With just a few weeks to go until the children make their Holy Communion, I wanted to confirm the dates and times of the next set of children and parent classes.
Read moreYear 4 Weekly blog Friday 6th April. "He is risen. Alleluia, Alleluia!"
Firstly, can I thank you all for your donations over the last few weeks - sponsorship money, Easter Egg Competition and Lenten boxes! The children had a good look at each others’ eggs today in the hall and it has been such a lovely event!
This week has been so moving at our school. The Easter assemblies from Year 2 to Year 6 have been so special, allowing us all to reflect deeply on what it means to be Jesus’s followers and walk into the light towards Him. Children have been writing about what the Crucifixion and Resurrection mean to them personally after each assembly.
This week, the children have also been writing their own Brer Rabbit stories. They are witty and in keeping with the genre. After the holidays, we will be doing Shakespeare lessons - this time it will be Julius Caesar. The RSC are doing a performance of this at the Grand Theatre in May -it will be well worth a watch!
In History this week, it has aligned perfectly with RE, because we have learned all about England’s conversion to Christianity in Anglo-Saxon times. Also, we have greated a living graph to show the onslaught of the Vikings in Anglo-Saxon England and what degree of threat they posed in controlling our country.
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, Luke has received a focused learner certificate for concentrating so hard. Also we thank you Luke for your tech support in our assembly.
Ola has received a Sadie Spider/Lizzie Ladybird certificate for her dogged determination to improve in all subjects.
Music star was Ben B.
PE stars Michael and Luke for excellent effort.
Grateful and Generous butterflies
This week we thank Isaac for being generous at all times, inside and outside.
Notices
Just a little homework set - please ccheck homework section.
No swimming after the holidays. PE days - Wednesday - outdoor PE Thursday - indoor PE. Shorts will be needed on this day.
If your child has not done Judo club yet, there is a chance to sign up for it on the PE blog
It has been such a beautiful half term with your gorgeous children and it remains such a priviledge to teach them. Have a lovely Easter together.
God bless,
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessey
Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 31st March. "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
Our school is an amazing place - I could not agree more with Rex’s beautiful statement above! We have had such a super week - busy, exciting and full of learning. Children have truly let their little lights shine - even in the rain and wind on our Rocks trip on Tuesday.
Despite the wind and rain, children learned so much and still managed an ice-cream! We examined buildings in the square to see which rocks they were built from and if there was any weathering. We also found fossils in the rocks past the YMCA swimming pool.
We had an excellent session this week in music, where children made up their own compositions on Charanga and then wrote them on the stave. It was so lovely to see the children working together so co-operatively this week in all they have done. From looking after partners on the school trip to analysing rocks afterwards. They care for each other so well and are trying hard to be ‘Christ’s body here on Earth,’ as we have discussed each day in our worships. As you know, we have had our ‘special visitors’ this week and children have done us proud, voicing their enthusiasm for their learning and their school. Thank you all so much for your loving words and your survey feedback too.
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, double whammy certificates have gone to Sophia and Michael. The whole class are impressed so much with your consistent effort and focus. You are both a delight to teach.
Music stars were Rafe, Dominic and Esther for working together so beautifully to make a super composition on the computer.
PE stars the whole class - super focus and effort
Swimming Stars - the whole class again - for cheering each other on and having a good, healthy competition in water polo -boys against girls!
Grateful and Generous butterflies
This week we thank Bella, Esther and Cora for being generous. It was so kind of you to offer your gloves to other children in the class who were cold on our trip.
Notices
We need 6 black t-shirts for our class play. Could I ask if you have one, to bring it in on Monday? They will be given back that day.
Reminder for sponsor money due in please
Class assembly - Tuesday 4th April at 9:15am
Egg Decorating competition. Please see the main blog page for details about this. This week, children can draw their egg design in homework books ready to make next week.
Wednesday 5th April- Lenten boxes to be returned.
We break up at 2pm on Thursday 6th April.
Have a lovely weekend with your families.
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessey
Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 24th March. "Though we are overwhelmed by our sins; You forgive them all."
It has been such a special and reflective week in Year 4. Yesterday evening, children made their first Reconciliation. They were so reverent and today, have said they feel ‘light as a feather,’ as though they have been ‘hugged by God!’ We are also learning in class about Jesus’ great sacrifice as we find out about the events of Holy Week. Many children were moved to tears as they learned about Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. We have started to rehearse our portrayal of this for the class assembly.
We have had such interesting discussions in History this week. Children learned about where Anglo-Saxons settled first in England by looking at the burial sites of cremation urns. They then learned about the most famous Anglo-Saxon discovery - a ship burial at Sutton Hoo. They had to be historians and discover who was the owner of this empty grave by looking at the artefacts found in it.
