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    • Happy Half-Term!

      Published 13/02/26

      Hickory have had a fantastic and productive week! In English, we wrote passionate and highly convincing persuasive letters to Mrs Hodgson, asking for our break times to be given back, and the children impressed us with their powerful vocabulary, thoughtful arguments and respectful tone. In Maths, we explored symmetry and shape, identifying lines of symmetry in 2D shapes and creating our own symmetrical patterns with great accuracy. We have now finished our India topic and the children enjoyed showcasing their knowledge about the country’s geography, culture and landmarks! We also completing our Science learning on the water cycle, where they confidently explained evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection. We also marked Safer Internet Day by discussing the impact of AI and how to use technology safely and responsibly, and the children designed and created their own imaginative AI robots to help people in positive ways - a brilliant end to a very busy week! ✨

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    • A Lovely Week

      Published 06/02/26

      This week, the class has been busy across all areas of learning. In maths, we have been focusing on division and multiplication, building confidence with problem-solving and times tables. In English, we have been revising key grammar and spelling rules and practising how to apply them in our writing.

      In science, we have continued looking at states of matter, exploring evaporation, carrying out observations and discussing how liquids change. We have also started slowly running through the play Joseph, learning our lines and developing our performance skills. It has been a busy and enjoyable week, and we are looking forward to continuing our learning.

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    • A Fun-Filled Week

      Published 29/01/26

      Year 4 have had a busy and exciting week of learning! In Maths, the children have been exploring fractions and developing their understanding through a range of practical activities. In English, we focused on newspaper articles, looking at their key features and how information is presented clearly and effectively. In Geography, the children wrote a lovely information text about Chembakolli, showing great care and enthusiasm in their work. Our Science lessons focused on the water cycle, where pupils enjoyed learning about evaporation, condensation and precipitation.

      To top it all off, Year 4 took part in an archery workshop on Monday, which they absolutely loved. The children threw themselves into the experience with fantastic focus and enthusiasm, making it a real highlight of the week!

      Year 4 also took part in an exciting India workshop, where the children enjoyed dancing and dressing up whilst learning about Hindu gods and goddesses. They were fully engaged throughout the session and showed great curiosity and respect as they explored different aspects of Indian culture and beliefs. It was a vibrant, memorable experience that really brought their learning to life.

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    • A Week of Discovery

      Published 22/01/26

      We’ve had a very busy and exciting week in Hickory class, full of learning and creativity.

      In Maths, we focused on converting metric measurements, building confidence in using different units. In English, we explored limericks and poetry, which the students really enjoyed. They had great fun experimenting with rhyme and rhythm and sharing their ideas.

      In Geography, we learnt about rural India, discussing daily life, homes, and how it compares to our own experiences. This sparked lots of thoughtful conversations and curiosity. Our Science lesson was a real highlight this week! The children conducted a practical experiment by making Rice Krispie cakes to observe how chocolate changes state when it is heated and then cooled. This hands-on activity helped them clearly see reversible changes in action (and was very popular!).

      We also began preparations for our class play, learning songs, discovering the story, and starting to build excitement for the performance. The children have been enthusiastic and are already showing great teamwork.

      Well done to everyone for their hard work this week!

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    • A Fantastic Week!

      Published 14/01/26

      Year 4 have had a busy and exciting week packed full of fantastic learning across the curriculum!

      In Maths, we have been exploring graphs, including bar graphs and tally charts. The children showed great confidence with these skills and impressed us with how clearly they could interpret and present data.

      We also completed our first extended piece of writing this term, inspired by the story 'The Drum.' This powerful story focuses on kindness, helping others, and how our actions can impact our own lives. The students worked incredibly hard on their writing and produced some thoughtful and meaningful pieces.

      In Geography, we continued our learning about India, focusing on the differences between rich and poor. The students wrote some beautiful diary entries that showed real empathy and understanding of life from different perspectives. In Science, we carried out a small practical investigation looking at changes of state, which the children really enjoyed and engaged with enthusiastically.

      Finally, it was our first swimming session of the term! The children absolutely thrived in the pool, showing great confidence, enthusiasm and teamwork. Most importantly, they had lots of fun and are already looking forward to next week.

      Well done, Hickory! What a brilliant week.

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    • Welcome Back!

      Published 09/01/26

      Welcome back! We have been so pleased with how well the children have settled into the spring term. They have returned with a fantastic attitude to learning and have quickly re-established classroom routines.

      We have already begun exploring some exciting new topics. In Geography, we are learning about India, developing our understanding of its location, culture, and physical features. In Science, we have started our work on states of matter, where pupils are showing great curiosity and enthusiasm as they investigate solids, liquids, and gases.

      As we look ahead to the rest of the term, we are also very excited to begin slowly getting started with our class play. This will be a lovely opportunity for the children to build confidence, teamwork, and creativity.

      Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We’re really looking forward to a busy and enjoyable spring term ahead.

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