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Our Lady Star of the Sea RC Primary School

33 Kenilworth Rd
Lytham St Annes, England, FY8 1LB
01253 726015

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

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Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 16th May "Bring flowers of the fairest, bring blossoms the rarest."

May 16, 2025 angela lyons

We were so proud of our Year 4 Holy Communicants on Saturday. What a lovely and special event in their lives - and ours too! They were beautiful and so reverent. Round two this Saturday.

We had a lovely worship to our Queen of the May, Mary. We did the rosary together and we made flowers to crown Our Lady.

In Year 4 this week, children have examined how the church is structured. This has enabled them to learn more about Pope Leo. We have talked about the church as a body of Christ’s followers and that being in Holy Communion with Him means we can be Christ’s body on earth.

In our Happy mind session, we learned to relate properly to others by actively listening to them. Children tried listening without one of the key principles of listening - eg not making eye contact, not smiling, getting distracted etc We then talked about what this feels like and children said they felt hurt, ignored, not valued and sad. See pictures below!

This week in maths, children have been looking at how to magnify numbers by altering their place value and make them ten times larger or one tenth times the size (ten times smaller) This led to us making products ten or one hundred times the size when the factor is magnified by 10.

This week in our English lessons, we have learned how to combine setting and character descriptions when describing ‘The Goddess of the Emerald Lake.” We have now met Rasvani the Fire Fiend from the volcano. That will be a very different description indeed!

In History this week, children have looked at maps of the North of England to discover places where Vikings settled. When children found out typical Viking place name endings, they could figure this out..

In PE, we have been learning skills for upcoming rounders games! We have been focsing on aiming, catching and fielding.

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Conversation starters

History

Where did Vikings settle in England? How do you know?

My Happy mind

What is ‘Active listening?’ What happens if you do not make eye contact, smile or you get distracted when someone is talking to you?

Let’s Celebrate!.

Our learning certificate this week is another double whammy. A Lizzie Ladybird/Bobby Bee goes to Lettie for really striving to improve in every aspect of learning. Your handwriting is so beautiful and your writing composition is coming along so nicely. You are so enthusiastic about everything!

Our virtue star this week is Joseph. We are so proud of what an active learner you are becoming. You are starting to challenge yourself to do quality writing and you are participating well, sometimes even demonstrating your understanding to others. Well done!

Notices

Holy Communion

Please bring your children dressed to the Presbytery around the side of the church for 9:15am. You can then take your place in church, where the benches will be labelled with your family name. Please do not take photos in the service. You may take them after the mass on the altar or in the gardens.

On Sunday 6th July we are having the last school family mass in church. On this day, we are asking that all our First Holy Communicants come to church dressed in their outfits. They are then invited with you to the parish centre for a Holy Communion breakfast, organised by the parish. Please could you fill in the form below so we can get ideas of numbers?

Holy Communion breakfast attendance form

Upcoming dates

Monday 16th June Sport’s day for Year 3 and 4

Wednesday 25th June Year 4 Viking day. Children can come to school dressed as Vikings or Viking gods or goddesses.

Tuesday 1st July St Bede’s Prayer day visit.

Sunday 6th July Holy Communion family mass and breakfast in parish centre. See form above

Monday 14th July Flute concert for parents in school at 2:15pm. Children will be showing you all they have accomplished in their flute lessons this year.

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons and Miss Bray
























































































In Year 4

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 22nd May

May 16, 2025 angela lyons

Maths - TT rockstars

Spellings

Your spelling sheets are in your homework books to complete - with your new puzzle style one.

Maths

Converting Fractions sheet stuck in book. Please continue to work on your times tables, picking up your speed.

Music

Dont forget to log on to Charanga to do your music practice.

