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Class 4 - Year 5 & 6
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Welcome to Class 4!
Have you seen the Kids’ Zone? Play games and visit some cool websites. You can vote for your favourites.
‘We live to learn, laugh and play and enjoy every single day’
General Information for Parents
Annual Plan 2019 -2020
Spring Term Times Tables
Have a look at these maths web links...
Try and learn your Times Tables with these fun computer games. Tell me which one you enjoyed the most.
Sports Relief - Skipping Workshop Day 11.3.2020
To raise money for Sports Relief, we took part in a skipping workshop on 11th March. We were taught basic skipping skills as well as tricks. Ross and Nathan demonstrated these in a whole school assembly at the end of the day. Several children and adults also had a skip with the long skipping rope - great fun!
Celebrating World Book Day 5.3.2020
Science - Discovering why some species evolve and others become extinct
Play in a Day 24.2.2020
On Monday 24th February, Class 4 enjoyed working with Lisa from the Lynx Theatre Company to perform a 'Play in a Day'. Firstly, they played various warm games across a circle to practise vocal skills and accentuate their actions. After playtime, the children started working on their play, 'It's Not Fair', based around the history of the Olympic Games. There was no script for them to refer to, they had to rely on their memory and concentration. Everyone had a part to play in the final production, which was performed to parents and class 3. A great day was had by all.
Class 4 Collective Worship on Candlemass 12 .2.2020
M and M Theatre Group performance of Snow White 21.1.2020
Rugby Coaching January 2020 with Trevor Richardson
Look at all the Christingles we made!
KS2 Knitting Club
This half term we challenged the children to knit a miniature stocking. We promised to fill all the completed ones with chocolate. Well done everybody, see you after the holidays for our next project.
Ice Skating in Dumfries 9.12.2019
On Monday 9th December, Class 4 went to Dumfries Ice Rink for a morning of ice skating. In a very short space of time we were all skating like Torvill and Dean! A few bruises but a lot of fun was had by all.
Young Leaders
Contours
We have been learning about mountains in our geography topic this half term. We used potatoes to help us understand what contours for hills and mountains would like on an OS map. We also created colour contour collages to see what hills and mountains would look like on a physical topography map.
Gloria Edwards, author visit
Maths of the Day
We have been using 'Maths of the Day' in Class 4 to try and be more active in our Maths lessons. We have had a lot of fun having races and problem solving trails around school.
Netball Oct 2019
School Council Elections 26.9.2019
On Thursday 26th September, Class 4 held their school council elections. Boys and girls from Year 5 and 6 delivered their manifestos and took questions from the floor. Once this stage was complete, all the children had a secret vote, posting their votes in the ballot box. The votes were counted and I am delighted to announce that this year's school council reps are: Seth, Holly, Ross and Lily. Many congratulations to you all.
London Science Museum Show 24.9.2019
Bikeability Week 16.9.2019
Writing Poetry with a real Poet!
On Wednesday 11th September, the whole school was treated to an assembly and workshop with Andy Tooze, a real life poet! At the end of the day, the whole school came back together to share the poetry they had written and some performance poems they had practised with Andy.
Football Coaching with Conor Cooke Autumn 1st Half Term
This half term, Class 4 are being coached football by Connor Cooke. Our first session developed skills in keeping control of the ball using the top, bottom and sides of both of our feet. We finished off with a small game where the children had to try and gain possession of the ball and then score.
Next half term, Connor will be running an after school football club for junior children so look out for more details coming soon.
Canoeing on Derwent Water 15.7.2019
As an end of term outdoor and adventurous experience, Class 4 went to Plattyplus, Derwent Water to try out canoeing. Two canoes were strapped together and in our teams we paddled across the lake. At various landmarks we came together to perform Mexican Waves, jumps and spins. The finale came at the end, where the children could jump into the water and be hauled back into their canoe or swim to the shore. Fabulous fun was had by all!
Picnic and Playtime in Keswick Fitz Park 15.7.2019
A final show piece from our guitarists.
A few of us have weekly guitar lessons with Mr Curzon - here are a selection of the tunes we have learnt.
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Summer 2019 Talent Show
These are a selection of our acts -we hope you enjoy them. Here is Grace singing ‘Feed the birds.’
Year 6’s mega mix
Holly’s clap and cup mix
School’s Orienteering Primary League 2019 - we take part in this event every year - once a week after school for 6 weeks before the final event at the end of June.
