Dear all,

In English this week, we have continued with our Goodies vs Baddies unit. We have been exploring different vocabulary to describe the actions of Peter Pan and Captain Hook and developing our thesaurus skills.

In Maths, we have started our Fractions unit. This week we have been exploring a new fractions problem. To develop our skills we have been learning how to add and subtraction fractions and finding fractions of amounts.

In RE this week, to begin our Revelations unit, we have learnt about the transfiguration. We have explored the links between the scripture and art work.

We had a visit from, Indie, a guide dog and their trainer on Tuesday. The children found it funny to watch Miss Burch and Miss Stapley order numbers blindfolded, but this showed how difficult simple tasks can be without sight. We had the opportunity to learn about the positive impact a guide dog can have, ask questions and stroke Indie.

Please continue to encourage your children to take part in the reading challenge; it has been lovely to see so many already ticking off the books. The children are already enthusiastic about the performance poetry; we can’t wait to see their performances later in the term.

Celebrations:

Golden Key

4s: Matthew Alexander: ‘For using the gifts God has given him to engage in his learning by contributing in class and sharing his understanding’

4B: Joshua Green: ‘For using the gifts God has given him to develop his behaviours both in the class and playground.’

Showstopper Writer:

4S: Chritabel Osawe: ‘For producing a creative play script and using it to create a piece of drama.’

4B: Lily Gozukucuk: ‘For editing her play script to include different features, like stage directions.’

Mathemagician

4S: Leo Veal: ‘For staying focused and challenging himself with his learning.’

4B: Caitlin Meechan: ‘For challenging herself and justifying her mathematical choices.’

Reminders/Dates: 

Home learning expectations are 10 minutes per day each on a Reading, Spelling and Maths activity. This needs to be written in the home learning diary each day.

Thank you for the Marwell trip responses, please ask for a spare letter if you need one.

We hope you have a lovely weekend.

The Year 4 Team