuable opportunity to work together in supporting your child’s development.

Next Friday will be a non-uniform day in support of a PTA fundraiser. Children are welcome to wear their own clothes, and we kindly ask for a small donation to help fund the brilliant work the PTA does for our school.

Also on Friday is the exciting Year 6 Apprentice Event! Year 6 pupils have been busy designing and creating their own products to sell. If your child would like to make a purchase, please send them in with a small amount of money. It’s always a fantastic event filled with entrepreneurial flair, and a great way to support our oldest pupils as they round off their final term.

Wishing you all a relaxing weekend!