Year 6 Visit to Workington Magistrate's Court 5.6.2019
On Wednesday 5th June, the Year 6's had a visit to Workington Magistrate's Court to take part in a cyber bullying role play activity. Every pupil had a part to play such as giving evidence, being a court usher, a witness, magistrate, solicitor. After hearing the evidence, the magistrate decided that the defendant was guilty. An excellent and informative afternoon with plenty to think about. Many thanks to Doug and Charlotte for leading the afternoon.
Look at the Year 6's in their Leavers' Hoodies!
Cross Country Competition 23.5.2019
On Thursday 23rd May, our whole juniors went to Cockermouth School for a Cross Country competition. The Year 3 and 4 race was one lap around the field, with some excellent performances by all who took part. The Year 5 and 6's had to be put into teams - 3 boys and 3 girls per team. Their course was twice around the field, with the fastest 4 children from each team contributing to the total score. Our A Team comprising of: Holly, Poppy, Joe and Finn - proved to be the dream team. Despite one child being absent from their team, they were the winners!!! Congratulations.
Athletics Competition 16.5.2019
Another glorious Summer's afternoon, another opportunity to do sport at Cockermouth School. This time it was the Athletics Competition on Thursday 16th May. Our team: Poppy, Izzy, Rosie, Eva, Holly, Olivia, Kearon, Seth, Joe, Lynton, Edward. Cheerleader: Mrs Hemingway! They took part in a variety of throwing, jumping and running events and proved to be amazing. Once the points had been added up, we were the WINNERS! Congratulations to the team. You were superb.
Making Micro Organisms - Science
In Science we have been finding out about micro-organisms and science pioneers. The children were investigating harmful and helpful microbes. As part of this, they designed and made their own micro-organisms, giving details about the effects they have on a human body!
Kwik Cricket Coaching by Cricketer Chris! April 2019
Chris Hodgson has been into school many times this year, delivering afterschool clubs as well as coaching in Key Stage 1 and Class 3. Now it was our turn! We've been concentrating on bowling and fielding skills which have improved tremendously over the course of our sessions. Now we're working towards a competition in June.
Year 5 Computing Afternoon at Cockermouth School 17.4.2019
Olivia came first in the Rotary Poetry Competition
Year 5 one step and two step problem solving hunt!
Tag Rugby Competition 14.3.2019
World Book Day 2019
Year 5 'Harry Potter' afternoon at Cockermouth School 27.2.2019
Harry Potter Day
Leading Worship- The hare and the tortoise
Play In A Day - Sum Like it Not - 23.1.2019
On Wednesday 23rd January, Class 4 worked with Lisa from the Lynx Theatre Company to produce and perform a play in a day. The theme was maths problem solving - money, fractions and time. The children worked hard to develop their characterisation and performance skills along with movement around the stage. They experimented with their voices and how to project them so that the audience could hear. Their final performance was in front of parents and relatives where the children performed brilliantly.
Gymnastics - Balancing and Sequencing
Mrs Hampson has been working in school to develop Gymnastics. The children have worked together to perform balances of increasing difficulty. Trust, communication and focus have been essential. In sequencing work, the children have been thinking about linking balances using a variety of rolls and cartwheels.
Ice Skating at Dumfries - 6.12.2019
Our Victorian Residential to Fellside November 2018
Gripping Yarns
STEM Actvities 14.11.2018
Collective Worship Trust
Artefact Theatre Play 9.10.2018
On Tuesday 9th October, the Artefact Theatre Company put on a production for the whole school around the theme of World War I. The children participated in key moments, dressing up and performing in scenes. Lots of historical information was interwoven in the story, moving between the discovery of artefacts in an attic, to reliving events in the past.
Netball Competitions at Cockermouth School 11th and 18th October
On Thursday 11th October, our first netball squad went to Cockermouth School to compete in a tournament against other local schools. Our team played brilliantly and won all but one of their matches. Overall, we came second in the tournament. Congratulations!
Bikeability
Year 6 Leavers Celebration Cake - Thank You Mrs Millington!
Mystery at Magpie Manor 10th July 2018
On Tuesday 10th July, Class 4 performed their play ("Mystery at Magpie Manor") to the whole school in the morning and parents in the afternoon. The children acted, sang and performed brilliantly, thoroughly entertaining the audiences. Fortunately, the mystery was solved by Agatha Christie who was not fooled by the Inspector Spectre! Lord and Lady Pica will be forever indebted to her great detective work. Well done to all of the cast who sparkled on the stage and made such a memorable production.
