A fly on the wall of a year 4 classroom....

If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a fly on the wall in a Year 4 primary classroom, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a wild ride. Picture a world brimming with inquisitive minds, relentless curiosity, occasional chaos, and a whole lot of laughter. Welcome to the wacky world of Year 4 learning!  
Picture a place where mastering relationships, promoting respect and nurturing creative minds are the everyday norm. Here, friendships aren’t just built; they're cemented by shared values and a belief in our school ethos. And as we foster a growth mindset, we don’t shy away from challenges. We embrace them, for every challenge gives us an opportunity to learn and grow. 
Education takes on a new shade of amazing in 4NM! Get those fingers busy with practical activities, go on an exploration journey through self-directed research, or find links connecting the dots between academics and the real world. Truly, it's learning tailored for the creative mind! Our skills have evolved throughout the school year, continuing our journey of self-responsibility we are part of a team which is filled with cooperative learning experiences. Learning has never been this much fun in 4NM! From the harmonious echoes of learning songs (luckily, there seems to be a song for every topic) and the giddy thrill of gaming sessions (obviously educational games!), right through to interactive quizzing (we love a bit of Blooket!) and soulful chanting. 
We're talking a high stakes world filled with number crunching that would make an accountant sweat, creative writing sessions that could rival a Hollywood writer's room. Oh, and the occasional meltdown - did we mention it's not for the weak-hearted? It's a wild ride through multiplication tables and division dilemmas but fear not – the voyage to becoming a ‘Maths Wiz’ is paved with plenty of laughs (and possibly a few tears).  
Year 4 Science! Here, mini geniuses uncover the hidden wonders of the universe, from the perplexing realm of habitats to the electrifying world of electricity and sound. And what's this? A sneak peek into the blueprint of our very own bodies through the fascinating study of the skeletal system! Just remember to keep a safe distance during the explosive 'volcano' experiments - they're completely safe, but a touch messy.  
Recently we introduced P4C (Philosophy for Children), Year 4 have been on a thrilling journey into the fascinating sea of human interaction. Here, pint-sized philosophers start probing the perplexities of society, grappling with everything from simply discussing their choice of breakfast to the complexities of recycling and the laws and rules we live our lives by. We encourage sharing of opinions respectfully. Remember, it's all part of navigating the vast ocean of understanding the world around them.  
Think of Year 4 as the academic equivalent of a high-intensity, multi-tasking training bootcamp - minus the yelling sergeant and early morning push-ups. Although, we have been keeping fit through aerobics and of course we need to mention Swimming lessons at Corringham Leisure Centre.  
All this, while mastering the elusive art of handwriting without turning their notebooks into an abstract Jackson Pollock masterpiece. So, if your child emerges from Year 4 resembling a slightly frazzled but enlightened young professor, don't be shocked. It's just the Year 4 effect.