Year 4: Blog items

Year 4 Blog Friday 15th November 2024

Date: 15th Nov 2024 @ 8:24am

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Discuss what you have read with an adult. Can you summarise what you have read previously or make a prediction about what you think will happen next?

Spellings

These are your spellings which will be tested next week – please practise them

perhaps       popular        position       possess        possession

possible       pressure      probably      promise       purpose      

quarter        recent         regular        reign           remember

sentence      potatoes      question       separate      special         straight      

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 9’s  

For example, start at 0 and count to 108 and back again

0    9   18  etc                           108   99   90  etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘garage’ session

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A maths challenge based on the formal written method of column subtraction

In English, we extended our learning about about subordinating contractions and practised using them at the beginning of a sentence. We needed to remember to include a comma after the subordinate clause. Have a look at some ‘human sentences’ in our gallery.  GARETH

In Maths, we revised and learnt more about the formal written method of subtraction. We subtracted 4 digit numbers from 4 digit numbers, including exchanging.

In RE, we read 1 Kings 19 Verses 4-15 about Elijah’s encounter and meeting with God. Following this, we retold and recreated the story using symbols.

In Science, we recognised that environments can change and that this can pose dangers to living things. We also discussed environmental changes which are caused by humans, for example, pollution, climate change and littering.

In P.S.H.E, we consolidated our learning about the 3 parts of the brain – the hippocampus, amygdala and the prefrontal cortex (team H-A-P).  We then learnt what real and perceived danger is and what triggers our amygdala. You will have received a letter today with the newsletter showing you how to access the parent resources.

In Art, we started our new topic ‘Exploring Pattern’. We started by making a sensory drawing using a needle.

This week we were also visited by Freddy Fit. We enjoyed being put through our paces with fun workouts, and learning how to keep our minds and bodies fit and healthy. Have a look at some pictures in our gallery.

On Thursday, we were also extremely lucky to work with Gareth Walker, a sports journalist. We were introduced to Keely Hodgkinson and watched a video of her winning Gold in the 800m final at the Olympics this year. Following this, and with the help of Gareth, we wrote our own newspaper report about the event. Gareth will be working with us over the next few weeks, so that we can refine our journalistic skills. You can see some pictures in our gallery.

Thank you for supporting Children in Need - we all looked fabulous in our pyjamas / spotty outfits.

Have a super weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog - Friday 8th November 2024

Date: 8th Nov 2024 @ 12:41pm

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Discuss what you have read with an adult. Can you spot any conjunctions when you are reading? Are they coordinating or subordinating conjunctions?

Spellings

These are your spellings which will be tested next week – please practise them

would           could            should          because       said

hear            here            where          were            people

night           knight          father         friend          mother

children       water          too              two              beautiful

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 6’s  

For example, start at 0 and count to 72 and back again

0    6      12      etc                    72     66     60  etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘garage’ session

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A maths challenge based on the formal written method of column addition

In English, we learnt about subordinating contractions – how to identify them in a sentence, where they are used and what their purpose is. We also learnt an acronym to help us remember some subordinating conjunctions (AWhITEBUS). We then tried to use a variety of conjunctions in our writing. In addition, we were visited by the Liverpudlian poet Levi Tafari on Wednesday and wrote our own poetry. Have a look at the photos in our gallery.

In Maths, we revised and learnt more about the formal written method of addition. We added 4 digit numbers together, including exchanging. We then extended our learning to identify missing digits in column addition calculations, and adding three numbers together with four digits.

In RE, we started our new topic – Prophecy and Promise. We began by researching what a prophet is and learning the names of some of those found in the Bible. Following this, we created a poster on Seesaw to show what we had learnt – have a look in our gallery!

In History, we learnt about the Roman army, and the weaponry and uniform worn by Roman Legionaries.  We researched some of the main items of uniform and labelled a Roman soldier using the Latin names for the items.

In Science, we explored our nature area to identify any living things and their habitats. We then draw and labelled them to explain what living things we found and where.

In P.S.H.E, we started our ‘My Happy Mind’ programme. We learnt that there are 3 parts to the brain – the hippocampus, amygdala and the prefrontal cortex (team H-A-P) and that all 3 work together. We will be building on this learning over the coming weeks.

This week, we also enjoyed outdoor learning with leaves. Have a look at the pictures in our gallery.

Have a relaxing weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog - Thursday 24th October 2024

Date: 24th Oct 2024 @ 8:52am

Welcome to your weekly blog

We have had a brilliant half term in Year 4 and worked really hard!

Our learning this week:

In English, we retold part of a chapter and attempted to use lots of thoughts and feelings as well as a variety of sentence openers. In addition, we wrote a character description of Kensuke. We write words to describe his character and then used evidence from the text to back up our ideas. 

In Maths, we drew bar charts to present data. We needed to look carefully at the scale given and draw the bars accurately. Additionally, we interpreted data and solved one-step problems from information presented in bar charts.    

In RE, we listened to a story about the life of Oscar Romero. We then considered how his life and work was an example of faith made active in love. 

In Geography, we defined what a river is and discussed its features. We also listed some examples and non-examples of a river.

As it is half term, there is no Home Practice. However, please try and read every single day as this really helps unlock your learning.

Thank you to everyone who came to Parent’s Evening over the past two weeks.  It was lovely to see you and we hope you enjoyed looking at your child’s work.

We hope you have a peaceful and relaxing holiday and look forward to seeing you all again on Monday 4^th November 2024.

The Year 4 Team

Year 4 Blog Friday 18th October 2024

Date: 18th Oct 2024 @ 12:45pm

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Discuss what you have read with an adult. Can you predict what will happen next?

