This week in Design and Technology, the children have been working on the next phase of creating their Orla Kiely style bag. This involved designing and creating a new print then using the printing technique they learned to carefully transfer their idea onto fabric. [gallery ids="18297,18298,18299,18300,18301,18302,18303,18304"]...
This week in Year 4, we investigated what happens to sound as you move further away from the source. We produced a consistent sound in a controlled environment and then measured the strength of its volume using a sound level meter at regular intervals (which...
In art this week, Year 4 have been learning about the work of Orla Kiely, a designer known for her bold, colourful patterns After exploring her style and learning about her use of repeated shapes and vibrant colours, the children experimented with printing techniques to...
This week in Year 4, the children explored sewing techniques! They practiced three different types of stitches, learning key terms like fabric, seam allowance, running stitch and cross stitch along the way. They’re excited to put their new skills to use in future creations! [gallery ids="17983,17984,17985,17986,17987,17988,17989,17990,17991,17992"]...
This term in Computing, Year 4 have been exploring the internet in order to learn about who owns content and what we can access, add and create. This week, we considered what content can be added to websites and what factors should be considered before...
This week in Year 4, we have been focusing on writing character descriptions, specifically about Veruca Salt. The children have been building a bank of creative ideas to use in their descriptions and have experienced great success. We are incredibly proud of the fantastic work...
In Design and Technology this week, Year 4 has been designing a new chocolate treat for Willie Wonka from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. First, they decided which flavour combinations would be the most appealing, then they designed eye-catching packaging for their mouthwatering chocolate. Finally,...
This week, Year 4 have been improving their hockey skills. They have learned how to hold their hockey stick correctly and use it safely. In the photos, you can see them having fun practising their dribbling and passing skills. [gallery ids="17395,17396,17397,17398,17399,17400,17401,17402,17403,17404,17405,17406,17407,17408"]...
This week in Year 4, we've dived into the exciting world of character descriptions! We’ve been discovering how to reveal a character’s personality through their actions and words and how they express themselves. The highlight of the lesson was when the children re-enacted the magical...
This week in Year 4, we have been revising place value (the value of each digit in a number) and reminding each other that even though a digit can be the same, its value depends on where it is in the number. To practise and...