Year 4 EB@RF: Half Term Highlights!

As we come to the end of another busy and exciting half term, Y4EB@RF have so much to celebrate and be proud of!

In English, we’ve been diving into the world of poetry, using the weather as our inspiration. From stormy skies to sunshine days, the children have created vivid imagery and powerful verses, exploring how words can paint a picture and stir emotions. We even performed some of our poems aloud – our classroom definitely thundered with creativity!

Over in History, we’ve travelled back in time to learn about the fascinating Maya Civilization. From discovering their writing system and number patterns to understanding their beliefs and daily life, the children have been curious historians, asking thoughtful questions and making great connections with what we already know about ancient cultures.

In Art, we’ve been inspired by the bold and colourful work of Frida Kahlo. The children have created their self-portraits, experimenting with symbolism and learning how artists express identity and emotion. It’s been amazing to see how personal and powerful their artwork has become. See our work below.

In Science, we’ve been busy exploring states of Matter. Through hands-on investigations, we’ve learned how solids, liquids and gases behave, and what causes changes between them. From melting chocolate to watching water evaporate, our budding scientists have been full of curiosity and enthusiasm.

And of course, we’ve been rising to the challenge in Mathematics! Whether it’s tackling tricky word problems, mastering multiplication, or exploring new ways to reason and explain our thinking, Year 4 have shown resilience and a fantastic growth mindset. It’s been brilliant to see so many ‘lightbulb moments’ as confidence has grown.

I am incredibly proud of how hard everyone has worked and how much progress has been made. A well-deserved break is ahead—have a restful and fun half term!

Well done, Year 4!