With Christ at our side to guide us,
we shine in all that we do.

Year 4 Bikeability

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Some children in Year 4 completed their Bikeability Level 1 award – this award aims to develop cycle-handling skills in an off-road, traffic-free environment.  The goal for riders is to demonstrate excellent cycle handling skills and includes:

  • Preparing for cycling
  • Getting on and off your cycle
  • Starting, stopping and controlling your cycle
  • Stopping quickly and managing hazards
  • Using gears
  • Looking behind, riding with one hand and signalling
  • Sharing space off road with pedestrians and other riders

Well done Year 4!

A Magical Visit from Father Christmas

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Today was full of Christmas magic as we celebrated Christmas Pyjama Day! The children arrived in their cosiest pyjamas, ready for a day of festive fun.

We gathered around the Christmas tree for a special storytime when, to our amazement, Father Christmas himself made a surprise appearance! The excitement was electric as he joined us by the tree to share one of his favourite stories, The Gruffalo.

After the story, Father Christmas answered some of the children’s curious questions—there were plenty! The children couldn’t wait to tell him all about the mischief their naughty elves had been causing at home.

It was a truly magical moment! Thank you, Father Christmas, for making our day so special!

Whole School Celebration of the Word

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Year 4 enjoyed sharing their class Celebration of the Word with parents so they decided to share it with their peers in school as well.

Year 4 Fire Safety in the Home

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Year 4 welcomed a visitor from the Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service yesterday afternoon.  Rachel taught the children how to stay safe at home to prevent fires from starting and what to do in the event of a fire occurring.

The children identified potential hazards in the home and how to stay safe.

They were very knowledgeable and came up with some great responses, including;

  • Always turn off electrical appliances once you’re finished using them
  • Do not leave pans on the hob unattended
  • Do not leave food in the oven if you pop out of the house
  • Do not keep anything on top of a microwave
  • Do not put anything metal into the toaster
  • Do not leave tea towels hanging up above the cooker
  • Do not leave anything charging on your bed
  • Do not leave your phones/technology on charge overnight
  • Do not put clothes over an electric heater
  • Do not overload plug points or extension cables

The children then learnt about the importance of a correctly functioning smoke alarm in the home and that these should be tested weekly, Rachel suggested ‘Test it Tuesday‘.

If a fire alarm was to be heard, the children were informed of how to raise the alarm and stay safe with this Escape Plan, as well as how to ring 999 and what to say when questioned:

 

Year 4 Celebration of the Word – The Lost Sheep

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In RE, Year 4 have been learning about Reconciliation.  Some of the children have been preparing for their First Reconciliation.  The Sacrament of Reconciliation celebrates the fact that we are loved and forgiven by God and that when we say sorry to one another and experience forgiveness we are experiencing God’s forgiveness.

We all know that God loves us and is always ready to forgive us, no matter what.  His love for us is unconditional.  The children wanted to share this unconditional love and friendship with their families and friends in our ‘Lost Sheep’ Celebration of the Word.

Year 4 library visit to The Word

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Year 4 enjoyed a lovely morning at The Word, completing a Harry Potter themed quiz and choosing some new books to read at home.

Odd Socks Day in Year 4

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Here are our Year 4 children supporting Anti Bullying Week wearing their odd socks!

Y4 Youth Village Retreat

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We arrived safely at the Youth Village with everyone in high spirits.  The Youth Ministry team welcomed us, then we met the other schools and got to know them with some ice breakers.  The children were put into teams with their friends plus some children from other schools. The evening meal was lovely then we got settled into our lodge (Bishop Ambrose).  There was a fun filled night with lots of high jinx and eventually we all settled down to sleep.

After a breakfast of fruit, yoghurt and toast we headed to base camp to complete a carousel of activities.

The theme of the retreat for the Jubilee year is ‘Pilgrims of Hope’.

Pope Francis asked people to make 2024 a year of prayer and preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year, with the theme ‘Pilgrims of Hope’.  The opening of the Jubilee Door marks the beginning of the Jubilee Year.  The children will consider how God opens doors in our lives, encouraging us to ‘Ask, Seek, Knock’.

In the carousel of activities, the children enjoyed a selection of craft, social justice, chapel, outdoor, and team building challenges.  They explored what ‘hope’ means for us, each other, our communities, and the world as they completed their Pilgrim Passport!

The lunch was amazing. Here are the children tucking in. Spot our surprise visitor!

The children enjoyed some free time before our nature walk.

We had a bracing walk through the woods then played football and rounders.

Our next activity was an Escape Room.

After the activities, the children watched a movie then went to bed. No high jinx tonight just 27 tired children and 2 tired teachers. Silence!! Everyone was super organised this morning – bags packed, beds stripped, breakfast eaten.

There was a final activity where the children shared their ideas about what a planet they designed might look like.

Our last photograph before leaving the Youth Village!  A great few days was had by all!

 

Year 4 Greek Visitor

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Year 4 Ancient Greek Workshop from ‘That History Bloke.’

In History, the children in Year 4 are learning about the ‘Ancient Greeks’.

This week, they enjoyed a very interesting and informative visit from Richard, ‘That History Bloke’.

They explored:

  • Greek Gods
  • Spartan, Athenian, Corinthian and Ancient Greek people
  • Life in Ancient Greece
  • Greek artefacts
  • Greek instruments, games and toys
  • Greek words
  • Writing the Greek alphabet using ink and a stylus

Richard also serenaded the class with his lyre and panpipes and the children dressed up in the regalia of a Hoplite soldier.

It was a fantastic experience and Richard brought the topic to life with his amazing knowledge and enthusiasm.

 

Year 4 Library Visit

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Year 4 enjoyed their visit to The Word this morning. They completed a quiz about the library then listened to a story ‘The Lost Happy Endings’ by Carol Ann Duffy.

We set up a library ticket for Year 4 and the children were allowed to borrow one book each to read in school.  Here they are choosing their books and checking them out.

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