Two weeks in after Easter, and things are hotting up in Year Six.  Literally - the classrooms are getting warmer now the children are getting bigger and the sun is out - and figuratively as we head into the final preparations for SATS in two weeks' time. 

We're now entering the last phase of our revision in maths, reading and SPAG, and though we're counting down the days, this is not because we're worried - it's with a sense of excitement that the process is nearly over.  In addition to this, we are also now firmly in the process of collecting evidence for our End-of-Year writing assessment.  At the moment, we're basing a selection of short pieces on the Twelve Labours of Heracles (a call-back to our recent learning about Ancient Greece) - in the last two weeks, we've written letters, non-choronological reports and diary entries, and though the process feels a little intense, the results are paying off.

Alongside this core learning, we're also been learning about changing relationships in PSHE, and exercies and heart-rate in science; we've also been preparing for our upcoming sports day events.  Lurking on the horizon are the initial stages of preparing for our Year Six production, but more on that in a few weeks' time...

Have a lovely weekend.

Summer Term 1

We cannot believe that we are now in the Summer Term and only have 12 weeks left of Year 4! Where has the year gone?!

Year 4 are on a countdown and are definitely looking forward to Stubbington - only 52 sleeps to go. At our parent meeting on Wednesday 20th May at 5pm, we will share more details about the trip and give you a menu and kit list.

The children have come back with great enthusiasm these last two weeks and have got themselves back into learning fantastically. In Maths, we have split the two classes into 3 as we have focussed on learning to tell the time, converting between 12hour and 24hour time and answering time problems. Please continue to ask your children at home what the time is (on an analogue clock as well as digital) and how many minutes until the next hour. Little and often really helps!

In English, we have been reading a poem called 'The Spider and the Fly' which was written back in 1892. The children are in groups and are working towards performing it and writing a persuasive letter. We have also been working on a narrative unit based on the Disney Pixar film clip, 'Soar.'

In PE, we have started our Summer unit focusing on athletics which is getting us ready for District Sports. Lots of running, throwing and jumping coming up!

Well done Year 4 for a fantastic 2 weeks!

We are delighted to celebrate an impressive out‑of‑school achievement by Eva in Year 4.

Over the past year, Eva has shown incredible determination and commitment as she has independently developed her horse‑riding skills. Through regular practice, she has taught herself to confidently walk, trot and canter, and has even taken part in jumping.

Recently, Eva put all of this hard work into action by successfully completing her first 10‑mile fun ride at the Longwood Estate. This was a significant challenge and a fantastic milestone, and Eva was justifiably very proud of what she achieved.

Well done, Eva — this is a brilliant accomplishment and a wonderful example of perseverance, confidence and dedication beyond the classroom. We are extremely proud of you and love celebrating the achievements of our pupils both in and out of school.

Two weeks in after Easter, and things are hotting up in Year Six.  Literally - the classrooms are getting warmer now the children are getting bigger and the sun is out - and figuratively as we head into the final preparations for SATS in two weeks' time. 

We're now entering the last phase of our revision in maths, reading and SPAG, and though we're counting down the days, this is not because we're worried - it's with a sense of excitement that the process is nearly over.  In addition to this, we are also now firmly in the process of collecting evidence for our End-of-Year writing assessment.  At the moment, we're basing a selection of short pieces on the Twelve Labours of Heracles (a call-back to our recent learning about Ancient Greece) - in the last two weeks, we've written letters, non-choronological reports and diary entries, and though the process feels a little intense, the results are paying off.

Alongside this core learning, we're also been learning about changing relationships in PSHE, and exercies and heart-rate in science; we've also been preparing for our upcoming sports day events.  Lurking on the horizon are the initial stages of preparing for our Year Six production, but more on that in a few weeks' time...

Have a lovely weekend.