In maths this week we are now thinking about making numbers ten times the size and have been learning how to multiply teen numbers by partitioning. Children are amazed at what they can do and how easy it is when you have your tables facts at hand!
In Science, we have learned about weathering and erosion of rocks which we will see evidence of on our rock trip next Tuesday. Let’s pray we don’t have any more of the terrible rain!
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, a Bobby Bee certificate has gone to Millie for blossoming in self-belief. You are always so enthusiastic and participate fully in all learning.
Bella received a Cooper Crab certificate for being such a determined, focused learner who gets her tasks done and learns with intention.
Ella received a Roger Robin certificate for being such a kind friend who shows so much love to others. No matter who you work with Ella, you are so supportive and lovely.
Music stars were Elsie and Millie
PE stars Arthur and Sophia - super focus and effort
Swimming Stars were Jacob and Sophia for super starfishes!
Grateful and Generous butterflies
This week we thank Riley for cheering people up if they feel down - being generous with his humour and Pippa for having such a lovely, generous heart.
Notices
Unfortunately there have been a few incidences of snack items going missing from children’s trays and lunchboxes, then empty wrappers are found. I have asked all children to make sure their breaktime snacks are in their tray in the morning and will be monitoring each day to make sure each child has their own snack. Please could we talk to children about the importance of only eating their own snacks.
Also, a number of children could not find their homework books so have been given new ones. Please could all homework books be handed in each Thursday, with sheets stuck in.
Tuesday - Our Rock trip to the beach and Year 4 sponsored event. This is our walk and litter pick on Tuesday. Please could children bring their packed lunch in a strong plastic bag (which they can use to carry rocks back.) Jackie will make lunches for all school dinner children - so they just need to bring a plastic bag.
Also please could they bring £2 to buy an ice-cream. Please could all sponsor money and form be brought in for Tuesday. Thanks so much in advance. It will all go to CAFOD.
Swimming - Final session on Thursday - no pyjamas. We are so pleased at how the children have come on.
Class assembly - Tuesday 4th April at 9:10am
Egg Decorating competition. Please see the main blog page for details about this. This week, children can draw their egg design in homework books ready to make next week.
Wednesday 5th April- Lenten boxes to be returned.
We break up at 2pm on Thursday 6th April.
Have a lovely weekend with your families.
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessey
Easter Lunch - Wednesday 5th April
Easter Lunch available to book!
Read moreYear 4 Weekly blog Friday 17th March. "If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday."
We have had a very focused week this week. Although we have dearly missed doing our Shakespeare lessons, we have dived straight into our new learning. After finishing our story of ‘The Little Match Girl,’ we have started studying the folk tales of Brer Rabbit, which are full of fun and trickery! Children are already transfixed by his mischievous character! In maths, we are looking at multiplicative relationships - getting a deep understanding of relationships between multiplication, division and place value.
In RE this week, we have learned about how Jesus is truly God and we have examined our own beliefs as Catholics by looking at The Creed. In our Reconciliation session, we prepared for the Sacrament next Thursday. Children now know the order of events and more details are below about what to expect on Thursday.
The children have loved learning about our own fair country and what happened after the Romans left in England. We have decided to create our own Anglo-Saxon society to be immersed in their simple, community way of life and each child is a family member of the village. We have learned about the chronology of the Anglo-Saxon takeover and also all about their homes and societal system.
Add to that a great Water safety session in the swimming pool on Thursday and our amazing trip today, all in all it has been another exciting week full of learning.
Here are some beautiful pictures sent by The Grand as a memory of our special day and below this, our video showing our trip to Gawthorpe Hall.
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, a Kiki Chameleon certificate has gone to Erin for fantastic word choices and thought that went into her story
Cora received a Sadie Spider certificate for working so hard in class and really improving on listening skills.
Music stars were Elsie, Archie and Ben this week. Super effort.
PE stars Ola and Benjamin
Grateful and Generous butterflies
This week we thank Sophia for being generous and letting someone borrow her things
Notices
Thursday next week - Children will make their First Confession in church. Please make sure that they arrive in full school uniform for 5:50pm. They will sit at the front and will make their Reconciliation whilst you wait in church.
Swimming - Water safety again next week! Please bring PJ’s again and swimming costume. Then children will have their final swimming session the week after.
Parents meetings - It was lovely to speak to so many of you on Wednesday. Round 2 next Wedenesdsy - please check your times.
Year 4 sponsored event. Children are coming home tonight with a sponsorship form to collect for CAFOD. The children have decided to do a sponsored litter pick and walk to St Annes beach on 28th March. Please kindly collect sponsors and bring in the money on the event day.
Costumes - please could you return any white or red t-shirts, ankle warmers and leggings/skins if you borrowed them.
