Year 4 Weekly blog 18.10.23 "Rustle, Rustle, Autumn's here; so wander in the magic and keep hope near!"

It is time for a well earned rest! Children have really worked so hard this half-term and have settled in so well. I really look forward to speaking to you on Friday and sharing their learning journey so far!

Even though it has been as short week, we have managed to crack on with column subtraction, learn about trade, export and import in Geography and also Deforestation. Children have completed their writing all about the Life Cycle of a Flowering plant. Busy!

In RHE this week, we have completed our 5th Kidsafe lesson. This was about how to deal with it if there is arguing and disagreements at home. We also recapped all our kidsafe safety messages from the programme and children completed an evaluation. Please read the letter below.

Reading Targets

Well done to William and Sean who met their target this week.

Notices

Parents’ meetings - please sign up for an online meeting with me. The available appointments will be on Friday 20th October from 8.30am - 5.30pm

Choir- Will be starting again after half term, the first session is on the first day back. If you are interested, then please sign the form [engage-> choir-> choir 2023] If children are doing the dance competition and still want to be in choir, please just state this on the online form.

Homework- Please check the homework blog for children to complete over half term.

Have a lovely half term break!

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Year 4 Weekly blog 13.10.23 "Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is a success

This week has been a busy one in Year 4! We have learned how to write a newspaper report to tell everyone about the exciting news that Charlotte had miraculously woven words in a web on the barn. Children then wrote another newspaper report in RE to report about the ten plagues and Moses leading the Hebrews out of Egypt. Very dramatic!

We have been learning about the parts of a flower and their functions in Science. Children made their own flowers and bees out of playdough and then re-enacted Pollination. Children have worked hard to help each other this week and in many previous weeks. I have included a collection of pictures below to show a snapshot of our super learning over this half term. In Geography, chidren have learned about how plants can survive in extreme environments and have researched different deserts - including Antarctica - a cold desert. We have also begun column subtraction by playing the exchanging game seen in the picture above.

In RHE this week, we have completed our 4th Kidsafe lesson. This was all about how to keep our bodies safe. Children may want to talk about what they learned. We also discussed safe and unsafe secrets. Please read the letter below outlining the session.

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, Finley has received a Cooper Crab certificate. You are always so ready to learn and so mature Finley.

Rose has received a Tommy Turtle certificate for giving everything her absolute all and asking for help when stuck

Well done super stars!

Curious and Active butterflies

This half term, our virtues are ‘Curious and Active.’ This week we thank Joseph and Poppy for actively giving up their lunchtime and break times to sort out all the playing cards and top trumps we use for wet play. We promise not to get them in such a mess again, don’t we Year 4!

Reading Targets

Well done to Gus and Jacob who met their target this week.

A special well done to Amelia who met her second reading target!

Other stars!

Swimming stars: Finley, Josh and Grace

PE stars Hugo and Josh

Music stars Joseph and Louis

Notices

Parents’ meetings - please sign up for an online meeting with me. The available appointments will be on Friday 20th October from 8.30am - 5.30pm

HOMEWORK - please bring in for Wednesday next week

FLUTE - please ensure flutes are brought in every Monday with flute diaries. Children will be coming home next Monday with a log in for ‘Charanga’ an online platform to practise their flutes each week, set by Mrs Maddocks for homework.

Have a great weekend

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Outstanding forms to complete 11th October

Dear parents, I have sent you a text message today if these forms have not been completed. If you receive a text, please complete as a matter of urgency.

Year 4 Weekly blog 06.10.23 "Beauty was not simply something to behold; it was something one could do." (Toni Morrison)

A big well done to all our Year 4 children this week for our class assembly. We were so proud of you and you created such a beautiful message as one big team! We are looking forward to doing Shakespeare with you in the New Year - what great acting! It has been a great week in Year 4. In English, children have written their first explanation text of the year. Each day, they have written a paragraph all about how different seeds disperse, using the language of explanation. In Maths - lots of column addition - learning to estimate before claculating and solving problems choosing the best method.

