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In Maths, we completed our unit on fractions and decimals. Although it seemed a little challenging at first, the children embraced it brilliantly and grew in confidence throughout. In fact, many children said it was their favourite Maths unit of the year! In English, we used our imaginations and ambitious vocabulary to create detailed setting and character descriptions. During Guided Reading, we enjoyed sharing our favourite books with one another and discussing what made them so enjoyable. In Art, we began exploring shading and tints, developing our understanding of how artists create depth and tone in their work. In DT, we investigated a range of fastenings, exploring how different products are designed and constructed. Music lessons were full of energy as we learned about Brazilian music, experimenting with rhythm and percussion to create our own performances inspired by this vibrant musical style. We were lucky enough to welcome some exciting visitors into school, including a professional cricket player, who led an assembly and cricket activities, and even an F1 driver, who inspired us with stories about motorsport and determination.
Trips and Experiences
We started with two exciting trips. First, we visited the Ashmolean Museum, where we learned more about the Anglo-Saxons. We then enjoyed our amazing Harry Potter World trip, which linked closely to our English learning. During the visit, we took part in a story workshop and discovered how writers develop their ideas.
Lady Margaret also visited the Jack Peers Centre, which is always a favourite, full of outdoor adventures. The children also had the opportunity to go swimming every Monday and take part in a Radley College tournament, which they had been practising for each Wednesday. We were lucky to have some sunshine, and it was a fantastic afternoon of teamwork and sport.
English
In English, we wrote a newspaper report explaining why every class should visit Harry Potter World. We also created beautiful spring poems, focusing on the use of personification to bring our writing to life.
RE
In RE, our topic was Easter, with the Big Question: “Is forgiveness always possible for Christians?” The children explored this through discussion, role play, and creating freeze frames to show whether characters should forgive or hold on to their feelings. This led to thoughtful and mature conversations.
Science and Assessment Week
Despite a busy schedule, we also completed our assessment week, where everyone did amazingly well. It was fantastic to see the progress the children have made. We also enjoyed a special week of science, where visitors came in to talk about volcanoes and rocks, making our learning both exciting and memorable.
Daffodil Breakfast
We finished with our lovely Daffodil Breakfast, where the children shared their designs and printing work with their parents. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their creativity and hard work.
Is forgiveness always possible for Christians?
Gymnastics in the sun
In PE this week, Year 4 have started our new gymnastics topic! We began by learning some new stretches and thinking about why it’s so important to warm up and stretch our muscles properly before exercising. The children discussed how stretching helps prevent injury and prepares our bodies for movement. We then moved on to exploring different partner balances, focusing on teamwork, communication and control. The children worked brilliantly together to create strong, stable shapes and support one another safely. We’re excited to develop this learning further as we begin exploring different modes of travelling and work towards creating our own routines.
Check us out in action!
Year 4 = little presenters in the making
Such a lovely afternoon sharing our learning with families! Year 4 had a brilliant afternoon showcasing their learning at our Learning Exhibition! The children worked really
hard to prepare their presentations and confidently shared a snippet of what we have been learning so far this year across a range of subjects.
Biscuit critics
Year 4 have started their new Design & Technology topic all about adapting a recipe. By the end of the term, the children will be adapting a biscuit recipe of their own and will also be designing and creating packaging to match their final product! This week, we began by evaluating a range of biscuit packaging, looking closely at how colour, font, images and information are used to appeal to different customers. We then had the chance to taste and review the biscuits, evaluating their taste, texture and appearance and thinking carefully about the target audience each product is aimed at. A fun (and very tasty!) start to our new unit!
Rainforest Art with Ruth Daniels
This week in Art, we continued our rainforest-themed work by exploring the artwork of Ruth Daniels. We discussed what we liked and disliked about her pieces and thought carefully about what makes her work so effective. The children noticed her strong use of shading and how she creates realistic texture through colour, pattern, and fine detail. The children then created their own viewfinders and used them to focus on a small section of a rainforest image. This helped them to zoom in and consider how shape and colour can be used to represent a variety of textures in their own artwork. A fantastic lesson in observation, creativity, and artistic technique!
Rad-ball Comes to Lady Margaret!
This week, Lady Margaret were delighted to welcome sixth form students from Radley College for a very special visit. They taught the children an exciting new game they have created called Rad-ball. The children did a fantastic job listening carefully to the rules, practising the skills involved, and working together as a team. They showed great enthusiasm and really enjoyed taking part in something new. We are now looking forward to continuing our practice, with the aim of competing in a Rad-ball competition against other local primary schools later this term!
