Year 4 – Memories of Heatree
One of our homework activities this time was to listen to a piece of music and then express it as a piece of art. One of the Year 4 pupils created this wonderful painting. He also created a booklet to go with it, the booklet explained some things about the painting as well as the artist that inspired it.
The Foundation children were amazing today, playing their instruments and singing in front of Year 4. This performance was the culmination of our Friday music sessions with Kip Pratt and we were all very proud of the children and their wonderful music, performance skills and behaviour.
Wow, what a day we’ve had celebrating books and reading. The children made a wonderful effort with their costumes and absolutely loved being read to and sharing books with Year 4. What a treat!
Year 3 and 4 had the most amazing time sampling a wide range of foods connected to China. The teachers were especially impressed by all of the lovely sharing that took place (as well as children being very daring with trying new things!).
Please have a look at this short video we made to remember the event:
It was lovely today to stand back and see the range of activities happening in our S.O.L.E. sessions. One one classroom we had children: using Google Maps to explore local and national locations, creating a perfect plate of Chinese food (in their opinion) and using pop up cards to reflect on Chinese new year.
In the other classroom the children were busy learning a range of french vocabulary as well as researching what different Hindu symbols meant.
Another fabulous day at Hazeldown Primary School!
Year 4 spellings
W/b: 4.02.2019
Tested: 11.02.2019
Focus: Word ending -ly
- happily
- sadly
- beautifully
- hopefully
- angrily
- slowly
- calmly
- women
- increase
- naughty
In Year 4 (Fir and Redwood), we have been starting to work on our Dragon Dance inspired by our China topic.
Last week we had developed our movements by imitating the different animals in the Chinese Zodiac.
This week we focused mainly on the Dragon. In fours we thought of different ways to move around our space, whilst looking as dragon-like as possible.
As a part of our ‘China’ Learning Journey, Year 4 have been learning how to use Garage Band. This app is a great way to make music. Using a variety of instruments you can create a great sounding track. In our first session we experimented with the different instruments and had a go at making our own track.
Later on we will be using our skills to try and make a piece of music with a Chinese theme.
In S.O.L.E we have been learning how to use the app Garage Band. This is a music making app that enables you to record tracks from a variety of electronic musical instruments.
These tracks can then be combined into a music track.
We are just starting to use this app so please check back soon and see if we have made sweet music!
In team 2 we have been making Viking jewellery! Year 3 even had some help from some year 4 SOLE superstars who gave us tutorials on what to do.
We have applied our previous learning of instruction writing to write instructions of what YOU need to do to make some beautiful Viking jewellery at home!
“It happened one night.”
Scene 4 YEAR 4 “Animal Farm.”
Now we’ve heard of the people who came to the town –
Of Mary and Joseph, whose details went down
On the Emperor’s list, so his tax they could pay,
And the shepherds who heard all the angels did say;
We’ve heard of those wise men who saw a bright star
And arrived there much later, they’d come from so far.
But they weren’t the only ones who knew of that night –
At least, if our carols and cards got it right.
It seems that an ox and a donkey came too,
Though the Bible quite simply doesn’t mention those two.
But I think they were there, around Jesus’s bed,
For the manger was where they would go to get fed.
So even the animals gave to the Lord
Something to honour him, what they could afford.
For while he was lying in their feeding box,
They had to go hungry, the donkey and the ox.
What will we give him, who accepted the loss
Of his life freely given when he died on the cross?
Will we let him be King of lives, every day?
‘Cause that’s why he came here to lie in the hay!
Year 3 and 4 had lots of fun at Stover Woods today. We looked for clues on the ground to find out what sort of trees we would find in the forest; hunted for bugs in the woodland and built a shelter for our class bears! 
| Year 4 Home Learning- Friday 12th October
(To be handed in Wednesday 17th October.) |
| Reading
Please encourage your child to read every day for at least 20 minutes. |
| Spelling
Spellings will be handed out each Monday, to be tested the following Monday. |
| Maths
Next week, we are going to be learning all about angles. In preparation for this, find out the difference between acute, obtuse and reflex angles. Then, login to interactive resources (details below) and explore the ‘acute, obtuse and reflex angles’ game. www.interactive-resources.co.uk username: hazeldownps1 password: hazeldownps1 Challenge: Have a go at drawing the different types of angles.
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- where
- when
- wheel
- white
- whisper
- whistle
- whale
- country
- usually
- disagree Note: Spellings 1-7 focus on our spelling rules for this week and words 8-10 are on the Year 3/4 word list.
