Year 4 Weekly blog 15th December 2023 "Joseph is just a man, chosen by God to be the earthly father of Jesus."

From Christmas performances to mummifying a class member, it has been a different and exciting week in Year 4! We have learned all about how Ancient Egyptians buried their esteemed members of society - and why they did so. Also, children have reflected upon all the amazing achievements of this Ancient civilisation. They have learned that there were other civilisations around this time nd that there were some commonalities between them. But whose civilisation was the most significant?

In our worships this week, we have learned about St Joseph and all his special titles which tell us what a kind, supportive and special individual he must have been. We have been trying to be like him each day.

In maths, we have been learning about the structure of numbers to 10,00 making sure we know what the value of each place in the number is.

We also got to watch the very magical Key Stage 1 nativity “Do not Be Afraid,” which taught us important lessons about not giving in to fear, panic and doubt - instead spreading joy, hope and peace - just like our Holy Family.

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, we have two Lizzie Ladybird certificates. One goes to Hudson who is improving so much in focus and in all his work The other goes to Ciaran who tried so hard in all tasks and listened to every bit of advice. We also have a Cooper Crab for Teddy who has been so focused on his history writing! Well done boys

Faith-Filled and Hopeful butterflies

This half term, our virtues are ‘Faith-filled and hopeful.’ This week our butterfly is Rory for thinking so deeply and always showing faith.

Other stars!

Music stars: John-Paul and Seth

PE stars: Louis, Hugo and Rose

Reading targets met by: John-Paul, Jacob, Seth, Rory, Tilly, Ciaran, Amelia, Poppy, William and Teddy

Notices

Monday - Key Stage 2 nativity. Children will be performing in the afternoon, then will be picked up from school as normal. Please could children arrive in the evening no earlier than 5:45pm in full school uniform and make their way to the front, to be ready to find their place on the altar.

Tuesday - Key Stage 2 Christmas party. Please wear Christmas clothes! As a treat, you are allowed to bring a small snack like a normal size packet of crisps or chocolate bar.

We break up on Thursday 21st December at 2:00pm

Have another lovely Christmassy weekend!

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey and Mrs Carter

Year 4 Weekly blog 8th December 2023 "Life is what you bake of it!"

What a beautiful week it has been in Year 4! This week, children have really blown me away with their enthusiasm for their writing! They have written a part of their story based on ‘The Pied Piper’ each day and what they have produced is wonderful! Here are a few snippets! Everyone is trying so hard to use all the new skills acquired.

In RE this week, children have been learning about the true meaning of Christmas, about our Saviour who is three-in-one. They have asked some really profound questions! They created a persuasive poster to show why Christmas is so special.

Today, the children earned a Christmas crafts morning, where they also used their coding skills to create some super programs - and of course we had our amazing Bake Off. WOW! What a super effort - thank you all so much. Here are some pictures of our Christmas fun at the gingham altar!

In other news, we have started with our Christmas Concert rehearsals - and they are going well. Please continue to practise those songs at home.

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, we have two Kiki Chameleon certificates. One goes to Hugo who got better every day on his story and used his creativity to super effect. The other goes to Finley who listened to every bit of advice and put his creative spin on it to super effect too! Well done boys

Faith-Filled and Hopeful butterflies

This half term, our virtues are ‘Faith-filled and hopeful.’ This week our butterfly is Tommy for showing acts of kindness.

Reading targets

Well done to Amelia, Poppy, John-Paul, Teddy, Ciaran, Tilly, Beth and William who have met their reading target already this half term!!

Other stars!

Swimming stars: Sean, Matilda and Toby. Well done!

Music stars: Hugo and Ciaran

Notices

Swimming - no swimming now until after Christmas

Two more church rehearsals next week on Wednesday and Thursday. Please ensure children have coats, a good reading book and water bottle

Key Stage 2 Nativity Monday 18th December 2pm and 6pm in Our Lady Star of the Sea church

We break up on Thursday 21st December at 2:00pm

Have a lovely Christmassy weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Year 4 Weekly blog 1st December 2023 "Helpful people may be angels in disguise."

Our focus in RE this week has been about angels, since they seem to feature so much at this time of year. Children had so many questions about angels and spent time wondering about them. We then found evidence from the bible so we could figure out what purposes angels seem to have

In history this week, children proudly showed their amazing pyramids. We had structures you could eat, minecraft creations and some with real treasure. They were stunning! Children asked so many questions too - we did not find all the answers! However, we did discover who built the pyramids - thanks to a builder’s village excavated next to the Great pyramids. It was not as Disney would have us believe in ‘The Prince of Egypt’ film! Ask your children to explain.

In other news, some super problem solving in maths with larger numbers, french we have been learning all about clothing and in English we have studied our fairy tale ‘The Pied Piper,’ learning our own version and now it time to create our own stories.

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, a Sadie Spider certificate goes to Isioma for trying so hard in all she does. You are doing so well! Also a Kiki chameleon/Cooper Crab certificate goes to Grace. You can always be trusted to be ready to learn and you put so much thought into all you do. Well done girls!

