We have had a lovely week in year 4. In our RE sessions this week we have learned the parable of the Prodigal son. This important message shows us God is always waiting for us with open arms - ready to forgive us no matter what.
This week we have been throwing ourselves into Shakespeare practice. The children are doing so well and everyone knows their parts. It is a real team effort - full of their creative ideas. We cant wait for you to see it. In English, we have also started a new unit on folk tales, where we are enjoying Brer Rabbit stories.
Our Geography this half term is all about Environmental Regions. Children have been looking at why the earth has different climate zones and what this means for each region- how it affects the seasons and landscapes.
In History, we have started to learn what happened in England after the Romans left. The next group of invaders were the Anglo Saxons and they lived very differently to the flamboyant Romans. Through drama, we explored their society and built a community together.
Conversation starters
Geography
These are the main environmental regions of the world: ARID, EQUATORIAL, TEMPERATE, POLAR, MEDITERRANEAN and SNOW. Can you explain what these regions are like and give some examples of countries?
My Happy mind
Can you remember your 5 top character strengths? How can we use these strengths to help others in our actions?
Let’s Celebrate!
This week, the learning certificate goes to Lena. Another double whammy certificate of Bobby Bee and Sadie Spider! You are really going for it in your learning. From going for gold to challenging yourself with your reading. Keep it up!
Virtues
This half term are virtues are Grateful and Generous . Grateful for themselves, for others and for their experiences in life and generous to others. This week Phoebe receives the star for being so positive with everyone around her and being a guardian angel to others in the way she immediately helps anyone in need.
Notices
Sunday 2nd March -Welcome mass for all Holy Communicants. We look forward to this special event.
Tuesday 4th March - First Holy Communion session for parents and children.
Thursday 6th March World Book day - there is no pressure to come as a character; you may just want to come as a colour or a theme or a book - the choice is yours. We would like to collect any old World Book Day costumes that you may have at home and no longer fit. There will be a rail at the front of school for you to put them then anyone who may need one can use them. It is always good to share what we have and no longer need. We are also doing a second hand book sale so please bring any books yo have finished reading.
Year 4 are doing a Sponsored read on World book day - we are going to snuggle up in our new school library and every child will have an opportunity to read a book of their choice to a younger child. This is to raise money for our class charity -’Encephalitis International. Please collect sponsor money and bring with your form on World book day.
Shakespeare Playmaking festival Thursday 20th March
IMPORTANT! Please read and sign the individual photo and video consent letter given on Friday - and bring back for Monday.
Children will arrive at school and will get a coach to the Grand Theatre for their dress rehearsal. Their first performance is at 1:00pm
2. They will then need picking up at the pick up point which is confirmed as M& S FRONT door at 2:45pm.
3. Then you can take them somewhere for some tea and bring them back to the same point at 4:45pm ready for their evening performance at 6pm. It is fine if another parent picks your child up - as long as you let me know in the form below and provide their contact number.
4. They will then need picking up after the evening show at the same pick up point - at 7:45pm
Friday 21st March Own clothes day and bring an Easter Egg for our Easter Egg raffle.
Monday 24th March - Our trip to Gawthorpe Hall
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Lyons and Miss Bray