Cake Sale - Year 6 is running a cake sale on Tuesday 21st March. Children can bring 50p percake. Here is a poster advertising this:
Class assembly - Tuesday 4th April at 9:10am
Have a beautiful weekend and let’s hope the sun finally comes out.
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessey
Year 4 Weekly blog 10th March 2023 "Be't to fly round thy Grand Tower of Blackpool."
Well what can I say! These children have blown us all away this week with their rendition of the Tempest complete with seagulls in Blackpool (pictures will follow next week) They have put their heart and soul into this performance and faced any nerves to give us a confident performance which was full of teamwork and perseverance! Well done Year 4 and thanks parents for being such a lovely, supportive audience.
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, the whole class received a Roger Robin certificate for superb teamwork and co-operation in writing and putting together their Shakespeare play. I could not be more proud of you!
Both Rex and Dominic received double whammy Lizzie Ladybird/Bobby Bee certificates for excellent effort and really striving to listen to advice - improving every time. You are becoming such receptive learners and you were fab in the play!
Music stars were Elsie, Archie and Ben B this week. Super effort.
PE stars Olivia, Niamh Esther, Ella and Gabriella!
Grateful and Generous butterflies
This week we thank Michael for putting others before himself
Notices
This Thursday after school - Reconciliation lesson 3 - Please make sure you have completed your booklet to page 28 and you bring it to the session.
Next Friday - Trip to Gawthorpe Hall. Full uniform needed. Jackie will make a packed lunch for any children normally hot dinners on a Friday.
Have a lovely weekend with your superstars!
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessy
Year 4 Weekly blog 3rd March 2023 "Gratitude turns what we have into enough."
What a busy week! Yesterday, we had a fantastic day - we marched to swimming in our World Book Day costumes and then the rest of the day was spent enjoying our school book ‘The Journey.’ Children have written their own versions of this story, where they can draw a magic door in their bedroom and go anywhere their imagination takes them. At the end of the day, they read with their Year 2 partners - a beautiful experience!
In other news this week, we have been getting to grips with the 11x tables, the 12x tables, square numbers and odd and even patterns in all tables! We have learned about the tectonic plates and how earthquakes and volcanoes occur on the boundaries. We have started our new RE topic and we have learned that Jesus was fully human. Also, add to that lots of Shakespeare practice!
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, Benjamin and Niamh both received Kiki Chameleon certificates. The amount of consideration and creativity that goes into all your work is excellent - well done!
Swimming stars Cora and Rafe
Music stars were Riley and Rafe this week. Super effort.
French star was Pippa for an amazing French clothes catalogue!
PE stars Pippa and Riley
Grateful and Generous butterflies
This week we thank Millie and Isaac for noticing when others need you and helping them.
Notices
This Sunday - Welcome mass 9:30am for all Year 4 children taking their first Holy Communion
Tuesday 7th March - Book look and coffee morning - to look with your child at their books and see all the work they are proud of - they can’t wait! 9:00am
Thursday 9th March - Shakespeare Playmaking Festival at the Grand theatre - no swimming or Reconciliation session.
Please see below for the adult to head to when picking up/dropping of your child outside Marks and Spencers. The children are in groups so that they can be monitored and kept safe when it is busy with children from other schools in town.
MRS LYONS GROUP: Roseanna, Riley, Ben B, Millie, Sophia, Pippa, Isaac, Arthur
MRS HOTCHKISS GROUP Michael, Luke Rose Gabriella Dominic Rex Faye Ola
MISS HENNESSEY GROUP Ella, Erin, Jacob, Theo, Archie, Benjamin, Esther
MRS MATHER GROUP: Layla, Bella, Niamh, Elsie, Liam, Cora, Rafe
Have lots of rest this weekend - ready for our SHOW WEEK!!!!
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessy
Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 24th February 2023. "Take away my sin and I will be clean. Create in me a pure heart, God. Make my spirit right again."
A super first week back, as we enter our second half of Year 4. This week, we have reflected in our worships about creating in ourselves a pure heart this Lent. We have thought each day about Jesus’ heart and how we can follow Him to have loving, grateful, pure, joyful and generous hearts. This linked beautifully with our first meeting yesterday to prepare for first Reconciliation. We thought about making good choices which spread like ripples and help other to make good choices too.
In RHE this week, we learned an important lesson - that being thankful is a SUPERPOWER! It can help us when we feel overwhelmed with any emotion. When we feel we are going to react unwisely, we can redirect this feeling to one of thankfulness about the person we are going to upset or thankfulness for something else around us.
On Monday, we had a visit from the producer of the Shakespeare festival and he gave our little scene a big thumbs up. We are definitely in for a treat - the children have done so well!
