Year 4
World Book Day 2022
We had an amazing time dressing up for World Book Day! It was made even more special as we were able to come together as a whole school. We shared books with other classes, listened to live story telling by famous authors, engaged in different World Book day activities and danced to the MC Grammar World Book Day song!
“We had fun because everyone dressed in cool costumes.”
“I like sharing my book with year 2.”
“It was exciting seeing everyone in their different costumes.”
“It was great sharing books with different children in year 2.”
Space Odyssey Experience
We had the exciting opportunity of experiencing the Space Odyssey Dome. The dome gave us a spectacular 360 degree, 3D space experience! We learnt about the astronauts who have travelled to space, the different planets and constellations.
“I felt it was really cool, like your imagination.”
“It was really fun!”
“I absolutely loved it! I love space as well.”
“I really liked it and I also really like science and space.”
“I liked everything about what we did.”
“I liked it because I felt like I was actually there.”
“I loved it because I hadn’t been in there before.”
“It felt like I used my imagination. If I imagined being space, it would feel like that.”
“It was good and when I laid on my back, it felt like I was in space.”
Christmas Craft Afternoon
We had a great Christmas Craft afternoon! We made salt dough decorations, Christmas cards, entered Christmas colouring competitions, paper chains, sang along to Christmas songs and much more! We enjoyed sharing the afternoon with the year 3’s and some of the year 6 play leaders. We missed having our families share in this event, however we are looking forward to spending time with each other at the church and singing around the Christmas tree!
Musical Compositions!
Sienna and Jack have been thoroughly enjoying their music lessons with Kip. They have been working hard composing their own musical pieces. Have a listen, they are great!
Author Rob Holmes – Master Owl
On Wednesday, we welcomed Rob Holmes, the author of Master Owl, into our class. He shared with us his books, in particular a wise children’s character, called Master Owl. Master Owl is mix between Yoda, Master Shifu (from Kung Fu Panda) and Thich Nhat Hanh. Master Owl meets many animals and shares with them a ‘Magical Mindful Moment’ and their lives are transformed. We engaged in mindfulness focusing on slowing down, breathing and being aware of our surroundings. It was an experience enjoyed by all.
Westend in Schools
Year 4 took part in a Westend in Schools workshop. The children developed their dance and storytelling skills through recreating the story of Diwali. We all really enjoyed choreographing our class dance and seeing it come together at the end.
Year 3 and 4 Bug Hotel Project
Years 3 and 4 would like to say a big thank you to Tianna’s grandad for helping us to lay the foundations for their Bug Hotel project! Although the Bug Hotel is in its early stages, the children are working hard on building this amazing home for our insects. Pictures of the project will be posted on our website class pages as it develops.
Key Stage Two Music with Kipp
At the start of this half term, we have welcome Kipp, a great music teacher, to Haytor View. He has been offering music lessons to some of our Key Stage Two children. This has seen the children engage with a variety of musical instruments. The children have really enjoyed learning to play these and are looking forward to continuing their musical experiences throughout the year.
KS2 back together again!
This week saw KS2 getting back together again for our Monday SEAL assemblies. This was great! We all enjoyed being together and sharing our thoughts on our SEAL theme ‘Celebrating Differences!’
Year 3 and 4 Netball Festival
On Wednesday 10th November, Mr Patchett, from Newton Abbot College, came into our school and held a year 3 and 4 Netball Festival. There were different activities on the playground which supported our netball skills, developed our confidence and saw us collaborating with others. It was a great afternoon which we all enjoyed. We are looking forward to working with Mr Patchett again.