Crime and Punishment Through Time
Year 4 have started their Crime and Punishment topic by exploring how crimes and punishments have changed over time. The children matched images to descriptions and sorted them into categories, helping them to identify patterns and differences across different periods of history.
This hands-on activity supported the development of key historical skills, including understanding the past, using historical vocabulary, and making comparisons between time periods. A great start to an exciting and thought-provoking topic!
Exploring Light and Dark in Science
Year 4 have begun their Physics topic on Light and Dark. The children learned what light is and discovered that darkness is simply the absence of light. They took part in a hands-on activity where they categorised different objects into light sources and non-light sources, helping them to understand where light comes from and how it behaves in the world around us. A great start to an exciting science topic!
Writing
Year 4 have made a brilliant start to learning their times tables! ️Each week, we have a dedicated session to practise and build confidence in preparation for the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) later in the year. We begin with some quick rote learning focused on our times table of the week, before moving on to Soundcheck on Times Tables Rock Stars, where children can put their knowledge into practice. This game is a great way to prepare, as it closely mirrors the style and timing of the official check.
Our times table of the week this week is our 6s – keep an eye our for Tapestry, where we will send out updates on the times table of the week each Monday. We’re so proud of the focus and effort Year 4 are showing already – some of us even achieved some personal bests this week!
Writing
This term in Writing, Year 4 pupils developed their narrative skills by exploring both setting and character descriptions before combining these elements to create their own original stories. We focused on choosing ambitious vocabulary, using descriptive language, and including key details so that readers could clearly imagine scenes and characters. As part of this process, pupils worked collaboratively by swapping character descriptions with a partner and attempting to draw the character accurately, checking whether enough information had been included. This work closely linked to the Year 4 National Curriculum, which encourages pupils to plan, draft, evaluate, and improve their writing while developing a rich and varied vocabulary.
Maths
In Mathematics, we began the term by learning about area. Pupils explored this concept in a practical way by using sticky notes to cover shapes and count how many units were needed, helping them understand that area measures the space inside a shape. We then moved on to multiplication and division, which will continue into Term 3. Pupils used a range of methods — including concrete resources, pictorial representations, and written strategies — to deepen their understanding and build confidence.
PE
In PE, pupils had the exciting opportunity to take part in Gaelic football, led by a visiting coach. They thoroughly enjoyed learning new skills, working as a team, and developing coordination and fitness in a fun, active environment. e also took part in karate sessions, where pupils practised kicking techniques, balance, and control. These activities promoted physical development, discipline, and resilience, all key aspects of the PE curriculum.
Computing
During Computing, our focus was on creating animations. Pupils began by carefully planning their ideas using flip books to understand how movement is created frame by frame. They then transferred these ideas onto their Chromebooks using an animation program to bring their designs to life. his work supported the National Curriculum aim of helping pupils understand how digital content is created while developing creativity and problem-solving skills through technology.
Music
In Music, Year 4 pupils learned how to sing and perform the jive. They focused on keeping a steady rhythm, following the beat, and performing with confidence and expression. Through practising and performing together, pupils developed their listening skills, coordination, and ability to work as part of an ensemble. This learning linked to the Year 4 National Curriculum, which encourages pupils to use their voices expressively, perform with control, and appreciate different musical styles.
We’ve packed so much learning and laughter into our first term. In English, we’ve been diving into the world of Harry Potter, using it to inspire our own diary entries and letters imagining life as young witches and wizards at Hogwarts.
In Maths, we kicked off the year exploring place value before moving on to addition and subtraction, working confidently with numbers up to the thousands.
In Science, we’ve been learning all about food groups and the digestive system, discovering what happens to our food after we eat it.
In Spanish, we’ve started building simple sentences and learning how to introduce ourselves muy bien, Year 4!
In Design and Technology, we let our imaginations run wild by designing and creating our own fantasy beasts, then writing non-chronological reports about them in English.
In PE, we’ve focused on fitness and teamwork, pushing ourselves to move faster, stronger, and smarter. And in Music, we turned up the volume to learn about rock and roll, exploring rhythm, beat, and some classic tunes that got us all moving!
It’s been a fun-filled, creative, and active start to the year — and we can’t wait to see what Term 2 brings!
