Year 4 News

Hooray for Dolphins!

What a busy half term it has been for the Dolphins.  In science we have investigated states of matter, we are now experts on all things Roman and our mosaic art has been monumental!  We even had a pink fluffy visitor mid-half term. We hope you enjoy the pictures of our start to the year in photo form...

Orca Art in Progress

Orca class are quickly becoming masters at mosaic making.  They are busy cutting and shaping hundreds of coloured tesserae after creating super designs and choosing appropriate colour palettes.  Their work is inspired by ancient Roman mosaics and the work of local artist Dionne Ible.

Creative Clownfish

Clownfish Class has been really creative and engaged while learning about Roman mosaics!  They've also been captivated by the work of artist Dionne Ible, from Luton, studying her stunning pieces and drawing inspiration for their own projects. The children have shown a keen interest in exploring different colour palettes, thoughtfully choosing which hues will best bring their final masterpieces to life. Their enthusiasm and artistic flair are really starting to shine through in every piece they create! Keep working hard Clownfish!

Pizza Pleasure

Year 4 have had an fantastic time designing, making and eating pizza in design technology.  This has linked closely with our theme about why Italy shakes and roars. I think you will agree they look very tasty!

Watercolour Butterfly Art

Year 4 have been working hard to develop their watercolour painting skills to produce some fantastic butterflies.  The children were inspired by conservation artists such as  Andy Warhol and Louis Masai.

Verulamium Roman Visit 

The children had a fantastic day at the Verulamium Roman museum in St Albans.  Exploring the remains of the amphitheatre, studying beautiful floor mosaics and handling 2000 year old artefacts, were just some of the amazing experiences enjoyed.  The children even got to stand at the very spot where Boudicca and her army fought back against the Romans!

Fantastic Mosaic Artwork in Progress

As part of the Romans theme this half term, Year 4 have been creating their own mosaic artwork.  The children studied classical Roman mosaics and the work of local mosaic artist Dionne Ible for ideas and inspiration.  

A Great Start for Year 4

The children have settled well into their new classes and have had a great first week. Here is just a taste of some of their work. Practical experiments in science, creating fantastic animal collages in art and solving problems in their outdoor adventurous activities in PE.