Our penultimate week in Year 4 has seen the children yet again rising to so many challenges. On Monday we went to the Grand theatre for the first ever ‘Storytelling Festival.’ The children were split into 3 groups to take part in storytelling workshops with professionals - to explore either historical fiction, horror or fantasy stories. They were in groups with many other schoolchildren of different ages. What they managed to produce in 2 hours was great and all loved performing on the Grand Stage! The fantasy group put together their story interpretation of ‘The Jabberwocky.’ The historical fiction group explored the history of the Grand theatre and how it was nearly destroyed and the horror group wove many spooky tales with witchcraft, ghosts and mind control! A very creative day. Grace joined a special writing workshop where she made up a lovely story and then was so brave to give a summary of it on stage.
On Wednesday, we performed our flute and clarinet concert to parents in the hall. Playing a musical instrument was tough at first and taught children an important lesson in resilience - with the message - you can do hard things. Their performance was superb and vibrant. Every child worked as one big team to showcase what they have learned - with a special mention to Josh on the drums - keeping everyone in check with his excellent beat and rhythm.
This week, we have tackled telling the time on an analogue clock and it is our mission to really understand this before we move on to year 5. In English, we have continued with our study of Viking myths and children have dramatised these by putting on a puppet show using shadow puppets, to link to our Science topic on light.
We also had a beautiful worship about the Holy Spirit being there to guide us through life. It was led by these three children and was really well put together. Thank you.
Conversation starters
We have learned a few key principles about light. How does it travel? What is darkness? What causes a reflection and how are shadows formed? See what sort of shadows you can create at home.
Let’s Celebrate!
This week we have two determined and reflective learners for Matilda and Hugo. Both of you are showing such determination to succeed and really want to grow as learners and as people. Thank you.
Grateful and Generous butterflies
This week our butterfly goes to Grace for always being so thankful and rising to every opportunity.
Lunchtime role model
Marvellous Lunchtime manners
PE stars Matilda, Daisy and Hugo for super skills in rounders.
Music Stars All the class for your super concert! Well done!
Notices.
Please could children bring a plastic bag on Tuesday, to take home their school books
We break up on Friday at 2pm.
Have a lovely weekend with your families.
Mrs Lyons , Mrs Ely, Miss Hennessey and Mrs Carter