It has been a lovely, hope-filled week in Year 4. On Tuesday we went to St Bedes to experience a prayer day, with the theme, ‘Share your Light.’ Children really were beacons of light in the respectful way they conducted themselves, in their beautiful singing (I could listen to it all day!) and in their kindness towards all. They learned all about the saint, Oscar Romero and made a cross representing themselves, they made prayer beads which they used in the school chapel and made a stained glass window with a message about spreading light upon it. They had a good mix with children from other feeder schools of the same age.
This week, children had their move up morning to their new class. Mr Cornwell is delighted to be teaching them next year -and I will be incredibly sad to see them go but also immensely proud of them for all they have achieved this year.
In class, children invented their own character from the Viking cosmos and thought of a magical object that they might own, lose or steal. This will help them with their upcoming Viking myth stories.
In maths, we have built on our understanding of time with 12 and 24 hour clock using digital time. Children may need a little rehearsal of time at home so I have popped it on the homework
We have started our Geography topic all about Rivers this week. Children loved finding out all about the features of a river and how it changes as is flows downhill. We will be learning more next week prior to our River study trip. Please read the detailed information below about what children will need on the day.
In English, children have been inventing their own Viking myth. Look at our beautiful creation of the Viking cosmos below!
Pledge day - Today, we have been reflecting as a school about how to bring hope to a sometimes dark world. Individually, as a class and as a school, children have thought about how they can make a difference in the world - how they can spread positivity, hope and the message of Jesus to others.
Conversation starters
Geography
How is a river formed and where? Have you ever been to a river? Why not visit Lytham estuary with your family, where the Ribble flows into the sea?
My Pledge
What pledge did you make to help bring hope into our world? Can you remember our class pledge?
Let’s Celebrate!.
Our learning certificate this week is another double whammy. A Bobby Bee/Clara Clownfish certificate goes to Nathan for being a learner who notices EVERYTHING! You are so enthusiastic about every topic - especially thriving in Science and Geography. You are loving learning about rivers.
Our virtues for this half term are Compassionate and Loving. This week we have noticed Myles. You are such a considerate and gentle human being Myles. You always guide others with your complete respect for people around you.
Notices
Sunday 6th July Holy Communion family mass and breakfast in parish centre. You can bring your children into church as normal for 9:15am in their Holy Communion clothes and Mrs Gregan will lead them into the presbytery where I will be waiting for them.
Monday 9th July -Mini Vinnies: Our Mini Vinnies are really eager to raise money for RSPCA. They have decided that they (the Mini Vinnie children) will gather their good condition/new toys, books as well as chocolate bars and sweets to raise money for this cause. On Monday during pick up time they will set up a table, on the artificial grass by the trim trial, where they will be selling raffle tickets to win the prices they have donated. 50p per ticket and all proceeds will go to the charity RSPCA. The prices will be drawn the following week. If you would like to support this fundraiser please bring some change with you during pick up time on Monday 3:25, 50p a ticket of £2 a strip. Thank you!
Tuesday 8th July Please arrive at school for 8:30.Rivers trip to Cuerdale Valley Park. This trip is now payable on parentpay £20. Children will be getting in the river and will need Wellies, outdoor clothing, sunhat and also a complete change of clothing including extra socks.
The trip leaders at Cuerden Valley are encouraging ZERO WASTE and have asked us to try and bring a lunch which has minimal waste.
Some ideas for how to achieve this:
· Bring lunches in rucksack or other reusable bag instead of plastic or paper bags (bags will be safely left in our classroom whilst we are out on the park).
· Bring drinks in re-usable drinks containers, rather than throw away bottles.
· Put sandwiches/biscuits/cakes etc in re-usable sandwich boxes, not wrapped in cling film or foil.
· Do not pack too much unnecessary food (we have noticed a lot of completely untouched food goes in the bin).
Schools will receive a certificate if they manage to achieve this.
Wednesday 9th July. Children are baking their biscuits. Their recipes are in their bags. #Please bring ingredients
Monday 14th July Flute concert for parents in school at 2:15pm. Children will be showing you all they have accomplished in their flute lessons this year.
We look forward to seeing you at 9:15 for our family mass on Sunday.
Mrs Lyons and Miss Bray