The children in Year 4 enjoyed a DT morning on Friday, beginning a project all about cars! They discussed the history of cars and how cars have changed over time. They then spent the morning making their chassis for a slingshot car. This required the children to build the framework, attach their axles and wheels and create the mechanism for the slingshot. The children also got the opportunity to use the glue gun to attach their slingshot mechanism to their chassis. Next week, the children will design and make a suitable car body shape which limits air resistance so their car can travel the furthest. They will then have the chance to test out their cars and challenge their classmates to see whose car meet the design brief the best!

The children loved the chance to bring in and share their all time favourite  book with their peers. 

During the day we took part in a book swap, reading speed dating, drop everything and read - where ever was most unusual or comfortable! We also wrote a class book by generating an Egyptian themed plot, giving out parts for children to write and then compiled it for a later read.

Year 4 enjoyed an afternoon of needlework that left everyone in stiches! First of all, a huge thank you to all parents and relatives who were able to come and join us, we truly could not have done this without you!

The children, although lacking in confidence to begin with, showed true resilience and determination throughout the afternoon. They learnt how to thread a needle, tie a knot and how to sew using a running stitch and a back stitch. Some even managed to use these skills to sew Egyptian hieroglyphics!

Every single child came away feeling proud of their sewing achievements, as were we. A seamless but busy afternoon!

Now we know we are only in September but Christmas card time is upon us!

The children have been busy learning about background and foreground to create a Christmas card with depth and layers.

We began by using watercolours to create a graduated wash and then began adding additional items thinking about perspective and relative size.

Year 4 have been busily preparing for their exciting presentations, all to do with saving water.

After studying the facts about water usage and the dangers of running out of water, the children decided the most useful tactic would be to teach people to turn taps off whenever possible. They are now preparing posters, presentations, songs, dances and animations to show off to the Affinity Water company in two weeks time.

Many thanks to three Barnwell Sixth Formers who have kindly led and encouraged active participation in this project.

Year 4 have not wasted any time this term. We have been learning from the first minute of the first day. 

The children have settled well to the expectations of Year 4 and were brave enough to take part in a 'conscience alley' earlier this month. All of the children took part and had various pieces of advice for the lucky volunteer in the middle.

The question is...did our Pandora character actually decide to open the box?