Week ending 16th January 2026

Welcome back!

Year 4 have had a busy and exciting start to the term, and have shown fantastic resilience and maturity after having to move classrooms unexpectedly. The children have adapted quickly to their new learning space, remaining calm, sensible and positive throughout the change. We are extremely proud of their great attitude and positive outlook.

In English, we have started our new class text, Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. The children have been captivated by the opening chapters and have written some excellent predictions about what the story might be about, using clues from the text and oral discussions to support their ideas. More recently, they have debated whether Michael, the lead character, should sail around the world with his family.

In Science, we have begun our new topic on sound and vibrations. The children have explored what sound is, how vibrations travel and why we are able to hear sounds. There has been lots of thoughtful discussion and curiosity as the children shared their ideas and asked questions.

Our History lessons have taken us to Ancient Egypt. We located Egypt on a map and learnt about the importance of the River Nile, discussing why it was vital to everyday life in ancient times for trade and farming.

In Maths, we are learning about factors and products, and have been developing our understanding through practical activities and problem-solving. The children have shown great focus and determination when tackling more challenging questions whilst looking at the acronym RUCSAC to help with solving worded problems. I wonder if they can remember what the letters stand for?

Finally, in Art, we have been exploring tint and shade, experimenting with different colour paints, including white and black, to create different effects and deepen our understanding of tone through the use of three-dimensional images.

Well done, Year 4, for such a positive and hardworking start. We are really looking forward to the weeks ahead!