This week my band of nature investigators evaluated the bird feeders from last week. Our intentions were: to see if they were still in place and if not to understand why to see if they had been part of the feeding cycle of a group of animals ( we thought birds, small mammals and insects most likely ) to re-site fallen feeders Our observations were: most of the feeders were there roughly a third were on the ground all with signs of animal feeding about half were still hanging, not all showed obvious signs of feeding there were a few strings from the missing feeders evident but none of the lolly stick perches Our conclusions were: the feeders on the ground had helped to feed insects (entering around the lolly stick holes and bruises), rodents (there were some definite nibble marks) but we couldn't be sure if any ground feeding birds had made use of them some of the hanging feeders had peck marks but not many, we didn't think the birds needed them yet some of the missing ones wer...

  Today in English, we learnt all about the poet Benjamin Zephaniah. We learnt about his life and the positive influence he had on poetry. We had great fun reading some of his poems aloud. Then, we reflected on the poems by thinking about what we liked about them and what they made us think of. 

 This afternoon, we looked at how heat can speed up the process of melting. We found out that the particles in a solid are tight and compact, but when heat is applied the particles start to break up and become weaker. This means the solid turns into a liquid. We observed this with ice cubes and warm water. One cup contained just a single ice cube, but the other cup had an ice cube and warm water. The ice cup melted quicker in this cup as we discussed the effect of the warm water on the particles, and they became weaker much quicker. 

Below are details for this half term's creative homework. Mr Faithfull and Mr Collingwood 

In year four, we will focus on a different spelling pattern or rule each week. In the picture below, you can see the weekly focus for this half term and also a list of some of the words that match the learning. It is important that the children do not try to memorise these words. They are learning the rule and how to use the phonic skills of segmenting and blending to help them to spell. We will discuss this further in tomorrow's parent meeting. Mr Faithfull and Mr Collingwood.

 A big thank you to all the parents and carers who have been so generous to the Year 4 team. Again, thank you for all the support that you have given us this year with homework, home reading and re-inforcing expectations.

 We finished our Shakespeare unit with the children acting their rewritten versions of Act 1, Scene 2 of The Tempest. The characters here are Prospero, Miranda and Ariel.

So  the curtain falls on this unforgettable football tournament, marked by passion, determination, and moments that will be talked about for years to come. The final was nothing short of incredible — a true clash of titans that had fans on the edge of their seats from the first whistle to the last. With breathtaking goals, heroic saves, and drama until the very end, it was the perfect highlight of all the weeks of fierce competition. As the champions collected their medals and have an amazing memory to cherish forever.

 We've had another fantastic showing of Creative Homework this half term. As always, a huge thank you to the parents and carers that have encouraged and supported the children in their endevours!

The semi-finals delivered with thrilling goals, last-minute twists, and unforgettable performances that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Each team fought with heart and grit, but only the most resilient emerged victorious, booking their place in the final. Now, the stage is set for an epic showdown, where every pass, tackle, and shot could make history. With everything on the line, the final promises to be a spectacle of passion, pressure, and pure football magic.