We cannot believe that we are already halfway through Year 4 Kingfisher Class @FP! Spring 1 has been a fantastic half term in Kingfisher Class, and we are so proud of all the progress the children have made. They have truly matured and grown in both their learning and their attitudes.

This half term, we have been busy developing our writing skills. The children thoroughly enjoyed writing their own pet poetry, using creative language, similes and powerful vocabulary to bring their poems to life. We have also written detailed and engaging information texts, focusing on clear structure, headings, paragraphs and factual language. It has been wonderful to see such improvement in presentation and confidence in writing.

In Maths, we have been working hard on multiplication and fractions. The children have shown great determination when learning and practising their times tables, and this has really helped them when solving more challenging multiplication problems. In fractions, we have been learning about equivalent fractions and comparing fractions. The class has demonstrated resilience and a positive attitude when tackling tricky concepts.

Our History topic took us back in time to the fascinating Shang Dynasty. The children loved learning about ancient Chinese civilisation, including oracle bones, bronze casting and the role of kings. They asked thoughtful questions and made excellent comparisons with other time periods we have studied.

In Geography, we explored the amazing world of the rainforests. We learned about the different layers of the rainforest, the animals that live there and why rainforests are so important to our planet. The children showed great curiosity and concern for environmental issues, particularly deforestation.

We have also been focusing on our listening skills and following classroom rules. It has been wonderful to see how much the children have matured. They are showing greater independence, responsibility and respect for one another. Being halfway through Year 4 is a big milestone, and the growth in confidence and learning behaviours has been fantastic to see.

We are incredibly proud of everything Kingfisher Class has achieved this half term. The children have worked hard, supported one another and continued to strive for their very best.

We cannot wait to see what exciting learning Spring 2 will bring!