Spellings

These are your spellings which will be tested next week – please practise them

information            preparation           adoration     sensation               floatation

admiration             exaggeration         hibernation  propagation           imagination

concentration        moderation            education     differentiation      taxation

hesitation              litigation               isolation       invitation

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 8’s  

For example, start at 0 and count to 96 and back again

0    8    16   etc                         96   88   80  etc

Now try counting in 100’s from 253 to 1753 and back again

253    353    453    etc              1753    1653    1553  etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘studio’ session

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A times tables competition

In English, we wrote a letter to our parents in preparation for parents evening. This week, we also researched the meaning of words using both a physical and online dictionary, and then attempted to use them in a sentence of our own. In addition, we enjoyed using description from the novel to draw our own sketch of the island Kensuke and Michael are living on. Have a look at some of our drawings in the gallery.

In Maths, we consolidated our learning about perimeter. We used what we had learnt to calculate the perimeter of rectilinear shapes when some lengths were missing. Additionally, we derived and used addition and subtraction facts for 1 and 10 with decimal numbers (for example 0.1 + 0.9 = 1 and 4.8 + 5.2 = 10).

In RE, we listened again to the story of Joseph and then ‘hot seated’ his character. Following this, we wrote a prayer which helped us to reflect on how the virtues of faith, hope and love help us to be a good neighbour.

In P.S.H.E, we discussed who or where pressure may come from and performed this in role play.

In Science, we created a classification key using post-it notes. Have a look at some examples in our gallery.

In History, we were archaeologists! We looked at some Roman artefacts and then considered what they were, what material they were made from, who might have used them and what it told us about Romans / Roman life.

In Art, we used oil pastels to add some colour to our Very Hungry Caterpillar sketches. Have a look in our gallery to see how this has enhanced the story.

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog - Friday 11th October 2024

Date: 11th Oct 2024 @ 9:49am

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Discuss what you have read with an adult. Write down the meaning of any words you don’t know.

Spellings

These are your spellings which will be tested next week – please practise them

young           touch           double          trouble        country

courage        colour          couple          southern      encourage

cousins         enough         nourish        countries     rough

cousin          doubling       touched       youngster    troubling

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 4’s  

For example, start at 0 and count to 48 and back again

0    4     8      etc                       48    44    40  etc

Now try counting in 10’s from 146 to 326 and back again

146   156    166    etc                326    316    306  etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘Garage’ session concentrating on the 2, 5, 10, 3 and 4 times tables only

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A maths challenge based on perimeter

In English, we read about Michael’s first encounter with Kensuke on the island. We then planned and wrote a diary account from Kensuke’s point of view. We tried to ensure we included lots of thoughts and feelings and made it entertaining for the reader.

In Maths, we measured lengths in centimetres and millimetres, writing lengths to one decimal place eg 4cm 7mm = 4.7cm. In addition, we learnt that perimeter is the measure of length or distance around the boundary of a shape. We then applied our understanding to help us calculate the perimeter of rectilinear shapes.

In RE, we listened to the story of Joseph who was given a wonderful coat by his father. His older brothers were jealous and sold him to passing merchants on their way to Egypt. We then discussed how Joseph’s decisions were informed by his faith, hope and love in God.

In P.S.H.E, we discussed how in different situations we may have different feelings, and described the physical states our bodies may experience. Have a look in our gallery at our pictures.

In Art, we continued with our retelling of the story of ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ through sketching.  Have a look at some examples in our gallery.

In History, we learnt where the Romans came from, when Rome was founded (753BCE) and when the Roman Empire began and ended (27BCE – 476CE).

Have a wonderful weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog - Friday 4th October 2024

Date: 3rd Oct 2024 @ 1:19pm

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Discuss what you have read with an adult. Can you spot any co-ordinating conjunctions in sentences?

Spellings

These are your spellings which will be tested next week – please practise them

crystal         gym             hymn            mystery       myth

pyramid       symbol         syrup           typical         Egypt

bicycle         cymbals        cylinder       gymnast       gymnastics

oxygen         crypt           lyrics

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 3’s  

For example, start at 0 and count to 36 and back again

0    3    6      etc                        36    33     30  etc

Now try counting in 10’s from 268 to 428 and back again

268     278    288    etc             428    418    408  etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition against Year 5 – please log on and have a go!

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A maths challenge based on the 3 times table which we have been revisiting this week

In English, we learnt the acronym FANBOYS to help us remember the 7 co-ordinating conjunctions. The conjunctions are For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. We then practised using these conjunctions in sentences. We hope to try and use more compound sentences in our independent writing.

In Maths, we used partitioning and number lines to help us add and subtract numbers when we needed to bridge 10 and 100. This was quite tricky, but with a bit more practise we hope it will become a little easier. In addition, we learnt how to measure and draw lengths as properties of 2D shapes, as well as how to measure in centimetres and millimetres.

In RE, we consolidated our learning of the words - virtue, faith, hope and love. We then read St John Henry Newman’s ‘Mission of my Life’, underlined our favourite line, and explained why we chose it. We also explained how we could relate it to our everyday lives. 

In P.S.H.E, we discussed good and not so good feelings and how they can affect our physical state. We ordered sets of feelings based on their intensity.

In Art, we began to retell the story of ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ through sketching.  

This week, we also attended the Harvest Celebration in church on Friday afternoon. Thank you for your harvest gifts – these will be donated to a local food bank.

Have a relaxing weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 27th September 2024

Date: 27th Sep 2024 @ 3:36pm

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Discuss what you have read with an adult. Look up any words you are unsure of in a dictionary.