Cherry Class were very excited this afternoon when Mrs Hard delivered a parcel for them! When they opened it they found a Bear and a letter! They are really excited about getting to know their new arrival!!
‘ir’ words
shirt
thirsty
first
thirteen
circle
birthday
squirt
busy
serious
busy
whether
This afternoon, Fir class have been thinking about all the reasons why we like each other. It was funny (and a bit embarrassing!) being paid compliments but it was nice to hear what people like about us!
| Year 4 Home Learning – Friday 6th July 2018 |
| Reading
Ideally, please encourage your child to read every day for at least 20 minutes. The minimum expectation is that your child should be reading for 15 minutes five times a week.This reading should be a mixture of independent reading and reading alongside an adult. |
| ‘Super North Star’ follow up (1)
On Wednesday this week, we were fortunate to have the opportunity to spend the morning with Floyd Woodrow – a former SAS soldier and Head of the UK Counter Terrorist Unit, who is now internationally-recognised as a businessman and a keynote speaker. Floyd introduced us to his ‘Compass for Life’ and discussed the four cardinals with us. Please use the diagram below to help you to explain to a family member what your ‘North Star’ is; also discuss with them what you put in each of the boxes on your map and brief them on what each cardinal stands for. |
| ‘Super North Star’ follow up (2)
Write a paragraph to discuss your ‘Super North Star’. Within your paragraph, reference the other three cardinals – Ethos (Values), Strategist and Warrior Spirit. Also discuss your strengths, values and begin to plot your actions – what are you going to do in the near future to help you to begin to move towards achieving your goal? |
| Year 4 Home Learning – Friday 22ndJune 2018 |
| Reading
Ideally, please encourage your child to read every day for at least 20 minutes. The minimum expectation is that your child should be reading for 15 minutes five times a week. This reading should be a mixture of independent reading / reading alongside an adult. |
| Maths
We are going to be learning about 2D shapes and symmetry. Research the names and properties of a range of 2D shapes and make a poster of your findings. |
| SOLE- Pre-Learning
In preparation for art work that will illustrate the front cover of their Just So story, the children need to practise drawing a high quality sketch of their chosen animal that they have been studying. The videos will be very useful to support your learning. How to draw a peacock step by step https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EphQqnqsJfw How to draw a panther step by step https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93E4cuDs7-w How to draw a tiger step by step https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CxXdO5Q4N8 How to draw a monkey step by step https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMkG2sc2OTE How to draw an elephant step by step https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyJLBK0Zh4c |
| Spellings
Continue to practise the spellings from the year 3 and 4 statutory spelling list. To be tested next Friday. |
| Year 4 Home Learning – Friday 15thJune 2018 |
| A note from the team…
A number of parents have contacted us regarding the time taken to complete recent homework. Please note that the homework that we set is designed to take one hour to complete (30 minutes per task); should your child struggle with a task, please stop them after 30 minutes and indicate that they found it difficult in their homework book. * Please note that this one hour limit does not include spellings and reading as it is a school-wide expectation that these skills are practised multiple times each week. * |
| Reading
Ideally, please encourage your child to read every day for at least 20 minutes. The minimum expectation is that your child should be reading for 15 minutes five times a week. This reading should be a mixture of independent reading and reading alongside an adult. |
| Maths
Please complete as much of the attached times table colouring activity as you can within 30 minutes. Before colouring each square, please write your answer in the box, making sure that you double check to ensure that you don’t make any careless errors. There are 380 questions – how many can you answer in the time that you have? |
| Literacy
Thinking ahead to your transition to Year 5 later this term, write a paragraph about yourself to share with your new teacher. What do you really want them to know? Is there any important information about yourself that you’re keen to share with them? For example, do you have a particular hobby / interest that you wish to tell them about? Can you think of an interesting fact about yourself / your family? Is there anything in school that you’re really confident with or a little bit worried about? When writing your paragraph, think about all that you’ve learnt this year and show off your writing skills! This is your first chance to impress your new teacher. J |
| Spellings
This week, all pupils will be learning from the same list, which focuses on the Y3/4 National Curriculum spelling words (see attached sheet). |
Fir Class and Redwood Class Spellings (15.6.18)
Week 8 Focus: National Curriculum Year 3/4 spelling words
Handed out on Friday 15thJune; Tested on Friday 22ndJune.
