Year 4 Weekly Blog Friday 22nd May "My precious, precious child, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Another beautiful ceremony last Saturday for Holy Communion. What a special time it has been and a privilege to get them ready for it. This week again we have seen 3 children leading the class in praying the Rosary - Freddie, Dexter and Henry Slinger. Really reflective and lovely. In RE this week, we have learned about the Communion of Saints and prayed for all those who have died on their journey to heaven.

We have had a really full and fun week! Forest school on Tuesday was such a lovely bonding time for the class - time to play and be in nature. We had a beautiful meditation and we made a treasure hunt rock game for our Laudato Si project to make something for our common home. Wednesday was our Streetlife Charity Walk. Children were so determined and we had a reflection on the beach using ‘Footprints in the Sand’ poem on how Jesus carries us in hard times. All children have made a pocket rock for someone who is homeless to remind them that God is holding them through hard times. Thank you so much for your sponsor money and all your kind donations to the foodbank. We will present it all to Streetlife after the holidays.

On Thursday it was our school talent show - and so many Year 4 children took part. I loved it! What a lot of talented children facing their fears and having fun with their friends!

In other news, children have begun to discuss pubery in RHE and may want to talk to you at home about this. We have not gone into depth but children have talked about their bodies and emotions changing from childhood to adulthood and how it is God’s plan for everyone.

Conversation starters

RHE

What is puberty?

Maths

Which times tables are still a bit tricky?

Let’s Celebrate

This week, the children in class have voted for the certificate and star virtue.

The class picked Heidi for the attentive and discerning star. They said you are always focused, hardworking and sensible. You manage distractions and are a lovely learning partner.

They picked Ruth for the certificate - all learning characters. They said you always listen and try so hard. You are kind to people and you do your best in every lesson. you are consistently attentive.

I couldn’t agree more for both girls. Well done!

Notices

Tuesday 16th June Official times tables test in school

Wednesday 17th June Sport’s Day Year 3 and 4 9:15am

Friday 19th June Anglo-Saxon and Viking dress up day.

This takes place in school and children will be doing lots of things to consolidate their understanding of these two important invaders to our shores. It is always such a fun day! They will need to come to school dressed as either an Anglo-Saxon person, a Viking person, or a Viking god/ goddess, elf, giant or creature! We are giving you lots of time to plan a costume - please don’t feel you need to buy one. Here are some examples of made costumes below.

We have 2 very exciting trips in July. Although this is a way off, we thought we would give you lots of preparation time and so have popped them on parent pay early. These are:

Thursday 2nd July UCLAN Electricity in Science trip

This trip consolidates our learning in Science. The cost of the trip is £20 payable on parentpay from today

Thursday 9th July Cuerden Valley Park Rivers Trip

This is linked to our Geography unit about Rivers and is a brilliant trip to discover the features of a River. This is £25 payable on parentpay from today.

Friday 3rd July St Bedes Prayer Day.

We are going to St Bedes for a day of prayer. This is a lovely chance for children to encounter their potential high school for the first time, whilst celebrating Jesus’s love.

Have a really lovely half term - lets hope it is sunny!

Mrs Lyons, Miss Edwards and Mrs Carragher

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Weekly Blog Friday 14th May "There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship." (St Thomas Aquinas)

What a lovely time we had last Saturday at Holy Communion. The children did so well and were just beautiful. Many spoke afterwards about how special they felt having received Jesus for the first time. In RE this week, children have been looking at the structure of the church and the 4 principles it follows. In the Gospel this week, children learned about how important friendship was to Jesus - that He was given His disciples to share experiences together. Friendship is one of God’s gifts to us too! On Thursday they went to church to celebrate the Ascension with their friends and church community.

In other news, children have done some truly fantastic writing this week - describing two characters from our story - The goddess of the emerald lake and Rasvani, the fire-fiend. Have a look below at their quality work. They have learned about place names in History and have been continuing their fractions work with Miss Edwards.

Conversation starters

RE

What do you know about the church and who leads it?

History

How can you tell by looking at a amp where Vikings settled?

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is our first ‘triple character’ certificate - inquisitive, creative and enthusiastic! This goes to Blythe. You are so attentive and full of enthusiasm like Bobby Bee in class. You are believing in your own creativity and you are someone who notices patterns! Well done!

Our virtues this half term are being attentive and discerning. We have chosen Eliza as our star because she is always so attentive in class.

Music stars this week:

Holy Communion Saturday 16th May

Please can children come to the priest’s house (at the side of the church) at 9:15 on Saturday morning. You can drop them off here and then get seated in church on your allocated pews.

Upcoming trips and events:

Tuesday 19th May Children are having a Forest School morning. They need long sleeved tops, tracksuit bottoms and trainers. They can wear them to school and stay in them all day.

Wednesday 20th May Year 4 Streetlife Charity beach Walk.

Children can wear their own sensible clothes and trainers - with maybe a dash of purple - but don’t buy anything special! The forecast keeps changing - so they may need a light coat.

They all need:

• a packed lunch to bring on the day- preferably in a plastic bag.

• to fill their school bags with items for Streetlife’s foodbank (eg pasta, socks, pot noodles and other light items) They will be carrying these to the beach.

• if they have buckets and spades, could they bring these along to share with their friends?

• £2 for an ice cream

Wednesday 17th June Sport’s Day Year 3 and 4 9:15am

Friday 19th June Anglo-Saxon and Viking dress up day.

This takes place in school and children will be doing lots of things to consolidate their understanding of these two important invaders to our shores. It is always such a fun day! They will need to come to school dressed as either an Anglo-Saxon person, a Viking person, or a Viking god/ goddess, elf, giant or creature! We are giving you lots of time to plan a costume - please don’t feel you need to buy one. Here are some examples of made costumes below.

We have 2 very exciting trips in July. Although this is a way off, we thought we would give you lots of preparation time and so have popped them on parent pay early. These are:

Thursday 2nd July UCLAN Electricity in Science trip

This trip consolidates our learning in Science. The cost of the trip is £20 payable on parentpay from today

Thursday 9th July Cuerden Valley Park Rivers Trip

This is linked to our Geography unit about Rivers and is a brilliant trip to discover the features of a River. This is £25 payable on parentpay from today.