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, John -Paul has received a Cooper Crab certificate. Each day you improve your focus and get better and better.

Beth has received a Bobby Bee certificate for being so enthusiastic in class and wanting to do her best!

The whole class has received a Roger Robin Certificate for working as a big team to deliver a good assembly.

Well done super stars!

READING TARGETS

Well done to the following children who have already met their reading target this half term and received 100 housepoints for their team:

Gus

Curious and Active butterflies

This half term, our virtues are ‘Curious and Active.’ This week we thank Daisy for noticing when people need looking after and Hugo for actively overcoming fears.

Notices

Please could all children have a coat each day in school - you just never know with this weather.

Parents’ meetings - please sign up for an online meeting with me. The available appointments will be on Friday 20th October from 8.30am - 5.30pm

Harvest : In preparation for our HARVEST FESTIVAL on Thursday 12th October at 9.30am mass, as a school we have made the decision to collect food items for Fylde Foodbank who are struggling with the amount of need in our area. We would be so grateful if Year 4 could collect biscuits . Donations can be made from next week and will be much appreciated -thank you

FLUTE - please ensure flutes are brought in every Monday with flute diaries. Children will be coming home next Monday with a log in for ‘Charanga’ an online platform to practise their flutes each week, set by Mrs Maddocks for homework.

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Year 4 Weekly blog 29.9.23 "The difference between the impossible and the possible, lies in a person's determination

It has been a week requiring lots of determination in year 4. With assembly practice well under way, Year 4 have been a great class team - giving it their all. In maths this week, we have worked so hard to understand column addition - being able to exchange 1’s and 10’s now and do some really complicated ones. The children cheer when we do maths!

The children have loved being scientists this week and finding out the functions of different parts of a plant. We discovered in our carnations experiment, that the stem must suck up water to transport it to the flower! We also found out what a seed needs in order to germinate! Here are some pictures below. I would love to put further images of the children on the blog, but I am still waiting for 3 parental consent forms to be filled in.

In English we have been thinking of the big picture - why do we read? Why do people write? This led us to examine different text types and their purposes. Next week we will be writing our first explanatory text in Year 4 about Seed dispersal.

Also, this week we have completed our third Kidsafe lesson in RHE. This week it was all about being safe on computers and online. We thought a lot about film and game classifications and why they are there. We discussed how games and films beyond their years could impact their mental well-being. Please read the letter below explaining further

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, Toby has received a Cooper Crab certificate. We are watching you become so good at focusing to ensure you grasp all the learning and can do your best job!

Charlotte has received a Sadie Spider certificate for being so productive and always putting 100% effort into everything she does.

Well done super stars!

READING TARGETS

Well done to the following children who have already met their reading target this half term and received 100 housepoints for their team:

Joshua

Curious and Active butterfly

This half term, our virtues are ‘Curious and Active.’ This week we thank Sean for noticing the good in other people.

Notices

Our class assembly is on Thursday 5th October at 2:10 and 2:35 - we hope you can make it.

Harvest : In preparation for our HARVEST FESTIVAL on Thursday 12th October at 9.30am mass, as a school we have made the decision to collect food items for Fylde Foodbank who are struggling with the amount of need in our area. We would be so grateful if Year 4 could collect biscuits . Donations can be made from next week and will be much appreciated -thank you

FLUTE - please ensure flutes are brought in every Monday with flute diaries. Children will be coming home on Monday with a log in for ‘Charanga’ an online platform to practise their flutes each week, set by Mrs Maddocks for homework.

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Year 4 Weekly blog 22.9.23 "From little seeds, grow mighty trees."

I am still awaiting a number of parental consent forms to be completed. I have lots of lovely photos to share of our first weeks in Year 4 and cannot do so until all consent forms are in. Please complete ASAP.

It has been a very busy week in Year 4. I tested the children’s drama skills this week when we did the story of ‘Joseph and his brothers,’ using freeze frames. we have some super little actors!

