Focus Week - Year 4
Year 4 Highlights: Sleepovers, Screen-Free Fun, and Superb Success!
What an incredible few weeks it has been in Year 4! We have packed our days—and even one night—with unforgettable learning and memory-making.
Here is a look at what we have been up to and what is coming up next.
Midnight Memories: Our Year 4 Sleepover
We had a highly successful school sleepover recently, and lots of fun was had by all who attended! The behaviour of the children was phenomenal from start to finish. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to bond with their friends and experience the school after dark.
The excitement was palpable as we enjoyed:
- High-energy games outside on the field.
- A delicious dinner of pizza and popcorn.
- Winding down with movies before bed.
- A lovely community breakfast together in the morning.
Conquering the Multiplication Tables Check
We have been incredibly busy preparing for the official statutory times tables test that all Year 4 children across the country take. Instead of the old-school rote learning methods of the past, the children have enjoyed exploring numbers in dynamic, modern ways.
To build our confidence, we have been:
- Battling it out on TT Rockstars.
- Using number lines to visualize skip-counting.
- Singing along to Numberblocks online multiplication songs.
- Testing our speed with quick-fire daily quizzes.
The big test week is next week! We wish all of our brilliant pupils the absolute best of luck—you’ve got this!
Creative Hands: Batik Art & Small Worlds
Last term, our art topic focused on intricate patterns on materials. The children created mood boards and designed complex repeating patterns. They then applied these ideas using the traditional technique of batik to dye and decorate their very own pieces of fabric.
This week, the creativity shifted to English. In groups, the children have been building their own physical 'small worlds'. They are now using these custom environments to inspire imaginative story writing, and we are absolutely loving hearing them share their ideas.
Looking Ahead: Field Days and Sports Day
We cannot believe there are only a few weeks left of the school year. The Year 4 teachers have an immense amount of fun planned for the final stretch, but our immediate focus is staying focused for test week.
As the weather improves, we are looking forward to spending more time playing outdoors and utilizing the school field. Our current PE lessons are fully focused on practicing for Sports Day. We hope our wonderful parents can come along to support us—and perhaps start training now for the legendary parents' race!