Optional Home Learning - Summer 1

Please click on the link below to access this and further your learning:

Summer 1 optional tasks














In Homework Year 4

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 9th May "To live well is to love God with all your heart." St Augustine

May 9, 2025 angela lyons

This week’s worship has centred around listening to Jesus in order to live a good life. Like sheep to a shepherd, following Him and trusting He knows what is best for us. In RE this week, children looked at The Creed - the statement of their faith. They have tried the unconsecrated host and are so ready to take that next step in faith to make their Holy Communion.

Children were full of awe in Science this week. We have started a new topic on sound. Equipped with a ukelele and cymbals, children watched carefully to figure out what causes sound. We learned about soundwaves needing a medium to travel through and this reminded us of our solids, liquids and gases work from earlier in the year.

This week in maths, children have learned how to convert fractions from mixed numbers to improper fractions. This was tricky - but we are developing our fraction sense.

We delve deeper into our novel in English. Children have learned how to write setting descriptions and have looked at how an author can create two settings which really contrast each other by their choice of language.

We had a super History lesson this week. Children looked at recent excavations and sources of evidence which show the Vikings in a better light. They realised we cannot just paint them as vicious warriors - there was more to them than that. THey produced some excellent work, explaining what each piece of evidence proved about this race of people.

They then took this into their PE lesson, adding to their Viking boat dance and showing the Vikings settling peacefully into their villages.

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Conversation starters

History and Science

What else can you say about Vikings, now you have looked at new evidence?

What is sound?

My Happy mind

What does this quote mean, “The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.”

Let’s Celebrate!.

PE stars this week - Louie, Joseph and Rodnie for super teamwork

Gone Green last week - Ellie-Rose, Heath, Louie and Albert

Notices

Holy Communion

Group 1 Saturday 10th May. Group 2 Saturday 17th May

Please bring your children dressed to the Presbytery around the side of the church for 9:15am. You can then take your place in church, where the benches will be labelled with your family name. Please do not take photos in the service. You may take them after the mass on the altar or in the gardens.

On Sunday 6th July we are having the last school family mass in church. On this day, we are asking that all our First Holy Communicants come to church dressed in their outfits. They are then invited with you to the parish centre for a Holy Communion breakfast, organised by the parish. Please could you fill in the form below so we can get ideas of numbers?

Holy Communion breakfast attendance form


Please see below for a Year 5 doughnut sale!

Have a lovely bank holiday weekend,

Mrs Lyons and Miss Bray
























































































In Year 4

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 15th May

May 8, 2025 angela lyons

Holy Communion

Please complete your book ‘Called to His Supper.’

Maths - TT rockstars

Spellings

Your spelling sheets are in your homework books to complete - slightly different from now on - with one sheet in old format and one which is more of a puzzle!

Optional Home Learning - Summer 1

Please click on the link below to access this and further your learning:

Summer 1 optional tasks














In Homework Year 4

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 2nd May "Never let a problem to be solved be more important than a person to be loved."

May 2, 2025 angela lyons

This week’s worship has centred around the story of Peter reconciling with the risen Christ. Children in RE this week have also learned the difference between an apostle and a disciple. They learned that the twelve disciples became apostles when Jesus bestowed on them the same gifts He had from His Father.

Our Holy Communion sessions are going really well. Children have learned about the eucharist. When we receive the Body and Blood of Christ, we become His body on earth and are called to be like Him.

We had a lovely trip to the Grand theatre to watch the RSC’s production of ‘The Tempest.’ It was lovely to watch the children recognise their own lines that they spoke on stage and watch them figure out what was happening.

This week in maths, children have learned how to add and subtract fractions larger than one whole. They are now learning how to convert fractions from mixed numbers to improper fractions.

A busy week in English! We have been learning more about the characters in our novel - they are very unusual and inspiring, especially the lead character, a girl named Lila. Children have written their own character descriptions using their year 4 features and have also written a persuasive letter. I am confident they have mastered these now.

In History, this week, children looked at two different accounts about the Vikings - one written by Anglo-Saxon monks, the other from the same year by Vikings themselves. Children learned to question evidence and form their own opinion based on it.