Also, this week we have completed our second Kidsafe lesson in RHE. Children discussed bullying and also identified their own trusted adults in their life. THey learned about the power of their voice and how it is important to be able to say, ‘no.’ Please read the letter below explaining further

We have been knuckling down in maths this week - learning the column method for addition and understanding why we need to regroup/exchange if we have more than 9 ones or tens. In English, we had a special visit from an author this week, Dan Worsley. He was fantastic with the children and helped them imagine their own pirate. Children produced some super writing on this theme.

We have loved finding out more about seeds this week, when we discoved how different seeds disperse (spread) We examined seeds with different structures and identified their method of dispersal. Many children came running in on Thursday with handfuls of acorns from our tree in the garden! It is lovely to see how motivated they are on this subject.

Swimming lessons are going really well - children were kept very busy by Gail and Graham this week. They were very hungry when they got back to school!

Your child’s annual flu vaccination

Please follow the link below to fill in the flu vaccination form for this year - stating whether you want your child to have it or not. This is a simple nasal spray, done within school time

The school code to enter when asked is BP119627

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, Tommy has received a Lizzy Ladybird certificate. We are watching you become such a good listener and a person who will really listen to advice given. This is great!

Lily has received a Sadie Spider certificate for always being so ready to learn and being such a superb listener in class. You have really impressed us with your can-do attitude. Well done both of you!

READING TARGETS

Well done to the following children who have already met their reading target this half term and received 100 housepoints for their team:

Charlotte, Teddy, Poppy, Amelia and Beth

Curious and Active butterfly

This half term, our virtues are ‘Curious and Active.’ This week we thank Rose for actively helping others out when they need it

Notices

Our class assembly is on Thursday 5th October at 2:10 and 2:35 - we hope you can make it.

FLUTE letters - please return these by Monday so your child can bring home a flute

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Year 4 Weekly blog "We are here to feel, wonder and gaze in awe at our beautiful world."

What a lovely week we have had in Year 4. In RE this week, we are learning about the bible. Children learned about how the bible is structured and they learned how to use a bible to find the correct chapter and verse in a book. Our focus is on the New Testament, so we began with the story of Abraham and how his great faith in God enabled him to be father of nations.

Also, this week we have completed our first Kidsafe lesson in RHE. Children discussed how we keep ourselves safe in general. We thought about what trust is and played a trust game. Then we identified ‘yukky feelings’ and how it is important not to ignore them. Please read the letter below which explains furher

The highlight of the week was our wonderful trip to Ashton gardens. Children loved the treasure trail where we found, named and described different flowers and trees. They collected seeds to bring back into class and it was so lovely to see their wonder when watching a bee drink nectar from flowers and pollinate them. Children did observational drawings of roses in the rose garden then had lunch and a play on the park before heading back to school. I have given them some homework this week that means they can get out in nature once more!

It was also a joy to welcome you into our class this week and let your children give you a tour of Year 4. It was so nice to meet you all. If you did not manage to come, don’t worry. Here is the power point shared at the induction evening.

Our first swimming session this week was a great success - no lost clothes and everyone remembered where their locker was! Children tried really hard and supported one another.

Your child’s annual flu vaccination

Please follow the link below to fill in the flu vaccination form for this year - stating whether you want your child to have it or not. This is a simple nasal spray, done within school time

The school code to enter when asked is BP119627

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, we have 3 certificates. Poppy has received a Bobby Bee certificate for being such an enthusiastic and keen learner who participates so well in class - you have settled in so well Poppy.

Grace has received a Tommy Turtle certificate for having such a good go at everything and again participating so well in class

Rory has received a Sadie Spider certificate for always trying his very best and being so determined to complete his tasks.

Well done all of you!

Curious and Active butterfly

This half term, or virtues are ‘Curious and Active.’ This week we thank Ciaran for actively helping others without being asked and being such a friendly boy.

Notices

Medical and consent forms

If you have not done so already, please follow the links below and fill in these crucial forms so that we have up to date information about your child. I cannot put any photos online our our first couple of weeks in school until I have all forms in.