Friday 3rd July St Bedes Prayer Day.

We are going to St Bedes for a day of prayer. This is a lovely chance for children to encounter their potential high school for the first time, whilst celebrating Jesus’s love.

We look forward to round two of Holy Communion on Saturday. Enjoy your weekend.

Mrs Lyons, Miss Edwards and Mrs Carragher

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Weekly Blog Friday 8th May. "Let the Holy Spirit be your helper and guide. He will not fail to lead you to peace." (Pope John-Paul)

This week in Year 4 has been very special - our final preparation for making first Holy Communion. Children are ready to take the next step in their journey towards Christ with the Holy Spirit as their guide. This week, in RE they learned about the church being ‘apostolic,’ which means following the teachings of the apostles and spreading the good news of Jesus like them. We had a beautiful worship by Bonnie, Sasha and Bella where we celebrated Mary and crowned her with flowers - our queen of the May.

We are continuing our understanding of fractions in maths and also our ability to trasnslate shapes. We have finished our Science topic on sound - next up, Electricity. In class, we are contiinuing to rehearse hard for our Times table test in June. This week they have tried the ‘Try it out Check’ which mimics the real test and gets them used to it. In History, they have learned to see the Vikings in a better light - focusing on their achievements and lifestyle.

Conversation starters

RE

What does making your Communion mean to you?

History

Were all Vikings bloodthirsty warriors? What else did you learn this week, which gave you a wider view?

Let’s Celebrate

Music stars this week: Vincent and Isla

PE stars this week: Elsie and Barnaby for some creative moves!

Holy Communion Saturday 9th May and Saturday 16th May

Please can children come to the priest’s house (at the side of the church) at 9:15 on Saturday morning. I have reattached the Group list just to be doubly sure. You can drop them off here and then get seated in church on your allocated pews.

Upcoming trips and events:

Wednesday 20th May Year 4 Streetlife Charity beach Walk.

As a class, we have talked lots about people in our society who are marginalised. Children have decided they want to collect for Streetlife - a charity for the homeless. On this day, we would like children to fill their school bags with items for Streetlife’s foodbank (eg pasta, socks, pot noodles and other light items) with the aim of carrying these to the beach- so they can see what it feels like to carry your belongings on your back! As streetlife’s colour is PURPLE, we would love it if children could wear something purple on this day - so they can wear comfortable clothes with maybe a purple top, purple cap or even a purple hair bobble.

Once on the beach, we have lots of plans to do things that link to homes and homeless - such as building a group sandcastle creation, painting pebbles and making beach collages. I am sure we will have an ice-cream too! There is no cost to this trip - other than £2 on the day for an ice-cream.

Wednesday 17th June Sport’s Day Year 3 and 4 9:15am

Friday 19th June Anglo-Saxon and Viking dress up day.

This takes place in school and children will be doing lots of things to consolidate their understanding of these two important invaders to our shores. It is always such a fun day! They will need to come to school dressed as either an Anglo-Saxon person, a Viking person, or a Viking god/ goddess, elf, giant or creature! We are giving you lots of time to plan a costume - please don’t feel you need to buy one. Here are some examples of made costumes below.

We have 2 very exciting trips in July. Although this is a way off, we thought we would give you lots of preparation time and so have popped them on parent pay early. These are:

Thursday 2nd July UCLAN Electricity in Science trip

This trip consolidates our learning in Science. The cost of the trip is £20 payable on parentpay from today

Thursday 9th July Cuerden Valley Park Rivers Trip

This is linked to our Geography unit about Rivers and is a brilliant trip to discover the features of a River. This is £25 payable on parentpay from today.

Friday 3rd July St Bedes Prayer Day.

We are going to St Bedes for a day of prayer. This is a lovely chance for children to encounter their potential high school for the first time, whilst celebrating Jesus’s love.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons, Miss Edwards and Mrs Carragher

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

DRAFT Year 4 Weekly Blog Friday 1st May. "Those who trust in God can do all things." St Alphonsus Liguori

Another delightful week in Year 4! This week, Isla, Marla and Patrick led a beautiful worship about Peter putting things right with Jesus, after he had denied Him 3 times. This was also what our first RE lesson of the week was based on. Children used this to inspire them to write prayers asking for faith as strong as St Peter. They recognised Jesus will be beside them ready to forgive and it is comforting to recognise that even the greatest disciple made mistakes.

In other news this week, Miss Edwards helped children understand that History can be biased, depending on who has written it. They looked at an account from the same year about the Vikings - one written by the Anglo-Saxons and one by the Vikings themselves. Of course, they were vastly different. In PE, children polished their dance from last week (see below!)

Maths has seen us dive further into fractions and also cover translation of shapes. Children are loving their English lessons based on our novel - they have been showing their great reading skills and writing character descriptions.

A Joyful thing….

In Forest school, Mrs Tierney has set up a birdbox with a camera - and we have a couple of little blue tits who have made it their home.

Click on the link below for action in the birdbox!

Conversation starters

RE

Why did Jesus ask Peter 3 times if He loved Him?

Science

How does sound travel?

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is a reflective and determined learner This goes to Henry O. We have loved watching your determination with your TTrockstars each morning when you come in. You are so much more attentive in class and you are striving to imprve your handwriting and punctuation. Keep it up!

Our virtues this half term are being attentive and discerning. We have chosen Bonnie as our star because she is always so attentive to the needs of others. She is discerning in her choices - trying hard to follow Jesus and be kind in all her actions.

PE stars this week:

Heidi for super creative moves and Dexter for adapting your dance so that you could do it without a partner.

Notices

Holy Communion

The final Holy Communion session for children is next week - Tuesday 5th May. This is an imprtant session where they will be learning how to receive the host.

Saturday 9th May Group 1 Saturday 16th May Group 2

Please can children be dropped off at the side door - presbytery at 9:15am. This allows them to get settled and prepared before mass. You can then go and find your allocated pews in church. They will be labelled with your family name.

Holy Communion Form - Seating

I am still waiting on 6 people to fill in the form below so I can allocate seats. This is to a maximum of 12 people - however if there are more, they can be seated at the back of church.