Spellings

These are your spellings which will be tested next week – please practise them

kindly           slowly           loudly           comically      crossly

quietly         angrily         happily         sleepily        hesitantly

gently          simply          humbly         nobly            sarcastically

basically       quickly         dramatically           frantically             worryingly

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 5’s  

For example, start at 0 and count to 60 and back again

0     5     10      etc                    60     55     50  etc

Now try counting in 50’s from 50 to 600 and back again

50   100    150    etc                  600   550    500

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘studio’ session – please log on and have a go!

Why not challenge someone else in Year 4 to a ‘Rock Slam’. This is a competition and you can set a score for them to beat. You don’t need to be online at the same time.

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A maths challenge based on adding and subtraction 1, 10, 100 and 1000

In English, we analysed the features of an informal letter. We then planned and wrote our own letter from Michael to his best friend Eddie which outlined the countries he had visited and the adventures he had had during his sailing trip around the world.

In Maths, we consolidated our learning about rounding numbers to the nearest 10 and 100. In addition, we practised adding and subtracting 1, 10, 100 and 1000 to different numbers. We then used what we had learnt to add multiples of 10 to 3 digit numbers eg 342 + 250. See the pictures in our gallery which demonstrate how we answered these using place value counters.

In RE, we talked about how Abraham is a model of prayer and how we can use prayer in our everyday lives. We also discussed and wrote definitions of the words - virtue, faith, hope and love.   

In P.S.H.E, we described appropriate ways to say no to a friend and discussed how we can be assertive. We then acted a scenario out with our partner.

In Science, we worked in our groups to create a poster about an animal's features and any extra information about their habitat, nutritional group, or animal type. Have a look at our gallery.  

In Geography, we learnt about the ‘water cycle’. We learnt some new words which describe what happens to water during this cycle eg. evaporation,  condensation, precipitation and ground water.

This week, we also planted some bulbs in the nature area. We are looking forward to seeing them blossom in spring. You can see some pictures of us planting them in our gallery.

Have a super weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 20th September 2024

Date: 19th Sep 2024 @ 5:02pm

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Discuss what you have read with an adult. See if you can spot any nouns – do they have capital letters or not?

Spellings

These are your spellings which will be tested next week – please practise them

minute         natural         naughty        notice          occasion(ally)

opposite      ordinary       particular    peculiar       perhaps

material       possible       medicine      potatoes      popular

often           pressure      position       probably      possess(ion)

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 2’s  

For example, start at 0 and count to 24 and back again

0     2      4   etc                        24     22     20  etc

Now try counting from 25 to 41 and back again

25    27    29    etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘garage’ session – please log on and have a go!

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A maths challenge based on ordering and comparing whole numbers

In English, we wrote reasons for and against sailing around the world. In addition, we collected words to describe Michael’s character. Information about Michael's character could have been written down in the novel, or inferred – that is, we could work it out from the evidence.

In Maths, we learnt more about place value. We learnt how to compare and order both whole and decimal numbers, and how to round numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.

In RE, we acted out the story of Abraham and Sarah. Following this, we retold the story in our own words ensuring we included some important vocabulary, eg covenant and trust.

In PE, we practised our chest pass, bounce pass, overhead pass and shooting skills and then applied these skills to a game of netball.

In Science, we grouped animals in a variety of different ways, for example as vertebrates or invertebrates / as fish, amphibians, retiles, birds or mammals.

In Art, we created our own scenes and then sketched them. We also gave them a title. Please have a look in our gallery.

Have a relaxing weekend

The Year 4 Team

Back to School Online Safety

Date: 19th Sep 2024 @ 9:26am

With your children now back in school, it is a great time to review online safety in your homes and make sure we are all up to date with developments in the online world. At St Oswald's, all classes will be beginning their Online Saftety learning where they will learn all about safe practices online in the following areas. 

Self image and identitiy

Online relationships

Online bulllying

Health, Well-being and lifestyle

Online reputation

Managing online information

Copyright and ownership

We will blog regularly to keep you updated with developments in the online space, sharing platform guides and links to expert training for you to keep your children safe when exploring the internet. Below you will find guides on new devices and WhatsApp.

To access a huge range of information on the National Online Safety website click the link below and join our school online safety hub.You will get access to videos, training and guides to keep you informed of the best practices in keeping your children safe online.

http://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/st-oswald-s-catholic-primary-school-pr45eb

Year 4 Blog Friday 13th September 2024

Date: 13th Sep 2024 @ 8:41am

Welcome to your first blog of this school year

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Discuss what you have read with an adult.

Spellings

These are your spellings which will be tested next week – please practise them

Monday        Tuesday       Wednesday  Thursday     Friday

Saturday      Sunday         January       February     March

April            May             June            July             August

September  October      November    December    month

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 10’s  

For example, start at 0 and count to 120 and back again

0   10     20    etc                      120    110     100 etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘garage’ session

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A maths challenge based on recognising place value in 4 digit numbers

In English, we used the front cover of the class novel – Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo – to make predictions about the story. We also met the main characters and read the blurb on the back cover to see if our predictions were correct.

In Maths, we learnt the meaning of ‘place value’. We used part whole diagrams and partitioning and recombining numbers to help with our understanding of what each digit in a number represents

In RE, we started our new topic ‘Creation and Covenant’. We listened to the story of Abraham when God asked him to leave Haran and travel to Canaan, We considered the sort of person Abraham must have been, and how his faith, hope and love gave him the strength to do as the Lord had asked.

In Science, we recapped the definition of a living thing. We then discussed different habitats and the type of animal which would be found there.

In PSHE, we learnt the meaning of collaboration and how to work together as a team. Have a look at our pictures in the gallery.

In Art, we learnt about the work of Laura Carlin and Shaun Tan. We then practised our shading skills which we will be using over the coming weeks.

