Spellings (test on 27/3/26)

Mr Chanter's Spelling Group

length

strength

purpose

history

different

difficult

separate

suppose

therefore

knowledge

Mrs Andersen's Spelling Group

even

break

steak

great

move

prove

improve

sure

sugar

eye

 Good afternoon everyone,

I hope you are well and have enjoyed the fantastic weather we’ve had so far this week – I know I certainly have! Your child may have mentioned that they were taught by Ms Davis this week, which they really enjoyed. Moving forward, she will be teaching the class one day a week, covering PSHE and Spanish in the afternoon,

In English this week, the children have been reading instructions on how to mummify someone from our book The Story of Tutankhamun. From this, we wrote our own instructions on how to mummify a tomato, which the children then carried out in class. It was surprisingly not as messy as I thought it would be and the children really enjoyed seeing the process come to life!

In maths, the children have been working really hard on mixed numbers and improper fractions. Most recently, they have been finding equivalents between the two and beginning to understand how to convert between them. This is always a tricky topic, but the children have shown great perseverance and should be proud of themselves.

In Spanish, the children have started a new topic all about cafés. They have been learning key vocabulary for different foods and drinks, as well as practising simple phrases to help them order, such as asking for items politely and responding to questions. The children have really enjoyed practising conversations with each other and are growing in confidence when speaking aloud.

In science, the children have started their new topic, Animals and Their Habitats. This week, they have been learning about the characteristics of different animals and sorting them into Venn and Carroll diagrams based on their similarities and differences. They’ve had some great discussions about how and why animals are grouped in different ways.

Year 4 have also been busy working on the middle school performance of Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies this week and it has been lovely to see their enthusiasm during rehearsals. Could you please ensure your child has either a black/dark outfit to wear on Monday morning ready for the week's performances which will take place on:

- Wednesday at 1:30pm

- Thursday at 6:30pm

I do expect all of the children to be in attendance for both performances. However, if your child is unable to able to attend any, please let me know as soon as possible so we can make any necessary changes.

Enjoy your weekends - I hope they continue to be sunny!

Spellings (test on 19.3.26)

Mr Chanter's Group

solve

solution

insoluble

dissolve

solvent

sign

signature

assign

design

signal

Mrs Andersen's Group

because

people

every

great

break

believe

excited

beautiful

after

again

 Good afternoon everyone,

I hope you have had a lovely week – we certainly have in Year 4! The children may have told you that we have a new teaching assistant in Year 4 called Mrs Andersen. She has spent the last week getting to know everyone and is looking forward to working with the class for the remainder of the year.

In English, we have begun exploring our new text, The Story of Tutankhamun by Patricia Cleveland Peck. Over the coming weeks, the children will be learning about the life of the young pharaoh, the discovery of his tomb and what life was like in Ancient Egypt. This week, the children examined a range of evidence surrounding Tutankhamun’s death. They considered different theories, including whether his death was accidental, caused by illness, or the result of murder! Using the evidence they gathered, the children wrote persuasive pieces explaining which theory they believed was most likely, supporting their ideas with reasons and evidence.

In maths, the children have shown great perseverance while tackling some challenging learning around mixed numbers and improper fractions. They explored how these two forms of fractions are connected and practised converting between them. The children also used visual models and fraction bars to help them understand how whole numbers and fractions combine, building their confidence in recognising the value of fractions greater than one.

In history, we continued our learning about Ancient Egypt, focusing on the importance of the River Nile. The children discovered how vital the river was to the survival of the civilisation. They learned that the annual flooding of the Nile left behind rich, fertile soil which allowed crops to grow, helping communities to thrive. The river was also an important source of water, food, and transport. However, we also discussed the challenges it brought. Floods could sometimes be unpredictable or destructive, and dangerous animals such as crocodiles lived in the river. The children explored how the Nile could both support life and, at times, present dangers to those living nearby.

As part of Science Week, we were very lucky to take part in a science workshop all about forces. The children carried out a variety of exciting experiments where they investigated pushes and pulls, friction, and how different forces can affect the movement of objects. They worked like real scientists, making predictions, observing what happened, and discussing their results. You will be able to see just how much they enjoyed the session from the photos below!

In computing, the children have started their new unit called “Creating Media.” In our first lesson, we focused on editing images. The children learned how to use tools such as crop to remove unwanted parts of an image and rotate to change the orientation of a picture. They also discussed why editing images can be useful, such as improving the focus of a photograph or making an image more suitable for a presentation. The class enjoyed experimenting with these tools and beginning to develop their digital editing skills.

Looking ahead to next week, the children will be spending some time rehearsing for our middle school performance of Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies. For their part in the performance, it would be greatly appreciated if you could send your child into school with a black or dark outfit where possible by Friday 20th March.

If you would like to attend the performances, they will be held on Wednesday 25th March at 1:30pm and Thursday 26th March at 6:30pm. Please make sure to book your tickets through the school office as soon as possible.

Have a lovely weekend, and we look forward to another great week of learning ahead!

Spellings (test on 13.3.26)

 Mr Chanter's Group

circle

decide

medicine

exercise

special

cinema

decimal

accident

city

citizen Mrs Friedmann's Group

gem  giant  magic  giraffe  energy  jacket  jar  jog  join  adjust

 Hello everyone,

I hope you have had a lovely sunny week. It’s amazing the impact a bit of sunshine and warm weather can have! Hopefully it won’t be too long before we can open up the field for the children to play on again.

It was brilliant seeing the children in their costumes yesterday. They really immersed themselves in the day and had lots of fun, especially during the visit from poet and author, Stewart Henderson. He inspired the children with his poetry and helped them think about how emotions can be expressed through words. The children then had a go at writing their own poems based on different feelings, and it was wonderful to see their creativity and enthusiasm.

In English this week, the children have been writing their own versions of The Lion and the Unicorn, embedding all of the writing devices we have explored throughout this topic. They have worked really hard to include these features in their own stories. Next week we will be starting our new class text, The Story of Tutankhamun, which links perfectly with our upcoming history topic.

In maths, we have begun our new topic on fractions. The children have been learning to count in fractions to make one whole and to go beyond this to create mixed numbers. This is a new area of learning for many of them, but they have shown great perseverance and determination as they begin to understand these concepts.

In RE, we discussed the second pillar of Islam, Salah (Islamic prayer). The pupils began by sharing what they already knew before learning about the five daily ritual prayers, including their purpose, requirements and the importance of facing Mecca. We also began looking at prayer mats, which will inspire the children to design their own.

In DT, Year 4 are continuing their project on mini greenhouses. In our second lesson, we recapped the purpose of a greenhouse and discussed how transparency allows heat and light from the sun to help plants grow. Working in pairs, the children folded paper nets to create 3D shapes and discussed which structures would be the most stable. They then cut holes to allow light through, ensuring their structures remained stable while still letting in enough light.

For the children's half-termly project, they have been asked to start learning the words to the songs for our upcoming KS2 performance of Robin Hood. Over the next few weeks, this will really help them build confidence and familiarity with the music ready for rehearsals. We are all looking forward to bringing the performance together and sharing it with you later in the term.

Well done to the children for another fantastic week of learning.

Have a lovely weekend.

Spellings (test on 6/3/26)

 Mr Chanter's Group

centre

century

certain

recent

experience

sentence

notice

celebrate

ceremony

certificate

 Mrs Friedmann's Group

badge

edge

bridge

dodge

fudge

age

huge

change

charge

village