They then took this into their PE lesson with a Viking boat dance - see below

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Conversation starters

History

Do you think that all Vikings were vicious raiders with not a shred of mercy?

My Happy mind

If you have a problem or hardship in your life, is there a person you would relate to and share this with? How can sharing problems help you?

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, it is yet another double whammy certificate! This goes to Jackson for being a reflective and enthusiastic learner. Jackson, you always participate in class discussions and you are working so hard! I love how you have listened to my feedback and acted upon it to help you improve your writing. Your enthusiasm for Science is beautiful!

Virtues

This half term are virtues are Curious and Active. This week Lucia gets our star. You use your curiosity all the time in lessons to find out more. You are actively acting on my advice and you actively notice if others need you.

PE stars this week - Myles and Bea for excellent portrayal of Vikings in dance.

Notices

Tuesday 6th May Holy Communion session 3 for children as normal afterwards. Pick up at 4:20. This is the last session before Holy communion itself.

Thursday 8th May VE day commemoration at school. WE are having a picnic outside as a whole school. Children can wear red, white and blue clothing. Jackie will prepare a picnic lunch for school dinners.

Group 1 Saturday 10th May. Group 2 Saturday 17th May

Please bring your children dressed to the Presbytery around the side of the church for 9:15am. You can then take your place in church, where the benches will be labelled with your family name. Please do not take photos in the service. You may take them after the mass on the altar or in the gardens.

On Sunday 6th July we are having the last school family mass in church. On this day, we are asking that all our First Holy Communicants come to church dressed in their outfits. They are then invited with you to the parish centre for a Holy Communion breakfast, organised by the parish. Please could you fill in the form below so we can get ideas of numbers?

Holy Communion breakfast attendance form


Please see below for a Year 5 doughnut sale!

Have a lovely bank holiday weekend,

Mrs Lyons and Miss Bray
























































































In Year 4

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 8th May

May 1, 2025 angela lyons

Holy Communion

Please complete your book ‘Called to His Supper,’ up to p41. The pages have been bound incorrectly - please select the right pages!

Maths - Fractions

One maths sheets to complete, practising skills of adding fractions, subtracting fractions and beginning to change a mixed fraction into improper.

Going for Gold!

We did our first ‘try it out’ check this week for our official times tables test. We talked about APR - Absolute Personal responsibility to dedicate ourselves to this goal. Keep working hard on your TT rockstars - going green or building up speed.

Spellings

Your spelling sheets are in your homework books to complete - slightly different from now on - with one sheet in old format and one which is more of a puzzle!

Optional Home Learning - Summer 1

Please click on the link below to access this and further your learning:

Summer 1 optional tasks














In Homework Year 4

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 25th April "From my point of view, God is the light that illuminates the darkness and a spark of divine light is in each of us." (Pope Francis)

April 25, 2025 angela lyons

This week’s worship has centred around the passing of our church leader Pope Francis, may he rest in the light of Christ. He certainly had more than a simple spark of the divine. Children found out about his life and reflected on his inspirational words.

We have also spent some time in reflection around our statue of Our Lady of Lourdes and thought about qualities of Mary. In RE this week, children aptly learned about our first pope, St.Peter and how Jesus forgave him for fenying Him.

This week in maths, children have deepened their understanding of fractions - fully understanding numbers greater than 1 whole, whilst also brushing up on their column subtraction skills. Times tables are a massive focus too - getting speedy and retrieving all our facts.

This week in English, children have written another Brer Rabbit story and they have learned what their writing targets are to help them improve and take that next step. We are now on our new novel, ‘The Firework-Maker’s Daughter, an empowering story of resilience in the face of hardships and passion for your art.

In computing, children have been learning how to use a program on purple mash called 2Logo, which involves controlling a screen turtle with commands.

In History, this week, children met a Viking called Sven. He looked suspiciously like Mrs Lyons with a horned helmet! However, Sven told the children about the Viking life at sea and was very proud that he was a boat builder. Children learned from him all about Viking boats and had a glimpse into the exciting life of a Viking.

