Science in Year 4

This week the children have been learning about sound in science. The children discovered that sound is a type of energy made by vibrations. We carried out different investigations to discover how sound travels, and the children were able to confidently explain how sound travels through a medium to the ear and what happens inside the ear.

Following this, the children investigated the pitch of a sound. They learnt that high pitch sounds are caused by fast vibrations and low pitch sounds are caused by slow vibrations.

Today, we had a visitor from the Ogden Trust who shared more learning on sound with the children. They carried out a range of different investigations to discover how sound can travel through solids, liquids and gases, and they also investigated how sound gets fainter as the distance from the sound source increases.

We have had lots of fun learning about sound. Can the children share with you any of their learning?

Year 4

During our Design and Technology lessons, the children have been learning about mechanical systems and structures. The children created a catapult which was used as the structure for their mechanical system which was a lever. Before they made their catapults, the children learnt about the different levers, and they analysed existing catapults to support them in designing their own.

After designing their catapults in groups, the children then measured, marked and cut their word using a saw. These pieces of wood were then assembled together and coloured to create their final products.

Finally, the children tested their catapults and evaluated how successful they were.

The children have been brilliant at recalling their sticky knowledge from their learning. What can they tell you from their design and technology unit?

Playground Partners are go…!

Playground Partners have begun their role during playtimes, ensuring that their peers are happy and safe on the yard or field; helping them to find a friend or just offer a listening ear!

Welcome to Year 4!

Hello and welcome back to school. The children have settled in well to their new classes and have set great first impressions to their new teachers.

PE days are as follows:

Friday - both classes

Tuesday - 4L swimming until February half term

Upcoming dates

15th September - Muddy Mayhem

26th September - Phase information evening & Ford Castle information evening

WC 2.10.23 - After school clubs start

9th October - Ford Castle trip

Over the past two weeks the children have studies art and learnt about the artist Andy Goldsworthy. We have been practicing new skills in creating positive and negative space, and experimenting with the colour wheel to display complimentary colours.

They have been fantastic at recalling their sticky knowledge. Take a look at our knowledge mat and give them a test!

Homework will be set on a Monday to be completed by the following Monday.

At least the following should be completed:

3 x Spelling Shed games

10 x TT Rockstars games

3 x Reading

Additional sheets will be provided in which children can earn extra gems for completing.

Prize Giving 2023 - Year 4

End of Year Film

Award Winners

4G

4L