In Science we have been building our own simple circuits. The children have thoroughly enjoyed using the buzzers, motors and bulbs.  In addition, they understand what a good conductor is and what material makes a good insulator. They can really quickly identify a complete and broken circuit. The children are starting to see how their circuits and science learning will accompany their D and T wardrobe designs. We are all really looking forward to creating our illuminated wardrobes later in the term!

This week, all of Year 4 visited the beautiful Hindu Temple in Wimbledon. We learnt so much about the building and religion. For example, the Temple used to be a church up until the early 80s. The children loved seeing all the deities with their fruit offerings and enjoyed the calming incense. The children were all brilliantly behaved and listened well to a talk all about the Temple. Some children and teachers were lucky enough to try on some traditional Hindu clothing. Mrs Barrington-Hays looked fabulous in her very expensive Sari. It was so lovely to compliment the learning we have been doing in the classroom on this wonderful trip. 

Well done Year 4!

This term we have all thoroughly enjoyed being historians and becoming Henry VIII experts. We have been investigating an important question; was king Henry VIII a hero or a villain? Some of us are yet to decide. To support our learning we have been looking at how he treated all six of his famous wives and how he treated the people he reigned over. It was amazing to support research in class and for homework by visiting Hampton Court Palace last week. The highlight for many was the wonderful-guided tour and workshop. And of course, everyone loved getting lost in the maze! We have started working on a new computing project and everyone is excited to put our King VIII learning into action, by creating a short film about his life. 

Route-mapping!

We have been applying our field skills; using compass bearings, cardinal directions and directional language to write out our own routes from one location in the school grounds to another.

We've had a busy start to the Summer Term!

Last week we observed the results of our tooth decay experiment. We discovered the effects of the following substances on tooth enamel: Coca-Cola, vinegar, coffee and water. The children could see the staining that Coca-Cola and coffee caused to the egg shell, that the egg shell stayed the same in water, but were horrified that the egg shell disintegrated in the vinegar!

We pedalled our smoothies to perfection to help raise money for our Forest, Field and Fun initiative on Thursday. 

The day before Juniper Hall, we got outside and brushed up on our orienteering skills, ready for our geography field skills trip to Juniper Hall this week!