Welcome to Year 4!

This week so far: 

English: This week in English, we began planning our setting narrative inspired by our new vehicle text, Rhythm of the Rain by Grahame Baker Smith. We focused on writing the first paragraph, highlighting the animals we can see in our chosen image. It was wonderful to see everyone’s creativity shine!

Maths: This week students continued their new topic decimals. Students have looked at ordering decimals, rounding decimals to a whole number and finally looking at 1/2 and 1/4 as decimals.

Science: This week in Science, we explored the fascinating world of states of matter, focusing on how liquids turn into solids through freezing. We even conducted a fun experiment, transforming milk into ice cream! It was exciting to discuss how varying amounts of salt impacted our results. What a delicious way to learn!

ART: This week in art, our students had a fantastic time evaluating their 3D birds and rainforest dioramas. They shared their thoughts on what worked well and what they could improve, fostering a supportive environment for creativity. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and growth!

RE: This week, our students delved deeper into the Quran, exploring its significance and the respectful ways it is treated by Muslims. It was wonderful to see their curiosity spark engaging discussions and reflections on the importance of this sacred text in the lives of many.

PE: PE this term will be athletics