A Fantastic First Half Term!

Year 4 have had a fantastic start to the school year! We have been busy learning, exploring and developing new skills across the curriculum.

In English, we began by getting hands-on with some baking, making delicious hot coconut buns to support our learning around Baker by the Sea. The children then put their writing skills to the test by creating wonderful brochures to persuade people to visit. We moved on to Shackleton’s Journey, where the children produced newspaper articles reporting on his incredible expedition. They were amazed to discover that this was a real-life adventure!

It has been lovely to see so many children working hard on their reading and Accelerated Reader quizzes. Many are making great progress and are on track to meet their reading targets. Keep up the fantastic effort!

In History, we have explored Ancient Greece, taking part in role-play activities using voting stones to understand how democracy worked in Athens. We have also discovered how the Ancient Greeks influenced other countries and how their ideas continue to shape the world today.

Alongside our academic learning, we continue to develop our emotional literacy, building our vocabulary around feelings and exploring what it means to be a good friend. We are learning how our words and actions can make a positive difference to others.

We ended the half term on a real high with the Spooks and Sparkles Disco, which was a brilliant way to celebrate together!

The children have worked incredibly hard this half term, and we are very proud of all they have achieved. We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved break and returns refreshed, ready to continue learning, growing and achieving even more next half term!