We have had a very exciting week in Year 4! We began by learning the life cycle of a plant through our dance lesson on Monday. We learned the function of the flower and what part the bees play in reproduction of flowers.

Then on Tuesday we looked at the functions of different parts of a plant. We put carnations in coloured water and discovered that the stem’s function is to suck the water up to the flower. We also thought about roots, leaves and the flower itself.

On Wednesday we dissected a lily in partners to find the reproductive parts in a flower and then made beautiful annotated drawings of them. We learned about the processes of pollination and fertilisation.

One Thursday and today children have been very busy, composing their own explanation text all about the the life cycle of a flowering plant. They have worked so hard to incorporate all the language of explanation and are really becoming such a focused, hardworking group of children.

Both Mr Nay (PE) and Mrs Curtis (Art) commented on how wonderful the children had been in their lessons this week. Add to that a good play of recorders on Monday and a drama session outside, acting out the story of Joseph from the bible and we have had a fun week with lots and lots of growth!

Let’s celebrate!

This week 2 certificates were given.

Harriet received a Lizzie Ladybird certificate for listening to teacher’s advice on how to improve and also always being so hardworking.

Grace received a Roger Robin certificate for being such a supportive and loving member of our class.

French stars : Grace, James and India

PE stars Abi and Harriet for fantastic effort with relay!

Notices

Thanks for your flu replies. Please now bring the Holy Communion forms back as soon as possible.

Have a lovely weekend! God bless,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Edmondson, Mrs Mather and Miss Forster.