Wednesday saw us having a special Ash Wednesday service led by Father Peter in church.
In other news this week, we have started to write our own, rather creepy fairy tales and have had a great crack at the 7x table. We have learned about tectonic plates and earthquakes in Geography. We are getting good in French at matching the correct form of adjectives to the masculine, feminine or plural noun! What a lot in one week!
Here are some children reading out their excellent writing - full of pride!
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, Rafe, Rose and Roseanna all received double whammy Roger Robin/Lizzie Ladybird certificates. All three of you are striving to improve, listening so carefully and acting on feedback. You are also such friendly and kind children. Well done!
Swimming stars this week were Liam and Ola for supporting and complimenting others.
French stars was Cora for super learning!
Learned and Wise butterflies
This week we thank Luke for standing up to injustice and Ola and Niamh for being generous and wise on the playground.
Notices
Thursday 2nd March - World Book Day - dress up as your favourite book character - remember it is also our swimming day, so it will need to be practical. Also we are having a ‘book amnesty’ next week! Please have a look for any reading books from school and bring them in so they can go back in our library.
Tuesday 7th March - Book look and coffee morning - to look with your child at their books and see all the work they are proud of. 9am
Thursday 9th March - Shakespeare Playmaking Festival at the Grand theatre. Please make sure you have filled in the Pick ups form online which is below this blog and all costumes are in.
Judo on Friday mornings for next Year 4 Judo group after half term. Please check sports section
Costumes for Shakespeare on Thursday 9th March - please begin to bring in
Please put in a plastic bag, labelled with child’s name.
Ariels will need black leggings (school will provide red t-shirts and red hair accesory for girls. We are hoping for face paint too. Please let me know if your child is allergic.)
All seagulls will need grey or white leggings (or grey and white) (school will provide white top, white cap and yellow accessories)
Scene setters black skins/thermals would be perfect for this.
Have a lovely Spring weekend!
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessy
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
Please visit this blog to sign up to the KS2 clubs for this half term.
Read moreShakespeare festival Thursday 9th March - IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED
Dear parents,
The time is nearly upon us for our performance at the Grand Theatre. Please read the following message regarding important times and information about the day. Consider who will be picking your child up at different times.
Playmaking Festival Schedule
9:00am Children will get a coach from school to the Grand theatre for rehearsals. They will need a packed lunch and water bottle. (or Jackie will provide if they normally have school dinners)
1pm-2:30pm first show to the public
2:45pm PICK UP 1 - Children need to be picked up from the Marks & Spencers back door in town - opposite Hounds Hill. This gives you the time to take them for an early meal before the second show.
4:45pm DROP OFF - Children need to be dropped off at the M & S back door, where a member of staff will then take them back to the Grand to be ready for the second show.
6:00pm second show
7:45pm PICK UP 2 - Children need to be collected from M & S back door again to go home.
Please fill in the online form below as soon as possible so that we know who is picking your child up at the different times. In the past, parents have shared pick ups - this is fine as long as I know about it on this form. Children will only be released to the person stated on the form and will only be collected from Marks and Spencers back door.
Also, could I request that costumes are brought in this week in a plastic bag labelled with your child’s name.
Ariels - black leggings
Seagulls - grey or white leggings
Scene setters - black skins or black long sleeved top and leggings/joggers
Old Lady - long coat
Old man - coat
Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 10th February "No eye has seen and no ear has heard the wonderful things God has prepared for all those who love Him". (1 Cor.2:9)
This week, we have reflected in our RE lessons about the eternal life promised to us in heaven if we live our lives as Jesus’ followers. Children came up with so many interesting questions and ideas about their images of heaven. They were so respectful when listening to ideas that differed from their own.
On Tuesday, we took part in our Online Safety day. We conducted a class study by collecting our class data (anonymous) about hours of sleep, screen time and non-screen time. Children could then privately reflect about their own screen time and whether they thought they had a good balance. They reported on the Screen time study in Purple Mash.
We also thought about media - such as social media and adverts. We discussed if this always gives us a true picture of reality. Children thought about a fictional character and how her real life and social media portrayal of her life may differ.
We are learning all about clothes in French and have continued with our analysis of the 9x table in maths. children are getting so good at solving problems with the 9’s.
In other news this week, we have begun our new topic on fairy tales, by looking at and analysing the story of the Pied Piper. We have also been getting lots of rehearsals in, ready for our visit from the production manager on 20th February. It is going well!
Here is a snapshot of our week.:
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, Sophia received a Bobby Bee certificate for having such a love of learning and being so enthusiastic in every lesson.
Archie received a Clara Clownfish certificate for being super at figuring things out and noticing things. This also means noticing when others need help too.
Well done!