- continue
- experience
- extreme
- height
- knowledge
- material
- library
- surprise
- occasionally
- therefore
This afternoon, Year 4 and their parents and Grandparents have been busy painting and making props, costumes and scenery for our iCan2 performances. Everything is looking very colourful – we can’t wait to see it on stage!
| Year 4 Home Learning – Friday 8th June 2018 |
| Reading
Ideally, please encourage your child to read every day for at least 20 minutes. The minimum expectation is that your child should be reading for 15 minutes five times a week. This reading should be a mixture of independent reading and reading alongside an adult. |
| Maths
This week and next we have been looking at telling the time. For your homework, we would like you to complete one section of the worksheet we are sending home today. Chose your level of challenge and glue the section that you are tackling into your home-learning book. It’s important to complete both the digital and analogue sections. |
| iCan2
Please practise the lyrics to Trash Busters which are on the school blog. If you have lines to learn, please work on those too! Next week we are sharing our performances with Mr Quint and Mr Tribble! |
Please note: due to Sports Week, there will be no new spelling list today.
We are busy rehearsing for iCan2 and this morning Year 4 have been singing along to Trash Busters!
Here are the lyrics so you can practise at home!
Trash Busters
Trash Busters
There’s plastic waste in the neighbourhood
Who you gunna call- TRASH BUSTERS
There’s something foul and it don’t look good
Who you gunna call- TRASH BUSTERS
I ain’t afraid of no trash!
I ain’t afraid of no trash!
If you’re seeing things washed on the beach.
Who can you call? TRASH BUSTERS
Plastic bags just out of reach!
Who you gunna call? TRASH BUSTERS
I ain’t afraid of no trash!
I ain’t afraid of no trash!
Who you gunna call? TRASH BUSTERS
If you’re making waste, then take it home…….
And call TRASH BUSTERS!
I aint afraid of no trash!
We’ll put it in the bin!
I aint afraid of no trash!
Yeah Yeah Yeah yeah!
Who you gunna call? TRASH BUSTERS
There’s enough
Of that freaky stuff….
So better call Trash Busters
Cleaning makes me feel good!
Mrs Tierney’s Summer Spelling Group Week 1
Handed out on Friday 4th May 2018;
Focus: -tion ending(root words ending in t or te to make tion words- most common “shun” ending)
- Action
- Location
- Addition
- Protection
- Relation
- Station
- Nation
- complete
- consider
10.experiment
Note: Spellings 1-7 focus on this week’s phoneme focus; spellings 8-10 are from the Year 3 & 4 word list.
We have finished our final activity, which was VERY wet, and have just received our NOLA badges and certificates. Lunch is ready, then it’s onto the coach and back to school. See you soon!
After another amazing night’s sleep, we are all having breakfast before our final activity of the day. Our bags are (nearly!) packed and, despite the rain, we are looking forward to our final activity. See you all later!
After a good night’s sleep we have had an amazing second day at Heatree House. Lots of team work, resilience and MUD!
We have really enjoyed our first day at Heatree! Half of us have been learning bush craft skills while the other half have been experiencing life as Bronze Age settlers. 
A huge thank you to everyone who came along and shared our ‘Greece – Now and Then’ Learning Journey with us. Year 4 had great fun showing you everything they have been learning.
Year 4 are getting prepared for their Living Museum this afternoon. We can’t wait to show you all what we have been up to!
| Year 3 and 4 Home Learning – Friday 23rd March 2018
To be handed in after the Easter holidays |
| Reading
Ideally, please encourage your child to read every day for at least 20 minutes. The minimum expectation is that your child should be reading for 15 minutes five times a week. This reading should be a mixture of independent reading / reading alongside an adult.
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| SOLE- Pre-Learning- Bronze Age in Britain
In preparation for our new learning about The Bronze Age- in Britain- research aspects of the era and make a fact file of your new learning. A very useful website is BBC bite size- http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z874kqt#zwmkd2p another useful websites are https://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/the-bronze-age http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/british_prehistory/bronzeageman_01.shtml |
| Spellings
See spelling review sheet |
| Year 4 Home Learning – Friday 9th March 2018 |
| Reading
Ideally, please encourage your child to read every day for at least 20 minutes. The minimum expectation is that your child should be reading for 15 minutes five times a week. This reading should be a mixture of independent reading / reading alongside an adult.