Have a lovely weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 12th July 2024

Date: 12th Jul 2024 @ 9:21am

Welcome to your Friday blog

WE HAVE CHANGED READING BOOKS FOR THE LAST TIME THIS WEEK

NEXT WEEK WE WILL BE COLLECTING ALL THE READING BOOKS IN

Next week, please bring an item of food to sketch, for example:

• a packet of biscuits
• a tin of something (eg beans, tinned tomatoes)
• a packet of something (eg pasta, rice, couscous, crisps)
• a piece of fruit or a vegetable
• a bread item (eg crumpets, bagels)
• cakes or other sweet treats etc

If everyone could bring at least one item in, we will have a variety of food items to sketch. Thank you.

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  If you find any words you are unsure of, look them up in a dictionary or ask an adult for the meaning.

Spellings

We have been revising the possessive apostrophe rule in class, therefore there are no spellings to learn this week.                         

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 100’s

For example, start at 0 and count to 1500 and back again

0   100   200  etc                         1500    1400    1300   etc

For example, start at 245 and count to 1845 and back again

0   245   345   etc                        1845   1745   1645  etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

Sumdog challenges

• A maths challenge to add and subtract metric units

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘garage’ session

In English, we discussed the features of a non-chronological report.  Following this, we labelled the features in our books so that we can refer to them later. In preparation for writing our own non-chronological on a topic of our choice, we then created a planning document with ideas for our subheadings and contents. We also started to write our reports and will finish these next week.

In Maths, we learnt how to measure, draw and compare the length of different objects. We then converted between metres and centimetres using two decimal places to write centimetres in the unit of metres (eg 34cm = 0.34m).   In addition, we used our knowledge of multiplying by 100 and 1000 to convert between m and cm and km and m.   

In RE, we learnt about the life of St Oswald and were surprised to learn that he was once a king and died when he was only 38 years old!

In PSHE, we learnt how stereotypes can negatively influence behaviours and attitudes towards others. In addition, we considered what strategies we could use to challenge stereotypes.

In Art, we sketched food using different mediums, for example, pencil, graphite, oil pastels and handwriting pens. Have a look at some of our sketches in our gallery. Next week, we will be sketching food items onto sheets.

This week we also watched the school production of Bugsy Malone on Monday morning, and took part in Tough Kidder on Wednesday afternoon. You can see some pictures of us taking part in Tough Kidder in our gallery. We had great fun getting wet and muddy. In addition, we took part in a special retirement assembly for Mrs Winter. During the assembly, we sang 'I got a little dog' beautifully - Mrs Winter and her family thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. On Friday morning, we watched a 'Rock Steady' concert.  Wow – we were so impressed by everyone who took part!

Have a super weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 5th July 2024

Date: 5th Jul 2024 @ 12:35pm

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  If you find any words you are unsure of, look them up in a dictionary or ask an adult for the meaning.

Spellings

These are your spellings for next week:

unfortunate           unlikely                  unbelievable          disagree      disappear

dishonest              independent           inaccurate           inactive          recreate

revisit                   redo                      submerge               submarine      subway                           

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 11’s

For example, start at 0 and count to 132 and back again

0   11   22  etc                         132   121   110   etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A maths challenge to consolidate rounding

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘garage’ session

In English, we read more of the class novel and then wrote questions about what we had read. We needed to ensure that we wrote ‘open’ questions which needed a thoughtful explanation / answer, rather than a yes or no answer. We also recorded ourselves asking the questions to our partner and answering them in full sentences.

In Maths, we learnt how to draw and measure lines accurately. In addition, we learnt how to convert measurements between cm and mm.

In RE, we finished our ‘Building Bridges’ topic with a beautiful worship led by some children in Year 4.

In History, we learnt about Ancient Greek gods and goddesses and what they are known for. We looked at pictures of different gods and noticed that they had symbols associated with them. We then chose our favourite 3 gods or goddesses and made our own ‘top trumps’ cards which rated their skills or characteristics.  

In Geography, we finished our double page spread about rainforests. We are very pleased with our work and feel that our research has helped us to learn a lot about rainforests.

In Science, we investigated how sounds were made by carrying out different experiments. We discovered that sound is made by vibrations.

This week we had our last Yoga session with Katie. We practised balances with a partner and Katie was very impressed with how successful we were.  

Have a super weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 28th June 2024

Date: 28th Jun 2024 @ 2:23pm

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  If you find any words you are unsure of, look them up in a dictionary or ask an adult for the meaning.

Spellings

These are your spellings for next week:

unfortunate           unlikely                  unbelievable          disagree      disappear

dishonest              independent           inaccurate    inactive                 recreate

revisit                   redo                      submerge     submarine              subway                           

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 100’s

For example, start at 0 and count to 1500 and back again

0   100   200  etc                         1500   1400   1300   etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A maths challenge to practise column addition and subtraction

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘studio’’ session

In English, we read some more of our class novel. We were left on a cliff hanger and are eager to find out who the ‘man’ is with the coat of long, red hair! 

In Maths, we consolidated the written method of addition and subtraction. We reminded ourselves that all the digits need to be carefully lined up in columns and that we needed to start with the units column.

In RE, we read the words of St Paul to the Colossians Chapter 3: 12-15. We then chose our favourite sentence from the reading and explained how it helps us to build bridges.

In History, we learnt about the Battle of Marathon. We then wrote a letter from the Athenians asking the Spartans for help fighting the Persians. Our letters were fantastic and included lots of historical facts. We were very proud of them!

In Science, we experimented with the string telephones we had made. We tested different phones to see if the length and tautness of the string made any difference to the clarity of what we heard. We also investigated whether we could hear around corners!

This week we had another Yoga session with Katie. We practise our balances and our ‘sun salutation’. We also took part in Dance from the Heart during which we were treated to a brilliant display by the amazing Street Monkeys. Have a look at the pictures in our gallery. In addition, we had a ‘super’ day on Thursday during Super Learning Day. Throughout the day, we took part in lots of different activities and learnt lots of new skills. What a fabulous week!

