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Term 1 

Maths
In Maths, the pupils have been sharpening their mathematical prowess by mastering the building blocks of four-digit place value. The class tackled mind-bending challenges with incredible grit, rounding numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, and thousand. Multiplication rapid-fire has also taken centre stage this term; the pupils have embraced our weekly timed speed challenges with fierce determination and soaring confidence as they gear up for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check.

English
This term, our English lessons have focused on legendary sagas and dramatic storytelling as we explored Anglo-Saxon poetry. The pupils studied key scenes from the epic tale of Beowulf, bringing the tense confrontation between Beowulf and Grendel to life through classroom role-play. Inspired by these heroic clashes, the pupils composed their own original poems, incorporating vivid verbs, descriptive imagery, and structured expanded noun phrases into their work. Alongside these creative tasks, we have continued to emphasise clear presentation and fluent cursive handwriting to ensure their written work accurately reflects the quality of their ideas.

Reading
In Reading, our Year 4 Brazilian Parrots have travelled back to the Anglo-Saxon era to discover what life was like during this historical period. Guided by the adventures of Eric the Viking, the pupils have explored themes of seafaring, navigation, and early exploration. Alongside these tales, they have gained insight into medieval daily life by studying the routines and roles of monks and nuns within monastery communities. Connecting historical contexts to modern real-world knowledge, the class also examined natural hazards—specifically the science behind volcanoes and tsunamis—to build practical safety awareness around natural disasters.

Harvest
The Year 4 pupils have been hard at work preparing a meaningful Harvest Festival assembly, focusing on the values of generosity and community support as winter approaches. Through clear spoken performances, well-practised songs, and collaborative effort, the class explored the importance of helping local families in need. Their dedicated practice, enthusiasm, and teamwork brought together a warm and well-coordinated presentation for the school community.

Science
Our pupils recently explored the flow of energy and the mechanics of the human digestive system. Beginning with food chains and food webs in the animal kingdom, they learned how organisms acquire and transfer energy. They then mapped the human digestive tract, examining how the body breaks down food, absorbs vital nutrients, and eliminates waste.

Other News
In PE, the Year 4 pupils have been actively engaging in fast-paced tag rugby sessions. Throughout the term, they have developed key tactical skills—focusing on clear communication, movement into open space, and effective teamwork to support one another during match play.

In Music, the Year 4 pupils have been learning to play the djembe drums. They discovered how hitting different parts of the drum makes different sounds, like deep tones in the middle and sharp sounds near the edge. The pupils worked together to mix these sounds, practise rhythms, and play complete songs as a class.