Enjoy those plants and trees this weekend!

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Year 4 consent forms

Please complete both the following forms so we have up to date information for your child.

Ashton Gardens trip consent online form

Please give your consent for your child to come on a trip on Wednesday to Ashton gardens and fill in the quick form below:

Year 4 Weekly blog "In a world where you can be anything, be kind."

What a joy it has been this week to get to know your children! They have already settled so well into Year 4 and have welcomed our new pupil - Poppy. We are so glad you have joined us Poppy. It has been a busy week full of new learning and exciting opportunities! We began with a lovely whole school assembly on Monday where we decided our school aim this year is simple but powerful - BE KIND!

We have thought carefully this week about how we want our class to be. Everyone has rights in class to make it a fair, happy and productive place. We discussed that we therefore have responsibilities to make sure everyone gets the right to be safe, to learn well and to feel respected. We have been reading our learning character stories to remember how to be the best learner we can be. In Year 4 the children choose children that demonstrate these learning characteristics and they get to have a little version of the character on their table for the day!

In RE and RHE this week, we have focused on our mission statement, “You are precious in my eyes.’ We have made a big class sign which says ‘We are all precious in each other’s eyes,’ reminding us to treat each other like a precious jewel. We then thought about God’s Creation and how amazing it is! Children made some of their favourite parts of God’s Creation from playdough and wrote some lovely prayers of praise.

We started our new novel, “Charlotte’s Web,’ and have already practised lots of important reading skills such as predicting, asking questions, figuring out the meaning of words and ‘reading brain.’ We have taken our Star reader tests and children seem determined to meet their reading targets this half term.

Also this week, we have done a little French - starting to describe facial expressions. By the end of the unit we will be able to describe hair colour, eye colour and personality. Watch this space!

Let’s Celebrate!

It was incredibly hard to choose on the very first week in year 4. You have all done so well! The certificate winners were learning partners this week. Well done Tilly and Seth for your excellent level of concentration during teaching and when you are engaged in tasks. You both received Cooper Crab certificates for being focused learners.

Curious and Active butterfly

This half term, or virtues are ‘Curious and Active.’ This week we thank Matilda for asking such an important question about God’s Creation - why did He make us?

Notices

My contact

If you need to get in touch with me, my email is a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Swimming

Please read the blog below so you are familiar with the procedure on Thursday. If you wish your child to wear goggles, please send the reply slip back from the letter.

Induction evening

This is on Wednesday between 3:30 and 5:00. Let your child take you on a tour around year 4! They will also be able to show you pictures from our trip that day and you can find out more about our class! I will be there to chat and answer any questions you may have

Trip

Also on Wednesday, we are going on a trip to Ashton Gardens in the morning. We will be hopefully staying for a picnic lunch there. If your child has a school dinner on Wednesday, Jackie will prepare a lunch. Some children have told me their parent will make a packed lunch instead. Please could you discuss this with them and ask your child to let me know or drop me a quick email to confirm.

Labels

Please ensure all uniform is labelled - especially those new school hoodies!

Reading

Please can all children read for 20 mins per day at home. Sometimes you may want to hear them read a little too to see that they are using expression and punctuation.

Have a lovely weekend - dare I say I hope it cools down?

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Swimming lessons Year 3 and 4 Thursday am

Children in Year 3 and 4 will be starting their swimming sessions next Thursday 14th September. Graham Lavine came into school today to talk to the children about what to bring and how things will run.

Children need to bring a plastic bag with a towel and their swimming costume or swimming trunks/shorts. No long ‘bermuda style’ shorts please We ask that children do not come into school wearing their underneath their uniform. PE kits can be worn on swimming day.

All girls and boys with long hair, or a fringe which goes into their eyes need to wear a swimming cap. Please could Year 4 children come into school wearing their cap so they are ready to simply get on the coach. Year 3 will need to keep this in their plastic bag.