Have a fantastic weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 21st June 2024

Date: 21st Jun 2024 @ 8:48am

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Can you use different voices for the different characters? Think about how they might speak.

Spellings

These are your spellings for next week:

fury             furious         envy             envious        courage       

space           spacious       fame            famous         courageous

danger         dangerous    poison          poisonous     humour         humorous

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 8’s  

For example, start at 8 and count to 96 and back again

8    16     24 etc                         96     88     80   etc

Now try counting in 0.8’s

For example, start at 0.8 and count to 9.6 and back again

0.8   16   2.4   etc                     9.6   8.8   8.0   etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A maths challenge to consolidate our area learning

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘garage’ session

In English, we planned, drafted and published a piece of writing called ‘My Special Place’. This was a descriptive piece of writing and has been displayed in school.

In Maths, we learnt that area is the amount of space taken up by a shape and that by counting squares we can find out its area. We the used this knowledge to find the area of rectilinear shapes by splitting them into rectangles.

In RE, we learnt about the Qur’an which is the Muslims’ most holy book.  Muslims believe that it contains the actual words of Allah spoken to Muhammad by the angel Jibril.

In French, we continued learning words for the weather. We then linked these words to the type of weather we would expect in the 4 different seasons.

In Science, we investigated the relationship between volume and distance. We concluded that as the distance from the sound source increased, the sounds grew fainter.

Have a sunny weekend

The Year 4 Team

Year 4 Blog Friday 14th June 2024

Date: 14th Jun 2024 @ 8:43am

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Try and look carefully at the beginning of each sentence. What words do the sentences start with? Can you spot any subordinating conjunctions?

Spellings

These are your spellings for next week:

weather       whether       who’s           whose          medal           meddle

missed         mist             there           their           they’re

aloud            allowed         groan           grown          

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 10’s  

For example, start at 54 and count to 234 and back again

54   64   74    etc                      234   224   214 etc

Now try counting in 0.1’s

For example, start at 2.5 and count to 4.2 and back again

2.5   2.6   2.7   etc                     4.2   4.1   4.0  etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A maths challenge to plot coordinates on a grid

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘studio’ session

In English, we continued reading our class novel, King of the Cloud Forests. We read about the interesting events at the beginning of Ashley’s journey and the one incident which was to change his life forever. We then planned and wrote a letter from Ashley to his father.

In Maths, we consolidated our learning about co-ordinates and extended it by completing 2 dimensional shapes on a grid. This week, we also learnt how to describe movements as 'translations' using the words left, right, up and down.

In RE, we discussed what ‘examine your conscience’ means. We also considered how we feel when we’ve done something wrong, what we might do next and why contrition is so important.

In Geography, we learnt about the Congo Rainforest, which is the second largest rainforest. We then continued working on our double page spread by adding more information and pictures to it.

In Music, we compared a ukulele to a banjo – although we thought they were quite similar, there were plenty of differences. We also practised playing the ukulele in time with each other.

This week we also had another super yoga session with Katie from South Ribble Sports Coaches. During this session, Katie taught us a variety of different balances and how to practise ‘rectangular breathing’.  We also took part in an ‘Olympic’ themed dance on Thursday afternoon which we thoroughly enjoyed.

Next week, we will be completing a piece of writing called "My Special Place". We have already talked about this in class.  Whilst at home, please also think about your special place in preparation for your writing in school. Remember, it could be anywhere - your bedroom, another room in your house, a place you have been on holiday, or somewhere you feel totally relaxed and can be yourself. Share some ideas with people at home if this helps. 

Enjoy your weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 7th June 2024

Date: 6th Jun 2024 @ 3:59pm

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Can you spot any co-ordinating conjunctions in sentences?

Spellings

These are your spellings for next week:

centre         probably      separate      library         occasionally

peculiar       straight       remember    possible       question

famous         difficult       increase       interest       ordinary                

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 7’s  

For example, start at 7 and count to 84 and back again

7   14   21    etc                         84   77   70 etc

Now try counting in 0.7’s

For example, start at 0.7 and count to 8.4 and back again

0.7   1.4   2.1    etc                     8.4   7.7   7.0  etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A maths challenge to identify quadrilaterals and triangles

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘garage’ session

Over the next couple of weeks, we will be completing a piece of writing called "My Special Place". Please have a think about your special place in preparation for your writing in school. Your special place may be your bedroom, another room in your house, a place you have been on holiday, or somewhere you feel totally relaxed and can be yourself. It could be anywhere! Try and share some ideas with people at home. If you wish you could draw a picture to help. 

In English, we started our new class novel, King of the Cloud Forests by Michael Morpurgo. We were introduced to the main character, Ashley, and found out how he came to be living in China. This week, we consolidated our understanding of co-ordinating conjunctions and then tried to use these in our writing. We are getting more proficient at using these words to extend our sentences.

In Maths, we learnt the names of some quadrilaterals and how to recognise these shapes according to their properties. We also learnt what a diagonal is (a straight line which joins vertices of a polygon that are not next to each other) and how to draw them onto shapes. Our learning this week has also involved describing and plotting coordinates on a grid.

In RE, we started our new topic, Reconciliation – Building Bridges. We started by asking questions about our own and others’ experiences and feelings about what breaks and mends friendships. We decided that a friendship is like a bridge between people which needs to be strengthened, maintained and repaired.

In History, we discovered how Alexander the Great built his empire. We acted this out in groups and made a recording which showed what we had learnt.