Upcoming trips and events:

Wednesday 20th May Year 4 Streetlife Charity beach Walk.

As a class, we have talked lots about people in our society who are marginalised. Children have decided they want to collect for Streetlife - a charity for the homeless. On this day, we would like children to fill their school bags with items for Streetlife’s foodbank (eg pasta, socks, pot noodles and other light items) with the aim of carrying these to the beach- so they can see what it feels like to carry your belongings on your back! As streetlife’s colour is PURPLE, we would love it if children could wear something purple on this day - so they can wear comfortable clothes with maybe a purple top, purple cap or even a purple hair bobble.

Once on the beach, we have lots of plans to do things that link to homes and homeless - such as building a group sandcastle creation, painting pebbles and making beach collages. I am sure we will have an ice-cream too! There is no cost to this trip - other than £2 on the day for an ice-cream.

Wednesday 17th June Sport’s Day Year 3 and 4 9:15am

Friday 19th June Anglo-Saxon and Viking dress up day.

This takes place in school and children will be doing lots of things to consolidate their understanding of these two important invaders to our shores. It is always such a fun day! They will need to come to school dressed as either an Anglo-Saxon person, a Viking person, or a Viking god/ goddess, elf, giant or creature! We are giving you lots of time to plan a costume - please don’t feel you need to buy one. Here are some examples of made costumes below.

We have 2 very exciting trips in July. Although this is a way off, we thought we would give you lots of preparation time and so have popped them on parent pay early. These are:

Thursday 2nd July UCLAN Electricity in Science trip

This trip consolidates our learning in Science. The cost of the trip is £20 payable on parentpay from today

Thursday 9th July Cuerden Valley Park Rivers Trip

This is linked to our Geography unit about Rivers and is a brilliant trip to discover the features of a River. This is £25 payable on parentpay from today.

Friday 3rd July St Bedes Prayer Day.

We are going to St Bedes for a day of prayer. This is a lovely chance for children to encounter their potential high school for the first time, whilst celebrating Jesus’s love.

Please let me know if there are any issues or questions.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons, Miss Edwards and Mrs Carragher

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Weekly Blog Friday 24th April "It is for each of us to learn the path by which Jesus requires us to follow Him, and to follow in that path."

We have had a lovely week in year 4. This week in our RE lessons, we learned all about the discovery of Jesus’s empty tomb by St Peter.. Children have such a good understanding of all events from Peter’s point of view. A lovely worship was led by Jude Cl, Scarlet and Henry O all about Peter’s declaration that Jesus is the Son of God. This led children to think about who they believe Jesus to be - they made crosses with their beliefs on. Our class worship was about following Jesus on the path He wants us to take. In our Communion lesson on Tuesday, children learned all about the parts of the mass - and how going to church is their way of connecting to Jesus each Sunday. We practised our new song ‘God’s Greatest Gift.’

In other news this week, we have started our topic on Vikings. Children met Sven the boat builder - who looked suspiciously like Mrs Lyons! Sven told them all about why Viking boats were so effective at raiding England. Children then took this into their dance lesson in PE. In English, we have started our new novel - The Firework Maker’s Daughter and children have already written persuasive letters based on it. With Miss Edwards, children have continued their learning about sound and how it travels. We have also started fractions in maths and we are continuing symmetry in shape - our homework is based on this.

Conversation starters

RE

Why did Jesus say, “You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church?”

History

Why were Viking boats so effective?

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is a reflective and focused learner This goes to Xander. You are trying so hard to improve at getting straight to your task. Your shape and symmetry work this week was excellent and you have been so focused in all subjects. Well done!

Our virtues this half term are being attentive and discerning. We have chosen Marla as our star because she is always so discerning in her reactions with others- choosing kindness and support each time. Marla you are so attentive in class too and attentive to others’ needs.

PE stars this week:

Xander and Logan for super paired dancing

Notices

Holy Communion session for children next week - Tuesday 28th April.

Thursday 30th April - children will be making their biscuits and need to bring their ingredients. List is in bag.

Holy Communion Form - Seating

Please fill in the form below to indicate how many family members will be in church - so we can allocate seating effectively. This is to a maximum of 12 people - however if there are more, they can be seated at the back of church.

Upcoming trips and events:

Wednesday 20th May Year 4 Streetlife Charity beach Walk.

As a class, we have talked lots about people in our society who are marginalised. Children have decided they want to collect for Streetlife - a charity for the homeless. On this day, we would like children to fill their school bags with items for Streetlife’s foodbank (eg pasta, socks, pot noodles and other light items) with the aim of carrying these to the beach- so they can see what it feels like to carry your belongings on your back! As streetlife’s colour is PURPLE, we would love it if children could wear something purple on this day - so they can wear comfortable clothes with maybe a purple top, purple cap or even a purple hair bobble.

Once on the beach, we have lots of plans to do things that link to homes and homeless - such as building a group sandcastle creation, painting pebbles and making beach collages. I am sure we will have an ice-cream too! There is no cost to this trip - other than £2 on the day for an ice-cream.

Wednesday 17th June Sport’s Day Year 3 and 4 9:15am

Friday 19th June Anglo-Saxon and Viking dress up day.

This takes place in school and children will be doing lots of things to consolidate their understanding of these two important invaders to our shores. It is always such a fun day! They will need to come to school dressed as either an Anglo-Saxon person, a Viking person, or a Viking god/ goddess, elf, giant or creature! We are giving you lots of time to plan a costume - please don’t feel you need to buy one. Here are some examples of made costumes below.

We have 2 very exciting trips in July. Although this is a way off, we thought we would give you lots of preparation time and so have popped them on parent pay early. These are:

Thursday 2nd July UCLAN Electricity in Science trip

This trip consolidates our learning in Science. The cost of the trip is £20 payable on parentpay from today

Thursday 9th July Cuerden Valley Park Rivers Trip

This is linked to our Geography unit about Rivers and is a brilliant trip to discover the features of a River. This is £25 payable on parentpay from today.

Friday 3rd July St Bedes Prayer Day.

We are going to St Bedes for a day of prayer. This is a lovely chance for children to encounter their potential high school for the first time, whilst celebrating Jesus’s love.

