Please see the information for the Blitz night on Friday 17th January 2020. If you would like your child to attend please collect a letter from the class teachers. Dear Parents/Careers, This half term as part of our learning we are learning all about Coventry and the Blitz as well as exploring stories with historical […]
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Year 4 Maths Challenge Spring 1
Bronze – Write the co-ordinates for each of the images on the grid. Silver – Create the grid above and then plot each of the shapes (join as you draw). Gold – Complete the silver challenge and then state the name of each of the shapes. Platinum – Create your own grid and write the […]
Year 4 Reading Challenge Spring 1
Willie froze with the branch still held high in his hand. Sweat broke out from under his armpits and across his forehead. Now he was for it. He was bound to get a beating now. Tom came towards him, took the branch firmly from his hand and lifted it up. Willie automatically flung his arm […]
Year 4 Planning ahead – Blitz Night
Hi everyone, I am posting to inform you that in the Spring term year 4 will be hosting their Blitz night (Friday 17th Jan 2020) which is linked to our topic learning. Children will become evacuated children for the night. The will be dropped back at school and stay over night. They will complete a […]
4 Blue learn about the Philippines
This week in 4 Blue we have learnt all about the Philippines. We have explored the geography of the country as well as delving into the history. Children in 4 Blue worked in teams to put their knowledge together to present what they have learnt using pic collage.
4 Blue show great teamwork
This morning in 4 blue children impressed Miss Redhead and Miss Roberts by showing the best teamwork they have done all year. They worked together to make Christmas Lanterns inspired by those made in the Philippines. Children were focused and on task, showing good communication. Some children also looked after the learning environment by going […]
4 Blue visit Warwick Castle
We had an amazing day at Warwick Castle today, the rain didn’t bother us one bit. We experienced a workshop which ended our Anglo-Saxon unit nicely. We found out all about their battles with the Vikings when they came and invaded Britain. What can you tell me about this time? What was the battle where […]
Year 4 Science investigation
Today in year 4 we have been left with Santa Hands. Previously we looked at keeping ice cold for a long period of time. Today we are investigating how to melt ice quickly. Will the ice melt quicker with warm water, our breath, salt or material? We tested these different variables. What did we find […]
Year 4 story time – December edition
Some of you have received the story time magazine regularly this year. The December addition has now arrived! Challenge 1: what do you enjoy about these magazines? Challenge 2: can you write a book review for the magazine?
Year 4 Warwick Castle Trip Reminder
Dear Parents/Carers The Year 4 children will visit Warwick Castle for the day on Thursday 12th December. If your child currently has a school meal your child will be provided with a packed lunch on the day, so they will not need to bring anything with them. If your child currently has a packed lunch, […]
Year 4 Well being day 22nd November
It is well being day in year 4 Friday 22nd November 2019. All children need to come into school wearing PE kit including the blue Broad Heath T-Shirt. Please could children also have their swimming kit as one session is in the pool. We know this is hard but all they need is a clean […]
Current Affairs Skills Academy
This week in current affairs club we looked at the general election. We discussed and thought about what we would like to see in a government. Please see some of our ideas below. Feel free to comment and share your thoughts too. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/32206370
Year 3 and 4 Cinema trip
On Friday 15th November year 3 and 4 children will be walking to the cinema to watch How to Train Your Dragon. This trip is completely free. Please ensure your child is ontime for school so we can leave prompt at 9am. Children may bring a small snack eg 1 normal size bag of crisps […]
4 Blue celebrate England’s Rugby achievement
Today we have found out about England rugby and the game. We have solved problems, learnt the anthem and a rugby song. We found out about the rose emblem on the shirt. In the afternoon we ate red and white food to celebrate them getting to the World Cup final, we ate our food while […]
Year 4 Rugby Challenges
To celebrate England getting to the World Cup Final we have been exploring the values and learning about the game. We did some problem solving. https://komodomath.com/blog/rugby-world-cup-maths-challenge Can you solve and answer the following: Try = 5 Points Conversion Kick = 2 Points – but remember you only get to take conversion kick after a Try! Penalty […]
Year 4 Reading Challenge Autumn 2
Sutton Hoo By about 600, England was divided into small Anglo-Saxon kingdoms each ruled by a king. Much of what we know about the Anglo-Saxons comes from graves like the one discovered at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk.Near the River Deben in Suffolk, at Sutton Hoo, are eleven mounds or ‘barrows’ dating back to the 7th […]
Year 4 Maths Challenge Autumn 2
Hi Year 4, this half term in topic we have been learning about the Anglo-Saxons. I was wondering if you could complete some Anglo-Saxon based maths problems? Bronze Put each kings reign in chronological order. You will need your knowledge of place value to work this out. Who came first and how do you know? […]
Book week 4 Blue
This week in 4 Blue we have looked at 2 books by Mark Lowery. We have summarised the story, wrote predictions for the sequel. We hot seated the characters and weave advertised buying the Jam doughnut that ruined my life. We recommend this book strongly.
Year 4 Mexican Day
We have had an amazing time in year 4. We have experienced Mexican culture and shown the value respect. We have learnt Mexican dances, made Mexican food and constructed sombreros where we were able to show creativity and resilience – especially when we cut onions. We carried out a range of research about the history […]
Year 4 Dia de Muertos
Today in year 4 we have found out about Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead Festival). Can you share what you have found out about this day? Why is it important? How is it celebrated? When does the festival take place? Any other interesting facts.
4 Blue Poetry Performance
We have been looking at onomatopoeia in English this week, who can explain what this is? We looked at a poem which uses this and performed it. What made our performances good?
4 Blue friend of the week – Democracy
This half term in 4 Blue we have been learning all about Democracy. We have looked at all the ways we can take part in a democracy and we decided we would vote for our friend of the week. We cast our votes in secret and they were counted. Why were the votes cast in […]
Year 4 Mexican Day Important Update
Hiya everyone, some important information. Year 4 Mexican day has changed now to Thursday 17th October 2019. Just a reminder all children are required to dress up. Thanks Miss Redhead
Year 4 Mexican Day
Hi everyone, this half term in topic we have been learning all about the geography of Mexico. On Friday 18th October 2019 we will be having our Mexican day where we will be experiencing Mexican culture. On this day we require the children to dress up to help us to celebrate. One element of the […]
Year 4 maths homework.
This week in maths we have been learning the formal written method for addition. Can you create an information poster which explains how to solve the calculation 3251 + 2899 ? Remember to use all the different words for add. Challenge – can you put the calculation into the context of a word problem? Remember […]
Year 4 water aerobics
Year 4 children have took part in a water aerobics session today working as many muscles as we could. We showed resilience and tenacity. What did you enjoy about the session? What did you find difficult? How did you use these values?
Year 3 Fitness and well being day Frida
Hi everyone, Friday 11th October is fitness and wellbeing day in Year 3. We have a range of fun activities planned to support fitness and wellbeing. Children will need to come to school in their PE kit with their BH PE top. On top of this children will also need their swimming kit. Thank you […]
Year 4 Harvest assembly
Hi everyone, Just a polite reminder Year 4 harvest assembly is on Thursday 26th September. We would like to invite parents to attend at 2pm. We will let you in to the hall at 2pm to take your seats. The assembly will start shortly after. Please come in through the main office. Thanks Miss Redhead
Year 4 maths homework
4 Blue Mayan numbers
So far in 4 Blue we have learnt about place value. We know our numbers come from a base 10 system. We have applied this to Roman numerals this week, however today we have challenged ourselves to explore the Mayan number system which is a base 20 system. We learnt some numbers and applied this […]