Mr Mashford

Mr Mashford

Citizenship Week in 4 White

The children have had a great final week in Year 4, learning about the core values linked to Citizenship. We hope you enjoy the memories below: The children created recipes for the perfect citizen, creating videos which took inspiration from…

4 White’s Poems

The children have been creating poems based on “The Michael Rosen Rap” and today they performed them for us all to see! We hope you enjoy them. Tell us below!

Year 4 Reading Challenge- Summer 2

This is an extract from the story “Around the World in 80 Days” by Jules Verne. Read the text and answer the challenges below! Please attempt as many challenges as you can! Bronze: Can you please put the following verbs…

Year 4 Maths Challenge- Summer 2

Work through this fractions maths challenge Year 4.  BRONZE  Solve the following: 4/11 + 5/11=5/6 + 1/6 = 3/8 + 3/8 =7/10 – 3/10=8/12 -3/12=3/4-1/4 = SILVER Use the fraction wall to help you solve the equivalent fraction questions.  GOLD Platinum

4 White’s History Week!

Thursday This week, we have been learning about Sir Francis Drake. Today, the children researched who he was, creating posters about him followed by a timeline of his life. Friday Today, the children found out about the skills explorers like…

4 White Illustrators!

Today, the children enjoyed a workshop led by an illustrator who showed them how to draw different musical instruments that are important to her. The children had a go at drawing the instruments and then asked questions about being an…

Year 4 Homework- Week 1

English Please read the text and answer the questions. Maths Complete the rapid maths activity on Education city. Wow! You have two tasks to choose from this week: Task 1- Research and create a fact file about the first Tudor…

Year 4 Reading Challenge- Summer 1

Anne Boleyn Did marrying her solve any of Henry’s problems? Anne Boleyn is an interesting character. People always felt strongly about her, they either loved her or they despised her with a passion! Here is quick look at her early…

4 White’s Health Week- Thursday

We’ve had another great day today! First, we enjoyed a visit from Coventry Rugby Club. We were taught different rugby skills, and had a great time playing rugby with our friends. Afterwards, we had a discussion about fairness and teamwork,…

4 White’s Health Week- Wednesday

Another fantastic day in 4 White! First, we learnt about different ways to keep ourselves healthy. We created informative posters about this. How do we keep ourselves healthy? Then, we explored ways to look after each other at playtimes and…

4 White’s Health Week- Tuesday

The day started like any other. Birds chirping, breeze blowing, children smiling. Then, all the fun happened! Watch the video to see what we achieved today, and remember to comment below! And here’s a photo gallery for good measure. Enjoy!

4 White Explain… Tribes of the Rainforest.

Today, the children were learning about the people who call the Amazon Rainforest their home. They began by researching facts about the different tribes and they then delivered presentations about them which are presented for your delectation below! Enjoy!

Year 4 Homework- Week 3

English Use your learning from last week to write a text to persuade someone to stop deforestation. Alternatively, you could persuade your reader about any other subject you believe to be important. Maths Answer these adding and subtracting fractions questions…

Year 4 Homework Week 2

English Complete the Reading Challenge on the school website. You can complete this in your homework book and bring it in to show us! Maths Complete the Maths Challenge on the school website. You can complete this in your homework…

4 White PSHE- Choices

The children in 4W today discussed sensible choices. They were then given a scenario to dramatise, demonstrating what the sensible choice would be in response to the events in their scenario. What sensible choices did you make? Why?

Year 4 Reading Challenge- Spring 2

Bronze: Name two types of rainforest. Which rainforests are nearer to the equator – temperate or tropical? What percentage of natural medicines can be found in the rainforest? Silver: Why are there no rainforests in Antarctica? Explain. How do animals…

4 White Investigating Fractions!

The children in 4W today had fun investigating fractions. They could tell me equivalences, unit and non-unit fractions. So impressive! What did you learn about fractions today?

Year 4 Maths Challenge- Spring 2

Bronze: Answer the questions about the bar chart data. Which height had the greatest number of plants and trees in? How many trees and plants are 19 metres or less? Silver: Turn this data into a bar chart in your homework books.…

World Book Day in Year 4!

On Thursday 3rd March, we will be celebrating World Book Day and we would love to see you come in to school dressed as your favourite book character! Below are some images to inspire you: Please remember, you do not…

Year 4 Homework- Week 5

English This week, you will be writing a WW2 inspired story. Think about using historical vocabulary and including some of your historical knowledge to make it realistic. Maths Complete the calculating area task on Education city. Wow! Create an informative…

Boxes please

Hello Year 4, If you have any empty shoe boxes at home that are no longer needed, we would love for you to bring them in. Empty cereal boxes will also be good. If you can bring any in, please…

WW2 Theme Day in Year 4!

On Friday 18th February, Year 4 will be having a World War 2 theme day which will involve lots of different activities linked to this fascinating period in History. For the day, we are encouraging children to dress up as…

Multiplication Tables Check Parents Meeting

Thank you to those of you who attended the meeting this morning. For those who were unable to attend, below is the information I shared which I trust you will find useful in helping your child prepare for the check…

Year 4 Homework- Week 4

English Read the text and answer the questions. Maths Go onto Times Table Rockstars and practice your times tables. Record your score in your homework book. Wow! Design your own WW2 machine. This could be a plane, tank, ship. The…

Year 4 Homework- Week 3

English Your homework this week is to complete the Reading Challenge on the website. Maths Your homework this week is to complete the Maths Challenge on the website.

4 White’s Poets

Today, the children in 4W were reciting a poem with a World War 2 theme. They were challenged with reciting the poem with: Expression Clarity Rhythm See how they got on with the challenge. Leave your feedback below.