Please let me know if there are any issues or questions.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons, Miss Edwards and Mrs Carragher

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Weekly Blog Friday 17th April "What really matters in life is that we are loved by Jesus and that we love Him in return. (St John-Paul )

What a lovely week in Year 4! Children have come back raring to go and we have had a full week of determined learners! In RE this week, children have written diaries as St Peter, expressing how he felt about events in Holy Week - especially his denial of Jesus. The following RE lesson was all about forgiveness and how it can transform our lives. In our worship this week, children have reflected on the journey on the road to Emmaus. Jesus showed that He is always by our side in our most troubling times in our lives to support us and love us. In my Happy mind, we learned about the word ‘Relate’ and how getting along with others is important.

We have also finished our block of work all about multiplication and division - onto Fractions next! We finished our History topic on the Anglo-Saxons - learning that they were plagued by Viking raiders and the threat to England was extreme - until King Alfred the Great sorted them out!

This week, we have welcomed Miss Edwards to our class. She will be doing her teaching placement here for the next 9 weeks. Here she is leading a very exciting science lesson on sound!

Conversation starters

RE

Talk about the disciple Peter. What was he like?

History

King Alfred the Great….. What great things did he do?

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is a determined and focused learner This goes to Jacob.. You have been tracking the visuals and the teacher really well this week Jacob. You have worked really hard to get work completed.

Our virtues this half term are being attentive and discerning. We have chosen Wren as our star because she is always so attentive in class and makes careful choices. We loved your choice about giving away your Easter eggs to a food bank!

PE stars this week:

Ruth, Wren, Heidi and Jacob

Notices

Sessions for Holy Communion start next week - Tuesday 21st April.

Thursday 30th April - children will be making their biscuits and need to bring their ingredients. List is in bag.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons, Miss Edwards and Mrs Carragher

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Friday 2nd April !Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free. You are the Saviour of the world."

A very special week in Year 4 and indeed the whole school this week - Holy week. It is hard to put into words the depth of emotion felt within school throughout this week as we witness Jesus’s journey to the cross through our class liturgies. Year 4 portrayed Jesus’s agony and trauma in the Garden of Gethsemane with such understanding and beauty. Each one knew their role and felt it keenly. We were so proud of them. After watching the Crucifixion the following day, many children were in tears because they had such compassion for Jesus’s pain and suffering. They then wrote Acrostic poems in class about how Jesus had spoken to them through this event. They were beautiful.

We have been so busy in maths this week - moving onto making numbers 10 and 100 times bigger or smaller and using this to help us solve very tricky multiplications like 56 x 7 and 147 x 8. In English, children have written some amazing stories based on our novel, ‘The Last Bear,’ and we have started a Science mini topic on Food chains.

The children have had such fun together this week - playing outdoors, going on a Easter egg hunt - which was pure joy and of course our famous Easter Egg raffle!

Conversation starters

RE

Why didn’t Jesus ‘Save Himself’ and come down from the cross?

History

Were the Anglo-Saxons Christians?

Let’s Celebrate

This week, our certificates were voted by the children in class. You voted well!

Jude Cuffe was chosen to be demonstrating every learning character because he is sensible, passionate, listens and focuses so well in class. He is a good friend.

Elsie was chosen because she has a smile each day, includes everyone in games and is always kind. She always tries her best and listens well in class. She is helpful and cheers people on.

Sasha received our vortue star this week for being intentional in everything she does. From her effort with her school work to her determination to be a good person, she is inspiring. Well done Sasha.

Wise words from the children - I couldn’t have put it better myself!

Have a lovely Easter with your little chicks. They really are such a pleasure to be with and have all absolutely worked their socks off this half term!

Mrs Lyons and Mrs Carragher

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Friday 27th March "Through His blood, we gain our freedom - the forgiveness of our sins.

The highlight of our week was the children making their First Reconciliation in church. They were a little nervous but my goodness, they did so well. The next day at school children said they felt amazing to be sin free and I can see how much this sacrament has meant to them. It is fitting that children led a worship for the class this week all about Jesus agony in the garden of Gethsemane. This was beautiful - well done Vincent, Luca and Barnaby. Children really understand the depth of feeling of this traumatic event for Jesus and His disciples and you will see this portrayed in our class assembly. They also this week learned about DR. Ruth Pfau who lived out Corporal Works of Mercy by helping eradicate leprosy in Pakistan. Our RE lessons now are centred on Holy week and the charged emotions it brings.

We have loved history this week - all about the discovery of an empty grave at Sutton Hoo in East Anglia. Children had to use the evidence to figure out who must have been buried there. There is a great film about this, called ‘The Dig.’ We have also written lots of good story openings combining setting and character and have become solid on all divisibility rules in maths.

Conversation starters

RE

Why was Jesus in agony in the garden?

History

What is the mystery of the Empty Grave?

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is a determined and reflective learner This goes to Logan. You have been striving to improve your work in class and your focus has improved greatly. You have put in so much effort to learn your part as Jesus and you portray it beautifully. Thank you.

Our virtues this half term are being intentional and prophetic. Intentional in their behavour for learning and their behaviour towards others. This week, Barnaby receives our star for being such an intentional learner recently. You are listening so well in class and giving things 100% You contribute so meaningfully in class discussions.

Notices

Tuesday 31st March Our class assembly at 9:10am. Children have worked really hard to create something special.

Next week our Easter Egg raffle will take place on Thursday. Raffle tickets are £1 per strip. Be in it to win it! Any more egg donations are most welcome!

We break up on Thursday at 2:00pm

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons and Mrs Carragher

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Weekly Blog Friday 20th March "Compassion for suffering is the beginning of holiness." ((St. Maximilian Kolbe)

It has been a busy week in Year 4 and finally the sun has come out! The children have enjoyed playing on the field at long last and making daisy chains. In RE this week, children have learned about the 7 corporal works of mercy and how we can apply them in our everyday life. They have decided they want to do a charitable event for ‘Street life,’ our local homeless charity. We will be gathering ideas for this in the next few weeks. We had a beautiful worship led by Xander, Eliza and Logan on Tuesday. They helped us reflect upon the Last Supper where Jesus washed the disciples’ feet. They understood Jesus was showing that to love is to serve.

