Geography
Locating rivers around the world
During our Geography lesson, we used atlases to locate and identify rivers from around the world, helping us develop our map-reading skills and improve our understanding of global geography.
Science
Electrical circuits
During our Science lessons, we were given a variety of different circuits to build. Before creating each circuit, we made a prediction based on our prior knowledge about whether we thought the bulb would light up or not. We then built the circuit to test our prediction and find out Read more
Science
Science fun! The Great Science share!
Wow! Year 4 have had an amazing morning! We were lucky enough to welcome two scientists into our classroom today. We learned all about DNA and discovered that it acts like a set of instructions, telling living organisms how to grow, function and reproduce. We then carried out a fascinating Read more
Mathematics
Teach active
During maths lessons on a Friday we complete an active maths lesson, consolidating everything we have learnt that week. During these lessons, we play games and our lessons are very active and sometimes competitive! Here are some pictures from our recent active maths lessons.
Design and Technology
Marble runs
As part of British Science Week, we designed and built marble runs. We applied the skills we had developed during our Skills Builder lessons, particularly teamwork and communication. Each group nominated a leader whose role was to ensure that everyone had the opportunity to contribute ideas and share their thoughts. Read more
Art & Design
STEAM week
During STEAM week, we completed a number of fun activities! This year’s theme was ‘curiosity’. In Science lessons, we looked at the question ‘ Does the way food look change how it tastes.’ We found that in fact it does! During Art lessons, we looked at the artist Alice Tangerini Read more
Art & Design
Year 4 Lowry trip
Year 4 had a fantastic time on their school trip to the Lowry! We started the day with a drawing workshop, where we created our own portrait sketches inspired by the style of Quentin Blake. At lunchtime, we enjoyed our dinner overlooking the beautiful Salford Quays. In the afternoon, we Read more
Year 4 - Hawthorn
Linking Project
Yesterday, Year 4 Hawthorn visited St Peter’s Primary School to meet up with their linking partners, and everyone was thrilled to see their friends again. During the day, we took part in two exciting workshops. In the first, we worked with an artist to explore a range of printing techniques. Read more
Careers Related Learning
Engineering week
We started off Careers Week by learning all about Bessie Blount, a famous engineer who invented a machine that allowed people who had lost limbs to eat independently without the help of a nurse. We researched facts about her and then completed a Kahoot quiz all about her work and Read more
Anti- Bullying Ambassadors
Random acts of kindness
The anti-bullying ambassadors set us a task to create something that would put a smile on a class mate’s face. We created some word maps describing another child and then gave it to them. The anti-bullying ambassadors came to help us.