Children will not have time to wash their hair so they do not need shampoo, conditioner or body wash. If your child suffers from eczema, they normally have a quick rinse in the shower afterwards.

Goggles

A letter will come home tomorrow regarding the use of goggles. Please read it carefully. If you still wish your child to wear goggles for their swimming session, then please fill in the form and return it to school by next Wednesday.

Arrival

Year 4 need to be at school at the St patricks road entrance early each Thursday at 8:30 am so they can be registered and get on the coach.

Year 3 can arrive at the normal time as their swimming session is from 10-11am

Children will not need any money as the lockers are able to be used free of charge. They will get changed in cubicles. Graham and the team are super at helping all students to feel comfortable in water and develop their skills. The first lesson will be an assessment to enable group placement.

Children are always hungry after swimming! Please ensure they have a healthy snack to eat afterwards.

Welcome to Year 4 - Class of 2023

A warm welcome to Year 4 to all parents and children! All your teachers have been in today getting the class ready. We are all very excited about teaching you on Monday. Here are a few things you need to know:

What do I need on my first day?

You will need to bring you own pencil case to school but no additional items to put inside it! School will be providing you with everything you need, like pencils, rulers, crayons, etc.

Don’t forget your healthy snacks for breaktimes

Make sure your water bottle is labelled with your name.

P.E

Outside PE is on Wednesdays

Swimming will be on Thursday mornings - but we do not start this until Thursday 14th September. You will need to be at school for 8:30 on swimming days. Graham is coming to explain all to us this week and letters will be given out explaining more.

Homework

Given out on Fridays and to be returned on Thursdays.

Induction evening on Wednesday 13th September.

This is going to be different to previous years’ induction evenings. We would like children and parents to come to see us. Children you can show your parents your class and give them a tour! Teachers will be there to meet and answer any questions your parents have. Come and meet the Year 4 team.

Have a lovely weekend with your families. We look forward to seeing you all on Monday,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Year 4 You are wonderful!

Dear Year 4, It has been such a pleasure to be your teacher this Year. Thank you all for working so hard and growing so much in love and in learning. Even in the last week you have worked hard with our class novel (sorry we did not get to finish it!) and with making and creating your puppet shows. We even found time to learn how to TELL the time to the nearest minute.

I have loved every minute teaching you! You really are a wonderful bunch and I will miss you. But you are ready to fly up to upper KS2 now.

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, Erin and Rafe received a certificate for every learner - as voted by the class. Your classmates say you are kind, focused, encouraging, peace-keeping, courageous and resilient. I agree wholeheartedly!

Thank you parents for all your kind words and gifts. Thank you for being so warm and supportive all year. Have a lovely Summer with your little shining lights!

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessey

Year 4 Weekly blog "In a world where you can be anything, be kind."

What a lovely penultimate week in Year 4! On Monday, children entertained their audience with a super performance of 5 clarinet songs, along with Year 5. We would all like to thank Mrs. Maddocks who has helped children become musicians this year - and will be teaching them next year too.

We were very proud of our athletes this week, who took part in an intra-schools competition of athletics on the field. There were many events such as the sprint and the triple jump. I was very proud of their sportsmanship, humility and care for each other. Well done athletes!

In other news this week, there was much excitement on Thursday morning, as our VIP, Mrs Hodges cut the ribbon to open our castle, which has been aptly named, ‘Castle Hodges.’ Joy oozed from the children as they went in for the first time and climbed in and out of the windows!

We have raced through division with remainders in our maths lessons which we did with sweets. Children picked it up very quickly. We are now ending our year in maths with time. They are also working in little teams to create a puppet show of a Viking myth, bringing our History, English and Science together, on their topic of light. They experimented with shadow creation inside and outside the classroom this week - when the sun actually came out that is.

Thank you so much for your contribution to our ‘Green day’ raising money for our new re-cycling bins.

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, Erin received a brave learner certificate for being so courageous and having such a good go at everything this week.

Benjamin received a Sadie spider certificate for excellent effort and participation. You are so productive and demonstrate true grit!

