04/04/25 Y4K
Date: 4th Apr 2025 @ 3:53pm
Year 4 Weekly Round-Up: A Week of Learning and Discovery!
What an incredible week we’ve had in Year 4!
English
We wrapped up our text, Queen of Darkness, and took a deep dive into its themes. It was amazing to see everyone finding relevant evidence from the book to support their ideas—their analytical skills are growing stronger every day! The discussions were insightful, and the connections of the themes to real-life situations was truly
Maths
We finished off our Fractions unit this week. Adding and subtracting fractions can be tricky, but we worked hard to master the techniques remembering to add or subtract the numerators only. We then looked at how to subtract from mixed numbers. This was tricky when we had to subtract a fraction that is larger than the fraction in the mixed number. We learned that bar models REALLY help us when doing this.
History
This week’s history lessons were all about battle formations! We explored the testudo, wedge formation, single line defence, weak centre formation, and orb formation. We didn’t just learn about them—we practiced how to get into these formations and debated which one was the strongest. It was fascinating to see how strategy plays a key role in defence and attack. We made great Roman centurions and realised the importance of all listening to the leader and working together. Self discipline was key!
Art
Creativity was at its peak as we worked on our still life images. We focused on positioning objects on our page and experimented with different pencils to create shading and shadows. Observing how light hits objects at different angles helped us bring our drawings to life. Each piece of artwork showcased patience, detail, and an eye for composition—well done, Year 4!
Science
In science, we explored habitats and the threats they face. From natural disasters to human impact, we discussed the ways environments become endangered and how we can help protect them. Learning about the delicate balance in ecosystems made us realise the importance of conservation. You all shared brilliant ideas on how we can make a difference!
Homework
There is no homework set this week, just keep up the practice of times tables, focussing on the ones you find tricky! Remember, we are aiming for 25/25 in 2 1/2 minutes. We are getting better every week but we must keep up the practice.
Have a lovely and well rested Easter break!
