Year 4
Nancy explains her ideas for a stop motion animation!
Year 4 had a great day out at the University of Westminster as part of World of Work Week. We went on a tour and got to see how things worked at a bustling university. Then we learned about film and TV and even made our own stop motion animation films!
We enjoyed designing our postcards from the past, using card and oil pastels to recreate postcards that would be sent to soldiers during WW1
Please see the attached letter regarding our topic for the next six weeks: Land Sea and Sky.
Happy Easter from year 4! Enjoy the break and see you in the Summer term.
Year 4 have celebrated our value this term (hope) by making a tree of hope to display the hopes of the children.
Below is the attached home learning for our topic this term: Inventions that changed the world. If you have any questions, just ask!
Please find the attached letter regarding our topic this term: Inventions that changed the world! More information about homework to follow.
In preparation for Easter the children have designed their own Easter egg, writing their hopes for the coming weeks. The eggs look great, and support our school value this term : hope.
Year 4 enjoyed their silent film workshop this Monday. It was a great way to start back at school after the half term. We discussed techniques used in silent film, including expression and body language. We also prepared our storyboards for our silent film later this term!
Our local police officers came to visit and told the children about the importance of staying safe online. They also answered questions about the important work they do to keep us safe.
Many thanks to all the parents who came to watch the year 3 and 4 nativity play. The children really worked hard & did a great job!
Year 4 had a great time at the science museum as part of our topic, How Humans Work. We took part in the presentation It Takes Guts, and learned about the process of digestion, with Joao even taking home 1st prize in the burping competition!
Year 4 & 3 are looking forward to our joint nativity play on Thursday 14th November. Below is the script for any children who don't remember their lines. The more practice we do, the better it'll be!
Year 4 spent the day at a forest school at Paddington Rec. They had the chance to learn how to start fires, cook food and explore nature.
More photos
Year 4 are getting into the Christmas spirit by designing their own Christmas cards. The finished designs will be available to buy, with the proceeds going to charity.
In preparation for rememberance day we wrote some poems thinking about the horror of war, loved ones and the symbolism of poppies.
During half term it would be great if your children could start practicing the 6, 7 & 8 times tables, which we'll be studying for the next half of term.
Below is a link to copy and paste into your browser window. It will take you to some fun times tables games. Please try to find a few minutes to play these during half term.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables
Today the children enjoyed two workshops celebrating black history month. They experienced lessons through story telling, and learned how to play traditional African drums.
The Living Together home learning project is due in by the end of next week. Here are the instructions in case anyone needs them.
This morning we used green and pink highlighters to assess two pieces written by others in the class.
Black History Month is being celebrated in year 4. It's the subject of our class assembly, which we look forward to performing on Friday 10th November.
Year 4 have written a poem, using rhyming couplets, about what we've been learning this year. We hope you like it!
Living Together class display
Year 4 get active for Numberfit
Year 4!
Below are some letters containing important information about year 4. If you have any questions please let Mr Sandilands know.
Welcome to year 4!
I hope you have all enjoyed the Summer break, and are looking forward to being back in school!
I will be updating this page shortly with more information regarding the topics we will be covering this term. As the year goes on I'll be using this page to show you what the class has been up to, with blog posts, pictures and hopefully videos too.
I'm looking forward to teaching year 4 and meeting everyone, and please don't hesitate to drop by and ask me any questions you may have.
Mr Sandilands
