Year 4 Final blog Friday 18th July "Don't be sad because it's over; smile because it happened." (Dr Seuss)

Cheers everybody! What a joy this year has been from start to finish. Children, from the bottom of my heart thank you for being such delightful, kind, hard-working and bubbly individuals. You know how much I will miss you but you are ready to spread your wings and fly in Year 5! We are also saying goodbye to Miss Bray, who was our ray of sunshine this year and will be missed so much! Thank you for your beautiful heart.

Flute concert this week was a roaring success. I know there were some nerves and trepidation - but children played with confidence and absolutely smashed all the songs!

This week, in English, children have learned another poem from T.S Eliot’s book of Cats and performed it in pairs. Please enjoy their final gift to you - Macavity the Mystery Cat on video below. What a group of superstars they are!

In French this week, we opened our French cafe. Children dined on baguettes, croissants and even croque monsieurs, washing it down with limonade and jus d’orange, whilst of course ordering their food in French. The ambience was special, as were their menus. See pictures below.

Let’s Celebrate!.

This week, the children have voted for the children who have demonstrated every learning behaviour this year. With the same amount of votes were Alice and Liam.

Alice, the class said you are so focused and ready to learn. You consistently show perseverance, courage, co-operation, curiosity, creativity, self-belief and focus.

Liam - the class said you always do the right thing. Again, you are incredibly focused, you participate fully and you are a kind friend. Well done!

The class have also voted for children who demonstrate all virtues. Again the votes were joint - Anna and Phoebe.

Anna- You are a kind friend who always gives your all.

Phoebe - the class recognise how helpful you are to everyone.

I couldn’t agree more with these - well done!

Notice

With the success of ‘My Happy Mind,’ in school, many parents have downloaded the free My Happy Mind app. This is filled with ideas and activities to help support your child’s mental health and happiness. If you have not done so, here is the link to download below:

Thank you all so much for your unwavering support and for the gift of your children. It has been a privilege to play a part in their story.

Have a lovely holiday,

Mrs Lyons and Miss Bray

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 11th July "Nature is the source of all true knowledge." (Leonardo Da Vinci)

What a beautiful penultimate week it has been in Year 4! The highlight of this week was our rivers study at Cuerden Valley Park. What an experience they had! Children blew the staff away with their excellent and extensive river knowledge. The children watched the flow of a river on the outside and inside of a meander by racing ducks! They used nets to see what invertebrates they could find and the staff helped them identify them. They panned for crystals and measured the River Lostock’s width and depth demonstrating excellent teamwork skills. Please do watch the video below of their special fieldwork adventure!

This week, in English, children have been learning the poem ‘Macavity,’ by T.S Elliot. They have again worked in teams to learn a verse and teach it to another group, explaining what it means. They have then performed their verses, planning this carefully themselves.

Children did an excellent job on their biscuits this week - I had to stop myself from sampling them all! I especially liked the box designs they made.

In French this week, we learned about French shops and what products they sell. Next week, we will turn our classroom into a French cafe and serve each other some yummy french food!

Conversation starters

Geography

What did you learn from your geography fieldwork river study?

Let’s Celebrate!.

Our learning certificate this week is another double whammy. A Roger Robin/Sadie Spider certificate goes to Martha for really ensuring you take your learning into your own hands and use learning behaviours such as focus and resilience to grasp the difficult concept of time. You are always encouraging others, which was so apparent on our school trip.

Our virtues for this half term are Compassionate and Loving. This week we have noticed Rosa - you are so helpful Rosa and put in the effort to make classroom life run smoothly. Thank you.

Notices

Book collection - please have good hunt for any school books to bring back to school before Wednesday.

Could all children bring a plastic bag on Monday/Tuesday take their school books home.

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.

We break up on Friday at 2:00pm

Enjoy your weekend in the heat, with your little sunshines!

Mrs Lyons and Miss Bray

Rivers Trip Year 4 Tuesday 8th July

Your day will be as follows (approximately):

 09:45am to 10:00am       Arrival at Cuerden Valley Park, Berkeley Drive, off Shady Lane

10:15am to 12:15pm       River Work

12:15pm to 12:45pm      Lunch

12:45pm to 14:15pm      River Work

14:15pm to 14:30pm      Return to Cuerden Valley Park and departure

You will be outdoors in natural environments where the ground may be muddy, wet and uneven.  Please ensure children dress appropriately for the outdoors and bring suitable footwear. (I advise tracksuit bottoms, top and trainers.)

Everyone needs to bring wellies for the river work, to dress for the outdoors, as we do go out even in the rain.

Please also have in your bag a dry change of footwear and clothing (at very least to bring 2 pairs of socks each)

  Toilets are available in the Orchard Barn and you will have access to a room, where you will be able to eat your lunch and store bags whilst we are out in the park. 

