Well the week has whizzed by in Year 4! There have been lots of challenging experiences - writing an explanation text to explain the Water Cycle was one. It required an utter focus on the task in hand - as there are lots of tricky processes to put into words and a lot of ambitious science vocabulary. However, children rose to this challenge and the result were astounding! Children also wrote persuasive letters in English - wow! They were emotional and jam-packed with persuasive language!!
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This week’s focus was on how strong feelings can make you want to react in certain ways which are not always favourable. However, by stopping and thinking, showing resilience and reminding yourself of what you are thankful for about the person, or situation, things can have a happier conclusion for all concerned. We have been practising this resilience within class and on the playground and it is helping us become so much more mature! We have also learned about Pentecost in RE lessons this week and thought about the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Children have reflected on how they can use them in their own lives.
We had a truly beautiful worship about Hope this week, from Kai, Isabella and Grace. This was so thoughtfully put together with music and even an extract from a book Kai had read, which reminded him about having hope. Absolutely gorgeous!
Thursday was a highlight of the week, as we started our new topic about Rocks and Soils. Children became rock detectives and learned to classify, observe and name certain rocks. The questions they asked were superb. Have a look at our little scientists in the movie below.
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, it was hard to pick after such a high standard of work. Our certificate winners are:
Christian for being such a co-operative and creative learner. You are so lovely to others Christian and so much thought goes into your work.
and Evie for being such an inquisitive and reflective learner - you always think deeply about what you do and you listen so intently.
Well done to both of you.
PE stars this week are: Jack and Hollie-Rose - serious determination shown!
Music stars are: Asher and Olivia.
Notices
Thanks to everyone for signing up to parents’ meetings. I look forward to speaking to you properly.
Have a great bank holiday weekend. I have set children a nice task for homework involving going to the beach to collect rocks. Let’s pray for some much needed warmth and sunshine after this strange, cold week!
God bless,
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Mather and Miss Forster