Well what a special book and a tremendous week! It has been so lovely to share our thoughts about this story and the characters over the last few weeks. We decided in class that the characters have certainly taught us a lot about life and about how to be a good friend to others. We think the other characters learned from Charlotte’s wonderful example of friendship and we learned from her too.
This week, the children have learned how to email each other through Purple Mash and, as I approve each message before it is sent, I have seen so many touching signs of deep friendship - not to mention lots of funny jokes! I know the children are missing each other so much and I am missing them too but we are finding so many new ways to communicate.
Each day, for everyone, so many obstacles are being overcome - many of them technical I know! Just think about how brilliant children will be at computing after this experience! I am blown away with children’s resilience and effort - it is so good to read their responses each day and see them grasping concepts and keeping up so well. I can see that we are making excellent progress with times tables and completing some tricky maths. The ‘tributes to Charlotte’ this week made me cry - as did the end of the book! The understanding children showed of the characters was really superb. Some great inference in history work too.
I hope you are enjoying your recorder lessons from Mrs Maddocks on Charanga. I know we are in class!
Well done Year 4 - we are all very proud of you!
Next week, we are going to launch a new novel which the children will love! Watch this space!
Let’s celebrate!
It was so difficult to single one person out as there is so many hard-working children at home - well done all of you!
This week, our home learner of the week, Amber receives a Sadie Spider Certificate - the determined learner. We are so impressed by your determination to succeed. All of the work you have handed in is thoughtful and considered. I can tell you are trying your very best and you listen to any feedback given. You are thriving during this lockdown – keep it up Amber
Our school learner of the week, Lena, receives a Tommy Turtle Certificate for being a brave learner. You are always being willing to have a go at anything. You give your absolute full self to all your work and you are an excellent learner. You listen to feedback and improve every time you learn. You are such a loving friend to others too. I am so proud of you and you should be very proud of yourself.
Reading Targets this half term
So far, these children have already met their reading target: James, Lena. Olivia, Isabella, Max, Esme and India! Excellent children!
Notices
Each Friday, we are hoping to have a live Year 4 zoom meeting at 11.35-11.55. There is a guidance document below that has been written in order to safeguard all of the children and staff involved in the meeting. Please can you read the document carefully and discuss it with your child. If you child is involved on Friday, I am assuming that you both agree to the document and the things that have been put in place. I will send you an email later on in the week to give you further details.
For school learners, don’t forget:
PE on Monday’s and Thursdays
Recorder on Thursday
Have a lovely, restful and peaceful weekend - thank you for the photos of your lovely children. We love to see their faces!
God bless and take care,
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Forster