On Thursday, we had a fantastic time at Chopwell Woods. We took part in activities like den building and scavenger hunts. We also looked at what we needed to survive in the forest, as well as securing a hammock for a comfy night’s sleep.
On Thursday, we had a fantastic time at Chopwell Woods. We took part in activities like den building and scavenger hunts. We also looked at what we needed to survive in the forest, as well as securing a hammock for a comfy night’s sleep.
WOW! What an incredible day we have had.
Unfortunately, we arrived too early so we just HAD to keep ourselves entertained in the park whilst we waited!
Then the fun really began, from start to finish we were learning every step of the way. First we learned all about Saxon life by looking around the Saxon farm. The animals were excellent, the geese and goats were our favorite because they were so cheeky!
Then, we went to the village and we saw how Saxons built their houses, sheds and even their craft rooms! Whilst we were there, we experienced life as a Saxon and we heard the story of Beowulf as we sat around the fire.
After lunch, it was time to get down to the important business of law and order in Saxon times. We acted out court scenes and learned about what punishments were given for what crimes.
Finally, the time had come where no court could settle this dispute and we had to go into battle. We reenacted The Battle of Brunanburh and the Saxons were victorious!
This week the children have learned all about Celtic music and it’s origins. We even had the opportunity to compose some of our own.
This week the children have been trying their hand at sewing. This was no easy task, but like the true Adventurers that we are we gave it everything we had. Our bravery, resilience and determination led us in the right direction!
Super Cyclists
Well done to all of our Year 4 Children, who passed their level one Bikeability award on Wednesday.
4 Red had an excellent day on Thursday, when they had a visit from Williby Roc’s. We went into the garden to help plant some trees. We made bee bombs to encourage more wildlife into our garden and we even had time for a scavenger hunt.
This week, Year 4 have been studying the works of Dutch post-impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. First we found out a little about him, then we had a class critique of some of his art work. We looked at the style of his work and the way that he used lines to create different moods and images.
Finally, after practising different techniques, we tried to recreate one of van Gogh’s more famous pieces ‘Starry Night’. Van Gogh painted it from memory during the day, as he was not able to paint from his bedroom. But he was able to create sketches in ink and charcoal and it was these sketches that we recreated. Have a look at some of our fabulous sketchbook and art work.
Over the last few weeks, as part of our LMTW theme Law and Order, Year 4 have been learning about how different countries are run. This week we have been learning about democracy and dictatorships. We split up into ‘Parties’ and wrote our own campaigns in order to govern our Year 4 class. Then we voted for the party we thought would govern our class most effectively and fairly.
As part of our ‘Come Fly With Me; Africa’ theme, Year 4 have been looking at traditional ceremonial masks. Here are our own African style Masks.
