We have loved learning about William Morris this term and his use of repeating patterns in art and textiles. We created some fantastic art work of our own and then went outside to see what repeating patterns we could create using natural resources. Take a look at us in action!
Year 4 were lucky enough to have extra P.E and enjoyed a fencing taster session. The children loved practicing the moves and trying on the guards.
We have loved learning about the Anglo-Saxons in History this term. We have learnt how the North East of England was very important during these times and how St Peter’s Church is the oldest Anglo-Saxon church in England. We enjoyed exploring the church learning about it’s history especially seeing the red stones that changed colour after a fire following the invasion of the Vikings.
This week in Science we have been designing our own classification keys to classify minibeasts based on their characteristics and features. We used our knowledge of mini beasts from our mini beast hunt to help us. We really enjoyed grouping minibeasts together identifying different and similar characteristics. Take a look at us in action.
This week we have been learning about living in space for Space Week. We discussed what it would be like to travel into space and what you would need to wear. To test what material would be best for a spacesuit we conducted an experience to see which materials melt ice the fastest using metal, plastic, fabric and paper. We found the fabric was
This week year 4 became explorers and went out into our school grounds to look for living things. First we had to recap the seven life processes and discussed the difference between vertebrate and invertebrate. Outside we found lots of different invertebrates, we carefully collected them to look at their exoskeletons further, before returning them sensibly. We also investigated leaves and trees, identifying how
This term in History we are learning all about the Anglo-Saxons. We have been exploring what village life would have been like and discussing the types of food they would eat and how they would source their food. We learnt that the Anglo-Saxons made bread just using flour and water, we decided to try it and see whether we thought it was as nice
Some of the children in Year 4 attended the Silksworth Sports Complex active festival this week. The children had a fantastic time learning some new skills along with other schools across Sunderland. The children played games such as dodgeball, practiced their archery skills and even tried out some cheerleading poses. A great morning had by all.
In Year 4 this term we are learning about the place value of numbers to 10,000. We have loved exploring four digit numbers and used the resources in our Maths area to represent these. This week has been all about partitioning four digit numbers into thousands, hundreds, tens and ones, we have been using the place value counters to help us. Take a look
Over the past year our staff have been working hard to transform an old holiday home into an amazing reading den for the children. What was once a tired kitchen, bathroom and living space is now a wild jungle, filled with books, animals and very happy children! The children loved being the first ones to explore our new outdoor space and cannot wait to
