School meals
Following feedback from parents and pupils (School Council and pupil health questionnaires), and a successful trial of children selecting their main meal on Fridays, we will be extending this to every day from next week. Children will select their main meal choice at registration.
Please share the menu with your child so they are aware of the choices for each day.
Raring to go!
The Y4 staff are looking forward to welcoming you and your child back to school on Tuesday 05 September. We hope that you have all enjoyed the summer break – we can’t wait to hear about the exciting things you’ve all been up to.
Leeds Children’s Mayor voting
Congratulations to Pippa who was selected as our school entry and submitted her manifesto to be considered as the new Leeds Children’s Mayor.
Out of 48 entries, unfortunately Pippa wasn’t selected as one of the finalists.
Children are invited to vote for their two favourite manifestos from the twelve candidates.
The finalist who has the most votes when voting closes on 15 September will be elected as the new Children’s Mayor of Leeds.
End of year reflections
It has been a real pleasure teaching all the children this year. Mr Owen and I are extremely proud of each and every child. Throughout the year, confidence has grown, mature attitudes have developed, risk-taking (both in the classroom and on residential) have improved and there are many others I could add to this list.
We hope that all the children have enjoyed their time in Year 4 and we wish them well as they continue on with their learning journey.
Many thanks for all the support from parents and for all the very kind gifts.
Below is a poem to reflect upon our year.
Reflections Year 4
There once was a class – Year 4
Who were anything but a bore
When the bell rang
Oh, the teachers they sang
And rush to open the door.
In Isaac a risk he takes
And learns by the mistake he makes
Next to him Nicky sits
Working hard to bits
He’s ready to learn when he wakes.
Poor Ripley he’s had a few bumps
Some of which have caused large lumps
Manpreet sure can chat
She needs to shorten that
But boy that girl can jump.
Dear Josh is next in line
Like the sun he always shines
Lewis it’s true
You work your way through
With handwriting that’s really quite fine.
In Filip an artist we found
With knowledge to totally astound
Theo drama’s your thing
We’ve heard you sing
Rockafella – such a great sound.
Oh Dylan what can we say
We’re more proud of you every day
Creation’s her thing
And she loves to sing
Pia’s homework has blown us away.
Hardworking and focused she is
Sachpreet has become quite a whizz
It’s plain to see
Ethan’s just lovely
And there’s nothing he likes more than a quiz.
Gymnastics and dancing at pace
All with a smile on Maja’s face
Albert be sure
We’ve seen you mature
A friend like you is just ace.
We know that sport is your thing
And Farai competition you bring
A head full of facts
Inside they’re all packed
And Thomas just loved to sing.
Isaiah it’s been a great year
Your reading has made us all cheer
She came out of her shell
And boy it went well
Humairah you conquered your fears.
So lucky to have taught you Kai
Make sure you aim for the sky
A challenge he faces
And through it he races
You’ve beaten us Alex no lie.
Martha we’ve been quite impressed
Your work is always your best
In Amrit we see
A professional to be
Such talent and so smartly dressed.
Norpreet not sure where to start
Your kindness and such a big heart
Maths he has nailed
And art was unveiled
Ishaan we’re glad to have been a big part.
Lori a good friend too all
Even better with a ball
Next door is Danny
Who’s really quite canny
If you need help then he’s who you call.
A delight in person is Grace
How we’ll miss that smiling face
Ben what’ll I do
My helper who knew
To put wires in the right place.
Be happy to move to Year 5
We know you’ll continue to thrive
It’s sad but true
The year is through
For your best you should always strive.
A smile, a tear we’ve shared
Be sure about you we cared
Good luck everyone
It will be fun
And PLEASE don’t swing on your chairs!
Mrs Freeman, Mr Owen, Miss Hale and Mrs Bharath
School Games Mark
At the end of each year, schools are invited to apply for their School Games Mark. The School Games Mark rewards schools for their commitment to and development of competition, school sport and physical education.
We are very proud to announce that our application has been verified and we have been awarded Gold award for the third year running.
In an attempt to engage as many children as possible in physical activity, we track children’s participation over the year.
68 children in KS2 and 52 children in KS1 and Reception have taken part in at least one after-school club since September. This is 57% of the total number of pupils.
81 children (68%) in KS2 have represented the school in a competition or participation event.
Children tell us they enjoy taking part in a variety of activitie:
- ‘In scooter club, I had fun on my scooter.’
- ‘I enjoyed Wake Up Shake Up club because I got to spend time with my friends and DANCE!’
- ‘I liked basketball. We learnt how to play the game, basketball skills and working as a team.’
- ‘I enjoyed cricket because it helped me with my skills of bowling and batting.’
- ‘I enjoyed the aqua festival. Everyone took part and nobody was left out. Everybody tried their best.’
- ‘The Brownlee Triathlon was fun and got people involved who don’t especially like sport but they did it. It wasn’t competitive.’
- ‘I enjoyed the Sportshall athletics competition because there were lots of events to choose from and do.’
Thank you to staff who have accompanied children to these events or run after-school clubs this year. Thank you also to Mrs Russell who provides excellent administration of our clubs and sporting events and competitions.
Thank you as well to all parents/carers who have helped with transport and supported at our events this year. Finally, thank you to all pupils who have tried out a new physical activity either at an after-school club or as part of a competition or participation event and to those children who have represented our school so well this year.
Yellow Yorkshire
Thank you for supporting our Yellow Yorkshire day to raise money for one of school charities, Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Our final total raised was £202.31 so thank you for all your donations.
We also had a visit from a representative from Yorkshire Air Ambulance to hear how the money we raise is spent by the charity.
School Saving Club
The next School Saving Club paying in date is 13 July 2017 at 3.15-3.45pm.
If you’re unable to attend in person, please hand in any money to be deposited to the office in a sealed envelope addressed to Miss Hale.
This is the final paying in date for this year and dates for next year will be shared in September.
If your child would like to open account, please ask at the office.
Maths in cookery
We have been busy in Year 4 learning about mass. The children have demonstrated their knowledge in knowing about grams and kilograms well. We estimated the mass of certain objects and were able to convert measures.
Following this, we put these skills to use in some cookery.
Year 4 were able to accurately weigh and measure the ingredients to make a chickpea and mushroom curry.
Also, it was great to see other methods of chopping and slicing being used safely.
The aroma around school had everyone’s tastebuds tingling.
Children’s Day 2017
Children’s Day 2017 takes place at Headingley Carnegie Stadium on Sunday 16th July. The gates for the event will open at 10am and close at 4pm; admission is completely free for everyone, as are the activities when inside the ground.
Families attending the event can make a suggested donation of £3 per adult and £1 per child attending on entry; all proceeds will support the work of Leeds Rhinos Foundation and Yorkshire Cricket Foundation.
Let’s Ride
Local HSBC guided rides for Leeds are now available to be booked online. There are a variety of rides available at different locations and by searching using a postcode you can then filter the results according to distance, ride level and who they are suitable for.
