Year 4 - Hickory Class
Volcanoes!
The children have spent the last 2 weeks making papier Mache volcanoes. They painted them and we discussed all the parts of the volcano. On the last week of term, we erupted them by adding vinegar into the volcanoes. To enact the eruption, we added baking powder to the mix and watched as they exploded. The children loved it and they all looked simply fantastic!
Author Visit
We were delighted to welcome Becca Rogers into school to talk to the children about her new book and share her advice and top tips for becoming a great writer. She spoke passionately about her writing journey and encouraged the children to use their imagination, believe in their ideas and never be afraid to give writing a go. The children thoroughly enjoyed the visit, listened eagerly and asked some fantastic questions. They left feeling inspired and excited to develop their own writing skills, with lots of ideas and enthusiasm to take back to the classroom. A huge thank you to Becca for such an engaging and inspiring visit!
Hello Yellow
Hickory had a fantastic time celebrating Hello Yellow! The children enjoyed taking part in a range of fun activities to support their mental health and wellbeing. They explored the importance of talking about their feelings, being kind to themselves and others, and looking after their minds. Everyone embraced the spirit of Hello Yellow, spreading positivity, raising awareness and reminding each other that it’s okay not to be okay.
Respect and Kindness assembly
Mrs Chambers shared an assembly with Year 4 focusing on respecting each other and how we can show kindness. As part of this, the children learnt a new song and will hopefully follow the lyrics throughout their time at school! Below is the link to the song should anyone want to sing it outside of class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK-0KAHqAk0&list=RDpK-0KAHqAk0&start_radio=1
PE- Orienteering
Hickory class have been learning the art of orienteering in their PE lessons. This week, we wrote 4 steps of instructions for our partners to follow, we showed them the whiteboard with the steps and they then had to complete the steps without looking back at them! This is an important part of orienteering as listening and following instructions is integral to good map work!
Art Week
We have been busy this week creating artwork inspired by artists from all over the world! In Maths, we studied 2D shapes and applied this knowledge when learning about Kandinksky. The children drew and painted their own inspired art using geometric shapes.
We were given the country of Bulgaria to study, and we wrote some amazing information texts in English! Alongside this, we learnt about Christo, a famous Bulgarian artist who wrapped buildings. To celebrate all we had learnt, the children made traditional Bulgarian patterned rugs!
Playscripts
To support the children’s understanding of a playscript, we studied the features, identified them in a script and then they had the chance to rehearse and perform a short play to the class! Here you can see a group performing 'The 3 little pigs!'
French- Jacques a dit!
This week in French, the children have been learning vocabulary to play the game 'Simon says'. By learning this vocabulary, they were able to split into small groups and take turns saying the commands. Phrases such as 'jump' and 'touch your nose' could be heard, and the classroom was filled with the sound of French vocabulary!
Welcome Back Hickory Class!
Hello, Year 4!
Welcome to Hickory Class! We hope you’ve had a fantastic break and are feeling refreshed, happy and ready for a brand-new term.
We have lots of exciting learning, fun challenges and adventures ahead of us. There will be plenty of opportunities to learn new things, make wonderful memories and, most importantly, have fun together!
Remember to always be kind, be curious, be brave and believe in yourself. Every one of you has something special to bring to our class.
Let’s make this an amazing year in Hickory Class!
Welcome back, Year 4 – we’re so glad you’re here!
Mrs Chambers and Mrs Whittle