We have been writing lots of story openings in our English lessons, combining character and setting. There has been some amazing writing! Children are becoming such good spellers! On Thursday, we performed on the Grand theatre stage for our Speaking Shakespeare event. WOW! the children were incredible and so confident! They have worked so hard and have loved every minute! Here is a video taken from off stage:

Conversation starters

RE

How were the disciples feeling after the Last Supper with Jesus? What happened next?

History

How did the Anglo-Saxons come to settle in this country? What were the push and pull factors?

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is a determined and learner This goes to Vincent.. You have been very brave, appearing on the Grand theatre stage as our king at prayer. You work so hard in lessons and do your very best at all times. Well done!

Our virtues this half term are being intentional and prophetic. Intentional in their behavour for learning and their behaviour towards others. This week, Isla receives our star for living each day of her life intentionally and making such considered choices all of the time. You are prophetic because you choose to love God and your light shines.

Gone Green this week:

Bonnie, Eliza, Blythe, Logan, Bella

PE stars this week

Notices

Monday 23rd March EASTER EGG COLLECTION. Please come to school with an Easter egg donation and you can wear your own clothes.

Tuesday 24th March. Reconciliation in church. This is such a special time in the children’s journey towards Holy Communion.

Children need to arrive at 5:45pm and be in full school uniform. They will sit at the front of the church. The service takes about one hour.

Wednesday 25th March - school photographs. Children need to be in school uniform - not PE kits

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons and Mrs Carragher

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4weekely Blog Friday 13th March "Prayer is certainly the most wonderful medicine in the world." (St Hyacinth)

What a lovely week we have had! The highlight of our week was witnessing the baptism of Blythe and her sister patience on Wednesday. It was lovely to welcome you into the Christian family formally and celebrate afterwards too! This week in RE children learned about the parable of the sheep and the goats - or the judgement of Nations. They reflected on Jesus’s words that when helping ‘The least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” By helping others, Jesus feels this love too. Jesus wants us to see the need in others and reach out to them. Very aptly, the gospel we shared was about Jesus helping a blind man who was saved by his faith in Jesus. I can see the growth in your children’s faith each day - and it is a joy to behold!

In other news this week, children performed their mastering number session to lots of teachers from other schools on Thursday. They were briliant and it was our final calculation. We are GOLD! We just need those last few childen to keep going at their TT rockstars at home - they are so close! Lovely biscuits made on Thursday too. We also launched our new history topic about the Anglo-Saxons. Ask your child all about it!

Conversation starters

RE

When we do good for others, who feels it too?

History

How did the Anglo-Saxons live?

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is an enthusiastic and brave learner This goes to Luca.. You have been having great ideas in class and you are becoming brave enough to write them all down so we can see your excellent thinking. You are always so enthusiastic.

Our virtues this half term are being intentional and prophetic. Intentional in their behavour for learning and their behaviour towards others. This week, Blythe receives our star for being so intentional in her love of God. This week you have been baptised and I have seen Jesus’s love in action watching you help others. Thank you

French star: Logan

PE stars this week were Vincent and Heidi for trying so hard.

Notices

Holy Communion.

Session 3 just for children is this Tuesday at 3:30-4:20. Please encourage your child to complete their ‘Making things right’ pages 16-28 and bring in on Tuesday.

Reconciliation is at church on Tuesday 24th March. Children need to arrive at 5:45pm and be in full school uniform. The service takes about one hour.

Speaking Shakespeare

On Thursday the 19th March Children will be ‘Speaking Shakespeare’ at the Grand theatre. We have been given a speech from Hamlet, which we will learn and perform together as a class. (Given for homework) Children will need a packed lunch on this day.

Parents - you can come and watch at the Grand at 2:00 pm - 2:45pm.

Please fill in the form below to state whether you are able to watch and pick up your child (outside Nandos at 2:45pm) - or arrange for another parent to do so.

Please fill in the photo consent form below:

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons and Mrs Carragher

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Weekly blog. Friday 6th March "God's love is a spring of living water which flows constantly into the hearts of those who pray." (St. Luis De Montfort)

It has been a week of such depth and reflection in Year 4. We have learned all about the story of the Prodigal son in our RE lessons and the important message that God will forgive us and is waiting with open arms to bring us close to Him. This linked so beautifully to our Reconciliation session on Tuesday night which was about sin separating us from God and how He has given us free will to choose - good choices that spread love or bad choices that hurt others - sins. We then moved on to learn about God’s love and mercy in other ways - such as sending His only son to save us and creating the lovely world for us to cherish. Children spent time being thankful that they are a child of God who is always there to love them. Michael, Ruth and Blythe led a really special liturgy on Wednesday telling the story about the woman who was almost stoned - but Jesus said only those who had not sinned could throw - and nobody could. The children pointed out that we are all sinners and should focus on getting ourselves right before accusing others. In our HRSE session children learned to be grateful for their experiences, themselves and others.

Thank you so much for your efforts with the creative world book day costumes. We had a super day spent the talking about our own reading identities and which type of text we feel really passionate about. The children met with their partner class and read them their story.

This week, we say goodbye to Miss Cardwell. We are so proud of how she has grown as a teacher and wish her so much luck in her final placement at another school. We will really miss you.

Conversation starters

RE

How does God show love and mercy to us?

HRSE

How are you grateful for yourself, others and your experiences this week?

Here are some beautiful pictures of our World Book Day in school:

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is an enthusiastic and focused learner This goes to Jude Cu.. You participate so well in lessons. You are trying hard to use our oracy language and I am happy to see you pushing yourself to produce more work.

Our virtues this half term are being intentional and prophetic. Intentional in their behavour for learning and their behaviour towards others. This week, Heidi receives our star for being so intentional in her behaviour and learning. She gives 100% at all times and makes links between what she believes and how she behaves.

We are now having a ‘100% focused learner of the day’ in Year 4. This week we have chosen: Luca and Jacob

Music stars this week were Logan and Marla for trying so hard to master the chord changes.

Notices

Holy Communion.

Session 2 just for children is this Tuesday at 3:30-4:20. Please encourage your child to complete their ‘Making things right’ pages 1-15 and bring in on Tuesday.