The whole class have received a Roger Robin certificate for superb teamwork and co-operation in all tasks this week, but especially in their making of puppet shows - accepting each others’ ideas and working towards a goal.

Intentional and Prophetic butterfly

This week we thank Elsie for showing love and support to people who need it.

Notices

Reports are in children’s bags tonight. Please open with children and enjoy their wonderful achievements.

Reading books - We kindly ask you have a good look at home for any school reading books so that we can collate them in our school library.

Carrier bags - Please can children bring plastic bags on Tuesday and Wednesday next week to take their school books home

Thursday 20th July We break up for Summer at 2:00pm

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessey

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 7th July "Let your light shine. Be a source of strength and courage. Share your wisdom. Radiate love."

The above quote reminded me of the children this week. They did show such courage, strength and wisdom on our visit to St Bedes on Monday. The theme of the day was, ‘Let your light Shine,’ and they certainly did. Their behaviour was impeccable and they contributed fully in all the songs and prayer activities. They were just beautiful.

Funnily enough, we have started our Science topic on Light this week too! Children carried out an experiment involving boxes, objects and torches - and discovered that darkness is the complete absence of light. They also discovered that light travels in straight lines, unlike sound which travels in waves. More to follow next week, culminating in a celebration of the topic by making a shadow puppet theatre.

Viking day was spectacular! Thanks so much for all the effort that went into costumes at this busy time. Children wrote their names and messages in Viking runes. They made a video all about the true Vikings, from what we have discovered in our History lessons - which ends with our special Viking dance (see below)

In other news, we have finally finished fractions. We have been in the Viking Cosmos well and truly in English, where we have practised our reading comprehension skills with so many lovely Viking myths.

Children now know who their next teacher will be in Year 5 - Mr Cornwell. They have spent the morning with him in Year 5, getting familiar with routines and finding out a little more about him. I always feel a little sad at this time of year. I will really miss teaching your lovely children - they are a really special bunch.

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, Gabriella has received a Roger Robin certificate for being a kind girl and stopping and thinking before reacting.

Michael has also received a Roger Robin certificate for noticing when people are in need and helping them without hesitation. You even gave someone your own prayer beads to keep. How delightful.

Intentional and Prophetic butterfly

This week we thank Theo for noticing the good in others

Notices

Monday 10th July- TIME CHANGE: Parents are invited at 2:30pm into school to watch Year 4 and Year 5 Clarinet concert. Please ensure all children have their clarinets. The children really look forward to showing you what they can do.

Friday 14th July. GREEN DAY. Please bring £1 and you can wear green! This is set up by the Eco-Council to raise money for recycling bins in school

Also Friday 14th July Parent occupations day. Parents involved, I will send you out the questions the children have come up with this weekend so you can think about your responses if you like - or you can just be spontaneous!

Thursday 20th July We break up for Summer at 2:00pm

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessey

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 30th June "Unity is strength. Where there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.",

It has been one of those weeks in Year 4 which makes us so proud! On Monday it was our sports day and children well and truly lived out teamwork in action. In fact in class this week, there has been so much co-operation and teamwork going on. From working together to understand improper and mixed fractions, to planning and creating class worships, to creating the Viking cosmos, all children are becoming so proficient at listening to one another, sharing ideas and planning out how to carry out their tasks together.

They composed in groups a piece of writing describing their Viking worlds they had created (see below) and I was bursting with pride at the sheer quality of what they produced! There is so much to show you this week that I have included a sports day video and a selection of photos of our teamwork in action

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, Ella has received a Bobby Bee - enthusiastic learner for her thirst for learning and excellent participation.

Archie has received a Cooper Crab- focused learner for giving his all and planning out how he will carry things out before he does them. Very sensible!

Intentional butterfly

This week we thank Niamh and Ben for noticing when people might need them.

Notices

St Bedes Trip - Monday 3rd July. Please can children bring a packed lunch unless they are school dinners - in which case Jackie will make them one. They need to be in full school uniform - or PE uniform if doing Athletics that morning.

