Welcome to Year 4!

This week so far: 

Sustainability Week: 

During Sustainability Week, we were lucky enough to take part in a fascinating birds of prey workshop. We learned all about these amazing birds and discovered how red kites were once nearly extinct in the UK. It was inspiring to hear about the careful conservation work that helped bring them back.

We also explored the important role that building companies can play in supporting wildlife. In particular, we looked at hedgehog highways and how these small gaps in fences can help hedgehogs move safely between gardens. As part of our learning, we surveyed the school grounds to consider where we might introduce a hedgehog highway within our own site.

It was a brilliant week full of interesting ideas, real-life conservation and thoughtful discussion about how we can all help protect the environment.

English: In English, our students proudly published and illustrated their eco superhero story this week. They worked with great creativity, choosing powerful vocabulary and colourful drawings to bring their characters to life. It was wonderful to see everyone share ideas, support one another, and celebrate their brilliant writing together.

Maths: In maths this week, students began their new topic position and direction. They started the week completing a baseline assessment before moving onto reading coordinates within the first quadrant.

RE: In RE, pupils explored the story The Promise and considered whether it mattered if the city was real. They discussed how the characters’ worldview changed, and how stories about caring for the world can shape community action. We also reflected on how moral truth links with religions’ teachings about stewardship.

PE: PE this term will be Orienteering