It has been a lovely week here in Year 4. Congratulations to all children on their Flute concert performance - you did brilliantly! It got the week off to a great start! We have been thinking about the Trinity this week and recognising that this is why Christmas is so important - because it is the incarnation of God made flesh in the form of baby Jesus. We also enjoyed the Key Stage 1 nativity.
Today we finished Charlotte’s Web - our novel. Children felt very emotional as we have got to know and love the characters so much! Earlier in the week, children wrote newspaper reports to explain about the ‘miracle’ which had occurred in the barn. They then wrote a persuasive letter, urging Mr Zuckerman not to kill Wilbur at Christmas time. They have also written a new episode to help save Wilbur’s life. The good news of course is that Wilbur’s life was saved, but the bad news was that the amazing Charlotte passed away. We will next be writing an obituary to remember Charlotte on behalf of her best friend, Wilbur. This novel has helped us explore what friendship means and learn about both love and loss. Books truly make us into kinder individuals, because they help us see things through the eyes of others and feel compassion for them. As soon as we had finished, one child immediately asked what our next class novel would be!
In maths, we have begun the column addition method which children are taking to very well. We have also had two church practices this week for our up and coming performance - you are in for a treat!
This week was our last swimming until the new year (we will swim on the first week back) Children had great fun doing relay races and playing water polo!
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, Penny received a Bobby Bee certificate for believing in herself and listening to teacher feedback. Harry received a Cooper Crab certificate for super focus.
We had 4 swimming stars - James and Harvey for being very pro-active in water polo and Penny and Lily L for some super goals!
Notices
Monday pm - Choir at Stellamatina
Tuesday - Key Stage 2 Christmas performances at 2pm and 6.30pm in church (arrive 10 minutes early at night please) Everyone is welcome for this tuneful reflection on the birth of Christ, where the theme is Fraternity.
Wednesday, Key Stage 2 Christmas party. Wear Christmas/party clothes. Bring one treat/snack eg chocolate bar or packet of crisps and a nice drink - not fizzy.
Thursday - Christmas dinner day.
Friday - we break up at 2pm.
Phew - a busy week! Have a restful weekend, although if you are anything like me you will be rushing around getting those last minute Christmas things sorted!
God bless,
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Mather and Miss Atkinson