Outstanding behaviour from our Year 4 class today, while visiting Tamworth Castle! 

In the morning, we looked at Saxon Archaeology. Children learnt about archaeological practices and how these practices can be used to gather information. They investigated the types of items that the Saxons left behind and how we can use these to gain an understanding of the lives of Saxon communities and their culture. In small groups the children had the chance to try out their skills as a trainee archaeologist by retrieving and cataloguing a sample of finds.

In the afternoon, we learnt what it was like to be a Saxon Soldier. Through comparing and contrasting the difference between a high-status Saxon soldier and a low status Saxon soldier, children learnt about the tribal nature of Saxon society and social hierarchy. They explored the difference between battle wear and weaponry of trained soldiers compared to that of a lower status soldier and practised defensive battle tactics such as the implementation of a shieldwall.

Today we all wore yellow to school to show our support for young people's mental health. By wearing yellow we helped show young people that they matter and that they deserve the support they need, when they need it, no matter what!

We are so excited in year 4 as we will be learning how to play the clarinet! Today, children have been learning the different parts of the clarinet and how to put these pieces together. We all tried to blow a note with some success in the class. However, Miss Leddy gave it a go but failed ... may next time Miss Leddy! Ask your child how they got on?

We met Jigsaw Jaz, our Jigsaw friend who supports us during PSHE lessons. Our first PSHE lesson was about 'becoming a class team'. We talked about our own attitudes and actions, how they can make a difference to our friends. We talked about how we can make our team feel welcomed and valued. Also, how good it feels to be included and how it can make us feel to be excluded. Check out our class charter, which we have all signed and make sure we follow it throughout our time in Year 4.

Our children have been given their reading range and selected a book of their choice from our fabulous class library. Children are expected to read for 20 minutes each day at home and they will also be given an opportunity to read when they arrive in the morning during registration.

Children will inform either, Mr Tame or Mrs Barrow when they feel ready to take a comprehension quiz, this can range from 5 to 10 questions.