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  • 27.01.23

    Published 27/01/23, by Christina Farmer

    Spellings: breath, business, caught, different, exercise, extreme, medicine, possession, although, thought.

    Boom reader and TT Rockstars

    Talk homework - explain what the 'left over' part is in a division - what is it called? how can you show it using match sticks?

    In maths, Dylan enjoyed learning about different methods of division and Lucas said he was struggling with division but found the part/ whole a useful tool to help solve the calculation. James learnt about multiplication and applying different methods and deciding upon the quickest way.

    Harrison thought that English was fun as we had to use our imagination to draw the descriptive setting from our Power of Reading book.  Liv is enjoying meeting new characters and finding out what the new island holds. Ethan H is excited to find out what will happen next.

    Omar enjoyed Geography this week as we learnt about water pollution and Arya said that the visitor from Anglian Water provided for an eventful day, and we learnt some fun facts, e.g., it takes1300 litres to make a single loaf of bread!

    On field, Ethan A enjoyed learning new skills in hockey.  This week, we practised running with the ball and how to keep each other safe.

    Emily- Rose loved History this week as we looked back at Roman innovations, she particularly likes finding out about what happened in Britain before our time.  Whilst Bohdan enjoyed learning about the different Roman baths - Caldarium, Tepidarium, Frigidarium.

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  • Class blog 20.1023

    Published 20/01/23, by Christina Farmer

    Spellings: serious, obvious, curious, hideous, spontaneous, courteous, furious, various, victorious, gaseous, threw.

    Talk homework: Tell your adults at home / family about the battle between Boudica and the Roman army in 60-61AD.

    TT Rockstars - 3 x sound checks.

    Boomreader -  any reading you do over the weekend.

    This week, Jax enjoyed learning about the states of matter in Science whilst Harrison was interested about how to plan a fair test to answer our investigation question.

    Liv was challenged in Maths qas we were learning how to do the written method in long multiplication.  She was interested by how the compact method was so much quicker.

    In English, George was amused by the introduction of the three new characters in our Power of reading book -Oliver and the Seawigs.

    We continued learning about the Romans in History and how some Celts disliked them. Emily found Boudica's story a fascinating one.

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  • Class blog 13.01.23

    Published 13/01/23, by Christina Farmer

    Spelling – merriment, happiness, plentiful, penniless, happily, prettiest, nastiness, beautiful, pitiful, silliness, hole

    Talk homework – tell your family about the states of matter and give them some examples.

    TT – Rockstars practice

    Boomreader – log in your reading details – pages number / unknown words / comments

    Alfie enjoyed Maths, where we learnt how to multiply and divide by 10 and 100.

    In PE, we learnt how to pass and receive the ball in hockey which Harrison found interesting.

    We have been introduced to some new characters in our Power of Reading book which Arya thought was fun and interesting.

    Imogen relaxed into our Art lessons where we learned how the tone and colours can affect emotions.

    Ethan A. thought handwriting practice was both useful and pleasant.

    In Science, we have been grouping our different states of matter and Liv believed this was a worthwhile and amusing lesson.

    Jax summed the whole week up by saying he enjoyed everything this week.

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  • Class blog 06.01.23

    Published 06/01/23, by Christina Farmer

    Spelling – courageous, ridiculous, outrageous, disadvantageous, nervous, carnivorous, famous, rapturous, adventurous, torturous, wait

    Talk homework – Talk to your adult at home or your family about what you have learnt about the Romans and any Roman numerals you know.

    Beau enjoyed the start of our new Power of Reading book – Oliver and the Seawigs where we have been introduced to the new characters.

    In History, Arya found out that many Roman’s influence still exist today and Emily Rose found the topic fascinating.

    Ethan A was just happy to come to school after not seeing his friends for such a long time.

    At playtime, James enjoyed skipping as he is improving all the time and so did Ethan H.  Whilst, Lucas broke his own personal best record.

    Jax has found the past four days very enjoyable.

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  • Class blog 16.12.22

    Published 16/12/22, by Christina Farmer

    Spellings -  poisonous, dangerous, mountainous, marvellous, perilous, tremendous, enormous, jealous, precious, disastrous, their

    Talk homework - talk about the skills from Skills builder that you have used for the projects you have completed this week (pencil case and library)

    We have been busy this week finishing a Skills builder's project called Brilliant Books.  We explored how a library space is used and discovered that it serves the whole community besides just lending out books.  After lengthy discussions, we designed and later built a 3D model using recycled materials. 

    Another project we focused on this week was our DT and Art work.  We sketched out our interpretation of the Firebird, from our Power of Reading book, and then transferred this onto a plastic tile.  After rolling on a thin layer of paint, we printed the image onto a pencil case.  

    Hope you have a good weekend.

     

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  • Class blog 2.12.22

    Published 02/12/22, by Christina Farmer

     

    Talk homework - explain to your family the meaning of nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs.

    Spellings - expansion, extension, comprehension, tension, suspension, precision, provision, explosion, erosion, invasion.