In Science, we started our new topic, Sound. We completed a pre-assessment to see what we already knew. Then we listened for sounds in the classroom and outside. Following this, we discovered that vibrations cause sound and these vibrations can travel through solids, liquids and gasses.  Have a look at us experimenting outside.

In PSHE, we continued our topic about ‘plastic pollution’. We learnt about the uses of plastic and how it has changed our lives. However, we also learnt that plastic finds its way into the sea and can pose a threat to marine life. Following this, we created our own poster to encourage readers to stop or limit their use of plastic. 

This week we also had a super yoga session provided by Katie from South Ribble Sports Coaches. During this session, she taught us how to practise ‘candle breathing’. This helped us to relax and is something which we can continue practising at home.

We had a fantastic sports day on Friday! Many thanks for being such supportive spectators. Watch out for the video - coming soon to St Oswald's TV.

Have a lovely weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 24th May 2024

Date: 24th May 2024 @ 8:52am

Welcome to your last blog of this half term

Reading

Please keep reading over the half term holiday. Reading is the key to unlocking your learning.

Please try and read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Try and use lots of expression in your reading and different voices for the different characters.

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your tables using TT Rockstars, Hit the Button or timestables.co.uk

Remember you have your Multiplication Tables Check coming up after half term.

In English, we read ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ by Drew Daywalt. We wrote an argument between the yellow and the orange crayon using speech bubbles. Following this, we wrote what the crayons said to each other using inverted commas (speech marks). We also thought of lots of different word to describe how the crayons spoke to each other (eg bawled, roared, questioned etc). We then recorded ourselves performing our speeches with our partner.

In Maths, we consolidated our learning about horizontal and vertical symmetry. We then used this knowledge to help us complete symmetrical figures. This week we have also learnt the names of triangles according to their properties – these were equilateral triangles, scalene triangles and isosceles triangles.     

In RE, we finished our ‘New Life’ topic with a thoughtful collective worship led by some of Year 4.  During this worship, we thought about ways in which we can spread the Good News – either in words or in actions.

As part of our outdoor learning, we consolidated our knowledge of the layers of the rainforest and recreated a rainforest outside using natural items. Have a look at our finished pictures in our gallery.   

In Art, we used our perseverance, determination and inventiveness to create a ‘nest’ out of different materials. We worked hard to create a nest shape and then our instinct and intuition to create the sculpture. Take a look at our pictures in our gallery.

This week we were also lucky enough to have a cricket session provided by Lancashire Cricket. First, we practised throwing and catching a ball, and then bowling to a partner. Following this, we played mini games of cricket. We all had great fun and enjoyed honing our cricket skills.

#30 Days Wild

As a school we are going to take part in a celebration of everything nature has to offer. This is an initiative set up by The Wildlife Trust. In June, we will be providing opportunities for all children to experience and learn about the wildlife on their doorstep, helping to nurture happier, healthier children, and create allies for our precious natural neighbours.

Have a super half term

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 17th May 2024

Date: 16th May 2024 @ 8:14am

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  See if you can spot any dialogue / speech when you are reading. Look carefully at the punctuation and any words used instead of ‘said’.

Spellings

These are your spellings for next week:

corrode        corrosion     intrude        intrusion      conclude       conclusion

suspend       suspension   decide         decision       erode           erosion

expand         expansion      comprehend       comprehension      

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 4’s  

For example, start at 4 and count to 48 and back again

4   8   12    etc                          48   44   40 etc

Now try counting in 8’s

For example, start at 8 and count to 96 and back again

8   16   24    etc                         96   88   80  etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A maths challenge to identify acute and obtuse angles, and compare and order angles according to size

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘soundcheck’ session

In English, we perfected our speaking parts for our Parent Assembly.  We also wrote an article about a job we would like to do when we are older. We told the reader what the job was and why we liked it, explained what the job involved, and mentioned any problems or disadvantages we could think of.

In Maths, we identified and learnt the difference between acute and obtuse angles. In addition, we compared and ordered angles where one of the lines was either vertical or horizontal.  This week, we have also identified vertical and horizontal lines of symmetry in a variety of shapes. We found this tricky, but showed great resilence!    

In RE, we read ‘Paul’s happiness’ based on 2 Corinthians 6:3-10. We talked about how Paul felt and what kept him going.  We then chose our favourite line from the passage and explained how we can relate this to our daily lives.  

In Science, learnt about the structure of a tooth. In addition, we learnt how plaque is formed and tooth decay is caused. We then consolidated our learning about how to keep our teeth and gums healthy.   

In PSHE, we continued our topic about ‘plastic pollution’ and considered who is more or less responsible for polluting our oceans. It was an interesting discussion and we decided that it is everybody’s responsibility to be environmentally aware and make thoughtful choices.

Have a lovely weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 10th May 2024

Date: 10th May 2024 @ 8:54am

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  If you find any new words you don’t know the meaning of, either look them up in a dictionary or ask an adult.  

Spellings

These are your spellings for next week:

quarter        purpose       enough         bicycle         experience

exercise      knowledge    special         appear         breadth

busy            calendar       favourite     opposite      particular   

Counting

This week, please practise counting in ½ ’s  

For example, start at 0 and count to 10 and back again

½    1     1 ½    etc                       10     9 ½     9 etc

Now try counting in 1/3’s

For example, start at 0 and count to 7 and back again

1/3   2/3   1    etc                     7    6 2/3   6 1/3 etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• An times tables competition – Girls v Boys

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘garage’ session

In English, we have been busy writing parts and learning them for our Parent Assembly next week.  In addition, we have been listening to the class novel.

In Maths, we learnt how to find quantities of amounts. We used bar models/ pictorial representations, counters and base 10 to help us with this learning. To begin with, many of us found this tricky, however, with a little more practise, we showed a good understanding. In addition, we used bar models to help us add and subtract fractions with the same denominator, when the total crossed a ones boundary.  