They then took this into their PE lesson with a Viking boat dance.

Conversation starters

Science

What is a food chain? Can you make up your own food chain - start with a producer (plant)

My Happy mind/Religion

What have you learned about the mass this week in Holy Communion?


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Let’s Celebrate!

This week, it is yet another double whammy certificate! This goes to Louisa for being a determined and enthusiastic learner. Louisa, you always put in your full effort and you volunteer your ideas to the class. you read out beautifully to the class this week too.

Virtues

This half term are virtues are Curious and Active. This week Isaac gets our star. I love how active you have been this week in taking my advice and in using your spelling dictionary to enhance your writing. Well done!

PE stars this week - Martha and Hugo for excellent portrayal of Vikings in dance.

Notices

Tuesday 29th April - we are at the Grand theatre to watch the Royal Shakespeare Company’s portrayal of ‘The Tempest,’ and we are EXCITED!

Holy Communion session for children as normal afterwards. Pick up at 4:20

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Smith and Miss Bray




















































































In Year 4

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 1st May

April 24, 2025 angela lyons

Holy Communion

Please complete your book ‘Called to His Supper,’ up to p22. The pages have been bound incorrectly - please select the right pages!

Maths - Fractions

Two maths sheets to complete, putting fractions on a number line. Remember count the PARTS between each integer to help you find which fraction or unit you are counting in.

Going for Gold!

Next week, we will do our first mock practice for the test in June. Keep working hard on your TT rockstars - going green or building up speed.

Spellings

Your spelling sheets are in your homework books to complete - please do to the highest standard, making sure your handwriting is the same level as your handwriting in school.

Optional Home Learning - Summer 1

Please click on the link below to access this and further your learning:

Summer 1 optional tasks














In Homework Year 4

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 11th April "Yet not My will; but Yours be done.

April 11, 2025 angela lyons

What an emotional week it has been! Children have been watching the portrayals of the events of Holy Week and reflecting on them through the class assemblies. Year 4’s portrayal of the Garden of Gethsemane was delivered with such understanding and emotion - we can thank Mrs Gregan for working with the children to create such a beautiful and agonising assembly.

After each assembly, the children have reflected on the message of each event and have recorded this in a little book. This week, we have also received a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes - the patron saint of our diocese. We shared a beautiful liturgy together with Father Peter and children from St Peters. We will look after the statue for a week after Easter and learn more about St Bernadette’s vision.

In History, this week, children have thought about this question, “How serious was the Viking threat to our country?” Together they made ‘living graphs’ plotting the events according to their threat level. We learned how important King Alfred was to protect our country from the Vikings. Our next task was to critically analyse evidence to see if Kind Alfred really deserved the title ‘Great.’

In maths this week, children have been continuing to understand fractions which are greater than one whole and have also brushed up on their column addition and subtraction of 4 digit numbers.

Children have written their own Brer Rabbit stories this week - focusing on all the writing techniques they have learned so far in Year 4.

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Conversation starters

History

Talk to your family about King Alfred - who was he? Was he really great? Give reasons why he was but also explain why it is a bit dubious!

My Happy mind

How can you show love to your family over Easter?

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, the children have chosen a learner in class who has demonstrated every learning character’s qualities. They have chosen Bea - well done Bea! Your class mates said you are always kind and grateful. You are so focused and participate well in class. You spread smiles and you are a funny, kind friend. Well done!

Virtues

The children also voted for our star this week. Emilia your class voted for you because you are kind and generous. You often help others with their work and you are always grateful. Well done!

Notices

Tuesday 29th April - Children are going to watch the RSC’s portrayal of the Tempest at the Grand theatre. The price is £8 payable on parentpay. Thank you.

Have a lovely Easter with your lovely children

Mrs Lyons and Miss Bray




















































































In Year 4

Year 4 homework to be completed over the Easter holidays

April 10, 2025 angela lyons

Maths

You have a small maths sheet to complete on column addition and subtraction - YOU WILL NOT HAVE YOUR HOMEWORK BOOKS - they are in class.

