Yr 4 Marvellous Middle

Parents are invited to our Marvellous

Date : Tuesday 15th May

Time: 1:45pm to 3:00pm

As part of our science curriculum topic, Growing Plants, we are hoping to have a Planting Extravaganza!

Please bring a transparent 2litre plastic drinks bottle and some bedding plants, seeds or trailing strawberry/tomato plants. In an attempt to encourage the children to promote becoming more eco-friendly and responsible for their environment, we will be making hanging baskets from recycled plastic bottles. We will be providing the soil.

Miss Michael & Mrs Chudley

     Over the holiday, please could you collect photographs or pictures of bridges and bring them in to school on the first week back.

     Thank you.

    Have a lovely Easter holiday!

During RE, we have been learning about the Jewish festival of the Passover, or Pesach.

This year Passover begins on Friday 30th and ends on Saturday 7th April.

The Seder Meal forms an important part of the celebrations.

A variety of symbolic food is shared during this special meal which reminds Jews of their time as slaves in Egypt, the exodus and their freedom.

Below is a recipe for Charoset. This sweet apple paste is symbolic of the mortar used by Jewish slaves whilst building the pyramids for the Pharaohs of Egypt.

Charoset (kid friendly and nut free)

Ingredients:

2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
1/2 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seed cup

4 tbsp grape or pomegranate juice

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon

1. Place apples in food processor and pulse until chopped to your liking.
2. Scrape into a large bowl, wipe out food processor, and add sunflower seeds.
3. Pulse just to chop a little bit (some whole seeds are fine) and add to apples.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
5. Taste and adjust any of the ingredients as you see fit.
6. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to a few days. Charoset will taste better as it sits, so feel free to make ahead and plan for leftover.
7. Try it with some Matzahs.
8. Enjoy!

RE: Homework Project - Design a Catapult

Humble apologies

We seem to have got a little bit ahead of ourselves.

There should only be 2 a term, which the children have now completed.

If the children would like to make a catapult, that would be lovely.

However, there is no expectation to do so.

Many Thanks

Mrs Chudley & Miss Michael

Costumes Needed for Our Class Assembly

The children will be playing the parts of Ancient Greek mortals and Gods

 Boys - Large/Oversized plain coloured T-shirt (preferably white, if not black, brown or blue)

             without a collar or any logos. Pair of plain shorts if the T-shirt is short. Plain coloured belt.

            If playing the part of a God, they may bring in a single plain coloured flat bed sheet, preferably in  

            white.

Girl -   Large/Oversized plain coloured T-shirt (preferably white, if not black, brown or blue)

           without a collar or any logos. Pair of plain shorts if the T-shirt is short. Or a white coloured sundress.

           Plain coloured belt.

           If playing the part of a God, they may bring in a single plain coloured flat bed sheet, preferably in    

           white.

The children may wear plain sandals, no heels if they wish.

Intrahouse Cross Country – Friday 9^th February 2018

The entire school ran a cross country course. It was certainly very muddy and the weather was a little unpredictable but the children ran extremely well despite this. We are extremely proud of the children’s efforts. The Junior Results are as follows: 1^st Ferguson, 2^nd Burrell, 3^rd Cole, 4^th Landon. The Overall Winner of the day was Ferguson. Well done to all who participated! J

If you would like to try this at home, here's how!

You will need:

80ml milk

1 tbsp caster sugar

1/4 tsp vanilla flavouring

I litre crushed ice

10 tbsp salt

2 small freezer bags, with fastening or zip

1 big freezer, with fastening or zip

How to make it:

1. Measure out the milk, sugar and vanilla and place in one small bag. Remove the air from the bag.Fasten securely.
2. Place the bag in another small bag. Remove the air. Fasten securely.
3. Place the salt and crushed ice in the big bag. Shake to mix the contents.
4. Place the small bag and its contents in the big bag of ice-salt mixture. Remove the air. Fasten securely.
5. Hold the big bag and its contents. Shake for about 10 minutes.
6. Remove the ice cream from the inner bag. Make sure it does not come into contact with the ice-salt mixture.

                                                                        ENJOY

For those children who already have their pen licences, please be advised that the first handwriting pen will be provided by the school for free. When the pen runs out, could you please provide your own handwriting pen.

In school, we have been  using the Staedtler Handrwiting pens, with a 0.6mm point in blue ink.

If you need a new handwriting pen, please provide a similar one from home.

Alternatively, handwriting pens may be purchased from the school office for £1.

Many thanks

Miss Michael & Mrs Chudley

P.E Kit.

Please could you ensure that your child has a P.E kit in school for Mon pm (outdoor kit) and Thurs pm (indoor kit). Many thanks.

Christmas Production

We are delighted to announce this year's Christmas Production for Year 3 & 4 -

'Bethlehem the Musical'

Rehearsals are fully underway. Your child has been provided with their script and song words. We would appreciate it if you could help them to learn these. The year 4 pupils will be taking the main roles and it is a very full cast indeed!

Please note - All year 4 pupils will be required to take part in both the evening performances of Tuesday 5th December and Wednesday 6th December. Please let us know in advance if your child is unable to take part on these evenings so that we can reallocate their part.

Costume information will be provided at a later date.

We look forward to presenting this Christmas Production to you.

Mrs Chudley & Miss Michael

If you would like to make these cookies at home, here is the recipe.

Ingredients

225g (8oz) softened butter

110g (4oz) caster sugar

275g plain flour

100g (4oz) chocolate chips

1tbsp vanilla extract

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 170 C (325 F) Gas Mark 5. Line baking trays with grease proof paper.

2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

3. Add the vanilla extract, followed by the flour and mix until it looks like breadcrumbs.

4. Knead until it comes together into a ball.

5. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30mins in the fridge.

6. Roll out and cut into cookie shape of your choice. Place on baking trays.

7. Lightly dust with caster sugar.

8. Bake in the oven for 13-15 mins until golden.

9. Enjoy.

SCHOOL GAMES EVENT: Intrahouse Event