Swimming stars this week were Jacob, Sophia, Faye and Niamh. What beautiful strokes you have - and well donr Jacob for jumping in the deep end!
PE stars were Millie for powerful running and Theo for always trying his best.
Learned and Wise butterflies
This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are learned in their actions, finding God in all things. Those who are wise, who use their learning for the common good. This week we thank Gabriella for writing some beautiful prayers about the wider world and Pippa, for always being such a peacekeeper.
Notices
Please look at the homework section for little tasks to complete over half term in those quiet minutes.
Thursday 23rd February first session for parents and children to prepare for Holy Communion.
Book fair in hall first week back - Wed, THurs Friday after school.
Lenten boxes due in (see homework) Monday 20th February. No clarinet lesson on this day.
Tuesday 7th March - Book look and coffee morning - to look with your child at their books and see all the work they are proud of. 9am
World book day - 2nd March. Please come to school dressed as your favourite book character.
Judo on Friday mornings for next Year 4 Judo group after half term. Please check sports section
Costumes for Shakespeare on Thursday 9th March - please begin to bring in
Please put in a plastic bag, labelled with child’s name.
Ariels will need black leggings (school will provide red t-shirts and red hair accesory for girls. We are hoping for face paint too. Please let me know if your child is allergic.)
All seagulls will need grey or white leggings (or grey and white) (school will provide white top, white cap and yellow accessories)
Scene setters black skins/thermals would be perfect for this.
Ferdinand - smart trousers or black skins. (We have the rest of the outfit sorted)
Have a lovely half term everyone.
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessy
Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 3rd February 2023 "Happy are the peacemakers; for they will be called the children of God." (Matthew 5:9)
This week, we have really thought about what Jesus teaches us about living our lives. We looked together at some of Jesus’ teachings, especially the Beatitudes. Children listened to Jesus’ advice on how to be happy and how to make others happy. We are trying so hard to put this into practice in real life! Following Jesus is both a joy and a challenge.
In Geography this week, children have learned all about parts of a volcano and how they erupt. To understand this, we first needed to gain understanding about the layers of our earth. We did this by constructing the earth with Maltesers, icing and biscuit crumbs! We then wrote another explanatory text to explain this process- children were brilliant at marking each other’s work.
The children have been amazing in maths this week - we have moved onto the nines. Children love them because there are so many tricks and patterns to them!
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, Esther, Arthur and Ola received Sadie Spider certificates. All of you are becoming so hard-working and you are trying your very best in all you do. You listen carefully and work your socks off!
Well done!
Swimming stars this week were Ola, Isaac, Erin and Arthur. Super improvements and listening to advice - well done!
Music stars were Pippa and Faye for beautiful sounds!
PE stars were Isaac, Cora and Michael for excellent effort!
Learned and Wise butterflies
This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are learned in their actions, finding God in all things. Those who are wise, who use their learning for the common good. This week we thank Bella and Luke, for always offering to help others.
Also, Mrs Gregan gave out some special butterflies, when she had noticed children being learned and Wise.
Notices
Next Tuesday is online safety day. Please can children bring their orange screen time record cards on Monday.
A SHAKESPEARE EXPERIENCE!
the cost of this experience is £25 - payable on parentpay from Monday. There is an option to pay for half this month and half next month on parentpay. Please contact us if you have any problems with this and we will endeavor to help.
Judo classes - Friday 7:55am
Costumes for Shakespeare on Thursday 9th March
Please put in a plastic bag, labelled with child’s name.
Ariels will need black leggings (school will provide red t-shirts and red hair accesory for girls. We are hoping for face paint too. Please let me know if your child is allergic.)
All seagulls will need grey or white leggings (or grey and white) (school will provide white top, white cap and yellow accessories)
Scene setters black skins/thermals would be perfect for this.
Ferdinand - smart trousers or black skins. (We have the rest of the outfit sorted)
Have a lovely weekend everyone.
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessy
Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 27th January 2023 "No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted."
This has been a really reflective week in Year 4. We have thought this week about the Gospel story of Jesus calling His first disciples to follow Him. We thought deeply about what following Jesus really meant and came to the conclusion that Jesus just wants us to be kind! We then discussed how kindness can be such small things, like giving someone a compliment, or including someone in a game or conversation, to large things such as heroic acts - but all of these acts will impact both the giver and sender in such a positive way!
We then moved on to look at another world faith this week - Judaism. Children researched and made a poster all about it - showing ways in which their beliefs are similar to ours but different in other ways.
Science - we have now learned the Water Cycle! I love this aspect of Science when we accumulate all they have learned about scientific processes to understand such an amazing thing. Children have been fascinated to find out what a cloud really is and how it rains! Explanatory texts were written and they were incredible! We were straight onto Geography next, learning facts about famous volcanoes.