Going for Gold!

Over the holidays, it is my greatest wish that we turn our heatmaps green if we have not already done so.

We have learned all common multiplication facts and so many of you know them instantly. One thing that has really helped us to learn them is the times tables songs we have learned along the way. We decided as a class to collate these into a video so you can practise our songs at home - especially those of you still struggling to remember those key facts.

Everybody - please practise your TT rockstars every day over Easter - and practise singing along to these songs with your class friends to help the times tables sink in.













In Homework Year 4

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 4th April "Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin." (St. Teresa of Calcutta)

April 4, 2025 angela lyons

This week’s worship has centred around the story of the woman who had broken the law and was sentenced to be stoned. Jesus’s message was that anyone who had not sinned could throw the first stone. Children have reflected on this message in class - how we should not judge or sentence others - instead look towards ourselves and treat every day as a new start towards God’s love.

This week, the children have been taught by Miss Smith who has been so impressed with the children’s kindness and their focus. They have also loved their assembly practice with Mrs. Gregan. The children have created a formidable liturgy set in Gethsemane - they cannot wait to share it with you on Wednesday at 9:15am. Please can all children bring in a black pair of leggings for the assembly.

This week in English, children have got creative! They have learned how to write a character description using lots of Year 4 features. They created two of their own Brer Rabbit characters and described their appearance and personalities.

In History, this week, children have learned how Christianity came to our country in Anglo-Saxon times. They have looked at evidence which proves Christianity took root in these times and learned the chronology of events - from St Aidan at the top of our country - converting the kingdoms of Northumbria and Mercia and St Augustine at the bottom of the country - sent by Pope Gregory in Rome to convert the English in Kent, Suffolk and other Southern areas. All fascinating stuff and very apt with the children’s deepening of their own faith.

In maths this week, children have been focusing on understanding fractions which are greater than one whole. We need a real push at home now for times tables - so please keep up with TT Rockstars and fire multiplication questions at children at every opportunity!

On Monday afternoon, the children had enrichment in Reception where they completed a beautiful art challenge.

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Conversation starters

English

Which character did you create? What was it like? How did it move? What was its appearance like?

My Happy mind

How many things can you be grateful for this half term?

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, it is yet another double whammy certificate! Well done George L. for being an enthusiastic and co-operative learner. You listen to others’ ideas carefully and explain your own ideas clearly to the class. You are kind and considerate when working with others and you always ask if you dont understand! Well done

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 Louie gets our star. Louie you always wear a big smile and you are such a positive chap. You bring joy to people. Well done!

Notices

Easter egg Raffle - you can now purchase tickets at £1 per strip

Family mass Sunday 6th April

Class assembly The Garden of Gethsemane - Wednesday 9th April at 9:15am

Please bring Lenten boxes back by Wednesday - so we can count up and see how you have done with your chores!

Break up Friday 11th April 2pm

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Smith and Miss Bray
















































































In Year 4

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 10th April

April 3, 2025 angela lyons

Spelling

This week we have our normal spelling sheets, with our rule to practise too.

Maths

It is time to really ramp up the times tables practice - You should all be going on TT Rockstars DAILY at home. If you have not yet got a green heatmap - this should be something you are endeavouring to do and work on at home.

In TT Rockstars, there is a section called SOUNDCHECK. This emulates the official times tables test children will get in June. Please practise soundcheck once a day at least. Also keep working to keep the heatmaps green.

In multi-player mode there is ROCKSLAM. I keep setting a challenge for children to beat me - they like that! This keeps things fresh and exciting. They can also challenge each other.

STUDIO is where they can work on their rock status -we already have some rock legends!


Optional Home Learning - Spring 2

Please click on the link below to access this and further your learning:

Spring 1 optional homework






In Homework Year 4

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 28th March "Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another just as God, through Christ, has forgiven you.