Thursday 6th July: Year 4 Viking and Anglo-Saxon dress up day! Come to school dressed as a Viking, Saxon or a Viking god or goddess.

Monday 10th July: Parents are invited at 2pm into school to watch Year 4 and Year 5 Clarinet concert.

Friday 14th July. Parent occupations day. So far, we have 5 brave parents signed up to come and talk to the children about their jobs - thank you so much.

There is still time to sign up if anyone else wishes to do so. We will operate in small groups at a time. Children will be busy preparing questions to ask next week which I will email out to you to have a look before you come so you can feel prepared.

Clarinet lesson next week is not until Tuesday - but if you want to bring it Monday so that it is in and ready, that’s fine.

Long may the sunshine last! Enjoy your weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessey

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 23rd June

What a busy but lovely week we have had in Year 4! This has seen the start to our health an happiness fortnight. We have been thinking about what happiness really is! We have focused on keeping ourselves safe and road safety. We have learned about the green cross code and actually practised crossing our pretend road on the playground. We have thought about safe and unsafe places to cross. Now is probably a great age to teach them how to cross the road if you haven’t already.

We have also had our Gym Jam Jog. Year 4 were full of energy and so was the teacher (for a little while) Thanks so much for all your sponsor money which will be used for our playground castle.

In English this week, children have been busy writing a story based on our novel. In maths we have been revising telling the time - children were very honest and said they do struggle with this! We have gone over o’clock, half past, quarter past and quarter to the hour if you want to practice at home.

On THursday, children had an excellent session in First aid. They listened so well. Here are some pictures below. Also included are pictures of our little trip to Hope Street Park to go bowling on Friday. If your child did not go this Friday, they will go next week.

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, Esther and Dominic have received a Cooper Crab/Kiki Chameleon certificates. Both of you have been so creative and focused this week - leading to super stories!

PE stars this week go to Archie and Michael for super technique

Intentional butterfly

This week we thank Luke for looking out for a hurt friend.

Notices

Please read the letter below which explains our trip to St Bedes.

Monday 26th June: Year 3 and 4 Sports Day 1:30pm

Thursday 6th July: Year 4 Viking and Anglo-Saxon dress up day! Come to school dressed as a Viking, Saxon or a Viking god or goddess.

Monday 10th July: Parents are invited at 2pm into school to watch Year 4 and Year 5 Clarinet concert.

Friday 14th July. Parent occupations day. As part of our Year 4 geography topic, we are exploring the world of work and industry. We would love parents to volunteer to come into school at 2:00 to be interviewed and quizzed by groups of children about their occupation. This will help them understand the world of work! Here is the form for you to register your interest in this event.

Have a gorgeous weekend in this sunshine!

God bless,

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessey

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 16th June "Some old-fashioned things, like sunshine and fresh air are hard to beat!"

I think we can safely say that Summer is here! We have had a hot, but lovely week in Year 4 - in our final half term together. This week, in RHE we have been talking about how our bodies are a gift from God and so we should respect and look after them. We talked about the importance of getting outdoors, how to be adventurous but careful and how to try to nourish and hydrate our bodies with healthy food and drink. This leads us nicely into our Health and Happiness fortnight which begins next week.

Despite the heat, children have again worked their socks off this week. On Tuesday they all took their Multiplication Test - and it was lovely to see their confidence. All the hard work has paid off! We have loved delving deeper into fractions above one whole this week in our maths lessons. Please could you practice telling the time at home with your children, as this will be a focus over the coming weeks.

In English this week, children have been busy using all their Year 4 techniques to describe characters and settings from our novel. They are amazing! They have also written some super limericks about the characters too! Here are some examples of their work below.

On Wednesday night, members of our choir sung at North Pier. They were so entertaining. Well done Ola, Rex, Esther, Arthur, Niamh and Layla. You were wonderful.

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, Liam has received a Cooper Crab certificate for excellent focus leading to excellent work!

Rex has received a Tommy Turtle/Roger Robin certificate for giving everything his best shot and being co-operative.

