<![CDATA[Blog Feed - Year 4 Blog 2024/25 - Loughton School]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk%2Fblog%2F%3Fpid%3D76%26amp%3Bnid%3D11 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:20:35 GMT Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:20:35 GMT <![CDATA[ What a year (4)!! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1966 Active and interesting to the very end...

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:20:35 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1966 <![CDATA[ Multicultural day 2025 ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1949 Fabulous fashion and fantastic feasts!

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:36:44 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1949 <![CDATA[ African Drumming Workshop ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1939 On Thursday 19th June Year 4 all took part in an African Drumming workshop.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:41:02 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1939 <![CDATA[ Sound in Year 4 ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1938 Can you hear me? 

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:26:00 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1938 <![CDATA[ Science Unplugged ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1927 In our science lessons, we are continuing to explore the digestive system. 

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 16:47:29 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1927 <![CDATA[ From VR to VE day! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1923 The children have been on a journey this week from the past - 80 years ago - to the crazy world of modern technology via VR.

]]> Fri, 9 May 2025 16:07:54 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1923 <![CDATA[ The digestive system - something to get your teeth into... ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1916 This half-term, the children of year 4 are learning about their digestion system from their top teeth to the very bottom!

]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 09:30:27 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1916 <![CDATA[ Catapults ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1911 A fantastic start to the new term. 

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:59:23 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1911 <![CDATA[ The end of an amazing term! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1909 Year 4s inspiring homework haul

]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2025 09:50:35 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1909 <![CDATA[ Habitats Nature Walk ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1899 Year 4 have been able to make good use of the excellent weather and the beginning of spring this week.

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:18:30 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1899 <![CDATA[ Habitats, homes and the environment ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1897 Habitats and the environment 

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:23:16 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1897 <![CDATA[ All things India. ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1891 Indian Market & Bollywood Dancing 

]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 13:13:34 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1891 <![CDATA[ The Super Scientists of Year 4 ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1886 Super Scientists in Year 4!

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:59:40 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1886 <![CDATA[ Food! Glorious food! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1881 Year 4 Indian cooking day

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:49:54 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1881 <![CDATA[ India Project Homework ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1878 Thank you to all the children who brought in their amazing Indian projects to show us this week. We have just spent some time walking around the classrooms admiring the fantastic creativity on display!

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:31:35 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1878 <![CDATA[ Making Lamps ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1877 Inspired by both our India topic and our recent science investigations, this week year 4 classes have harnessed their creativity to produce these amazing homemade lamps.

]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1877 <![CDATA[ Year 4 Hinduism Day ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1874 This week, year four had a visit from Indri who runs Hinduism Education Services. 

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:52:33 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1874 <![CDATA[ Hinduism day ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1872 Year four have had the most amazing day learning about Hinduism with our visitor. 

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:37:01 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1872 <![CDATA[ Betty Steady Meets Year Four! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1866 We love inviting inspiring people to school and this week was no exception!

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:21:48 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1866 <![CDATA[ India ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1862 India

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:09:34 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1862 <![CDATA[ Year 4 Enterprise Day ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1857 What an exciting week we have had in year 4!

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:49:28 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1857 <![CDATA[ Autumn 2 Project Italy ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1856 Our congratulations to everyone who took part in our autumn 2 project homework.

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:19:22 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1856 <![CDATA[ Christingle ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1851 This week in year 4 we have been contemplative and creative.

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:09:48 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1851 <![CDATA[ Year 4 Science ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1847 Over the past few weeks, the children in year 4 have been learning about the changing state of materials.

]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2024 12:10:25 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1847 <![CDATA[ Pizza Friday in Year 4! ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1845 Year 4 were treated to a pizza making demonstration this morning by Gary and Mel from Hobbs Catering. 

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:27:29 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1845 <![CDATA[ Celebrating our year 4 violinists ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1836 We were very excited this week to be treated to a special assembly by some of our year 4 musicians.

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:49:29 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1836 <![CDATA[ Romans vs. Celts ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1831 Our long-awaited battle took place this Wednesday in the middle of an extremely busy week in year 4! 

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:32:27 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1831 <![CDATA[ Milton Keynes Central Library ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1830 Books! Books! Books! 

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:22:53 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1830 <![CDATA[ Roman Soldier Homework ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1826  Sword and Shield Homework.

]]> Fri, 8 Nov 2024 10:23:09 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1826 <![CDATA[ Celtic Roundhouse Homework ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1825 We have been so impressed by the quality of the homework we have seen this week. 

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:11:24 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1825 <![CDATA[ Bradwell Abbey City Discovery Centre - Roman Day ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1819 Last Tuesday, year 4 visited the Discovery Centre at Bradwell Abbey to learn about the Romans. After a brisk forty-five minute walk we arrived in anticipation of an exciting day ahead.

]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:07:22 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1819 <![CDATA[ Showcasing our artwork this week ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1813 This week, our Year 4 blog is featuring our art skills.

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:16:52 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1813 <![CDATA[ Fire Engines and Poetry ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1810 Thursday October 3rd was an exciting day here in year 4. We celebrated National Poetry Day in our classes and also enjoyed a visit from our local fire brigade, who brought two engines with them. 

]]> Fri, 4 Oct 2024 10:22:47 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1810 <![CDATA[ Let's Leap ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1802 On Thursday morning this week, the whole year team had their fingers crossed for the weather and were relieved when the Let's Leap team arrived with three fantastic activities for our children to enjoy.

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:21:08 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1802 <![CDATA[ Wonderful Writing ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1801 The Crafty Celts 

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:22:08 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1801 <![CDATA[ Reading in year 4 ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1794 This week, our focus has been on reading and making sure the children are really confident using the 5 skills represented by our school reading characters. We have read a range of texts and the children have enjoyed explaining, summarising and predicting as well as retrieving information and vocabulary.

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:22:38 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1794 <![CDATA[ Take One Book Week ]]> https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1792 Welcome to Year 4!

We have had a wonderful week with our new classes this week. Across the year group we have been getting to know each other, finding out about ambitions and interests, siblings and pets, working in teams and  independently on activities based on our class books.

]]> Fri, 6 Sep 2024 13:23:12 GMT https://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk/blog/?pid=76&nid=11&storyid=1792