Y4 Electricity and circuits
In this hands-on Electricity and Circuits workshop, children explored the exciting world of electricity through a variety of engaging experiments. Tailored for KS2 learners, the session brought electricity to life, helping children understand how it powers everyday appliances, including those that light up, heat up, produce sounds, and move.
Through practical activities, children learned essential concepts, including:
- Electricity as a flow of energy and its dependence on complete circuits.
- How switches control circuits by breaking or completing them.
- The role of voltage as the “push” that moves the current.
- The difference between conductors, which allow electricity to flow, and insulators, which block it.
They also investigated how to change the brightness of bulbs and observed how circuits act as maps for current to follow. Emphasis was placed on safety when handling batteries and electrical sources.
This engaging workshop combined interactive learning with practical applications, making it an ideal way to deepen KS2 children’s understanding of electricity and circuits in a fun and memorable way.
Was Rome Really Built in a Day? – A Celebration of Roman Culture
During our first showcase of the academic year, year four pupils invited families to explore the beauty and precision of Roman mosaic art, as pupils exhibited stunning mosaic pieces inspired by Roman architecture.
Our young artists created borders using repeating patterns around a vibrant central motif. During the afternoon, Pupils also tested families’ historical knowledge and proudly presented beautifully written descriptions of an Iceni house—a testament to their growing appreciation of ancient history and its lasting influence on art and design.
It was a fantastic day celebrating creativity, history and the talents of our pupils! Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our budding historians and artists
Pupils Explore Ancient Rome at Deva Roman Experience!
We’re thrilled to share that our Year 4 pupils recently embarked on a captivating journey back in time to Ancient Rome at the Deva Roman Experience. Located in the heart of Chester.
During their visit, our young historians stepped into the shoes of ancient Romans, immersing themselves in the rich history of Roman Chester. They boarded a virtual ship, sailing back to the bustling port of Roman Chester. There, they explored the fortress, assumed Roman identities, and even had battle training at the Roman Amphitheatre.
Wandering through the streets of ancient Chester, our pupils learned about housing, soldiers, hygiene, and food. Hands-on exhibits brought these aspects of daily life to life! And when they took a seat in the Amphitheatre, they discovered tales of gladiators who once fought there. The arena echoed with stories of bravery and spectacle.
Deva Roman Experience doesn’t just tell stories—it showcases real historical remains. Our students explored open archaeological trenches, revealing the abundance of physical artifacts hidden beneath their feet.
At Deva Roman Experience, our pupils didn’t merely look through glass; they stepped right into the heart of Roman Chester.
VIBE UK take the lead on our outdoor learning
Year 4 pupils had an exciting adventure at Taylor Park in St. Helens, where they participated in a variety of fun activities led by instructors from the VIBE UK youth charity. The children enjoyed building dens, balancing on the slack line, and embarking on a thrilling scavenger hunt. It was a fantastic day filled with teamwork, creativity, and lots of laughter!
Martin Mere
To enhance learning throughout ‘Where My Wellies Take Me’, Year 4 children visited local wetlands, Martin Mere. On their visit, the children took part in pond dipping in order to identify creatures that may live in that habitat. Year 4 then compared their findings with those from our own school pond. Year 4 children then participated in a minibeast safari to identify species of animals that can be found in woodlands.
Throughout the door, children took the opportunity photograph human and physical features within the nature reserve to compare these with features found in our local area. Back at school, children were then able to develop their mapping skills to draw their own maps based on their images. This exciting day was included a play on the park along with a walk through the woodlands to enjoy a picnic together as part of the Year 4 curriculum passport.
Viking Invasion
During the spring term, Year 4 travelled back in time to the period in history when the Vikings and Anglo Saxons conquered Britain! To enhance their learning, we were joined in school by another wonderful visit from ‘History Into Schools’.
Throughout the day, the Year 4 children were provided the opportunity to handle artefacts, dress like a Viking along with participating in a Viking and Anglo Saxon invasion. The children were surprised by how heavy the armour was worn by soldiers, especially swords and shields. A wonderful opportunity for children to broaden their knowledge!
Year four – Surprising sounds
Children identified how sounds are made. They linked the sounds with vibrations. Then they experimented with how vibrations translate into sound in our ears. The children found patterns between the pitch of a sound and features of the object that produced it. Children discovered patterns between the volume of a sound and the strength of the vibrations that produced it. Children recognised that sounds get fainter as the distance from the sound source increase.
Buddhism Workshop
Year 4 had a fantastic Buddhism experience day, where they got to speak to someone who had lived as a Buddhist monk! They dressed up as characters from the Buddha’s life, and acted out his sacred story from Prince to holy man.
The children were invited to have Buddhist symbols painted on their faces, and got to see and handle various Buddhist artefacts from a real Vihara.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
With magnifying glasses at the ready, Year 4 embarked on a journey through the woods as they broadened their knowledge of wildlife. Children were able to search for minibeasts, identifying and classifying creatures found; they were fascinated with the creepy crawlies which could be found hidden in dark damp areas of the woods! Children found that some insects were so small they had to get up really close with their magnifying glass to help. Additionally, children were able to look closely at the vegetation that grew, naming plants and trees they could find growing.
A Roman Invasion
To conclude their learning on the Romans, Year 4 participated in a fantastic visit from ‘History Into Schools’. The children were able to handle Roman artefacts in the morning and have a go at writing with Roman writing equipment. After break, the children learned how to play a Roman game with counters called ‘Rota’ which they all enjoyed and quickly became very competitive!
In the afternoon, the children met a soldier from the 2nd legion of Augustus who spoke to them about the Roman army. Several children then got to try on some Roman army uniform before experimenting with Roman battle techniques using shields and javelins. The day ended with a number of gladiator battles where children could demonstrate their excellent swordsmanship and shield work.