Remember to try to pack a zero waste packed lunch and be at school for 8:30am Tuesday morning.

Thanks, Mrs Lyons

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 4th July "Do not aspire to have more, aspire to be more." (Oscar Romero)

It has been a lovely, hope-filled week in Year 4. On Tuesday we went to St Bedes to experience a prayer day, with the theme, ‘Share your Light.’ Children really were beacons of light in the respectful way they conducted themselves, in their beautiful singing (I could listen to it all day!) and in their kindness towards all. They learned all about the saint, Oscar Romero and made a cross representing themselves, they made prayer beads which they used in the school chapel and made a stained glass window with a message about spreading light upon it. They had a good mix with children from other feeder schools of the same age.

This week, children had their move up morning to their new class. Mr Cornwell is delighted to be teaching them next year -and I will be incredibly sad to see them go but also immensely proud of them for all they have achieved this year.

In class, children invented their own character from the Viking cosmos and thought of a magical object that they might own, lose or steal. This will help them with their upcoming Viking myth stories.

In maths, we have built on our understanding of time with 12 and 24 hour clock using digital time. Children may need a little rehearsal of time at home so I have popped it on the homework

We have started our Geography topic all about Rivers this week. Children loved finding out all about the features of a river and how it changes as is flows downhill. We will be learning more next week prior to our River study trip. Please read the detailed information below about what children will need on the day.

In English, children have been inventing their own Viking myth. Look at our beautiful creation of the Viking cosmos below!

Pledge day - Today, we have been reflecting as a school about how to bring hope to a sometimes dark world. Individually, as a class and as a school, children have thought about how they can make a difference in the world - how they can spread positivity, hope and the message of Jesus to others.

Conversation starters

Geography

How is a river formed and where? Have you ever been to a river? Why not visit Lytham estuary with your family, where the Ribble flows into the sea?

My Pledge

What pledge did you make to help bring hope into our world? Can you remember our class pledge?

Let’s Celebrate!.

Our learning certificate this week is another double whammy. A Bobby Bee/Clara Clownfish certificate goes to Nathan for being a learner who notices EVERYTHING! You are so enthusiastic about every topic - especially thriving in Science and Geography. You are loving learning about rivers.

Our virtues for this half term are Compassionate and Loving. This week we have noticed Myles. You are such a considerate and gentle human being Myles. You always guide others with your complete respect for people around you.

Notices

Sunday 6th July Holy Communion family mass and breakfast in parish centre. You can bring your children into church as normal for 9:15am in their Holy Communion clothes and Mrs Gregan will lead them into the presbytery where I will be waiting for them.

Monday 9th July -Mini Vinnies: Our Mini Vinnies are really eager to raise money for RSPCA. They have decided that they (the Mini Vinnie children) will gather their good condition/new toys, books as well as chocolate bars and sweets to raise money for this cause. On Monday during pick up time they will set up a table, on the artificial grass by the trim trial, where they will be selling raffle tickets to win the prices they have donated. 50p per ticket and all proceeds will go to the charity RSPCA. The prices will be drawn the following week. If you would like to support this fundraiser please bring some change with you during pick up time on Monday 3:25, 50p a ticket of £2 a strip. Thank you!

Tuesday 8th July Please arrive at school for 8:30.Rivers trip to Cuerdale Valley Park. This trip is now payable on parentpay £20. Children will be getting in the river and will need Wellies, outdoor clothing, sunhat and also a complete change of clothing including extra socks.

The trip leaders at Cuerden Valley are encouraging ZERO WASTE and have asked us to try and bring a lunch which has minimal waste.

Some ideas for how to achieve this:

·         Bring lunches in rucksack or other reusable bag instead of plastic or paper bags (bags will be safely left in our classroom whilst we are out on the park).

·         Bring drinks in re-usable drinks containers, rather than throw away bottles.

·         Put sandwiches/biscuits/cakes etc in re-usable sandwich boxes, not wrapped in cling film or foil.

·         Do not pack too much unnecessary food (we have noticed a lot of completely untouched food goes in the bin).

Schools will receive a certificate if they manage to achieve this.

Wednesday 9th July. Children are baking their biscuits. Their recipes are in their bags. #Please bring ingredients

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.

We look forward to seeing you at 9:15 for our family mass on Sunday.

Mrs Lyons and Miss Bray

Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 10th July

Maths

This week we have been learning about 12 and 24 hour clock using digital time. Please practise telling the time. First use an analogue clock (with hands) If you know you are shaky on this - make it your goal over the Summer.

Then practise reading a digital clock at different times in the day or night. Do you understand am and pm? What does 18.30 mean?