Faith-Filled and Hopeful butterflies

This half term, our virtues are ‘Faith-filled and hopeful.’ This week our butterflies are Rory and Tilly for always being such hopeful and kind pupils.

Reading targets

Well done to Amelia, Poppy, John-Paul, Teddy, Ciaran and Tilly who have met their reading target already this half term!!

Other stars!

Swimming stars: Rory, Isioma, Ciaran and Charlotte. Well done!

Music stars: Matilda and Lily

French stars this week are Toby and Charlotte for excellent work!

Notices

Christmas cards - Since we are an Eco school, we ask that if children wish to send Christmas cards this year, they just write one for the whole class, which we will put up in our classroom.

First church rehearsal on Wednesday. Please ensure children have coats and a good reading book and water bottle

The Great Our Lady Bake off (and Christmas jumper day)- Friday 8th December

Please bring £1 to wear your Christmas jumper. For an entry fee of £3 you can make a family bake. Each class will decide on a winner and there is a prize! Children can also bring £1 for a nice portion of cake.

We will be inviting parents in this afternoon from 2:00-3:00 for coffee/refreshments and to sample some of the bakes.

Key Stage 2 Nativity Monday 18th December 2pm and 6pm in Our Lady Star of the Sea church

Reminder about water bottles - Please can we ensure that children only have water in their bottles at school rather than juice.

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Year 4 Weekly blog 24th November 2023 'You have been my friend," replied Charlotte. "That in itself is a tremendous thing."

This week, we have finished our first class novel, “Charlotte’s Web.’ Children have got so much from this amazing text - through the eyes of the characters they have learned what friendship is and isn’t. They have experienced fierce loyalty and heroism and followed Wilbur and Fern’s journey as they grew and changed. They have also developed analytical reading skills and written passionate letters of persuasion. We will miss these characters, but never fear! We will be starting a new novel next week and also progressing in our next unit on Fairy Tales

In history this week, we have learned all about the discovery of Tutankhamun’s grave and all the ‘wonderful things’ inside. Children have been intrigued by the mummy’s curse which apparently impacted after the discovery!

In other news, children have been showing off their skills in Coding in computer lessons and learning to calculate multiples of 100 over 1000.

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, Teddy received a Cooper Crab certificate for his excellent focus in lessons and completion of tasks. Louis received a Bobby Bee certificate for his enthusiasm towards all learned, especially Charlotte’s Web

Faith-Filled and Hopeful butterflies

This half term, our virtues are ‘Faith-filled and hopeful.’ This week we thank Logan for being helpful and noticing when things need to be done.

Reading targets

Well done to Tilly, Poppy and Amelia who have met their reading targets this half term! FANTASTIC! Everyone else - keep going. Many of you are almost there!

Other stars!

Swimming stars: Rose and Rory, Lily and Teddy. Brilliant strokes and super listening too!

Music stars:

Notices

Parish Pantomine - Children are lucky to be going to watch Dick Whittington at the parish centre on Friday 1st December. Please pay for this on parentpay - £6

The Great Our Lady Bake off (and Christmas jumper day)- Friday 8th December

On this day, families can bake a cake for an entry fee of £3. Each class will decide on a winner and there is a prize! We will be inviting parents in this afternoon from 2:00-3:00 for coffee and to sample some of the bakes!

Key Stage 2 Nativity Monday 18th December 2pm and 6pm in Our Lady Star of the Sea church

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Year 4 Weekly blog 17th November 2023 "Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour your Lord will come."

What a busy week we have had! In RE this week, we have been thinking about trusting in God. We have reflected on the trust that Zechariah lacked when the Angel Gabriel visited him and the great trust Mary showed when she was told by the same angel about her special baby. Also, we have thought about the person, Joseph and how he must have reassured her, showing such great faith. In our worship this week, we have thought about the above quote - how can we be ready for Jesus? How can we follow God’s ways in our actions, words, choices and prayers?

In maths this week we have deepened our understanding of place value with 4 digit numbers. We have been adding and subtracting over the 1000 boundary and have moved beyond 1000, counting how many hundreds are in larger numbers

In history this week, we have learned all about the everyday life of Ancient Egyptians by using evidence discovered. We solved a tomb mystery, giving stolen grave items back to their original (dead) owners and studied a beautiful wall painting to see what we could infer about Egyptian life - thinking like historians!

This week, we sadly say goodbye to our classroom assistant Mrs Grey. You have been a valued and loved member of our team. We wish you well in your new venture!

Here are some pictures of us at worship, work and play:

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, we have three Sadie Spiders for Amelia, Gus and Matilda. We have been on the lookout for children who show great resilience to manage their feelings and distractions. You three children are proving to be so hard-working and SO determined to do well, no matter what is happening within or around you. That is RESILIENCE! Well done superstars!

Faith-Filled and Hopeful butterflies

This half term, our virtues are ‘Faith-filled and hopeful.’ This week we thank Isioma for being so faith-filled AND hopeful! You are always so joyful and you are always so reverent, peaceful and still when in worship

Reading targets

Well done to Teddy who has already met his reading target this half term! FANTASTIC! Everyone else - keep going. Many of you are almost there!

