We have started learning all about the digestive system in Year 4 and thoroughly enjoyed making replica mouths out of marshmallows. Children learnt that the digestive system starts with our teeth, the names of the teeth and where our food travels and how fast! Did you know it takes 6 seconds for your mouthful of food to reach your stomach? We are all looking forward to the Science Museum trip and 'It Takes Guts' show later in the term. 

Over the last two weeks, the children have thoroughly enjoyed learning about sound in science. They have taken part in investigative activities, in order for them to understand how sound travels through different states of matter! 

Last week the children had a fantastic day taking part in our forest school day! Throughout the day, they took part in a number of different activities such as learning how to measure trees, a scavenger hunt and orienteering.  All the activities ensured the children worked well as a team, by using their listening and communicating skills. Fun was had by all and the teaching team were very proud of the children! 

Over the past two weeks in Year 4, we have been learning about Ancient Greece in History. In our lessons we have been looking at architecture, looking at the three different columns used in buildings and understanding why they are used. The children thoroughly enjoyed creating the columns (Doric, Ionic and Corinthian) using plasticine! 

We have really enjoyed teaching the Year 4 children this year. Highlights have included our 3 days at Juniper Hall, visiting the Science Museum, Hampton Court, Putney Arts Theatre and dressing up as Romans and Greeks. The children have loved our class books and have just enjoyed the emotional ending of There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom. We wish all the children and their families a restful and enjoyable summer. Good luck in year 5!