Y4 did a liturgical dance in RE today in groups, focusing on recognising sin through the story of the Prodigal Son with the songs, ‘Fix you’ and ‘Father I have sinned’. Before this, they had focused on the lyrics and answering thought bubbles for the father and two sons. ✝️🫶🏼
Y4 started their making music topic in Computing today with Miss Barnes. They looked at music terminology & had a go at composing their own beat on busy beats, Purple Mash (learning what it might be like to be a music producer). Some children created soothing melodies to relax on the beach with, while others… Continue Reading
Y4 took part in their second Sacramental Preparation today, with the focus on Baptism and the creed. The children watched some videos on baptism, discussed the signs & symbols of baptism & took part in a role play. ✝️ Continue Reading
Y4 have been learning about the water cycle with Miss Barnes this week and were investigating evaporation and condensation through observing a bag of water over a few days taped to the window. So far, the water has evaporated by a few mm. They also looked at the rate at which different temperatures of water… Continue Reading
Every year, years 4 to 6 take part in bikeability at different levels from ‘learn to ride’ to advanced riders. Y4 stayed on the yard for this session, but will venture out into Heaton Park and surrounding areas as they progress in Y5 and 6. They had lots of fun! Continue Reading
Y4 have been looking at online personas in Computing as part of Project Evolve. We discussed the importance of self-identity online and the kind of person we want to portray online, creating our own avatars on Purple Mash. Y4 also completed their independent write on Purple Mash using 2write! They based their story on Aladdin… Continue Reading
Thank you to Newcastle Fire Brigade for our talk on Fire Safety in Y4! The class took part in a fun workshop, learning all about being safe and spotting the dangers with fires. They were given a booklet to work through and took part in some drama activities. Continue Reading
Children from across KS2 have taken up the October Rosary Challenge set by the Mark Ten Mission. As well as praying the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, the children worked together to make large set of Rosary Beads. Continue Reading
Y4 had Forest School with Ms Bell last half-term, where they made lots of creative links to their History topic (The Ancient Greeks). They took part in many different activities from: The Forest School Olympic Games 2023, a host of events created a plethora of medals & crowns to cooking and eating fish and making… Continue Reading
Y4 have been exploring Perimeter in Maths following Learning Outcome 2 from NCETM. They explored what perimeter is and how they can use different things such as sticks, string, rulers and grids to work out the perimeter. Continue Reading