A) 2423 + 678 = F) 3653 - 1247

Reading

Keep reading - try and meet your reading target for the final half term.

Spelling

Please complete the sheets in homework book.

Music

Practise your flute pieces. You all have Charanga log ins.

Optional Home Learning - Summer 2

Have a good look at these. There are some lovely tasks to complete

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 27th June “History is the discovering of the principles of human nature.”

Another enjoyable week in Year 4! We have learned more about how to relate to others in our Happy Mind lesson this week. We focused on the ‘Stop, understand and Consider’ strategy to help us see things from others’ perspectives.

The highlight of our week was definitely Viking day! Thank you so much for preparing the children so well - they looked amazing! We started the day by recalling our Viking dance and performing it - see video below. Then the children made movies in groups, explaining everything they have learned about Vikings and giving a more balanced view than the stereotypical one in most History books.

We then split in half and some children went to forest school to learn about Vikings through nature! They made natural jewelry, played Viking games, had Viking stories and Miss Lavelle helped them make porridge with foraged cherries from our tree. Thanks to Miss Lavelle, Mrs Tierney and Mrs Molloy for this!

In class, children invented their own character from the Viking cosmos and thought of a magical object that they might own, lose or steal. This will help them with their upcoming Viking myth stories.

In maths, we have continued our money unit - learning about the most effective ways to calculate and find change. Look out for some homework this week on this.

Also this week, the children below took part in a tennis competition. We had great fun and the children played so well. Thanks to all parents that came to support too!

Conversation starters

Science

What is a circuit?

My Happy mind

Think of a tricky situation you have been in. How could you use the Stop, understand and consider strategy and your character strngths to overcome it?

Let’s Celebrate!.

Our learning certificate this week is another double whammy. A Sadie Spider/Kiki Chameleon certificate goes to Anna for trying so hard in all you do. You allow your creative mind to thrive! You are always so polite and considerate too.

Our virtues for this half term are Compassionate and Loving. This week we have noticed Alana. You are such a lovely friend to others. You always show compassion for others’ needs.

Notices

Tuesday 1st July St Bede’s Prayer day visit. Please arrive at school for 8:45

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

Tuesday 8th July Please arrive at school for 8:30.Rivers trip to Cuerdale Valley Park. This trip is now payable on parentpay £20. Children will be getting in the river and will need Wellies, outdoor clothing, sunhat and also a complete change of clothing including extra socks. Please fill in the lunch form below for both trips - (To St Bedes and The Rivers Trip) The trip leaders at Cuerden Valley are encouraging ZERO WASTE and have asked us to try and bring a lunch which has minimal waste. More details given next week.

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

Year 4 homework to be handed in on Thursday 3rd July

Maths

In your homework books, have a little brush up on your column addition and subtraction. Complete the following 10 calculations in columns on your squared paper given, remembering this strategy.

( EXCEPT - there are two calculations which are much easier to do by altering in some way. Can you spot them? How would you solve them?)

A) 2423 + 678 = F) 3653 - 1247 =

B) £26.57 + £12.99 = G) 7000 - 2672 =

C) 3490 + 5256 = H) £12.55 - 5.34

D) £5.78 + £23.24 = I) £22.15 - 13.28

E) 567 + 459 = J) £156.20 - £88.35

Reading

Keep reading - try and meet your reading target for the final half term.

Music

Practise your flute pieces

Optional Home Learning - Summer 2

Have a good look at these. There are some lovely tasks to complete

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 20th June. "Collaboration is the essence of life."

What an eventful week we have had in year 4! Monday was our sports day - and I am sure you will agree the children just did brilliantly - such team spirit was shown, but also such determination to do their very best and succeed! Teaching this class is such a pleasure because they are like this with everything - they want to give their all!

In maths, the children were filmed on Wednesday to showcase their super skills in Mastering number. This lesson was watched by lots of teachers from other schools who are new to this super approach to maths, so they could learn from us. I was so proud of their sheer joy and again their unwavering enthusiasm!

This week in our English lessons, we have started reading Viking myths and finding out all about the Norse Cosmos. Children have been doing some reading quizzes and practising their comprehension.

Have a look at the pictures of our lovely English displays below - from our last class novel.

Also this week, we have had our Jim Jam Jog and our enrichment - the children had a lovely dance with Mrs Harrison! What a week!

Conversation starters

Science

How do we keep safe with electricity in the home?

My Happy mind

What helps you concentrate and be engaged in things?

Let’s Celebrate!.

Our learning certificate this week is another double whammy. A Roger Robin/Clara Clownfish goes to Fletcher for being such a brilliant helper to teachers and also for being someone who pays such good attention in everything. Well done!