PE stars this week go to Dominic and Esther for being so supportive to their team members.

Attentive and Discerning butterflies

This week we thank Jacob, Michael and Benjamin for helping out when nobody is looking - for the greater good of your class! What beautiful children.

Notices

THERE HAVE BEEN SOME DATE CHANGES SO PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

DATE CHANGE Wednesday 21st June Gym Jam Jog. Children come in early wearing their pyjamas and bringing a teddy. We jog around the field as many times as possible and children can have breakfast in the hall. All sponsor money goes to building and extending our outside castle for the children - so please bring in on Wednesday.

Friday 23rd June and Friday 30th June. Children will be going bowling at Hope St park for the morning - half class at a tie, with the Year 2 chldren

Monday 26th June: Year 3 and 4 Sports Day 1:30pm

Thursday 6th July: Year 4 Viking and Anglo-Saxon dress up day! Come to school dressed as a Viking, Saxon or a Viking god or goddess.

Monday 10th July: Parents are invited at 2pm into school to watch Year 4 and Year 5 Clarinet concert.

DATE CHANGE Friday 14th July. Parent occupations day. As part of our Year 4 geography topic, we are exploring the world of work and industry. We would love parents to volunteer to come into school at 2:00 to be interviewed and quizzed by groups of children about their occupation. This will help them understand the world of work! Here is the form for you to register your interest in this event.

Have a beautiful weekend in the sun and Happy Father’s Day to all the daddies.

God bless,

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessey

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 26th May "He's got the whole world in His hands!"

This week, the children above led us in a beautiful worship about God’s Power. The class said that they feel God’s power when they made their First Holy Communion, when they need help because they are angry and when they are with their friends. It was such a lovely worship- thank you Layla for being a stand in too!

Holy communion Week 1

Holy Communion week 2

The children have had a very sporty week! I have included a video below showing them practising for Sports day and showing their lovely gymnastic sequences which they did in pairs. Also a few snaps of us enjoying some cake to celebrate making our First Holy Communion - (Mrs Lyons had to get some fractions learning in as we cut the cake and decided how many parts we would need!)

We have also learned all about what sound is this week - through a series of investigations. Then we tested and measured in decibels who was the loudest in the class! In English we have loved doing some paired writing, creating contrasting settings and then drawing and writing about the beautiful goddess of the emerald lake!

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, Roseanna has received a Creative Kiki Chameleon certificate for some beautiful writing about the goddess of the emerald lake.

Niamh has received a Co-operative roger Robin and Focused Cooper Crab certificate for being a kind partner but also being able to avoid any distractions to focus brilliantly.

PE stars this week go to Archie and Elsie for a brilliant and creative sequence in gymnastics and for being supportive team members in all sports.

Attentive and Discerning butterflies

This week we thank Sophia for just being quietly kind and compassionate. Also Ben for being discerning about giving his support to all his team.

Notices

June and July are very busy!

Here are some dates so far:

Wednesday 14th June: Choir perform in Showtime at North Pier 7pm

Monday 26th June: Year 3 and 4 Sports Day 1:30pm

Thursday 29th June: Get those PJ’s on, its the Gym Jam Jog! All sponsor money goes to building and extending our outside castle for the children.

Thursday 6th July: Year 4 Viking and Anglo-Saxon dress up day! Come to school dressed as a Viking, Saxon or a Viking god or goddess.

Friday 7th July. Parent occupations day. As part of our Year 4 geography topic, we are exploring the world of work and industry. We would love parents to volunteer to come into school at 2:00 to be interviewed and quizzed by groups of children about their occupation. Have a think over the half term and I will put a form on the next blog so you can sign up if you wish.

Monday 10th July: Parents are invited at 2pm into school to watch Year 4 and Year 5 Clarinet concert.

There may be more! Please have a lovely two weeks with your children and enjoy the sun! There is a little maths homework to keep them tiding over. The National Multiplication check is on the first week back.

God bless,

Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Hennessey