In DT we focused on which shape column would be the strongest. We created a selection of columns then tested them to see which one was the sturdiest. Amazing maths skills with measuring and recall of 3D shape names, folding skills, making predictions and team work.

Girls football club was getting very competitive (and muddy) at lunch time but we had great fun. @LeasStAndrews

We were honoured to be joined by some of our military parents for this morning’s Armistice Day Collective Worship. Thank you to York Class and LEGO Club for their beautiful Poppy Wreaths.

Congratulations to this week’s TT Rocker.

A few examples of our finished model Roman buildings.

In year 4, we started our DT topic on Roman architecture. The class focused on colonnades and had a go a creating a set of shafts using only paper and attaching a pediment. Lots of maths, problem solving and team skills involved in our session today. Great job year 4.

More photos of year 4 understanding the human digestive system.

In English, our writing focus is explanation texts. We are using the digestive system as our theme to write about in our sentence stacking sessions but first we needed to understand what happens and so took part in a practical demonstration covering the key parts of the process.

In History today, we learnt that the Romans were very religious and that religion was a large part of their daily lives worshipping many deities. The class chose gods they wanted to research, used books, class displays and the internet to find out more.

Year 4 made a start on their new RE topic reflecting on the question: What is the most significant part of the Nativity story for Christians today? Today we looked at various symbols thinking about what they represent, where we see them and how they make us feel.

Inspired by our focus on Black History Month, in particular the historical figure we researched, Wangari Maathai the social and environmental activist, a member of our class chose his new reading book linked to our learning. Enjoy reading for pleasure and learning more.

Huge congratulations to this week’s TT Rocker of the Week.

Salisbury class concluded this term’s ‘Striking & Fielding’ PE focus by holding an inter-house golf competition. Some very close scores.

Year 4 are celebrating ‘Black History Month’ and today we spent time learning about a Kenyan social and environmental activist called Wangari Maathai. We watched a short video about her life, discussed how she had stood firm in power and pride and recorded key facts about her.

York Class had a fabulous visit to St Andrew’s Church this morning. Thank you, Rev Al, for making us so welcome. We learned so much! @LeasStAndrews

In science, we have been looking at the long and short term effects of alcohol, caffeine and solvents on the body. @LeasStAndrews

Congratulations to this week’s TT Rocker with the highest percentage of questions correctly answered. Great job.

Our new Maths topic is ‘Addition and Subtraction to 10,000’ using written methods. Today, we did a quick recap using dienes equipment before moving onto using Place Value counters to help us visually see the calculation process.

End of the first week of swimming and the children enjoyed another full on lesson of swimming lengths as well as practising and further developing key swim strokes. Enjoy your rest days Year 4.

After yesterday’s initial swimming assessment, the lessons today focused in confidence in the water, floating, the start of a formal swim stroke and for some the fine tuning of their stroke. So many smiley faces, laughter and super hard work. Well done Year 4.