March 28, 2025 angela lyons

What a delight your children have been this week. On Tuesday, they made their first confession in church and I know they were so reflective upon themselves. It was a beautiful service and they sang like angels.

On Monday, we had our trip to Gawthorpe hall where children took part in many tasks to find out more of Shakespearean England. They learned that many of our words were invented by Shakespeare, They put the events of his life in order and also handled artefacts from around this time - guessing what they were used for. Finally, they had a lesson in the art of sword-fighting on the grounds. They always take so much from their opportunities and learnt lots. It truly is a pleasure taking them anywhere!

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This week in English, children have ranked the characters from Brer Rabbit in order of cleverness, justifying their opniions with 3 examples from the text. They have then really revised all grammar skills learned so far -and also learned two new ones - similes and complex sentences using adverb starters. Also, this week we finished our touching story, The Butterfly Lion and children wrote about the parts of the lion’s life (using extended noun phrases)

In History, this week, children have discovered for themselves who was buried at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk by examining the evidence. They have also used evidence of place names to find out which local towns were once Anglo-Saxon - therefore discovering where they settled.

Conversation starters

History

Who was buried at Sutton Hoo and how do you know?

My Happy mind/Religion

How do you feel now that you have put things right with God?

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, the learning certificate goes to Heath. Another double whammy certificate of Kiki Chameleon and Bobby Bee. You were an excellent Prospero and performed with such passion and creativity! You are really maturing and making good decisions. 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 Ava receives the star for being so generous. You always have time for people Ava and help others out - also she raised £68 for Encephalitis UK. WOW!

Notices

Wednesday 2nd April- School Photo Day. Children are to come into school in their school uniform.

Shakespeare ambassadors - if your parents can take you, you are at the Grand theatre on Wednesday 2nd April 1-3pm for a meeting to see where we can take things next!

Easter egg Raffle - you can now purchase tickets at £1 per strip

Family mass Sunday 6th April

Class assembly The Garden of Gethsemane - Wednesday 9th April

Break up Friday 11th April 2pm

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Smith and Miss Bray












































































In Year 4

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 3rd April

March 27, 2025 angela lyons

Spelling

This week we have our normal spelling sheets, with our rule to practise too.

Maths

It is time to really ramp up the times tables practice.

This week children have a timed test to do in their homework books. They are used to doing these in class and will tell you how to conduct it. We will be giving these regularly.

In TT Rockstars, there is a section called SOUNDCHECK. This emulates the official times tables test children will get in June. Please practise soundcheck once a day at least. Also keep working to keep the heatmaps green.

In multi-player mode there is ROCKSLAM. I keep setting a challenge for children to beat me - they like that! This keeps things fresh and exciting. They can also challenge each other.

STUDIO is where they can work on their rock status -we already have some rock legends!


Optional Home Learning - Spring 2

Please click on the link below to access this and further your learning:

Spring 1 optional homework






In Homework Year 4

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 27th March

March 21, 2025 angela lyons

Please read and tell your parents the meaning of these words

Making things Right booklet

Please complete this booklet for Tuesday and bring your book to school. You can practise your Act of Contrition prayer ready for your First Reconciliation next Tuesday. Please be at the church for 5:45pm in full school uniform - not PE

Everyday God song

Spelling

This week we have our normal spelling sheets, with our rule to practise too.

Charanga

Please log on and practise your new tune


Optional Home Learning - Spring 2

Please click on the link below to access this and further your learning:

Spring 1 optional homework






In Homework Year 4

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 21st March "Collaboration is the essence of life."

March 21, 2025 angela lyons

We cannot express how proud we are of the children this week! What a performance - full of energy, teamwork, sparkle and fun. I know they have worked so hard over the last few weeks to get better and better and children have come to me to tell me how their confidence has improved in this process. It teaches them they can overcome nerves, they can do anything they put their mind to! They have developed a dear love of Shakespeare to boot. They fully deserve their trip to Gawthorpe Hall to find out more about the Bard on Monday! I am one proud teacher!

