It's that time of the year already and Nature Club has met for the last time. In the meeting I gave a Question for Everyone. What is the most important, not perhaps the most interesting or most fun, but important thing that you have learnt this year in Nature Club? The answers were excellent! First that they understood the importance of hedges as habitats providing shelter and food all year round and their role as safe "roads" for wildlife moving around an area. Second, the wider importance of trees other than their part in producing clean air, habitat, food source and indicator of the health of an area. Looking after the little guys! How vital the insects that live beneath our feet are. Finally, that we need to respect nature in many different ways, from recycling to not breaking stems from plants to allowing quiet spaces for animals. As you can imagine, this has made me feel that we have had a worthwhile as well as fun time together. Mr Hopegood :)

 We had a wonderfully warm and supportive day at the CPSL regional athletics competition today, with a group of 48 children from years 3 to 6.  This was the first inter-school competition for many of the children and they should feel incredibly proud of their achievements and conduct today. The children represented Kelvedon in many track events and also throwing, long jump and the much anticipated relays -  with most of our individual short distance runners qualifying for the finals! Many medals were brought home although every single athlete (and parent) today should feel incredibly proud.  Mr Ladlow and I certainly are. A special thanks to all of the parents who stayed with us for the entirety of the day, or for transporting your children.  Your patience, understanding and support meant the world to us and the children!  Your help and support throughout the day meant children were where they needed to be and the family spirit of our school was evident - T...

 Today in English, Year 4 have been busy learning about facts and opinions. We discussed the meanings and had a try at finding some examples within a text.

 Today in Nature Club we are thinking about the effect that the current dry weather is having on the plant life all around us. We've got some great tips for water saving in the garden which the children can join in with and help with your recycling at the same time. We have also had an unexpected visitor! Mr Hopegood :)

 Year 4 had great fun this morning completing the charity obstacle course whilst raising money for charity. A great time was had by all and well done to everyone!

 Today in year 4, we have been busy learning all about World Ocean Day. We spoke about the importance of the oceans and how they are at risk. We also spoke about how we can protect them. After this, we create d our own art work to celebrate the day. We drew our designs in pencil then used a wax crayon to go over the lines. Finally, we used a water colour wash to make them stand out. 

Please see the creative homework tasks for Summer Two below. Kind regards,  The Year 4 Team.

 In the last Nature Club meeting of the Summer 1 half term we considered some of the implications of our work with the camera trap. We looked at the different vertical levels of habitat in the Eco-Garden area and discussed which plants, animals, fungi and other friends there supported the animals that we observed. Please see the quick discussion guide picture, apologies for the very poor sketch of a deer and plummeting owl, below and our investigation prompt. I'm looking forwards to our Summer 2 sessions! Mr Hopegood :)

 We have had a busy last few days in Year 4. We have been busy making Roman catapluts using different materials. We then had a go at testing this on the playground too. As well as this, we have had great fun sharing our homework too. There were some fantastic pieces on show!