In RE, we learnt about some of the places Paul travelled to in order to spread the Good News and how he put his life in danger by undertaking such hazardous journeys. We also went to mass on Thursday to celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. 

In Science, learnt about the different types of teeth found in humans and their functions. We also discussed ways to look after our teeth and ensure our mouths and gums are healthy.

In Art, we created some beautiful artwork for our Parent Assembly.

We look forward to seeing you at our Parent Assembly on Thursday 16^th May 2024 at 2.40pm.

Have a sunny weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 3rd May 2024

Date: 3rd May 2024 @ 8:45am

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Reading every night will help you read more fluently and with understanding.

Spellings

These are your spellings for next week:

science        scene           abscess       ascend         descend

scissors       scented       crescent      scientist      muscle        

scenery        disciple        discipline     fascinated   adolescent

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 9’s  

For example, start at 0 and count to 108 and back again

0    9      18   etc                       108    99     90 etc

Now try counting from 22 to 130 in 9’s. (add 10 then subtract 1)

22     31     40    etc                           

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• An adding and subtracting fractions challenge

TT Rockstars challenge

• A ‘studio’ session

In English, we revised instructional writing and labelled up a set of instructions. We then planned and wrote our own set of instructions to make a firework. We challenged ourselves to include interesting ingredients, time conjunctions and bossy (imperative) verbs. We have been very creative are incredibly proud of our instructions.

In Maths, we learnt how to add and subtract using different methods. First, we used a number line and ensured we bridged though a multiple of 10 efficiently. Then, we used a mental compensating strategy when the number we were adding or subtracting had a 9 in the ones place. In addition, we have been practising our tables in preparation for our Multiplication Tables Check at the beginning of June.

In RE, we learnt about Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. We watched a video which told his story and then wrote about Paul’s character both before and after this event.

In Geography, we learnt about the 4 different layers of the rainforest – the forest floor, understory, canopy and emergent layer - and the vegetation / animals found in each. We then drew / coloured in the different layers and wrote our findings up.

Have a lovely bank holiday weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 26th April 2024

Date: 25th Apr 2024 @ 2:51pm

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Reading every night will help you read more fluently and with understanding.

See if you can spot any noun phrases. A noun phrase is a group of words which will include a noun along with words which describe the noun eg a determiner and adjectives. For example: The hungry children

Spellings

These are your spellings for next week:

address       decide         answer         describe      believe

perhaps       disappear     continue       suppose       though

height          different     important    February     thought

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 8’s  

For example, start at 0 and count to 96 and back again

0    8    16   etc                         96    88    80 etc

Now try counting in 0.8’s. Start at 0 and count to 9.6 and back again

0   0.8   1.6    etc                      9.6   8.8   8.0 etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A mental addition COMPETITION - Boys v Girls

TTRockstars challenge

• A ‘garage’ session

In English, we used both physical and online dictionaries to look up the meaning of new words. The majority of the words related to fire. We then wrote a powerful description about the fire-fiend (Razvani) and his grotto. We tried our best to include different sentence openers, exciting vocabulary and noun phrases.   

In Maths, we learnt how to divide numbers mentally. In addition, we revised the written method of division – chunking. We practised chunking when there was a remained and when there wasn’t. We need to keep practising our tables, as knowing our tables quickly and fluently will help with chunking.    

In RE, we read a passage from Acts 4:1-26. The passage explained how the Holy Spirit confirmed Peter and John’s faith in Jesus and gave them the courage they needed to speak out about the Good New of Jesus, even when they were threatened. After reading the passage, we ‘hot seated’ the characters.

In Science, we revised the basic parts of the digestive system and their functions. Following this, we made our own ‘digestive system’ using different foods and liquids. You can see us enjoying this experiment in our gallery.

In History, we learnt about Athens and Sparta and the difference between the 2 city states. We then decided which city we would prefer to live in and explained why in a written argument.

Have a lovely weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 19th April 2024

Date: 19th Apr 2024 @ 9:41am

Welcome to the first blog of the Summer term

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Reading every night will help you read more fluently and with understanding.

See if you can spot any determiners when you are reading. Determiners are words which come before a noun / an adjective and a noun.

Spellings

These are your spellings for next week:

invention      action          digestion     creation       calculation

direction      completion   expression   confession    admission

progression  discussion    possession   procession   permission  

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 20’s (similar to your 2 times table but 10 times larger)

For example, start at 20 and count to 240 and back again

20   40    60   etc                      240    220    200 etc

Now try counting in 25’s. Start at 25 and count to 350 and back again

25   50    75    etc                    350   325   300 etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on TTRockstars, Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A doubling / halving and related facts challenge

This week we have introduced TTRockstars. Please practise your tables on the app at home and play some different games so that you understand how to play them and what they entail. Next week, a challenge will be set.

In English, we learnt what a determiner is and how using different determiners can change the meaning of a sentence. We also learnt how to write noun phrases / expanded noun phrases. We will be trying to use this learning in a piece of descriptive writing next week.

In Maths, we revised the grid method of multiplication. We used known facts and our knowledge of multiplying by 10 and 100 to help us. In addition, we learnt how to halve whole and decimal numbers with both even and odd digits.

In RE, we started our new topic – New Life. We listened to a story and considered what made the main character feel unhappy and subsequently alive again. In addition, we decided what the character had learnt from the experience and any changes they would make.  We also discussed a religious painting depicting Pentecost, focusing on the people, actions, symbols and colours.

In Computing, we finished our photo editing topic. We thought about the feelings and emotions we wanted to express in a picture, took a photograph in the school grounds, and then altered it digitally in an attempt to elicit these feelings.

