Year 4

English In English, we will spend two days reading and comprehending the text; one day on the grammar focus and two days planning, writing and editing a text. Comprehension Text – Greek Myth / Story Story of Icarus Story of Icarus Questions (3) Story of Icarus Answers Grammar focus – Speech Marks In

Unbelievably, we are now at the end of our eleventh week of home learning and the first week of the final summer half term. Where has the time gone? It seems that time flies when you keep yourselves as busy and have as much fun as you are all continuing to do. We hope you all had a fantastic half te

Task – Writing a non-chronological report Write a fascinating and informative non-chronological report about one of your favourite animals. You can research interesting facts about your chosen animal, or even create your own imaginary animal – the more unusual it is , the more interesting it will

As families will know, due to various concerns, Gateshead schools made a collective decision to delay the wider reopening of schools beyond the priority children until Monday 8th June, at the earliest.  With the current information coming out at the end of last week, it very much appears that this

Have you had a go at this week’s challenge?  We created the Class of 2020 but couldn’t quite match the names to the faces so needed your help! If you have tried, then the answers are attached.  If you have not tried, then try not to sneak a peek at them and you can still have a go. Well done if yo

Exciting news: J. K. Rowling is releasing a new book called ‘The Ickabog.’ It is her first children’s book since the legendary Harry Potter series. She has decided that she would like children to illustrate it! Below, is a link with details and also the story, which will be released in chapters each

As the government announces cautious changes to the lockdown restrictions, there is great excitement in being able to do a little more, especially more of a chance to see family face-to-face, even if that is in a restricted manner.  In all the information sharing about how we will open up in a grad

We announce with great sadness Vi Symons died suddenly on Sunday 17th May.   Vi had a 38 year teaching career, 12 of which were as Head Teacher of Harlow Green Infant School.  A dedicated professional who met anyone stepping through the school doors with enthusiasm and friendliness, Vi had a repu

Thank you to everyone for their hard work over this last half term, the effort the parents and carers are putting in to supporting children at home is amazing, and the fact we are still getting so much work in, pictures, emails and messages on Reading Plus is fantastic. This week the writing was a n

Potential Phased Reopening of Schools in Gateshead Dear Parent/Carers. I wrote to you all last week in relation to the potential reopening of school to greater numbers of pupils beyond those from priority groups who have been accessing childcare over the last few weeks.  This was in light of the go