The children have been amazing in maths this week with their understanding and recall of the 6x table. Each week we are working deeply with the facts, learning to understand equations such as 6 x 9 - 6 = 8 x 6 and solving two step problems involving them.
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, Riley received a Kiki Chameleon certificate for being a learner who deeply considers how he is going to tackle a task. You are like a sponge Riley- you listen so carefully so you can remember all the important things you need to know.
Theo received a Lizzie Ladybird certificate for reflecting carefully on what he needed to do, asking for help if he needed it and asking for advice when needed.
Well done boys!
Swimming stars this week were Dominic (AGAIN!) and Rafe. Super stamina Rafe and Dominic you demonstrated front crawl for all the class to emulate!
Music stars were Pippa and Faye for lovely tunes this week.
Learned and Wise butterflies
This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are learned in their actions, finding God in all things. Those who are wise, who use their learning for the common good. This week we thank Arthur and Faye for being kind and for cheering others on.
Also, Mrs Gregan gave out some special butterflies, when she had noticed children being learned and Wise. Elsie - well done for getting one of these. You noticed when Reception child being very wise!
Notices
A SHAKESPEARE EXPERIENCE!
Our rehearsals are going so well! Not only will children be performing on the Grand theatre stage, their version of the Tempest scene. (Thursday 9th March)
Also, we are going on a Shakespeare themed trip to Gawthorpe Hall on Friday 17th March. This is an amazing experience lead by the hall and I can see the children will love it - they have become such enthusiasts for the Bard!
Adding together the cost of the coaches to and from the Grand theatre and the Shakespeare trip, the cost of this experience is £25 - payable on parentpay from Monday. There is an option to pay for half this month and half next month on parentpay. Please contact us if you have any problems with this and we will endeavor to help.
I have left the link to book tickets for the show too below
Tuesday this week - we have a mental health specialist coming in to do some mindfulness sessions. Please can all children wear PE Kits on Tuesday.
Judo classes - Friday 7:55am
Finally, the snowdrops are out in the woods! We have been watching the skies carefully to see the water cycle in action. Hopefully the clouds will stay put this weekend. Have a lovely one. God bless,
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessy
Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 20th January 2023 "Your job as actors is to understand the size of what you say; to understand what is beneath the word!"
It has been such a wonderful week in Year 4! The children have been really engrossed in their acting of scenes from Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest.’ The video below shows some of our performances and writing responses so far. This week, the children have all decided who they want to be and have come home with their parts (please see homework)
We got stuck into our Science this week, understanding all about changes in states of matter - thinking about evaporation - from liquid to gas. Children watched a puddle ‘disappear’ (although it is a wonder it didn’t freeze!) and then took part in lots of investigations to change speed of evaporation.
In maths, we have now nailed that 3x tble and we have been looking at relationships between multiplication calcuations - so for instance if we know 25 x 3 = 75 we know 24 x 3 and 26 x3.
In RHE we have learned about how emotions can be confusing especially as we get older. However, we can learn to react differently to our challenging feelings by being intentional.
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, Layla. received a Bobby Bee certificate for being such a keen learner who always fully participates. You are so helpful towards all your class too.
Elsie received a certificate for really striving to improve in all she does and taking on board advice. You too Elsie you are so keen to learn and grow in understanding!
Faye received a Kiki Chameleon certificate for such original writing and making sure she uses the things she has been taught, in order to make her writing come alive!
Well done girls!
Swimming stars this week were Dominic and Archie. Excellent listening so that you can improve your strokes.
Music stars were for super clarinet playing.
Learned and Wise butterflies
This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are learned in their actions, finding God in all things. Those who are wise, who use their learning for the common good. These children are the role models of the school, who drive their own learning and who have the wisdom to know when and how to apply one’s learning. This week we thank Layla and Cora for always working for the common good of our classroom.
Notices
Shakespeare at the Grand - featuring our year 4 class!
Please purchase tickets from the Grand Theatre to watch your child in Sandgrown Shakespeare on Thursday 9th March. The link is below. They will do 2 performances and need to be there for both of them. One showing is at 1pm and the other is at 6:00pm.
The way we usually work this is that we take the children to the Grand on the day early for a dress rehearsal. They stay at the Grand then until their performance at 1:00pm. Then we ask you to pick them up (around 3pm) and take them home - or out for tea maybe. They need to be back for 5:00 at the Grand to get ready for their performance at 6:00.
I will give more details nearer the time, but I have let you know so you can begin to plan who will pick them up in the afternoon and return them. Also who will pick up afterwards at around 7:30 - 8:00.
Judo classes - Friday 7:55am
Have a happy weekend. Please let Spring come quickly!
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessy
Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 13th January 2023 "A plague upon this howling!"
