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  • What was the Trojan War?

    Published 14/05/26

    This week, Year 4 have been learning about the famous . The children explored the key events of the story, including the role of the Trojan Horse and how the Greeks used clever tactics to defeat Troy. We discussed the important characters involved and thought carefully about whether the story is history, myth or a mixture of both.

    To show their understanding, the children created fantastic comic strips retelling the events of the Trojan War. They worked hard to sequence the story clearly and used speech, illustrations and captions to bring the characters and battles to life. We were extremely impressed with the children’s creativity and historical knowledge throughout the lesson.

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  • What is the London Air Ambulance?

    Published 07/05/26

    Year 4 had an exciting and informative visit from London's Air Ambulance Charity this week. The children learnt all about who the London Air Ambulance are, the important work they do and how they help people in emergencies across London. They were fascinated to discover how quickly the team must respond to serious accidents and how doctors, paramedics and pilots work together to save lives.

    The children listened brilliantly throughout the session and asked lots of thoughtful and interesting questions to deepen their understanding. They particularly enjoyed learning about the specialist equipment used by the team and hearing real-life examples of how the air ambulance helps people every day.

    It was a fantastic opportunity for the children to learn more about an important emergency service and the vital role it plays in keeping people safe. 

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  • Can you retell a Greek myth?

    Published 30/04/26

    This week in Year 4, we have been really enjoying reading Greek myths and exploring the exciting characters, adventures and lessons within them. In English, we have been working hard to build stronger sentences by using more ambitious vocabulary and making our writing more detailed and interesting. The children have loved improving simple sentences and choosing powerful words to make their ideas come alive.

    In History, we have been learning about life in Ancient Greece and thinking carefully about whether we would actually want to live there. We explored different aspects of daily life, including homes, schools, food, jobs and entertainment, and then took part in a class debate to share our opinions. The children gave some fantastic reasons both for and against living in Ancient Greece and showed great confidence when explaining their ideas.

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  • Who was Poseidon?

    Published 24/04/26

    This week, Year 4 have worked incredibly hard in English. We have been learning how to use fronted adverbials to vary our sentence openers, adding prepositions to noun phrases to make our writing more detailed, and beginning to use emotive language to make our work more engaging for the reader.

    In History, we have been exploring what the Ancient Egyptians believed and learning about their different gods and goddesses. We especially loved using AI to ask Zeus questions and find out more about the gods, their powers, and the stories behind them!

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  • Who were the Ancient Greeks?

    Published 16/04/26

    Year 4 have had a brilliant first week back and have returned to school with great enthusiasm. They are already thoroughly enjoying their new topic on Ancient Greece and have shown lots of curiosity about this fascinating period in history.

    In English, we have been exploring Ancient Greek stories and comparing their themes, thinking carefully about the messages behind them and how they are similar or different. The children have enjoyed discussing characters and making links between the stories.

    In maths, we have been learning about hundredths as part of a whole, developing our understanding of how they relate to fractions and decimals.

    In science, the children really enjoyed their first lesson on electricity, where they began to explore what electricity is and how it is used in everyday life.

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  • What have you enjoyed learning about this half term?

    Published 26/03/26

     

     

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  • How do humans use the coast?

    Published 19/03/26

    This week, Year 4 have been busy practising their lines for their production next week, and they are doing really well! The children have shown great enthusiasm and commitment as they rehearse, and it’s fantastic to see their confidence growing.

    Please continue to support them in practising at home, as this will really help them feel prepared and ready to shine. We can’t wait to show everyone their hard work and talent in next week’s performance!

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  • What did we learn about coastal erosion?

    Published 12/03/26

    It has been an action-packed week of learning in Year 4! In Geography, we dove into the powerful forces of coastal erosion, discovering how our changing tides shape the land. The children took their learning a step further by stepping into the shoes of ‘Coastal Environmental Officers.’ They used their persuasive  skills to compassionately advise a resident living in a high-risk home on the cliffs, balancing safety concerns with empathy. Meanwhile, in Maths, we have been mastering the world of fractions. The students worked hard on comparing different fractions, using their knowledge of numerators and denominators to order them accurately. We are so proud of the critical thinking and problem-solving shown by everyone this week!

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  • What did you learn about the Easter Story?

    Published 05/03/26

    This week, Year 4 had a fantastic time taking part in the Easter Experience. The children travelled back in time and were guided through the story of Jesus’ betrayal, his crucifixion, and his resurrection. The immersive activities really brought the story to life, and the children were highly engaged throughout. Some pupils even had the opportunity to take on ‘starring roles’ in the performance, which made the experience even more memorable.

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  • What is the nature and function of religious buildings and places associated with Christianity and the Christian community?

    Published 26/02/26

    This week, in Year 4, we have been looking at what places are special to us and why.  We then looked at churches and discussed why they are meaningful to Christians.  We also looked at what different uses they could have. We then created 'lego churches' including and identifying the different features of a church and their uses,

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  • What is your target in writing?

    Published 12/02/26

    This week Year 4 have worked incredibly hard to publish their Star Writes.  They have rewritten the story of the Rainbow Serpent using expanded noun phrases, inverted commas and possessive pronouns. They should all be proud of their work.

    We have begun looking at the Year 4 performance and can't wait to start practising after half term!

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  • What is your target in writing?

    Published 12/02/26

    This week Year 4 have worked incredibly hard to publish their Star Writes.  They have rewritten the story of the Rainbow Serpent using expanded noun phrases, inverted commas and possessive pronouns. They should all be proud of their work.

    We have begun looking at the Year 4 performance and can't wait to start practising after half term!

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