Our virtues for this half term are Compassionate and Loving. This week we have noticed Martha. You are so thoughtful and kind to everyone and are often seen looking after the little ones.

Notices

Wednesday 25th June Year 4 Viking day. Children can come to school dressed as Vikings/Anglo-Saxons or Viking gods or goddesses. HOWEVER, THEY WILL BE IN FOREST SCHOOL FOR HALF THE DAY, SO NEED A LONG SLEEVED TOP AND TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS IN THEI SCHOOL BAGS TO GET CHANGED INTO.

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

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

Tuesday 8th July Rivers trip to Cuerdale Valley Park. This trip is now payable on parentpay £20. Children will be getting in the river and will need Wellies, outdoor clothing, sunhat and also a complete change of clothing including extra socks. Please fill in the lunch form below for both trips - (To St Bedes and The Rivers Trip) The trip leaders at Cuerden Valley are encouraging ZERO WASTE and have asked us to try and bring a lunch which has minimal waste. More details given next week.

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

Year 4 homework to be handed in on Thursday 26th June

Spelling

Please complete spelling tasks from book

Music

Practise your flute pieces

Optional Home Learning - Summer 2

Have a good look at these. There are some lovely tasks to complete

Year 4 Weekly blog Friday 13th June "The door of heaven is the heart of Jesus. The key to the door is prayer and love."

Today, we celebrated mass at St Joseph’s church, together with First Holy Communicants from lots of different local schools. Our theme was the Sacred Heart of Jesus, reminding us Jesus gave His body so we could feel His perfect love. Children joined in with responses, complete with sign language and sang with gusto.

In our Happy mind this week, we talked about what it means to ‘engage’ in learning and how important this is. We had a discussion about being able to give things our total focus and attention and how difficult this can be in the age of screen time.

This week in maths, children have been learning all about symmetry - how many lines of symmetry different shapes have and how we can reflect shapes over a mirror line. We have grown our knowledge of certain quadrilaterals - like kites, trapeziums, parallelograms and rhombuses.

Children enjoyed working in their biscuit teams to make their biscuits with Mrs Mather this week.

This week in our English lessons, we have been focusing on reading questions. We have started our new novel, “Odd and the Frost Giants,’ and made sure we have mastered all year 4 reading skills. We have also been learning all about the Viking cosmos and children have been creating these in groups.

In PE, we have done a lot of running and hurdling this week. Also we have been practising our obstacle race.

Have a look at our beautiful images in the film below from our proud moments at the Grand Theatre in the Tempest - sent by the photographers. What a special event to look back on with fondness forever.

Conversation starters

Maths

How many shapes can you now name? How many symmetrical patterns can you see in nature?

My Happy mind

What helps you concentrate and be engaged in things?

Let’s Celebrate!.

Our learning certificate this week is another double whammy. A Roger Robin/Clara Clownfish goes to Hugo for being a learner with such interest and curiosity in his learning - especially with shape. You have also been there offering your help to me and to others this week - like an angel!

Our virtues for this half term are Compassionate and Loving. The first person who comes to mind in class when I think of these virtues is you Phoebe. You have a real gift from God in spotting the needs of others and then showing your love to them by helping.

Notices

Monday 16th June Sports Day - 1:30-3:00 Please ensure children are wearing PE kits - no earrings and have water bottles and sun hats if needed.

Thursday 19th June Its our annual Gym Jam Jog. Children can come in wearing their PJ’s. Sponsor forms have gone out so lets get collecting!

Wednesday 25th June Year 4 Viking day. Children can come to school dressed as Vikings/Anglo-Saxons or Viking gods or goddesses. More detail given in Home learning this week.

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

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

Tuesday 8th July Rivers trip to Cuerdale Valley Park. This trip is now payable on parentpay £20. Children will be getting in the river and will need Wellies, outdoor clothing, sunhat and also a complete change of clothing including extra socks. Please fill in the lunch form below for both trips - (To St Bedes and The Rivers Trip) The trip leaders at Cuerden Valley are encouraging ZERO WASTE and have asked us to try and bring a lunch which has minimal waste. More details given next week.

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

Year 4 homework to be handed in on Thursday 19th June

Spelling

Please complete spelling tasks from book

English/History

Please start deciding what you are going to dress up as for our Viking day on Wednesday 25th June. You could be a standard Viking or Anglo-Saxon. You coud choose to be one of the other creatures of the Norse Cosmos, such as a giant, a dark elf or a god/goddess.

Maths

Next week we are learning about money. Have a look at some real money at home. What are the values of each coin or note?

Talk about equivalence - For example:

How many 5ps would be equal to 50p?

How many £1 would make £10

How do you write down amounts of money?

Optional Home Learning - Summer 2

Have a good look at these. There are some lovely tasks to complete