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| SOLE- Pre-Learning- Science Week
In preparation for new learning about magnets, our focus in Science week, the children need to research aspects of magnets: what they are/ How they work? Uses in real life e.t.c. They can choose to represent this new learning in their own way; such as making a fact file, a poster, power point etc. Below are several websites that your child may wish to access to support their learning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I1WqXHkVgs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR9w4koW2EA http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/physical_processes/magnets/read/1/ |
| Maths and Spellings
Reinforce new learning about finding fractions of amounts using the link |
Spelling rules – suffix- “ation” if root word ends in a consonant then add –ation. If the root word ends in e drop the e and add -ation
- Sense- sensation
- Donate-donation
- Create-creation
- Expect- expectation
- Limit-limitation
- Frustrate- frustration
- Locate-location
- gently
- Discipline
- furniture
The children have been thoroughly enjoying this term’s topic on Greece-Now and Then.
They have designed, and written, their own Greek postcards. As well as that, in DT they have researched, designed, sketched and made their own Parthenon.
They have had great fun whilst learnings!
Today we have begun exploring our favourite Greek myths in greater detail, ready to write our own plays!
Today Year Four had a lot of fun and a fair amount of frustration trying to find a PERFECT NUMBER! Have a look at their work, can you find a Perfect Number? 
Spelling rules – the soft c sound. It is like an “s” sound but can be spelt several different ways.
- Office
- Science
- Concert
- Recipe
- Scene
- Parcel
- Mice
- Exercise
- Century
- Discipline
Note: Spellings 1-7 focus on this week’s phoneme focus; spellings 8-10 are from the Year 3 & 4 word list.
Year four finished off an exciting, hard-working week with an exhilarating game of tag rugby in the chilly winter sun. 
| Year 4 Home Learning – Friday 2nd February 2018 |
| Reading
Ideally, please encourage your child to read every day for at least 20 minutes. The minimum expectation is that your child should be reading for 15 minutes five times a week. This reading should be a mixture of independent reading / reading alongside an adult. |
| Maths
We have been learning about co-ordinates and translations in maths this week. Below are websites to consolidate your child’s learning; Please encourage them to watch both tutorials Coordinates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iRGi_bdaXo Translating shapes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR__8E6KzTo |
| SOLE- Pre-Learning
In preparation for art work involving drawing the Parthenon and Greek gods, the children can practise their skills by sketching 3 D shapes using shading and cross hatching Collect these sketches and present them as a small booklet that can be placed in their SOLE book. |
| Spellings
Continue to practise the spellings from the spelling list. To be tested next Friday. |
Spelling rules – when the prefix -in, -il, -im or -ir are added to a word the prefix means not so it is the opposite meaning of the root word.
- formal-informal
- legal- illegal
- proper-improper
- patient- impatient
- valid-invalid
- capable- incapable
- correct-incorrect
- limitations
- happily
- pyramid
Note: Spellings 1-7 focus on this week’s phoneme focus; spellings 8-10 are from the Year 3 & 4 word list.
The children have been busy researching travel brochures and making notes about different aspects of a holiday such as information about weather, hotels, places of interest, restaurants and other key nearby facilities. They are using this research to independently write their own persuasive travel brochure for a Greek island of their choice.
The children have also been learning key skills for writing persuasive sentences such as using imperative verbs, rhetorical questions, a range of high level vocabulary as well as making effective use of adjectival and prepositional phrases to further persuade the reader.
Mrs Tierney’s Spring Spelling Group Week 3
Handed out on Friday 26 January ; Tested on Friday 2 February 2018
Spelling rules – using the suffix ment, ful and less
Adding the suffix er or est to the root word.
- nasty-nastier
- easy -easiest
- spicy-spicier
- tiny-tiniest
- dance-dancer
- vote -voter
- fat – fatter
- quarter
- increase
- limitations
Note: Spellings 1-7 focus on this week’s phoneme focus; spellings 8-10 are from the Year 3 & 4 word list.
Over the last couple of weeks, year 3 and 4 have been focusing on their new learning journey: Greece Now and Then. We started by watching a video in the hall which was all about Ancient Greece, also taking part in a quiz at the end with some true or false questions. Following this, we then worked in groups to make a mind map for all the things we already knew about Greece, focusing on four sections: Modern Greece, Ancient Greece, Climate and Geography.
Since our hook, we have used atlas’ to find out where Greece is in relation to other countries, made a fact file about Greece and compared the Ancient and Modern Day Olympics.
At the end of this week, we will be writing our final versions of our Greek travel brochures.
Today Redwood class has been learning about measuring and how to convert between centimetres and metres. We measured the height of different students and expressed this with different units.
