MAD Science

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Today all the children were WOWed by our MADScience Assembly.  The children explored SOUND in a variety of fun and exciting ways. 

 

Please keep an eye out for a leaflet about the MAD Science after school club in the next few weeks. 

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Spot the Difference

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Children have been playing 'Spot the Difference'. 

Can you spot any similarities and differences between Roman Chester (Deva) 2000years ago and Chester now?

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Roman Chester with Year 4

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A super learning day for all the children in Year 4!

The children have become Roman Solider apprentices learning how to march and attack and defend in battle; they have looked at sources and artefacts to look for clues about the past and explored why the Romans invaded Britain and built the…

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Planning for Writing

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After making predictions and watching a short video clip, the children started mapping out events from a child's perspective.  The children will use these timelines to support diary writing next week. 

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Crossing the River

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Children in Year 4 have been thinking about what makes an effective team, with a focus on communication, cooperation and responsibility.  The children were challenged to cross the river, without touching the floor, using only a mat and a bench.  

 

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Roman Numerals

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As part of Cross Curriculum Mathematics, children have been learning Roman Numerals to 100.

 

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Multiplying TO by O

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After using place value counters and Numicon, Year 4 have developed a good understanding of 2 digits by 1 digit short multiplication. 

 

 

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Wax Resist Art

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After creating their own wax resist boards, children created abstract art.  The children used a range a scratched marks to add contrast and patterns.

 

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Here Come the Romans - Musical Motifs

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After listening to Beethoven’s fifth symphony and the James Bond theme tune, children in Year 4 explored musical motifs.  The children then used tuned instruments to play a musical motif of 6 notes. 

 

 

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The Way Back Home

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As part of our work on 'No Outsiders', children in Year 4 have been discussing how people speak different languages and how sometimes this can be a barrier.  Children explored how we can overcome this barrier! 

Neave: 'We can just smile - it makes people feel happy and welcome'

Connor:  'We…

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Y4 - Sense of Proportion

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Children in Year 4 have been using charcoal to represent light and dark; as well as comparing objects of different sizes. 

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Parent Parking Charter

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This morning, Gill from Cheshire Road Safety came into school to help us launch our Parent Parking Charter.  All parents/carers are encouraged to sign the charter.  The charter has been created by children in school to help keep everyone safe.   

Safer Parking = Safer…

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