Year 4 Holy Communion
Year 4 went up to Church this week for Holy Communion. It was enjoyable to take part in the service and Year 4 had spent time to think and write thoughtful and personal prayers, that they could choose if they would like to read them out. Almost everybody decided to do so! It was a lovely celebration and eating a picnic lunch together in the sunshine afterwards was a fitting treat!
Year 4 R.E. - The Holy Spirit
In R.E. lessons, Year 4 have been exploring Christian beliefs about the Holy Spirit. They have encountered the different forms of representations used to symbolise the Holy Spirit, and used Lego to represent their own ideas to the questions asked in this week's lesson. Year 4 came up with some fantastic ideas and they enjoyed explaining their creations to each other.
Summer Holiday Clubs - Youth Zone
SCHOOLS OUT... let the summer fun begin! ☀️ Our FREE HAF Summer Holiday Club is back with 4 weeks of exciting activities, nutritious hot meals, themed sessions and unforgettable memories for children and young people across Blackburn & Darwen! Whether they love sports, arts & crafts, games, cooking or trying something new, there’s something for everyone this summer. 🧡 📅 20th July – 13th August 🍽️ FREE hot meals 🎨 Exciting weekly themes ⚽ Fun activities every day 📍 Sessions across Blackburn & Darwen Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! 👉 Book your place today: https://app.holidayactivities.com/parent/providers/blackburn-youth-zone
Year 4 D.T. - Making Prototype 1
Year 4 are enjoying our D.T. topic, which is all about mechanical systems. We have been learning about different types of movement and the different components in real life moving systems. Our focus is cars! We made our own chassis and axis out of simple materials to create our first prototype car and recorded how far it travelled from an inclined plane. Year 4 cannot wait to make and test the second prototype!
Year 4 - KS2 Science Show
Did KS2 have a fantastic time during our Science Show about Electricity? Year 4 certainly did! We could apply our scientific knowledge of electricity to help reason and explain the experiments we took part in and make predictions about what might happen. It was so much fun!
Year 4 English - Creating complex sentences
In English, Year 4 have been extending their sentences by including descriptive features in their writing. This week, the focus has been on including fronted adverbials and subordinate clauses to create complex sentences. Year 4 enjoyed reading and listening to each others creations about a predator hunting its prey. The outcomes were amazing!
Year 4 Maths - Looking at Polygons
Year 4 have been looking at the different names and properties of polygons in our Maths lessons this week. We have used mirrors to find out how many lines of symmetry each polygon has and enjoyed finding lines of symmetry on different items around the classroom!
Year 4 History - How did the Maya settle in the rainforest?
A new History topic awakened Year 4's curiosity this week, when we delved into the civilisation of the ancient Maya. Building directly on our previous geography topic about the rainforest ecosystem, the children were able to make brilliant real-world connections to understand exactly how this ancient civilization thrived.
Year 4 Maths - Different types of angles
This week, Year 4 have been learning about the different types of angles during our Maths lessons. We have demonstrated our knowledge in angle quizzes, drawn different types of angles and even danced and sang along with angle songs and an angle rap!
New Active Uniform!
We are thrilled to announce a fresh, modern update to our school uniform policy starting this coming September. After careful consideration and from feedback from the parental questionnaire, we are transitioning to a full active uniform. This change is designed to simplify your mornings, reduce overall costs, and—most importantly—ensure our pupils are ready for movement, play, and learning every single day. The active uniform replaces the traditional split between formal wear and PE kits. By moving to a single, versatile wardrobe, we aim to provide: ● Increased Physical Activity: pupils can jump straight into sports or active play without the need for changing breaks. ● Cost-Effectiveness: One set of clothes for the whole week means fewer items to purchase. ● Comfort and Focus: High-quality, flexible clothing helps students stay comfortable and focused on their studies. A Special Note for Year 6: To celebrate their final year, Year 6 pupils will not require the half-zip red top. Instead, they will be provided with their Leavers Hoodies to wear as their outer layer throughout the entire academic year! We also have some exciting news regarding our school identity! We are hoping to update the school badge this year, which means the branding on the new uniform items may change as we roll out the fresh design. Because of this—and to support our families—we are treating the 2026-2027 academic year as a transition year. If you have old uniform items that you still need to use, it is perfectly fine for your child to wear them during this first year. There is no pressure to buy the new badged items immediately if your current ones still fit. We want to ensure that no clothing goes to waste and that the move to the Active Uniform is as stress-free as possible for your budget. Our badged items (the half-zip sports tops and badged T-shirts, along with black track pants and shorts) are available on our official uniform website as usual. All other items, such as plain black bottoms and trainers, can be sourced from any retailer of your choice, provided they meet the no branding requirement. We truly believe this shift will foster a more energetic and inclusive environment for our children.
Year 4 English - Information Texts
Year 4 have been looking at different types of information texts recently and are experts at identifying the features! They used their Computing skills to research information effectively and put their skills to the test, designing and creating their own information texts. The results were amazing! Well done, Year 4!
Year 4 Art - 3D Sculpture Painting
Year 4 have been working really hard during their art topic, learning about sculptures, the plinths they stand on and the famous artists associated with these types of display. After weeks of creating a 3D sculpture of an Anglo-Saxon warrior, it was a pleasure to see them come to life during our painting session. Year 4 are rather proud of their efforts!
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