Year 4
Miss HoweWelcome to Year 4
We’re Making a Pizza the Size of the Sun!
Year 4 have started a new English unit this half term based on the poetry of Jack Prelutsky. Today we had a go at performing one of his poems. We studied our poem and practiced our timing, rhythm, intonation and enthusiasm to perform the poem ‘I’m Making a Pizza the...
Animal inspired Brooches
As part of their jewellery design topics, year four have designed some animal brooches inspired by the jewellery of Van Cleef and Arpels. They thought carefully about the placement of their jewels and precious metals. They then chose one of their initial designs to do...
Year 3 and 4 Christmas Party!
Year 3 and 4 have had a fabulous Christmas party this afternoon. We’ve played musical statues, corners and pass the parcel and enjoyed our afternoon tea.
Rama and Sita
In our RE lessons this half term, we are learning about the Hindu festival of Diwali. This afternoon, we began by reading and discussing the story of Rama and Sita and the origins of the Diwali celebration.
Digestion Demonstration
In groups, we completed a demonstration activity which showed us how our food is digested. We discussed each stage and the organs and processes involved.
Stereotypes in Fictional Characters
As part of their PSHE lessons for this half term, Year 4 have been discussing stereotypes. To begin, they came up with a range of fictional characters and sorted them into whether they were male, or female. We then discussed a range of stereotypical statements about...
Geography Fieldwork
For the end of their geography unit this term, Year 4 visited Hamsterley Forest to complete a river study on the Bedburn Beck, a tributary of the River Wear.Our guide, Dyfan, explained that unfortunately, the river current was far too fast and strong and the river...
A Very Special Swimming Lesson!
Today, Year 4 went to our weekly swimming lesson at Birtley Community Pool. We were absolutely thrilled to meet with Olympic gold medalist swimmers Adam Peaty and Tom Dean! We also met Paralympian's Louise Fiddes and Maisie Summers-Newton! Adam Peaty showed the...
Ancient Jewellery
To start their art unit for this term, Year 4 began by looking at jewellery from ancient civilisations. They learned that the oldest jewellery ever found, was made from bones, teeth and berries!They made notes and sketches about their favourite pieces.
Building a Character Through Drama
As part of our English work based on the story 'Tuesday' by David Wiesner, we are writing an eye-witness account of the evening from the turtle in the story's point of view.To develop our ideas for our writing, we used our imaginations to act as the grumpy, old turtle...
Councillor Visits Assembly
In assembly this week, the children were very lucky to have a visit from Councillor Joe Sowerby. He spoke to the children about his role as a councillor and shared with them how he campaigned to win votes in the election. The children will soon be holding their own...
Reading Buddies
This term, our Key Stage 2 and 1 children have been paired up as reading buddies. Each Friday, the children will select a book to read with their buddy and enjoy. As you can see from the photos, it was wonderful to see our older and younger children reading together.