Ties - These are red ties with Holy Communion symbols on them that many boys choose to wear for their Holy Communion. They are on parent pay if you wish to purchase one.

Thursday 12th March D&T Biscuits: Children have a recipe to make biscuits. Please bring in the ingredients on Thursday.

Speaking Shakespeare

On Thursday the 19th March Children will be ‘Speaking Shakespeare’ at the Grand theatre. We have been given a speech from Hamlet, which we will learn and perform together as a class. (Given for homework) Children will need a packed lunch.

Parents - you can come and watch at the Grand at 2:00 pm - 2:45pm.

Please fill in the form below to state whether you are able to watch and pick up your child (outside Nandos at 2:45pm) - or arrange for another parent to do so.

Please fill in the photo consent form below:

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Carragher and Miss Cardwell

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Weekly blog. Friday 27th February "The invitation at the transfiguration is to listen to Jesus and to follow Him." (Pope Francis)

The Lenten season has begun in Year 4. The children began their Lenten journey by making Lenten promises - one for fasting, one for almsgiving and one to become a better person. They also swapped their Lenten boxes with their Year 2 partner. They are willing to do chores at home - and you can give them a little money for their box. All proceeds are going to CAFOD. We have spent some time in our RE lessons reflecting on how we can love like Jesus did. This is the perfect opportunity to care for others and show solidarity with all our brothers and sisters - just like Jesus did. We had a beautiful worship led by Jack, Heidi and Edward this week. It was beautiful - all about the Prodigal Son and how family is more important than money. Children inspired the class to make bidding prayers about forgiveness and true wealth. In HRSE this week, we talked about having an ‘Attitude of Gratitude,’and refelcted on how we could do a daily gratitude practice at home.

We have started our new class novel - The Last Bear, by Hannah Gold. It is a beautiful book and the depth of conversation around it so far has been amazing!

Conversation starters

RE

How can you find time to pray at home together? What would be a nice prayer to say?

HRSE

What could you do as a family to share what you are grateful for each day?

Here is a little snapshot of our week:

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is an enthusiastic and focused learner This goes to Ruth. You give your all in lessons and your work is stunning - you always answer fully and try your very hardest. It is lovely that you listen to every word in class and are so attentive.

Our virtues this half term are being intentional and prophetic. Intentional in their behavour for learning and their behaviour towards others. This week, Halle receives our star for being so keen to do the right thing, being ready to learn, making mature decisions and being a role model to others.

We are now having a ‘100% focused learner of the day’ in Year 4. This week we have chosen: Halle, Henry O, Marla

Music stars this week were Bonnie and Edward for super playing

Notices

Holy Communion.

This Sunday at 9:30pm it is the welcome mass for all Holy Communicants. Please attend with your children.

Sessions for parents and children start this Tuesday at 3:30-4:20. Please encourage your child to complete their ‘Making things right’ pages each week in their new book which they will get on Tuesday.

Ties - These are red ties with Holy Communion symbols on them that many boys choose to wear for their Holy Communion. They are on parent pay if you wish to purchase one.

WORLD BOOK DAY This Thursday 5th March. Please come dressed as your favourite book character and please bring in ONE book or magazine that you absolutely love to share with your friends.

D&T Biscuits: Children have a recipe to make biscuits. This will be happening on Thursday 12th March and they will need to bring their ingredients in.

Speaking Shakespeare

On Wednesday the 19th March Children will be ‘Speaking Shakespeare’ at the Grand theatre. We have been given a speech from Hamlet, which we will learn and perform together as a class.

Parents - you can come and watch at 1:45pm.

Please fill in the photo consent form below:

PLEASE IGNORE THIS BELOW - (same night as RECONCILIATION in church! I am trying to book for a different night instead)

OPPORTUNITY - PRE SHOW HAMLET PERFORMANCE Tuesday 24th March - 6pm

There is opportunity for a small group of children to perform a little Shakespeare in the foyer, as a Pre-show performance at the Grand to entertain the theatre goers as they come to watch. This will be before the RSC production of Hamlet in the evening.

Parents would need to bring their children for 6:00pm and either collect them at 7:15pm and take them home OR book to go and watch the RSC performance of Hamlet and take them to the show.

(However, it has been given a recommended age of 12+ - so this would be completely at your own discretion.)

I will be going to watch the show with my own son after this pre-show performance!

Please fill in the ‘Expression of interest’ form below if you wish your child to be considered.

Here is a link to book to watch the show if you wish to.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Carragher and Miss Cardwell

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Weekly blog. Friday 13th February "The true teacher is within. Christ is the inner teacher of every soul." (St Augustine)

We have had a really enjoyable week in Year 4. This week in RE children have been learning about St Damien Molokai who showed love like Jesus by reaching out to the margins of society and helping the lepers. We had such refection on how Jesus showed us we need to give extra love to those who need us more. IN HRSE we then learned about how to love others. This echoed the RE lesson and children watched videos on two charities - CAFOD and Emmaus - a charity for the homeless. We got into a great conversation about SOLIDARITY our key value we are focusing on in Year 4. We discussed a number of charities the class thought were important - but the resounding vote is that we would like to reach out to the homeless this year and raise money for a homeless charity.

Children also learned about the Sacrament of the Sick and why people might receive it. We had a lovely worship this week from Dexter, Freddie and Henry S about Peter’s profession of faith.

In other news, children had a lovely time on Wednesday - the full story of Hamlet in the morning and finishing our class novel - The Butterfly Lion. Then in the afternoon we visited St Bedes and watched Oliver- which was exceptional. Enrichment took place on Thursday where children learned sign language with Mrs Hartley.

Conversation starters

HRSE/RE

Who are the marginalised? How should we treat them?

English

Who was your favourite character from Hamlet and why?

Notices

Holy Communion resources - these are now payable on parent pay.

Holy Communion. Below are the lists of children making their Holy Communion on these dates. Please email me if there are any issues.

Speaking Shakespeare

On Wednesday the 19th March Children will be ‘Speaking Shakespeare’ at the Grand theatre. We will be given a speech from Hamlet, which we will learn and perform. There will be an opportunity for parents to watch in the afternoon (I think at around 2:00)

This will be payable on parentpay today.

