Good afternoon,

The weeks are absolutely flying by—I can’t quite believe that we have only one week left before the end of term! It has been a fantastic and busy time in Year 4, and I am incredibly proud of how hard the children have been working.

This week, much of our focus has been on rehearsing for our middle school performance of What a Knight! It is a brilliantly comical play, and I am sure you will find it just as hilarious as I do. It has been exciting seeing all the elements come together and the children’s enthusiasm and dedication have added the cherry to the top! 

The performances will take place on:

• Tuesday at 1:30 pm – Performance for friends and family

• Wednesday at 6:30 pm – Evening performance

We really hope you can come along to support the children and enjoy what promises to be a fantastic show.

In English, the children have been writing their non-chronological reports on the Women’s Land Army. This has been a fascinating topic, allowing the children to explore the crucial role that women played during the Second World War. They have shown great interest in learning about how these women worked tirelessly on farms to support the country while many men were away fighting. Their reports are filled with well-researched facts, and detailed descriptions. I am sure you will enjoy reading their brilliant work when you come to our open afternoon next Wednesday. In addition to this, we have also been exploring synonyms and antonyms and using them to describe a book character’s characteristics. This has helped to develop the children’s vocabulary and deepen their understanding of how words can be used to create a stronger impact in their writing.

In maths, we have been investigating the relationship between fractions and decimals, focusing particularly on tenths. The children have been developing their understanding of how fractions and decimals are connected and how we can express numbers in different ways. Next week, we will be extending this further by looking at hundredths and considering how this knowledge applies in everyday situations.

For our science topic on electricity, we moved on to answering the question: Which materials are conductors or insulators? To explore this, the children set up simple circuits and tested different objects to determine whether they allowed electricity to flow. They made predictions, carried out investigations, and recorded their findings carefully. This hands-on approach really helped them develop their understanding of electrical circuits and how they work.

In computing, the children have continued their topic on digital photo editing. This week, they experimented with changing the colour and resolution of images, learning how digital manipulation can alter the way we perceive a picture. This is a skill they may wish to incorporate into their class project for the term.

A particular highlight of the week was a visit from the Hertfordshire Fire Service on Tuesday. The firefighters delivered an engaging and informative session on fire safety, teaching the children about what to do in the event of an emergency. They also demonstrated how quickly a fire can spread and why it is essential to act swiftly but safely. The children had the opportunity to explore the fire truck and learn about the various tools and equipment used by firefighters. They asked fantastic questions and were fascinated by the different features of the truck.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing many of you at next week’s events.