It has been a calm and focused week in Year 4. In our RE lessons, we have looked at the tricky story of Abraham and his son Isaac. This story showed us how Abraham deepened his faith in God. On Friday, we praised God and were thankful for all His great gifts at church during our Harvest celebration. Thank you so much for your kind donations. We have reflected in class about how much we really have to be thankful for - and how giving to others brings true happiness.
In maths, we have finished our revision of column addition and subtraction and are now onto the long awaited 4 digit numbers. We have such a group of problem solvers and they rally round one another to help each other understand. What a team!
We have got stuck into our French this week and have been learning to describe hair and eye colour in French whilst getting our adjectives to agree with the noun! Tricky stuff. In Geography we have learned how lines of latitude can tell us about the climate of different regions. In English, not only have we learned so many new words from our novel, we have also used it as a launching pad to explore grammar skills such as fronted adverbials and complex sentence writing. We are now ready to meet Wilbur’s hero next week.
Conversation Starters.
What is your favourite subject and why? Which subject do you find hardest - what could you do to improve this?
2.My Happy Mind - this week we talked about how we can look after our mind. Things like getting enough sleep, talking to or friends, talking kindly to ourselves, doing some happy breathing, being grateful and going for a walk can help you feel calm and in control.
This week’s question, “ How could you look after your mind more effectively? Are there any things you could do or thoughts you could have to help you feel calm, confident and content?
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, our learning certificates are as follows:
Emilia recieved a Tommy Turtle certificate. You are a courageous learner because you talk about mistakes so that we can all learn from them. You always have a go and never shy away from any challenge. You are so kind to others too!
Ellie-Rose received a Lizzie Ladybird certificate. We have had some lovely learning talks where you have been so reflective and told me ways you are helping yourself to improve. This is really reflective and a real way to take learning under your own control!
Our virtues this half term are attentive and discerning - attentive to all around us and discerning the right decisions and choices to make. This week Alice received our star. You are always trying so hard to be discerning and make choices that help, not hinder others. You are ready to learn, calm and full of love!
PE champions in year 4 this week:
Flute stars this week: Phoebe and Scarlett for some super focused playing
French star - Lena for excellent participation.
Emilia has been our Happiness hero this week - starting our day by sharing a happy thought. Thank you Emilia.
Lunchtime awards:
Role model: Phoebe
Marvelous Manners: Rodnie
Notices
Class assembly - Children are doing well with their parts - please keep practising so we don’t forget. It is on Tuesday 15th October at 9:10am and 9:35am.
Holy Communion
Please read the letter below outlining dates and times. Then click on the link below this to fill out the form, indicating yours and your child’s commitment to the programme.
Cosmetic Chemistry trip - This is now on Parent pay at a cost of £17. Children will be going by coach to UCLAN on Tuesday 5th November.
Flutes in on Monday please.
Have a lovely Autumnal weekend,
Mrs Lyons and Miss Johnson