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Woodpeckers and Kingfishers News

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W/B 13th October 2025

This week in Year 4 we have started a new unit in Maths - we are now adding and subtracting. We have added 4-digit numbers together and we are starting to exchange too,

In English we are continuing to explore our non-fiction text where we are writing about the digestive system and exploring what happens to our food as it moves through the body. Next week we will be writing up the final draft of our writing - will include some in the blog to show you!

Last week the children had a great time at the Year 4 Sleepover - this was great practice for our residential next year. They played outside and had snacks with a movie . The reviews from the children were 10/10!

W/B 6th October 2025

This week in Year 4 we have been experimenting using eggs to represent teeth and what happens if we don't take care of them!

We observed the eggs in the different liquids over 3 days and we recorded our findings. The egg that had been left in vinegar had a really soft shell and the egg that had been left in orange juice had white hard spots all over it. It was an interesting and pretty gross experiment that we all loved, it has helped the children to realise the importance of having a healthy mouth and looking after their teeth.

W/B 29th September 2025

This week Year 4 have taken part in Cross Country at Park School. We had a great morning with everyone taking part, and all the children pushing themselves to be their best.

We have also performed at The Harvest Festival. Kingfishers showcased their Harvest poem, and Woodpeckers performed their original Harvest Rap! Both performances were amazing, and the rest of the school gave them a huge round of applause.

W/B 22nd September 2025

This week Year 4 were lucky enough to have a visit from an author as part of Appledore Book Festival. Neill Cameron came into both Year 4 classes and showed us how he comes up with new ideas for his books and magazines, and we came up with our own characters using his method! We have used these ideas and explored our own characters to create our very own comic strip in Art. We'll share some of our final products next week!