Our Residential to Kingswood 2nd - 4th July
Rainforest Visit to Lake District Animal Park 21.5.2018
On Monday 21st May, Class 4 visited the Lake District Wildlife Park to find out more about Rainforests and the animals which live there. We took part in a workshop where we had to sort animals into their habitats. We learnt about how humans are having an impact on rainforests and the animals which live there. We had fun listening to talks and looking at the animals at the park.
Royal Wedding Lunch Celebration 17.5.2018
It was fantastic that the Royal Family sat at the top table to join in our celebrations for the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Many Lords and Ladies were in attendance and enjoyed the feast supplied by Mrs Benson and Mrs Laydon. Thank you
Athletics Meeting Cockermouth School 17.5.2018
On Thursday 17th May, twelve children went to Cockermouth School to take part in an athletics meeting. The children completed throwing, jumping and running races. Great performances by everyone . Well done!
Cross Country at Cockermouth School 3rd May
River Workshop and Field Trip - 30th April - 1st May
On Monday 30th April, Becca Neal from the West Cumbria Rivers Trust, came into Class 4 to lead a workshop for the day. The children took part in quizzes, role play, experiments investigating the effect of land use on rivers, using keys to identify river wildlife and games. Following on from this, the children went to Branthwaite Scout camp to study Lostrigg Beck. They had a fabulous time river dipping, with one group managing to scoop up a baby trout as well as lots of other river creatures! Other activities included a photo treasure hunt, natural art in the wood and a walk over survey. A superb couple of days. Many thanks to Mr Humphreys who came along to help, spending most of the day in the Beck and also to Becca for arranging it all.
Fencing 19th April
On Thursday 19th April, the children took part in a fencing afternoon where they learnt a variety of skills to be able to have a duel. We practised the ready position (en guard), the lunge and the block. Eve and Freya would recommend fencing to any age! Hopefully we'll have a club up and running soon.
Year 5 Computing Afternoon at Cockermouth School 28.3.2018
The Year 5 children took part in a computing afternoon at Cockermouth School. There were three activities to do: program a lego robot, code breaking and a Harry Potter themed command program.
Street Dance - Our Performance
On Tuesday 27th March, the children in Class 4 gave a fabulous final performance of their dance routines which they had been working on all half term. Their first performance was to parents and family members which was so well received they did an encore! Certificates were awarded by Mrs Hampson for Star dancers and most improved dancing. The children also performed for the rest of the school who were wowed by their cool dancing!
Orienteering with Class 2 (26.3.2018)
Class 4 children assisted the children in Class 2 to complete orienteering courses around school. They helped the children put on their dibbers and then use the maps to locate the controls. Later on in the afternoon, Class 4 children had a go themselves at different courses around the school. A great afternoon was had by all.
Tag Rugby Tournament 22.3.2018
On Thursday 22nd March, a team of 9 children took part in a Tag Rugby competition at Cockermouth School. There was some excellent play by all of our children and some great tries scored. Eight matches were played over the course of the afternoon - we drew 4 matches, won 1 match and lost 3 matches - and many were nail bitingly close. Well done Rowan, Al, Tom, Thomas, Adam, Joe, Niamh, Beth and Izzy. You were awesome!
Motorised Vehicles Final Challenge 21.3.2018
Class 4's D.T. topic this half term has been to design and make a motorised vehicle. The children have worked in small groups to construct a chassis on which to position a circuit to drive the wheels forward. Once this was working, the bodywork was positioned on top of the chassis. A lot of problem solving had to be done to overcome all sorts of technical faults! As a grand finale, all the cars took part in a race across the school hall. Brilliant fun!
Technology Challenge March 2018
Technology Challenge 2018
Rosie, Eve, Adam and Finn took part in the annual Rotary Technology Challenge at Dean School. They had to follow instructions and build a buggy and the one that travelled down a ramp the fastest was the winner!
Having Fun on World Book Day
Making the most of the snow! 6.2.2018
Play in a Day 24.1.2018
On Wednesday 24th January, Class 4 performed a Play in a Day, run by Lisa from the Lynx Theatre Company. The theme this year was the water cycle, linked to the Wizard of Oz. There was lots of chorus work where everyone was involved in becoming a river, supplying sound effects and singing songs. Everybody had a speaking and acting part which led to a fantastic final performance in front of parents and relatives.
Year 5 and 6 Indoor Athletics Final 9th January 2018
Year 5 and 6 Allerdale Athletics Final 9th January 2018
Following the athletics competition before Christmas, twelve children competed at the Allerdale final on the 9th January at Lakes College. Here they had a fantastic time and competed in a range of events including long jump, relay races and soft javelin. There was a great atmosphere and fantastic behaviour from all the children involved. A huge congratulations to our team who came 6th overall!
