Year 4 Blog 2025/26

 Year 4 were introduced to their new topic: deserts. They began by looking at four pictures to understand that not all deserts are hot and sandy. Antarctica is the largest cold desert and some of the children were shocked to find out that thee are cold deserts.  They then looked at what a biome is and how deserts are a type of biome. Using the information of where biomes can be found in the world, the children matched pictures, statement and names to different biomes. 

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 There was a lot of fun in science this week as children answered the question ‘Can we walk on custard?’ With the help of lots of cornflour, children made the mixture and realised that when you put pressure on it hardens and when the pressure is released it runs. 

 During our RE Day, Year 4 have spent time remembering. We have remembered what things are importunate to remember, how we remember them and why. We had a great discussion about this and about how we might feel when we remember certain events or people.   We then looked at and discussed why Christians remember Christmas and some of the things (traditions) we might have in our own lives to help us remember the Birth of Christ.  We then spent time looking at and discussing the celebration of Janmashtami and Krishna. We learnt about the story of Krishna and how he was able to save his people from the tyranny that preceded him. And how Krishna is celebrated across the Hindu Community.  We finished the day off by completing a half picture of Krishna, which despite children thinking it was too hard, there have been many successful attempts!

Year 4 have worked extremely hard this term, taking on the challenge of learning and adapting to two demanding sports. In gymnastics, students have continued to build on their prior knowledge and have shown clear progression in performing a variety of leaps, jumps, rolls and balances, with a strong understanding of points of contact on the floor. They have also developed their travelling movements and made effective use of equipment and apparatus, adapting their skills on a greater scale and exploring more complex ideas with growing confidence and control. In hockey, Year 4 have made excellent progress in their knowledge and understanding of the game, particularly in relation to rules and gameplay. They have further developed their dribbling and shooting skills, while also learning new techniques and tricks to support a more tactical and strategic mindset. Students have enjoyed exploring different types of hockey, including indoor hockey and ice hockey (without the snow!), which has he...