What a productive week of discoveries and drama! This week we have learned to describe settings - first by imagining we are on the island which Prospero and Miranda are shipwrecked upon, in our play, ‘The Tempest.’ Then we whipped up our own class storm, with frenzy and cries of ‘Take in the Topsail!’ and ‘Mercy on us! We split! We Split!’ Children then wrote another setting description of this tremendous storm.
We got stuck into our Science this week, learning all about properties of solids, liquids and gases. By investigating, we proved that gas is matter even though we cannot see it! We love the way this class really tries to figure things out for themselves - they search for understanding! They are a marvellous bunch!
Mathematics has been all about finding the Perimeter of shapes this week. Lots of great problem solving!
In RE we have moved on to thinking about ‘Jesus our Teacher.’ We looked at stories from the bible about Jesus as a child. There are not many but even as a boy he was to be found teaching others about God. We thought about what Jesus wants us to learn.
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, Ben B. received a certificte for being an improving and inquisitive learner. you are lovely to teach Ben because you strive to improve in all you do and you challenge yourself at every opportunity.
Isaac received a certificate for being a focused and determined learner. I love the way you will try different strategies to solve a problem until you have got it! You put so much thought into what you do and you listen so intently.
Well done boys!
Swimming stars this week were Rose and Theo. Excellent listening so that you can improve your strokes.
PE stars were Dominic and Rex for excellent effort and focus!
Music stars were Niamh and Cora for super clarinet playing.
Notices
Holy Communion - Please read the important letter below outlining what to expect in the next few weeks and important dates. Then fill in the online form to express commitment to the programme.
Please could we ensure that all homework is completed by Thursday each week.
Judo classes - Friday 7:55am
Lip balms and creams. Please could we ask that children only bring these in if absolutely necessary. If they do need to apply lip balm, they need to keep them on the teacher’s desk, not in their bags or pencil cases, as some children have been sharing them with one another. It is classed as a medicine and needs to be overseen by an adult.
Have a restful weekend.
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessy
Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 6th January 2023 Happy new year to you all!
Although it has been a short week back at school, it has been jam-packed with so many exciting opportunities. We welcomed Mrs Gregan as our new headteacher in assembly on Wednesday. In class we started our learning about ‘The Tempest,’ our Shakespeare play that we are studying. Children really loved it and are a real bunch of actors! Mrs Gregan challenged the school not to be afraid, ‘Feel the fear but do it anyway,’ and although many children in class do feel a little nervous about acting in front of an audience, they are getting lost in their task and getting over any fears! Shakespeare classes involve developing confidence, developing teamwork and developing a deep love of his wonderful language.
In Thursday, we launched our ‘States of Matter’ Science topic by changing the state of cream/milk and making ice-cream. We shook our mixture very vigorously as you can see below!
Today we went to mass for the Epiphany. This was a lovely start to our new year where we reflected on how we can be learned and wise (our new virtues) like the three wise men.
Today, we have had a demonstration for the judo club that will be taking place on a Friday morning at school. This club is a 5 week club. There is a cost for the club, but Mrs Gregan has agreed to pay half of the fees for each child meaning that the cost for each child will be £14 for the course instead of £28.
There is a limit to how many children can safely attend, however, we will be able to continue the club after half term for those children not able to take part this time. Please complete the form below if you would like your child to take part. We will let you know the groups for the club early next week and then set up a payment on Parent Pay to pay to attend.
Notices
Swimming lessons next week - 8:30am on Thursday.
Clarinet also begins next week on Monday.
Homework has been set and is due in every Thursday. Children will be having weekly spelling tests and also Times tables tests regularly.
Judo classes begin on Friday mornings 8am for any interested children in KS2.
Have a lovely weekend with your little performers. I am so proud of how hard they have worked this week.
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessy
Year 4 Weekly blog 20th December. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Year 4 sure know how to party! We had a wonderful time on Friday with good old pass the parcel, musical statues and many other classics!
This week, our choir went to Stella Matutina to sing for the residents and wish them a Merry Christmas. They were so well-behaved throughout the trip. On the bus journey, they sang Silent Night and other songs. A passenger actually rang the school to comment on how beautiful their singing was and how impeccably behaved they were.
Let’s Celebrate!
Certificate winners are:
Luke for a Bobby Bee certificate. Luke you are such an enthusiastic learner and you are also such a big help around class. We notice the kind things you do.
Pippa for Clara Clownfish certificate. You are such a problem solver and you think deeply about things. You always notice patterns and have interesting theories.
Notices
In those quiet moments, please could children continue to practise on TTRockstars over the holidays. They have been set to revise times tables they are unsure of so far.
No swimming on first Thursday back. Lessons will resume on Thursday 12th January
Have a happy and peaceful Christmas with your beautiful children.
Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey and Mrs Mather.
Year 4 Weekly blog 16th December 2022 'Let the magic of life remind you of your own miracles.'
It has been one of those magical weeks in Year 4! We have had a week full of action, intention and exciting learning. We have been so busy walking gingerly to church many times to practise our Nativity, which I am sure you will agree was so special. The children have worked as a great Key Stage 2 team and have loved singing for Jesus - it is their gift this Christmas.
Our trip on Wednesday was delightful. The children were praised for their excellent listening and participation from by all the university teachers at the Young Scientist Centre. Alongside making lovely bath bombs and bubble bars, children learned about solids, liquids and gases, acids and alkalis.
We have been busy in class too. Children wrote another persuasive letter in conjunction with our new novel the Butterfly Lion and we are hoping to finish it next week.
Today was the children’s well deserved Christmas party. They were able to watch ‘Charlotte’s Web,’ in the afternoon too. What a treat!
Let’s Celebrate!
Certificate winners will be announced on Tuesday!
Notices
Monday 19th December - choir will be going to Stella Matutina care home in the afternoon to sing to the residents there. They will be back for normal pick up. Please dress in full school uniform and have a warm coat.
Have a lovely weekend everyone.
Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey and Mrs Mather.
Year 4 Weekly blog 9.12.22 "It's the most wonderful time of the year!"
It has been a busy, lovely week in year 4. On Tuesday, we had such a lovely treat - we watched the Foundation Stage nativity. It was really magical and special! We have also spent two sessions in church this week, rehearsing our carol service. Children are trying so hard to make this their gift to baby Jesus.
In English, we have launched into our new novel, ‘The Butterfly Lion.’ THe first chapters have raised more questions than answers - which is great for our active reading approaches, being able to analyse, summarise and clarify when we read - always looking for clues!
We have become so proficient in our mathematics this half term and children can now understand the composition of numbers up to 10,000. Most of us are being really intentional about learning those times tables too. We will be going onto the trickier ones after Christmas! Lots of TT rockstars over the holidays please!
Today was our ‘Christmas Colours,’ day and what a delightful day we have had. Thank you so much for your kind donations.
Let’s Celebrate!
This week’s certificate winners are:
Dominic for a focused and determined learner. You are listening intently and trying so hard. Well done!
Liam for a focused learner. You are always ready to learn and you work your socks off.
Swimming stars this week go to Luke, Ella, Esther and Liam
Music stars this week, were Ola and Ella
PE stars were
Notices
Christmas Dinner - Monday 19th December
Staff will join the children in this festive feast!
We need to know the precise numbers for Jacqui, our wonderful chef!
Could you PLEASE take a few seconds to complete the form on today’s newsletter blog on the school website.
The meal is free for all Key Stage 1 children and for all those children on free school meals.
Key Stage 2 children NOT on free school meals pay £2.40 - this should be paid in advance on ParentPay.
Please complete the form FOR EVERY CHILD in school, both Key Stages, whether it is a yes for a meal or a no - that would really help us!
Do please ensure you have completed the form by Monday Morning, 9am.
Thank you so much – The Office and Catering Teams
Please come and watch your little angels in church next Thursday 15th December. Showings are 2pm and 7pm. Children will need to be at church for 6:45pm in the evening - in full school uniform.
No swimming next week.
We have decided as a school not to send individual Christmas cards to each other, but to instead collect this money for Brian House. Children can if they wish, write one card for the whole class.
On Wednesday 14th December, we will be going to UCLAN in Preston. This is to launch our Science topic beginning in the New Year, about States of Matter. Unfortunately, there is a train strike on the day of the trip. Therefore, we need to get the coach. The trip is being partly subsidised by the school and the cost is £10 payable on parentpay:
Children will need a packed lunch on this day, unless they normally have a school dinner on Friday, in which case Jackie will provide one. If they get travel sick, please let me know and medicate if needed.
Next Friday 16th December Key Stage 2 Christmas party. Children can come to school in party clothes and sensible shoes. They can bring a non fizzy drink and a small snack such as chocolate or a packet of crisps.
Monday 19th December - choir will be going to Stella Matutina care home in the afternoon to sing to the residents there. They will be back for normal pick up. Please dress in full school uniform and have a warm coat.
Holy Communion on Saturday 13th May
Ella Sophia Rafe Dominic Rex Ben B Michael Elsie Archie Erin Gabriella Benjamin Liam Layla Arthur
Holy Communion on Saturday 20th May
Luke Rose Isaac Cora Millie Riley Esther Jacob Ola Roseanna Theo Bella Pippa Faye Niamh
Have a lovely weekend all of you. Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey and Mrs Mather.