Blog by Mr D Bamber

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We made Christmas trees of card pa rum pum pum pum

We made wood ornaments pa rum pum pum pum

And felt gingerbread pa rum pum pum pum

Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum.

So much fun, pa rum pum pum pum

When we come.

We sang…

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT CURRY

1. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and very gently fry the garlic and ginger for about a minute, stirring constantly. Don’t allow them to brown.

2. Stir in the curry powder, chilli and tomato purée and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly…

The decorations have adorned the classroom and the carol singing is in full swing. 

These are the top five moments of the week - 

- Short division method (with remainders) in Mathematics

- We have conducted an experiment into teeth hygiene using eggs 

- We have been writing stories and…

This week in English we have continued with Christophe’s story, culminating in a wonderful lesson this Friday where we all gathered and told our own oral stories. We have also continued writing our creative writing pieces.

In Mathematics we have revised our short division method alongside our…

In Mathematics this week, we have looked at 2D and 3D shapes. We have specifically focused on prisms and their properties making a triangular based prism from a net – our own Toblerone shaped box.

In English, we have been reading Christoph’s Story and practicing our inference skills. Alongside…

Year 4 have had a lovely week, starting sombrely on Monday commemorate the fallen this Remembrance Day.

This week we have cemented our knowledge of Grid Method in Mathematics, as well partitioning for doubling and halving.

In English, we have continued looking at our creative writing,…

We have had such a wonderful week – starting with fabulous fireworks and ending with a phenomenal pantomime.

This week we have continued looking at our spooky stories in English – listening to and analysing the audio story The Ghost Thief. We have also begun looking at emotive language and…

After a relaxing half term, we have jumped straight into a very productive few days.

In English we have started a new topic of poetry. This has involved looking at the main features of poetry (including imagery, rhythm, alliteration), analysed an Autumnal poem, and wrote our own Autumn poems…

It has been a very busy few weeks in Year 4, we have been learning lots and having fun. 

In English, we have been enjoying writing biographies about Neil Armstrong and have read, performed and created poems. 

Our learning in Mathematics has included multiplication, column addition, column…

A new blog for a new half term. 

This week has been a very different week. 

Year 5 and Year 6 went to Anderton Centre for an adventure week. 

In our class, we have been learning lots. 

1) At Gardening Club, Mrs Miller has planted sunflower seeds. 

2) We junk modelled our own Iron…

Four top moments of Year 4 -

1) Mr Bamber read our minds. 

2) We have been learning about short division in Mathematics. 

3) In History, we have learnt about Dick Turpin. 

4) We practised and planned our news report. 

Star - Korben 

Merits - Emmanuella and Joe 

Politeness -…

Top 4 moments in 4 - 

1. We learnt all about the multiplication grid method. 

2. We have learnt about John Logie Baird. 

3. We completed our Science experiment on teeth hygiene. 

4.  We danced to the Greatest Showman soundtrack with Miss Leah. 

Star of the week - Jake 

Merits - …