Santa’s Surprise: A Day of Magic and Cheer!
Today, the children in Year 4 had an unforgettable surprise—a special visit from Santa Claus himself! The room was filled with excitement…
Lighting Up Learning: Our Torch-Making Adventure
This term, our young scientists have been exploring the fascinating world of electricity. Starting with research into electrical circuits,…
Out of This World Problem Solving! (Active Learning with Mr Phillips)
Today, children in Year 4 took on an exciting Problem Solving Challenge with our sports coach, Mr. Phillips, that was truly out of this…
Christingle Creations in Year 4!
This week, children in Year 4 enjoyed a wonderful hands-on activity as they made their very own Christingles.
The children learned…
Getting Creative with Christmas Crafts!
Year 4 have been getting into the festive spirit with some wonderful Christmas crafting! They designed and created their very own…
Year 4 Reindeer Run Fun!
Our Year 4 children had a fantastic time taking part in the Reindeer Run today! With lots of energy and even more smiles, they dashed…
Exploring Volcanoes Around the World with Year 4
Today, children in Year 4 embarked on an exciting geography adventure! Using atlases and globes, they explored the locations of some of the world’s most famous volcanoes. From Mount Vesuvius in Italy to Mount Fuji in Japan, the children discovered how these natural wonders are spread across…
Getting Creative for the Ellesmere Port Lantern Parade!
Year 4 children have been busy working alongside Wendy, a talented local artist, to create beautiful lanterns ready for the Ellesmere Port Lantern Parade. The classroom was buzzing with creativity, teamwork, and plenty of determination as the children embraced a real “don’t give up”…
Exploring RUCSAC
Children in Year 4 have been diving into an exciting new approach to solving mathematical word problems: RUCSAC. This strategy is designed to help children break down word problems into manageable steps, encouraging logical thinking and confidence in their maths skills.
What is RUCSAC?
RUCSAC…
Year 4 Explore the Human Digestive System
This week, Year 4 turned science into a hands-on adventure! Using everyday foods and items, the children explored what happens at each stage of the human digestive system. From breaking down food in the mouth to simulating the stomach and intestines, the classroom was full of excitement and…
Mastering Rounding Numbers
This week, Year 4 have been sharpening their maths skills by learning how to round numbers using number lines. The children explored how to find the midpoint between two numbers and decide whether to round up or down.
Using Frog and number lines made the process visual and interactive, helping…
Marshmallow Teeth in Year 4
Science got a little bit sweeter in Year 4 this week!
The children have been learning about the different types of teeth and how they help us to bite, tear and chew. To really get their heads (and hands!) around it, they built their own sets of teeth using marshmallows. Incisors, canines and…