Year 4 - Storytelling Through Art
Year 4 have worked so hard during this unit of art; firstly creating their own scrapbook, then looking at line, colour and textile to represent different images in their final book creation. The results are absolutely amazing! Hard work and patience has shown what can be achieved and all of Year 4 are rather impressed with their versions!
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Year 4 Maths - Rounding and Estimating Carousel
Year 4 were putting their skills and knowledge of rounding and estimating to the test as we did different activities in groups this week. We were able to work together and share with each other to extend our learning, having a fabulous time whilst doing so!
Online Safety - Fortnite
Fortnite continues to reign supreme in the gaming world, drawing in millions of players with its bold graphics, fast-paced action and constant stream of new content. This guide looks at the latest developments in the game – such as themed updates, crossover characters and limited-edition cosmetics – and what they mean for young players and the adults who support them. It also unpacks some of the key online safety risks associated with Fortnite. With in-game purchases, cross-platform communication and regular seasonal updates creating an ‘always on’ experience, it’s vital that trusted adults understand how to help children and young people enjoy the game without being exposed to unnecessary risks.
Cidari Earth Conference 2025
???? Cidari Earth Conference 2025 ???? This week, pupils from across the Cidari family came together under Gaia, the magnificent Earth installation, to take part in our Cidari Earth Conference. The theme was insurmountable problems — from disease and illness to deforestation and droughts — and how we, as a global family, can work together to solve them. Our children from Darwen St James were fantastic representatives. They spoke with real thoughtfulness and hope, offering ideas for how faith, kindness, and action can make a difference. They also created active prayer stations, encouraging others to reflect, pray, and act for the good of our world. It was wonderful to see the whole Cidari community united in faith and purpose — caring for creation, inspired by Christian values, and showing that even the biggest problems can be faced with love, courage, and perseverance. We’re so proud of our pupils and their passion for looking after God’s world.
Online Safety - Memes
They’re everywhere online, but do you really know what memes are saying? ???? This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide explores the role of memes in youth culture - and why they’re not always as harmless as they seem. From hidden messages to misinformation, we break it down ???????? Plus, we share four simple ways parents and educators can guide young people to engage more safely with memes - encouraging empathy, critical thinking and healthier digital habits ????????
Year 4 Science - Presenting Data
In Science, Year 4 have been learning all about living things and their habitats. We have found out how our seasons affect living things and the habitats they live in and spent some time researching what happens to certain plants and creatures during the different times of the year. We worked in four different groups and each group presented to the class what they had found out about their season. We were surprised at what some creatures did and needed to do because of the changes in weather and their habitat. We really enjoyed using different resources to find out about these changes.
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Year 4 Geography - Gathering Data
In our Geography lessons, Year 4 have been learning all about the Amazon Rainforest and what it is used for. We have linked our forests and woodlands to be the closest match to the rainforest and have been collecting information in a variety of formats to find out what we use our forests and woodlands for. We will then compare this to the Amazon rainforest when we present our findings next lesson. We have made some interesting predictions and are looking forward to find out what our data will tell us!
Year 4 Maths - Adding and Subtracting
Year 4 have been extending their knowledge of adding and subtracting numbers and have worked really hard when exchanging, or needing to change the place value of the numbers within their sums. We have also been practising making sure that we have set out our problems correctly to ensure the correct answer is obtained. Lots of counting skills have been displayed and Year 4 have demonstrated their skills well!
Year 4 - Storytelling Through Art
Continuing with Year 4's Storytelling Through Art topic, this week we have made our own sketchbooks, ready for our stories to be drawn in them these next few weeks. Year 4 demonstrated superb listening skills and good teamwork to help each other create a sketchbook each. Year 4 cannot wait to begin putting their practised skills to the test in their handmade books next lesson!
Year 4 Computing - Hardware and Software
Year 4 have been learning about all the different types of equipment that help make a computer function. We have been looking at the different types of hardware and software that we use for a variety of tasks and how these help us in our everyday lives. Year 4 had to put their learning to the test by working together in a group quiz - it was very exciting and some their were great displays of teamwork, discussion and listening to each other.
Year 4 Class Worship
In our Class Worship, Year 4 have shared their ideas on the theme of being thankful. We were able to come up with a great list of all of the different things people may be thankful for and understood that there are so many different reasons in our lives for which we can all be thankful - the possibilities were endless!
Year 4 Art - Experimenting with Textures
Continuing with their Storytelling through Art, Year 4 have practised experimenting with different resources to create different textures, ready to apply all of these skills we have looked at these past few weeks to create their final product. We are expecting some amazing results with what has been produced so far!
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