{"id":12250,"date":"2026-06-04T09:43:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/originalmangogroup.co.uk\/flp\/?page_id=12250"},"modified":"2026-06-04T09:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:45:20","slug":"year-4","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/futuralearning.co.uk\/schools\/mary-elton-primary-school\/year-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Year 4"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Year 4<\/h2>

Welcome to Year 4 2025-26 with Mr Flory, Mr Hartshorn and Mrs Ten Broeke.<\/h3>

We would encourage you to keep an eye on these pages as we like to share aspects of the children\u2019s learning and experiences from Maple and Oak classes.<\/p>

24th February 2026 – Egyptian WOW day!<\/h3>
This week, we welcomed the wonderful Ali Ball to Mary Elton, where she taught Year 4 how to be Egyptologists\u2014just like her!\u00a0We cracked codes to explore how hieroglyphs work before becoming scribes ourselves, reading, writing and designing our own bookmarks.\u00a0 We were even speaking some ancient Egyptian. We also developed a strong understanding of the ancient number system and applied its basic principles in a pyramid\u2011building challenge.\u00a0 Some of us even became Howard Carter!<\/div>
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Along the way, we met Pharaohs, mummies (including the gory details of mummification!), pyramids, and the world of the afterlife. To ensure our safe passage into the next world, we also got creative and designed our own protective amulets.\u00a0<\/div>
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6th February 2026 – Term 3 overview<\/h3>
There has been plenty of excitement echoing through the corridors this term as Year 4 have truly been\u00a0making music<\/em>. The sound of saxophones has become a familiar feature of school life, as pupils have embraced the challenge of learning a new instrument with enthusiasm and determination. Watching the children tackle the saxophone with such confidence has been a joy, and their enjoyment is clear to hear.<\/div>
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Beyond music, learning has been just as lively in the classroom. Young scientists have been busy exploring magnetism, creating their own compasses while discovering the mysteries of magnetic poles. Meanwhile, budding authors have been sharpening their writing skills through imaginative stories and thoughtful diary entries, bringing their ideas vividly to life.\u00a0 As mathematicians, we have tackled fractions and as budding engineers, we have examined, designed and evaluated structures.<\/div>
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Physical education has been equally action-packed. With the\u00a0r<\/span>ugby season in full swing, outdoor PE sessions have focused on developing skills, teamwork and\u00a0r<\/span>esilience\u2014perhaps nurturing the next generation of national players. Indoors, pupils have been making an energetic contribution to the world of dance, showing creativity,\u00a0r<\/span>hythm and flair.<\/div>
With such a\u00a0r<\/span>ich mix of music, science, writing, maths and sport, it has certainly been a term to\u00a0r<\/span>emember for Year 4\u2014proof that there is never a dull moment in their busy school days.<\/div>
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1st October 2025 – DT<\/h3>
As part of our exciting Design Technology unit, Year 4 students embarked on a tasty adventure into the world of biscuit making! We began by evaluating a variety of biscuits, carefully considering their\u00a0texture<\/strong>,\u00a0appearance<\/strong>, and\u00a0taste<\/strong>. This helped us understand what makes a biscuit truly irresistible.<\/div>

Using our findings, we then modified a basic biscuit recipe to suit our own preferences. From adding chocolate chips to experimenting with spices and shapes, each child created a unique biscuit that reflected their design choices.<\/p>

But the creativity didn\u2019t stop there! We also explored\u00a0packaging design<\/strong>, thinking about how to present our biscuits in an appealing and practical way.<\/div>

It was a fantastic hands-on experience that combined food technology, design thinking, and teamwork. Well done, Year 4!<\/p>

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19th September 2025 – Science<\/h3>

This week, Year 4 have been exploring circuits as part of our Electricity topic in science.<\/span>
We began by revisiting our Year 3 learning, refreshing our understanding of how electricity flows. Now, we’re confidently building complete circuits and can explain exactly what makes them work \u2014 and what might be going wrong if our bulb doesn\u2019t light up! Our budding scientists are becoming real experts in electrical systems.\u00a0 Next time, we’re adding switches and buzzers!<\/p>

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19th March 2025 – PE<\/h3>

Our Year 4 children have been having a fantastic time developing their tennis skills!\u00a0 Over the past few weeks, they have been learning\u00a0 key skills such as forehands, backhands, and volleys, as well as improving their coordination and teamwork.\u00a0 It’s been great to see their enthusiasm on the court, and their confidence is growing with every lesson.\u00a0 A big well done to everyone for their hard work.\u00a0 We look forward to more exciting tennis sessions ahead.\u00a0 Keep up the great effort!<\/span><\/p>

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14th October 2024 – DT<\/h3>

From start to finish, the Year 4 children have thoroughly enjoyed the Design Technology for Term 1.\u00a0 They have explored Food Miles and seasonality of produce, tasted different biscuits and assessed them based on various criteria and designed their own. This came to its conclusion this week as the children made their own biscuits.\u00a0 We think they have made a super job of it!\u00a0 Thank you to our wonderful cook, Charlotte, who cooked them for us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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