It is an exciting time for Year 4. They have had their final session to prepare for Reconciliation and they are ready. In RE this week, children learned about Jesus’ triumphant entry to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

In History this week, we have used sources of evidence to discover whose was the Anglo-Saxon grave at Sutton Hoo. There is a fascinating film about this called, ‘The Dig.’

Maths has seen us review our knowledge of Fractions. We have nearly completed all our times tables facts now - very nearly there!

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Conversation starters

Reconciliation

In your life, when have you made bad choices? What would you like to say sorry to God for? How could you put it right with others? Spend some time reflecting on this before Tuesday. Remember, we are all human and make wrong choices sometimes. God is a loving Father, ready to forgive.

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, the learning certificate goes to Mia-Grace. Another double whammy certificate of Bobby Bee and Sadie Spider! You are so positive about your lessons and you are enjoying working hard at school.

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 Alice receives the star for being so grateful towards others and for spreading positivity to all around her.

Notices

Monday 24th March Gawthorpe hall trip - EARLY START 8:20 at school

Tuesday 25th March - Reconciliation in church. Please come in full school uniform (no PE kits) for 5:45. Children will sit at the front with their peers. This is always a special, calm event.

Wednesday 9th April - Our class assembly at 9:15am

Well done to all your beautiful children! Have a restful weekend,

Mrs Lyons and Miss Bray








































































In Year 4

Shakespeare playmaking Thursday 20th March

March 18, 2025 angela lyons

We are all very excited and ready! Please ensure the following:

  • Children are dropped of at 8:30am prompt on Thursday morning in uniform - they need to get dressed before getting on the coach at 8:45

  • Children have some kind of black shoes either in their costume bag or to wear on the day - this can be modern shoes, pumps, trainers or school shoes. Best not to have any white on the shoes.

  • They have water bottles

  • They have a rucksack with any colouring, drawing equipment

  • They have apacked lunch from you or Jackie

  • You pick them up and drop them off at the times stated at M&S FRONT door. Please look at the allocated adult for your child on the form below.

    We will see you there!

Allocated adults for your child
In Year 4

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 14th March "If God can work through me, He can work through anyone." St Francis of Assisi

March 14, 2025 angela lyons

There has been a lot of deep thinking in our class this week. In our RE sessions we have been thinking about works of mercy. These are acts that we do because we are Christian such as helping others, forgiving, being grateful and saying sorry. We have also reflected on our gospel for the forthcoming Sunday about the Transfiguration and how this encourages us to have faith in Jesus. We sung, ‘Make me a channel of your peace,’ and discussed how the words show we strive to be a vessel of Jesus - encouraging others and bringing hope.

We have been working so hard on the opening and finale of our Shakespeare. We had a director visit on Monday to give it the ‘ok!’ You are in for a real treat and it is great to see all children’s confidence grow. In maths we have focused on divisibility rules for 3, 6 and 9. We are loving our Brer Rabbit folk tales in English.

In History, we have invented our Anglo-Saxon society which the children have named Riverton. We have learned about the way of life of this civilisation and how they supported each other in their mini communities.

Conversation starters

History

What was an Anglo-Saxon village like? How did the families live?

My Happy mind

How can you be a channel of peace, encouraging others?

Let’s Celebrate!

This week, the learning certificate goes to Rodnie. Another double whammy certificate of Lizzie Ladybird and Cooper Crab! You improve every time you do something! You are so attentive and focused in lessons. Thank you!

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 Bea receives the star for being so generous with her love. You are always so olite and you are a caring, beautiful person.

Notices

Tuesday 18th March - Third Reconciliation session 3:30-4:20 just for children this week. Please complete Making things Right booklet up to p28

Shakespeare Playmaking festival Thursday 20th March EARLY START - 8:30am at school

Children can come in their PE kit on Thursday. They will need their school bag - they can bring fiddle toys, colouring books/ quiz books/drawing books and colours. They will need a water bottle and all children must have back shoes (jazz shoes/pumps/trainers or school shoes)

Friday 21st March Own clothes day and bring an Easter Egg for our Easter Egg raffle. Also on this day, Greg Anderson from Lytham Hall will be joining us in school to help the children make a ‘People we love’ planter. These are optional to be made and will cost £6 to cover the cost of the experience. Mrs Nel has popped it on Parent Pay and if you would like your child to be part of it, please pay by Tuesday next week.

