Welcome to Elm - Year 4!

Autumn Term

For our poetry unit in English, we used tone and gesture to bring the characters to life. We had fun putting on grumpy, demanding voices for the goblin in contrast to calm voices for the nymph. Elm class have shown themselves to be enthusiastic actors with fluent and expressive reading skills.

History Trip

Year 4 had a fantastic trip to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village! The children explored the reconstructed houses, discovering how the Anglo-Saxons lived, worked and built their homes. They enjoyed hands-on activities, handled real and replica artefacts, and learned fascinating facts about life over a thousand years ago. It was an exciting and educational day that brought their history topic to life!

Spring Term

Year 4 had great fun taking part in the RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch. Armed with binoculars, the children enjoyed spotting and identifying birds around the school grounds. They recorded lots of pigeons, a very territorial robin and some speedy blue tits! They  kept a careful tally of what they saw and sent their results back to the RSPB to help scientists learn more about the birds living in our local area. A brilliant mix of learning, teamwork and outdoor fun.

Uttlesford Food Bank

Year 4 had a wonderful visit from Des from Uttlesford Food Bank this week. She spoke to the children about the vital work the Food Bank does and the wide range of people they help in our local community. The children were fully engaged throughout, asking thoughtful and insightful questions and showing real empathy and curiosity.

Des later shared how much she enjoyed the visit, saying: “The students of both classes are a credit to you and your colleagues. They were a joy to be with.”

Inspired by what they learned, the children have decided to collect packets of biscuits to donate to the Food Bank, after hearing how these small treats help people feel especially cared for. We are really proud of our courageous advocates in Year 4.