Please fill in the photo consent form below:

Parents Day:

It was lovely to talk to you all at this mid point of the year and share your child’s progress. It is a privilege to teach each one of them.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Carragher and Miss Cardwell

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Weekly blog. Friday 6th February "How good God is! In His goodness, He seeks only our happiness."

It has been a very reflective week in Year 4. At the beginning of the week, we learned about how Jesus reached out to the margins of society and showed people that we should love everyone - celebrating differences rather than being afraid of them. Our HRSE lesson backed this up - as we learned about laws in our society - especially the Equality act which celebrates diversity. We looked at British values and how these compare to our Catholic Social Teaching values. Then Bella, Sasha and Bonnie did a beautiful worship about The Presentation of Jesus in the temple, where Simeon recognised Jesus as the ‘Light of the World.’ Our word of the week has been light, and in the gospel this week, Jesus asked us to let the light of the Holy Spirit shine within us. Children made promises to let the goodness of Jesus shine through them. Today, they started learning about the sacrament of Reconciliation and what to do if they forget to follow the light of Christ.

In other news, children have been doing many Shakespeare scenes together about the love between Hamlet and Ophelia. Very complex but children performed with such understanding and their reading comprehension is coming on in leaps and bounds! They have learned about digestion in Science and different environmental regions in Geography. Maths is all about Perimeter. Here are some pictures of last week in forest school and our lovely week this week.

Conversation starters

HRSE/RE

Why do we have rules and laws? Why is it important for everyone to have rights? How did Jesus treat everyone?

Geography

Can you remember the environmental regions? Which one do we live in?

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is a Reflective and Focused learner. This goes to Patrick. You listen to every word I say and you are so focused in class. Your RE work this last few weeks has been so thoughtful and reflective. You try so hard.

Our virtues this half term are being eloquent and truthful. Eloquent by expressing their thoughts, feelings and beliefs clearly and truthful by reflecting on oneself and speaking with integrity. This week, Elsie receives our star for being so keen to do the right thing and for using her eloquence to give great answers in class. You are always kind to others and always try hard.

We are now having a ‘100% focused learner of the day’ in Year 4. This week we have chosen: Xander, Sasha, Isla, Henry S and Heidi

PE champs this week were Dexter and Jude Cu and Heidi and Eliza for making great sequences.

Music stars this week were Marla and Henry S. for super effort

Notices

St Bedes Pantomime trip - this is Wednesday 11th February and is now payable on parent pay.

Holy Communion resources - these are now payable on parent pay.

Holy Communion. Below are the lists of children making their Holy Communion on these dates. Please email me if there are any issues.

Shakespeare and Oracy

On Tuesday 18th March, children will be going to the Grand Theatre for an Oracy morning. They will have the opportunity to take part in debates, find out avout accents and improve their speaking and listening skills.

On Wednesday the 19th March Children will be ‘Speaking Shakespeare’ at the Grand theatre. We will be given a speech from Hamlet, which we will learn and perform. There will be an opportunity for parents to watch in the afternoon (I think at around 2:00)

This will be payable on parentpay today.

Please fill in the photo consent form below:

Parents Day:

On Friday 13th February it is Parents Day - please email your preferred time at a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk.

Please refer to the parents day blog for your time and book if you have not done so already. Thank you. I will send a link for the appointment next week if it is virtual.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Carragher and Miss Cardwell

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Weekly blog. Friday 30th January "Whoever possesses God is Happy." (St Augustine)

What a lovely week we have had. In RE this week, children have learned more about the Messiah and the signs He gave to John the Baptist. They have reflected on why Jesus did miracles and what may have happened if He didn’t. They then reflected on their own faith when looking at the story of Peter following Jesus to walk on water. Children wrote comments like, “When I feel like I may sink in my life, Jesus is there to save me.” Isla, Patrick and Eliza did a beautiful worship on this story on Tuesday. In my Happy mind, they have thought about how to grow their strengths that may not be as strong as others.

Also this week, children learned about the love between Hamlet and Ophelia. They described the ghost of the dead king using similes and in Science, they have found out all about different animals’ teeth.Add to that their lovely experience in forest school today, which reinforced our learning about the water cycle and it has been a very exciting week!

Conversation starters

My Happy Mind

Which character strength do you need to develop?

Science

Why do different animals have different types of teeth?

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is a Reflective and enthusiastic learner. This goes to Sasha. You listen to every word I say and you are so reflective when I give you feedback about your work. You are so keen and do everything with a big smile!

Our virtues this half term are being eloquent and truthful. Eloquent by expressing their thoughts, feelings and beliefs clearly and truthful by reflecting on oneself and speaking with integrity. This week, Scarlet. receives our star for being so eager to show her eloquence and offer up her thoughts in all lessons.

We are now having a ‘100% focused learner of the day’ in Year 4. This week we chose: Vincent, Wren, Sasha and

PE champs this week were Luca and Michael for excellent matching shapes made.

Music stars this week were Eliza and Michael for super effort.

Notices

St Bedes Pantomime trip - this is Wednesday 11th February and is now payable on parent pay.

Holy Communion resources - these are now payable on parent pay.

Holy Communion. Below are the lists of children making their Holy Communion on these dates. Please email me if there are any issues.

Parents Day:

On Friday 13th February it is Parents Day - please email your preferred time at a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk.

This will be done on a first come first served basis. As always any questions please email - thank you.

Below shows the timetable with times already booked.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Carragher and Miss Cardwell

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Parents day Friday 13th February updated

Dear Year 4 parents, please drop me an email to give me your preferred parent’s day times and I will add them to the timetable above.

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Weekly blog. Friday 23rd January "Whatever gifts and talents we are given by God ,are to be shared with the entire community." (St Baldwin of Canterbury)

It has been a very reflective week in year 4. In our Happy Mind sessions this week, we have thought about our character strengths and how we can use them for the benefit of others. In worship this week, they listened to the story of Jesus calling His first disciples and how we can become disciples of Christ. Also, on Tuesday, Marla, Elsie and Jacob led a lovely worship all about Jesus healing Peter’s Mother in law. They are deepening their understanding of their own beliefs in RE as they reflect upon the catholic statement of belief - the Nicene Creed. This is perfect as they will soon be on a sacramental journey towards Reconciliation and then Holy Communion. I have put dates below - please email me if there are any issues.