In Geography, we shared what we already know about rainforests. Then we located the world’s rainforests. We discovered that they are near or on the equator.

Have a lovely weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Thursday 28th March 2024

Date: 28th Mar 2024 @ 8:51am

Welcome to the last blog of the Spring term

As it is the Easter holiday, we have not set any Home Practice / Sumdog challenges. However, please keep reading every day – this really is the key to unlocking your learning.

In English, we learnt what a pronoun is and its purpose in a sentence (pronouns are words which are used instead of a noun). We then used pronouns in our own work - replacing nouns with appropriate pronouns ensuring that the sentence still made sense.

In Maths, we learnt how to double a number with ones and tenths. This was trickier when we needed to exchange ten tenths for a one!

In RE, we used words and pictures to describe Holy Week and produced a beautiful piece of work in our books which we are very proud of.

As it is Holy Week, we were also lucky enough to have a visit from Father Michael. He reminded us about some of the events of Holy Week and told us about the Mass of Chrism he was attending during the week. We also went to church on Thursday afternoon for an Easter Liturgy beautifully led by Year 6.

Well done for a brilliant term Year 4!

We look forward to seeing you all again on Monday 15^th April in your Summer uniforms.

Make sure you relax and enjoy spending time with your family and friends over the Easter holiday.

Have a fabulous Easter

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 22nd March 2024

Date: 21st Mar 2024 @ 4:19pm

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Reading every night will help you read more fluently and with understanding.

Can you summarise what has already happened in the book so far? Can you make a prediction about what you think will happen and explain why you think this?

Spellings

These are your spellings for next week:

physician      optician       magician       politician      mathematician

electrician   musician       extension     collision        confusion

explosion      division        exclusion      conclusion     invasion       

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 0.2’s  (similar to your 2 times table but 10 times smaller)

For example, start at 0.2 and count to 2.6 and back again

0.2   0.4   0.6   etc                    2.6    2.4    2.2   etc

Now try starting at 0.1 and count to 2.7 and back again

0.1   0.3  0.5    etc                     2.7   2.5   2.3   etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A times tables competition based on all the times tables
• A missing number times table challenge

In English, we wrote a conversation between Lila and Rambashi ensuring that our words for said reflected the characters, and our punctuation was correct. We then acted this out with a partner.  

In Maths, we continued learning how to accurately place hundredths on a blank numberline. We also found the effect of dividing a one or two-digit number by 100, and started to learn how to solve number sequences when we needed to add or subtract to find the difference.

In RE, we learnt about the events of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday. We then started to produce a beautiful piece of work in our books which explained our learning. We will continue this next week.

We also made our DT projects this week. First, we stitched a button or a pattern on the ‘front’ of the product, then we sewed the two pieces of felt together. You can see some pictures of us busy at work and of our finished products in the gallery.

This week, we also took part in a retirement assembly for Mr Bedford who taught us how to swim when we were in Year 3. We wish Mr Bedford all the very best for his retirement.

In addition, we had our last dance session provided by Beth from South Ribble Sports Coaches, and attended the Parish Mass and Stations of the Cross on Friday morning. 

Have a lovely weekend

The Year 4 team

Year 4 Blog Friday 15th March 2024

Date: 15th Mar 2024 @ 12:22pm

Welcome to your Friday blog

Home practice

Reading

Please read for 20 minutes each evening to an adult at home.  Reading every night will help you read more fluently and with understanding.

Keeping looking out for dialogue / speech marks. Look carefully at how the dialogue is punctuated. Can you see the inverted commas? What words are inside the inverted commas? Can you spot any capital letters and punctuation within the speech marks?

Spellings

These are your spellings for next week:

antiseptic    antidote       antibiotic     antibody      anticlockwise

antisocial     anticlimax    antihistamine         interfere     international

interrupt     internet       intervene     intercept     interject

Counting

This week, please practise counting in 4’s. 

For example, start at 0 and count up to 48 and back again

0    4    8     etc                                  48   44   40 etc

Now try counting in 8’s.

Start at 0 and count up to 96 and back again

0   8   16 etc                                       96   88   80 etc

Times tables and Number facts

Please practise your individual tables target for your test next week. 

You can practise your tables on Hit the Button and timestables.co.uk

Please also practise your number facts. 

You can practise your number facts on Hit the Button

It is crucial that you learn all of your table facts and your number facts as this will help you with many aspects of maths.

Sumdog challenges

• A spelling challenge based on the words above
• A times tables challenge based on all the times tables
• A dividing by 10 and 100 challenge

In English, we read some more of our class novel – The Firework-Maker’s Daughter.  We then revised the rules for speech / dialogue. Following this, we thought of lots of different words for ‘said’ which Lila and Rambashi (2 characters from the novel) would use. We will be writing our own dialogue between the characters next week.

In Maths, we compared and ordered numbers with tens, ones, tenths and hundredths.  In addition, we placed hundredths on a blank numberline. 

In RE, we started our new topic – ‘Giving: Self Discipline’. We read a story and discussed how feelings and beliefs affect self-discipline. We learnt that although being self-disciplined can be difficult, it can also lead to positive results.

We started our DT project this week. We practised 3 different types of stitches, then planned and designed our product. We will be making our product next week.

We need to remember to bring in any decorations we want to include on our product next week.

This week, we also enjoyed a trip to Formby Beach and Southport Eco Centre. We learnt a lot of information about the Formby coastline, and ways to be more eco friendly. It was an excellent trip and we gained a lot of knowledge from the experience. Have a look at our photos in the gallery. 

In addition, this week we have taken part in an energetic keep fit session with Freddie Fit and a lesson led by the Japanese students, during which we learnt how to show hospitality in Japan. See the photos in our gallery.

Have a lovely weekend

The Year 4 team