Class 4 visit to Life Centre, Newcastle 14.12.2017
On Thursday 14th December, Class 4 went to the Life Centre, Newcastle. We spent time exploring the science museum and enjoyed the hands on experiments and workshops. The highlight had to be ice skating on the ice rink right outside the museum where we were soon whizzing (and falling!) around the rink.
Hockey Coaching 7.12.2017
Mr Charters, P.E. Teacher from Cockermouth School, came into coach the children in their hockey skills in readiness for a competition later in the year. It was really cold but we kept warm and had lots of fun.
Indoor Athletics Competition 6.12.2017 at Dean School
Congratulations to our team - they came second in the qualifying rounds and have been put forward to the Allerdale finals in January.
Young Leaders Training November 2017
Netball Coaching with Mr Charters, Cockermouth School 12.10.2017
Class 4 Circulatory System
Class 4 learnt about the circulatory system by creating a human diagram. The children carried the blood around the 'body', passing through the heart and lungs. The blood became oxygenated as it passed through the lungs and was then deoxygenated as it went to other parts of the body.
The Big Draw at Cockermouth School
Bikeability October 2017
Netball Coaching and Tournament at Cockermouth School 5.10.2017
Netball Report
Arty Facts Theatre Company - Eureka
On Tuesday 10th October, the Arty Facts Theatre Group performed a maths play with lots of pupil interaction. A great time was had by all.
Maths Topics computer resources to help support your learning.
Stig of the Dump - Arts Award
On Wednesday 7th September, Class 4 started working towards their Arts Award. Dave Cryer came into school to lead a morning of activities based on our class text, "Stig of the Dump". The children represented the dump using their bodies to create trees, flint, wheels and ivy. Some children performed the scene where Barney meets Stig for the first time.
Visit to Theatre by the Lake
On Tuesday 13th September, Class 4 had their first visit to The Theatre by the Lake in Keswick. We were given a behind the scenes tour to see what goes on backstage. We then interviewed the Producer and Assistant Producer to find out more about how a theatre is run.
Bikeability September 2016
During the week beginning Monday 19th September, 16 children from Class 4 took part in their Bikeability training. Their cycling skills and awareness of the road with all its hazards, has improved tremendously. Many thanks to the parents who helped out and to Nick and James from Cyclewise who ran the week.
High 5 Netball Competition 19.10.2016
'Stig of the Dump' Performance at The Theatre by the Lake
Raising Money for Children in Need Friday 18th November
A Victorian Christmas - Residential Visit to Fellside
At the end of November, Class 4 enjoyed a three day residential to Fellside, near Caldbeck. We went walking on the fells to find evidence of mining in Victorian times. We even met a Victorian miner who took us into Goldscope Mine to explain the life and working conditions of Victorian miners. When we returned from our activities, Mr Eccles would be waiting for us. Half of the group were servants and had to work hard to serve and entertain the gentry. The other half of the group were in role as members of the gentry and had to make polite conversation. A fantastic experience enjoyed by all.
Multi Skills Spring Term 2017
Play in a Day
On Tuesday 17th January, Lisa from the Lynx Theatre Company worked with the children to create a Play in a Day. The theme was a Tour of France, looking at the famous landmarks, food and culture of the country. The play was performed at the end of the day to Parents and Class 3. Great fun was had by all.
Class 4 shout out.
Science Morning at Cockermouth 15.2.2017
Tag Rugby Coaching Spring Term
Having Fun on World Book Day 2.3.2017
Shelter Building Project March 2017
Class 4 were given a challenge to build a shelter which would be waterproof, windproof and be able to support a 1Kg weight, keeping the Beckham family safe inside. They had to first construct a strong framework using paper tubes, nuts and bolts, before covering their shelter in materials which would be functional but also aesthetically pleasing - remember Victoria Beckham is a designer and wouldn't want to shelter anywhere! Great teamwork was in evidence throughout the project.
Junior Technology Challenge Wednesday 29th March 2017
On Wednesday 29th March, Tom, Al, Grace and Freya went to All Saints Primary School to take part in a Technology Challenge. They had to build a rolling gantry crane which would transport a car from one side to the other. They worked brilliantly as a team and were successful in their mission. Well done!
Year 5 Computing Day at Cockermouth School 5.4.2017
Learning about British Values with Gripping Yarns 27.4.2017
Orienteering on our School Field 24 -5- 2017
