Year 4 Ocean Blog
Science
This week we have been looking at the individual parts of a torch and how they work. We have looked at the reasons why specific materials are selected when constructing a torch. We were all surprised at home many components there were in one simple torch.
Science Investigation
Today we have been conducting a Science investigation to identify which materials are conductors and which are insulators. We then concluded that all metal objects conduct electricity and cardboard, paper and plastic all insulate.
Wear it Red
Friday 17th October - Wear it red - Stop Racism. Today we all wore red to raise awareness and to stop racism. In Ocean class we visited the Stop Racism website and followed their assembly. We learnt that racism is treating others differently this could be due to skin...
Roman Architecture Drawings
This week we have been looking at Roman architecture and how we see the depth and detail through shadows. We then replicated the aqueduct by using light and dark tones to show depth and detail. We were very pleased with our perseverance and end results.
Roman Shields
Today we learnt all about the importance of the Roman shield. We learnt why they were slightly curved, not only to protect the body but also to join together to form a 'wall' in the testudo formation. Then how the 'boss' in the centre of the shield was used and how...
Safety Seymour Visit
Last week we had a visit from the CO crew. First thing in the morning we had an assembly with Julie and Al to learn about Carbon Monoxide. We realised that you can't hear it, smell it, taste it, touch it or see it! We learnt that you need to have a special detector...
Live Picture News
As part of Black History month, we joined 4,300 other school on a live assembly with Picture News. It was fun and enjoyable and very informative. It was amazing to think how many other children were participating too.
Science circuits
In Science we have been creating electrical circuits using wires, bulbs and batteries. We extended our learning to find out what would happen if we used more batteries and this week we have been looking at complete and incomplete circuits, making predictions and then...
Place Value
Our current unit of Maths is place value. We have been using multiple resources to embed our knowledge.
Shared Writing
We have been enhancing our English sentences by attempting expanded noun phrases. We compiled all our ideas and then we produced a shared piece of writing.
Roman Mosaics
Last week in Ocean class we have attempted a Roman mosaic. It was a little tricky and it tested our perseverance. It took a long while and made us realise the difficulties for the Romans.
Enrichment Art
Today we have completed some very different art! First we dropped an amount of elastic bands on our paper, where they landed we then drew around the outlines. We then coloured in the outlines and used pointillism technique to fill the middles. The outcome has been...
DT Anglo- Saxon Sword handles
We have been looking at the details and engraving of Anglo-Saxon Swords. We then designed our own and created them in clay. We were very impressed with our efforts and results.
Natural Habitats
We had a fantastic afternoon learning about natural habitats. We then walked around our school boundary to see if we could identify any natural habitats.
Symmetry
In Maths we had great fun identifying the lines of symmetry in both regular and irregular shapes.
Symphony Hall Performance
On Sunday 29th June, the School Choir performed at Birmingham's Symphony Hall for the SIPS Music Plays Symphony Hall show. The Choir worked so incredibly hard for this amazing opportunity. All their hard work paid off as they sounded amazing, it was clear they have a...
Bishops Wood 2025
What a fabulous day Year four spent at Bishops Wood outdoor learning centre. The weather was absolutely perfect. The children learnt more about Anglo-Saxons, how they invaded, what their houses were like, how to light a fire using flint and charcloth. Then we built a...
Road Safety
Today we have had Louise from Sandwell Road Safety Education Team visit. She has delivered assemblies to KS1 and Year 4 & 5. Then class workshops with Year 3 and 6. The children learnt all about crossing safely, car safety and a catchy little song for a reminder....
African Art
Just continuing from our last post, I promised photographs of our African Art inspired by Esther Mahlangu. We are very pleased with our efforts and collaboration.
African Drumming Workshop
Today we have been celebrating diversity. We have African Drummers in school and we have participated in a drumming workshop using a Djembe. It was awesome. We have also looked at the South African artist Esther Mahlangu and have imitated her ideas into our art. We...
Andy Goldsworthy Art
Look at our wonderful natural art, we took inspiration from the artist, Andy Goldsworthy.