    Reminders - Boom reader and TT Rockstars

    In History, we have learnt about the Magna Carta and the reasons why it was written up.

    In Science, we learnt about what is inside our teeth and how best to look after them.

    In PE, we are listening to Stravinsky's Firebird and creating a dance to the music.

    We had Gener8 come to school today to tell us all about the Christmas story.

    Have a lovely weekend!

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  • 25.11.22 Class blog

    Published 25/11/22, by Christina Farmer

    Talk homework - tell your family about your achievements - from when we started practising for the play to the last performance. 

    Spellings - chef, chalet, machine, brochure, parachute, chute, chaperone, chandelier, croquet, quiche.

    In Raven class, we celebrated our successful performance and spent some time congratulating each other. 

    In English, we drew some amazing images to describe the plot of our Power of Reading book and learnt how to use fronted adverbials.

    In Maths, we have been challenged to work harder whilst learning about multiples of seven.

    Have a restful weekend.

     

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  • 11.11.22 Blog

    Published 11/11/22, by Christina Farmer

    Spelling - sadly, bravely, foolishly, completely, gently, proudly, nervously, wildly, happily, horribly

    TT Rockstars - Practise your multiplication - use Sound checks

    Talk Homework - Tell your family about the similarities and differences between the 3 and 6 times tables. 

    Boom reader - We are now 9 weeks into our academic year, many of you have risen to the challenge to create a regular reading routine at home, let's get this to 100% by the end of the weekend to support year four’s learning.
     
    In English, we have been developing a letter to the King after Prince Ivan came to a crossroad and had to choose a path to take, can you recall the three paths there were and which path you chose?
     
    In PE year four enjoyed learning new skills from one another during football. Please all remember your PE kits on Monday as we have a lot of additional sporting events going on, interpose and a skipping workshop. 
     
    During play practice everyone has come together to start organising our stage layout and where cast, signs and props need to be, followed by lots of fun practising the play, with many children not needing their scripts anymore! 
     
    Have a lovely weekend.
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  • 04.11.22 Blog

    Published 04/11/22, by Christina Farmer

    Spelling - adoration, admiration, illustration, detonation, coronation, observation, location, generation, combination, exploration

    TT Rockstars - Practise your multiplication - use Sound tracks

    Talk Homework - Tell your family about the imaginary lines that go around the world

    In English, we have started our new Power of Learning reading book, where Harrison enjoyed illustrating the Firebird and describing Prince Ivan's personality.

    In History, Dylan found it enjoyed learning that Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

    Beau beat his multiplication booklet record by getting full marks and with 5 seconds to spare.

    Due to the rainy weather, we were unable to use the field, so we did circuits around the track in PE which Ethan A. thought was very fun.

    Alfie is having fun performing his part in our play.

    Have a great weekend.

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  • 21.10.22 Class blog

    Published 20/10/22, by Christina Farmer

    Talk homework - Explain to your family how to write a biography.

    Spellings - information, sensation, preparation, vibration, decoration, donation, duration, registration, population, determination

    Tasks - daily TT rockstar test and update Boom reader.

    Practise songs and speeches for the play.

    We have been busily practising our play.  Please bring in any costumes you have after half term.

    We have edited and written out our biography of Wangari in English. 

    In Maths, we have looked at efficient ways to subtract and add calculations.

    Have a super half term.

     

     

     

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  • 14.10.22

    Published 14/10/22, by Christina Farmer

    Talk homework - Practise your Roman numerals and talk to your family about how to exchange in subtraction.

    Spellings - calendar, appear, believe, grammar, increase, interest, opposite, straight, strength, women.

    Costumes - please bring in your costume in a named carrier bag.

    TT Rockstars and record reading on Boom

    We are charging ahead with our column subtractions this week and challenged ourselves with subtraction questions with two exchanges.

    In English, we have researched Wangari's life and how she won the Noble prize and will be writing her biography next week.

    In Geography, we have explored land degradation through different people's opinion and their land use.

    Have a lovely weekend.

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  • 07.10.22

    Published 07/10/22, by Christina Farmer

    Talk homework: Build confidence to project your voice whilst you practice your lines and singing our play songs.

    Spellings: daily practice = interact, intercity, international, interfere, interview, intercept, intercom, internet, interchange, interface.

    TT rockstars daily practice.

    The Home School agreement has been sent home today.  Please read this with your child and sign it before retuning it to school.

    We are starting to see a real interest in the use of boom reader which is superb. However, research reports parents should be reading with children up to the age of 13, in agreement, feedback from Hinchinbrook state all years including year 11 do guided reading with their tutors as part of their tutorial programme 4 times a week. Therefore, we encourage getting into the habit of reading with an adult at home daily, from the start of primary and continuing up to secondary school to support a pleasure in reading, understanding and vocabulary of books.

    Raven class have challenged themselves in all lessons this week.  We are recapping exchanging in additions in Maths.  Whilst in English, we have just written a recount of our Power of Reading book - Mama Miti.

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