Other stars!

PE stars

Swimming stars:

Music stars:

Notices

Parish Pantomine - Children are lucky to be going to watch Dick Whittington at the parish centre on Friday 1st December. Please pay for this on parentpay - £6

The Great Our Lady Bake off (and Christmas jumper day)- Friday 8th December

On this day, families can bake a cake for an entry fee of £3. Each class will decide on a winner and there is a prize! We will be inviting parents in this afternoon from 2:00-3:00 for coffee and to sample some of the bakes!

Key Stage 2 Nativity Monday 18th December 2pm and 6pm in Our Lady Star of the Sea church

All Key stage 2 children will be taking part in this beautiful event - they have brought home a song booklet this week, which they must keep safe. Please see homework for which songs to learn off by heart each week and keep the booklet safe.

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Year 4 Weekly blog 10th November 2023 "Keep my soul in peace before you Lord."

It has been a week of deep reflection in Year 4. In RHE this week, we have been thinking about how we can deal with tricky feelings such as frustration, anger and worry. We learned we can have strategies to be resilient to these feelings - one of the best ways is to think about what we can be thankful for instead. In our worships we have been thinking about having a peaceful moment with God each day, where we breathe deeply and are thankful for the gift of our life.

In maths this week we have moved on to understanding place value with 4 digit numbers. We have been breaking up 1000 to see what it is composed of. We have also in our mastering number sessions been studying doubles and how they relate to multiplication.

We have continued our novel ‘Charlotte’s Web’ which has seen us learning the art of persuasion. Wilbur is still going to be killed at Christmastime unless we persuade Mr Zuckerman otherwise in our persuasive letters! Be prepared for some very persuasive children at home!

In history this week, we have learned all about the Nile River and how crucial it was to the early Egyptian civilisation. Children worked brilliantly in pairs to type a factsheet all about the Nile.

Here are some pictures of us at worship, work and play:

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, we have two Lizzie Ladybirds for Jacob and Logan. We are really pleased with your increased focus and self-discipline. You are calm, sensible and ready to learn.

Faith-Filled and Hopeful butterflies

This half term, our virtues are ‘Faith-filled and hopeful.’ This week we thank Toby for always being hopeful and giving good ideas to solve problems.

Other stars!

PE stars Hugo, Finley and Toby

Swimming stars: Amelia, William and Hudson

Music stars: Joseph and Louis

Notices

First Aid - Please do not be alarmed if you receive a text message about your child having a bump to the head. This is now standard procedure at our school - just to make sure there is no miscommunication and you definitely know about it at home and can look out for any signs of concussion. If it was a more serious injury, we would always phone you. You will also receive a letter but there is now no return form to complete.

Pyjama day

Next Friday, for children in need children can come to school wearing pyjamas and bring a (normal sized) teddy. Please bring in a donation of £1

The Great Our Lady Bake off - Friday 8th December

On this day, families can bake a cake for an entry fee of £3. Each class will decide on a winner and there is a prize! We will be inviting parents in this afternoon from 2:00-3:00 for coffee and to sample some of the bakes!

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Year 4 Weekly blog 3rd November 2023 “There is something about valuing people, not because they value you, but because you see God in them.”

Children have returned to school rested and enthusiastic about their learning! In RE this week, we thought about each of the 4 prophets from the Old Testament that we have studied and what we can learn about our relationship with God. In our worships we have been thinking about choosing love and showing how we value others by saying and doing kind things.

In maths, children have completed their unit on column subtraction. We have also started ‘Mastering number in Year 4’ which invovles 10 minutes per day to work on our grasp of multiplication concepts.

We have continued our novel ‘Charlotte’s Web’ which has seen us writing descriptive ‘extended noun phrases’ about characters and objects in the book. Children ranked the characters in order from kindest to unkindest and needed to justify their reasons by giving examples from the text.

We have begun our History topic on the Egyptians and children gathered clues to find out more about them. They learned the meaning of Bc and AD and how humans moved from being hunter-gatherers, to forming the first civilisations. They figured out by looking at Egypt on google Earth why the people may have settled in such a desert like place - all thanks to the Nile River!

Here are some pictures of us at work, at prayer and at play.

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, we have two Sadie Spiders who have shown consistent perseverance and determination in all learning for a number of weeks now. They are also learning partners! Well done to William and Sean! What cracking learners you are!

Faith-Filled and Hopeful butterflies

This half term, our virtues are ‘Faith-filled and hopeful.’ This week we thank Jacob for showing faith by helping out in class.

Other stars!

Swimming stars: Hugo, Isioma and Logan

Music stars: Louis and Joseph

Notices

Snacks - Children will eat their snacks inside class in the morning or will be seated on the picnic benches to eat. Please can we remind everyone that snacks need to be healthy and that we are a nut free school. Below is some snack guidance - some lovely ideas!

Design technology - book cover

Children are making a cover for a book in DT. Please could they bring in their favourite book to design the cover for it on Tuesday? Not too big though - maybe novel sized.

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

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