Also this week, we have delved further into Shakepseare whilst also developing our oracy skills. Children have learned the skill of probing when listening in a conversation. They have been reading much of Shakespeare’s writing independently and actinigi t out too - complete with ghost! Children have learned about digestion in the mouth - in Science and the Water Cycle in Geography.

Conversation starters

My Happy Mind

What is your biggest character strength and how can you use it to help others?

Geography

Can you explain these 4 main parts of the water cycle: Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, percolation.

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is a Reflective learner. This goes to Halle You are becoming more focused and we can see your listening through your excellent writing and shape knowledge this week. Well done.

Our virtues this half term are being eloquent and truthful. Eloquent by expressing their thoughts, feelings and beliefs clearly and truthful by reflecting on oneself and speaking with integrity. This week, Jacob. receives our star for being so reflective on his own behaviour and so reverent in the eorship he helped lead this week. you sensible behaviour helped others focus.

We are now having a ‘100% focused learner of the day’ in Year 4. This week we chose Jude Cu. Jude Cl, Ruth, Jack, Xander and Elsie.

Notices

DT - Can all children making a HAND HELD torch please bring in a 250ml plastic bottle?

Friday 30th January - this Friday. Forest School day. Could ALL children bring joggers, old trainers, a top and warm coat, hat etc so they can spend time in forest school.

Holy Communion. Below are the lists of children making their Holy Communion on these dates. Please email me if there are any issues.

Parents Day:

On Friday 13th February it is Parents Day once again, you can book face to face or online through teams. Please fill in the form below with your preferred option and select a time from the timetable below - then email this to me a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk.

This will be done on a first come first served basis. As always any questions please email thank you.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Carragher and Miss Cardwell

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Weekly blog. Friday 16th January "Example makes a much greater impression on the mind and heart, than just words." (St John the Baptist De La Salle)

What a great week we have had in Year 4. This week, we were led in worship by Jude C, Halle and Wren. They helped the class reflect upon the Epiphany and reminded us that Jesus will always be the King of our Hearts. In RE lessons we have learned that Jesus is the awaited Messiah. However, He is not the Messiah that the Jewish people were expecting really - instead he showed us he was a Loving Leader, a healer, a Forgiving Saviour, a protector and a comforter. Children highlighted this in their work, which was thoughtful and referred to scripture.

Also this week, we have launched our Shakespeare play - Hamlet. Children are enjoying learning ‘on their feet,’ and using the words of the Bard to inspire them. It is a story of intrigue, deception and murder! We have a very dramatic lot! Children have acted out the first scene where the guards are on the castle battlements and are scared because they hear a ghost. They have done amazing setting descriptions in their books.

Miss Cardwell our student, taught a lovely lesson all about teeth in Science this week and children can identify the 4 main types and their special jobs. They have been learning to calculate thousands numbers easily by being able to count up and down in 200’s, 250’s 500’s and 100’s. Ask them what 2750 +500 is. Can they do it mentally?

Conversation starters

RE

What type of Messiah is Jesus Christ?

Science

What types of teeth do you have in your mouth?

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is a Tommy Turtle ‘Have a Go’ learner. This goes to Jack You are becoming more switched on to learning and you are contributing more because you believe in yourself. You use your brain to figure things out.

Our virtues this half term are being eloquent and truthful. Eloquent by expressing their thoughts, feelings and beliefs clearly and truthful by reflecting on oneself and speaking with integrity. This week, Henry S. receives our star for being so reflective on his own learning and truthful of how he needs to improve. I also want to thank him for always seeing what needs to be done and automatically helping.

We are now having a ‘100% focused learner of the day’ in Year 4. This week and last week our learners were, Logan, Blythe, Isla, Henry S, Blythe

Notices

I have sent home a letter all about Holy Communion this year. It is important to fully commit to the programme - all details about sessions are on the letter. Please could you take a minute to fill in thre form below, stating if your child is making their Holy Communion and which date you would prefer. I will do my best to achieve preferred dates - but I do need to evenly split them as much as possible!

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Carragher and Miss Cardwell

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Year 4 Weekly blog. Friday 9th January 2026 "Yesterday has gone. Tomorrow is yet to come. We have only today - Let us begin. (St Teresa of Calcutta)

I hope you have all had a very happy Christmas and New Year. Children have come back raring to go! This week, in worship they have thought about making a fresh start. They have made new year resolutions of how they can become the best versions of themselves and follow Christ’s light. This week in our RE lessons, we have been focusing on Peter recognising Jesus as the Christ - the chosen one everyone had been waiting for. We have also recognised Jesus as ‘incarnate’ meaning God made man and thought about His qualities which prove He is fully human and fully God at the same time. We ended up in a very deep conversation about Jesus always being there as God and the start of all creation! Children have also worked hard planning their group worships for this term.

This week children have been putting all their English skills to good use - writing the story of ‘The Little Match Girl,’ a sad fairy tale set on New Year’s Eve. Next week we are starting Hamlet - Shakespeare. They have learned all about condensation in Science and to finish last half term’s history topic, they have been learning about other Ancient civilisations, like the Shang Dynasty and the Indus Valley civilisation.

Conversation starters

RE

Why is Jesus fully human? Why is Jesus fully God? What does ‘begotten not made,’ mean in the Creed prayer of belief?

Science

Can you explain these processes: Melting, solidifying, evaporation and condensation?

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is a Sadie Spider determined learner. This goes to Barnaby You are becoming so dedicated to learning well. You have been so alert and attentive this week and the work you have produced is so good! Keep up this effort.

Our virtues this half term are being eloquent and truthful. Eloquent by expressing their thoughts, feelings and beliefs clearly and truthful by reflecting on oneself and speaking with integrity. This week, Danny receives our star for being so reflective on his own learning and being self-driven to be the best he can be.

Notices

Please could we ensure that on Thursdays children bring their completed homework consistently and also ensure they are doing TTrockstars. These tasks will always reinforce the week’s learning and help children consolidate, helping them to feel confident and secure with skills.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Carragher and Miss Cardwell

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk