Year 4 - PE - Dribbling, Turning and Teamwork in Year 4!

In PE in Spring 1 , we have been practising our dribbling and turning skills in football. We worked hard to keep the ball close to our feet while moving around the playground and changing direction quickly. The children showed great control and concentration as they tried different turns to move away from defenders and find space. It was fantastic to see everyone growing in confidence and encouraging each other. Dribbling helps us improve our balance, coordination, and teamwork. Take a look at the photos below to see us in action as we practise our football skills and have lots of fun learning together!

Year 4 - Stepping Into a World of Wonder

 Can you make your own magic trick? In our exciting English hook lesson, Year 4 pupils discovered that with just a simple pack of cards, they could create something truly magical — a floating card trick! The children amazed each other as their cards appeared to rise and hover in mid-air. Gasps, laughter and wide eyes filled the room as our classroom transformed into a stage of mystery and imagination. This magical moment was the perfect doorway into our new writing focus: portal stories. Just like their floating cards, our ideas are about to lift off and transport us into extraordinary new worlds!

PE - Jumping Like a Volcano in Year 4!

 

In our indoor PE lesson in Spring 1, Year 4 explored the question: How can I jump to represent a volcanic eruption? As part of our Gymnastics – Natural Disasters topic, we used our bodies to show changes in speed, level and direction. We started by thinking about how a volcano begins quietly and slowly, then suddenly erupts with power and energy. The children practised small, low jumps to show the rumbling stage, before exploding into high, fast jumps to represent the eruption. We also changed direction in the air and when landing to show lava spreading in different ways. It was wonderful to see such creative movements and strong control. The class worked hard to perform safely, using good balance and controlled landings. Take a look at our photos to see our powerful volcanic jumps in action! 

Year 4 - RE - Big Questions and Big Ideas: Exploring Judaism Through P4C

 In RE, Year 4 explored Judaism through a P4C (Philosophy for Children) lesson. Using powerful artwork, including images such as Moses parting the sea, the children mind mapped their ideas and asked thoughtful questions about what they could see and what the stories might mean. They discussed themes like faith, hope, power and trust, and worked together to build on each other’s thinking. It was wonderful to see the class sharing ideas respectfully and developing their understanding of important Jewish beliefs through discussion and enquiry.

Showcase Your Sound

We were delighted to take part in the Royal Greenwich Music Service 'Showcase Your Sound' performance at Blackheath Halls on Thursday 26th February.

Some of our KS2 guitar and violin students performed 'Let It Be' alongside 3 singers.  

The children performed with confidence and were rightly very proud of themselves.

Landscape art in Year 1

 Children enjoyed learning to use paintbrushes in different ways when painting landscapes.