So many have already paid - thank you! Greg will talk the children through the different plants used and each child will make it for someone they love.

Monday 24th March Gawthorpe hall trip - EARLY START 8:20 at school

Tuesday 25th March. 6pm - Reconciliation in church. Please could children arrive in full school uniform (not PE kits) at 5:45

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Lyons and Miss Bray




































































In Year 4

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 20th March

March 13, 2025 angela lyons

Please read and tell your parents the meaning of these words.


Making things Right booklet

Please complete pages 16-28 for Tuesday and bring your book to the session. Also practise the song we will sing, “Everyday God.’

Everyday God song

Shakespeare

Please ensure you have all costumes in by Monday

Spelling

This week we have our normal spelling sheets, with our rule to practise too.

Charanga

Please log on and do Mamma Mia that Mrs Maddocks set.


Optional Home Learning - Spring 2

Please click on the link below to access this and further your learning:

Spring 1 optional homework






In Homework Year 4

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 7th March "Reading is dreaming with open eyes."

March 7, 2025 angela lyons

This week in year 4, we have reflected on the beginning of Lent and children have thought about the 3 main principles, Almsgiving, fasting and prayer. On Wedensday children went to church to mark Ash Wednesday. They sung beautifully and helped their Year 2 partners reflect too. Then they swapped their Lenten boxes. Please encourage children to do little chores to help around the house and give them a few pennies to fill it up over Lent.

In My Happy Mind lessons this week, children started a new topic ;Relate.’ This began by thinking about how we relate to others differently according to their personalities and strengths.

On Tuesday, children had their First session to prepare for Reconciliation. Please help them to complete the first part of the book - see homework. This can be a really special thing to do together.

On Wednesday, we had five members of the class at ‘The Big Sing.’ I know Miss Woodend was so proud of you. You sung brilliantly and were all role models. Also on Wednesday, children prepared a reading for the youngest members of our school for our World Book Day. This was a sponsored event for our Class Charity - Encephalitis International. Thank you so much for supporting us in this event. Children were amazing! I had to compile a little video below to show you their beautiful story reading in our newly created library. Also the children looked fantastic on World book day - thank you so much for all your efforts. They had a lovely day of reading. We also practised our Shakespeare in the hall in costume - see pics below!

Our Geography this half term is all about Environmental Regions. This week, children learned about the 4 main regions of Europe. They grew more familiar with capital cities when they had to plan a trip through Europe visiting cities from all environmental regions.

In History, we have studied where the Anglo-Saxons came from and reasons why they came to settle here - we call these push and pull factors.

Conversation starters

Geography

Have a look at a map of Europe together. Have you been anywhere there? Which cities have you visited? Why does Italy have 3 different environmental regions within it?

My Happy mind

What does it mean if you can relate to people?

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Let’s Celebrate!


This week, the learning certificate goes to George C. Another double whammy certificate of Kiki Chameleon and Cooper Crab! You have become such an attentive listener and such a kind, calm, creative member of the class. Thank you for your excellent focus and respect.

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 Ellie-Rose receives the star for being such a kind person who is always generous and loving.

Notices

Tuesday 11th March - Second Reconciliation session 3:30-4:20 just for children this week. Please complete Making things Right booklet up to p15

World Book day sponsor form and money- please fill in and bring in as soon as possible

Shakespeare Playmaking festival Thursday 20th March

PICK UPS ARE AT M&S FRONT door at 2:45 and 7:45. Drop off there at 4:45. Six more outstanding to fill in the online form so we know who is picking up your child.

Please ensure they have costumes in school.

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




































































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