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Woodpeckers (Year 4)
Spring Term 26
STEM visitors
Year 4 had an amazing time when Mott MacDonald Bentley engineers came to visit! The children learned all about engineering and how water gets from rivers to our taps with Ellie the Engineer and they loved taking part in a hands-on filtration experiment. There were lots of great questions and plenty of excitement as the children discovered what it’s like to be an engineer. A huge thank you to Gemma, Emma and Tom for such a fun and inspiring workshop. Year 4 loved every minute!
Slimy Science!
The Woodpeckers have been deepening their understanding of the properties of solids, liquids and gases by spotting similarities and differences between them. Things got even more intriguing when they explored materials that didn’t behave as expected! Solid pegs appeared to flow like a liquid, while the strange mixture of cornflour and water surprised everyone by acting like a solid one moment and a liquid the next. A fascinating investigation that sparked lots of curiosity — and yes, it got a little messy too!
Spellings - Week 16 - Quiz on 30.02.26
Stay and Pray
To mark the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul, the Woodpeckers reflected on how Saul, who had once persecuted Jesus’ followers, became Paul, a devoted follower of Jesus who dedicated his life to travelling far and wide to share Jesus’ Good News.
The children thoughtfully explored how St. Paul changed his life and helped others to do the same. They then shared meaningful ways in which they can follow St Paul’s example in their own lives. It was a prayerful and reverent celebration, with the children participating with great care and respect. Well done Woodpeckers and a special thank you to all our visitors who joined us and made the celebration even more special.
Fizzy Science Surprise!
Year 4 have been exploring solids, liquids, and gases through a simple but fascinating science experiment. Using just lemonade and raisins, they observed what happens when gas bubbles attach to a solid and cause it to move through a liquid — with some very surprising results! The children were curious, excited, and full of great observations as they watched the experiment in action. Proof that amazing science can happen with the simplest of resources!
Spellings - Week 15-Suffix 'ous' - Quiz on 23.01.26
Ukulele Fun!
Our Year 4 children enjoyed their very first ukulele lesson this week! After getting all tuned up, they learned how to hold their ukuleles correctly and explored two playing techniques – the holding thumb and the flying thumb.
We then had a go at playing our very first piece, “1,2,3 Shush!” With our careful counting and great concentration, we all did a great job!
Brilliant effort – fantastic listening and playing throughout! We can’t wait to see what you learn next!
The Slithermonchowchuck
Woodpeckers have had so much fun performing the mischievous and slightly disgusting poem “The Slithermonchowchuck”! From munching on marbles to nibbling on T. Rex toes, they brought every slimy, squelchy, and silly moment to life with confidence, expression, gesture, and rhythm. It was impossible not to laugh as they explored the poem — their reactions say it all! You can see the joy, surprise, and even a little disgust in their hilarious expressions.
Year 4 spellings - quiz on 16.1.26
Welome Back Year 4!
We are excited for the term ahead. Have a look at the information below to find out more about what we will be learning about.
Year 4 Homework - Go with the flow!
Year 4 Knowledge Organiser - Go with the flow!
Year 4 Knowledge Organiser - Science - Living Things
Year 4 Knowledge Organiser - Science - Materials
Autumn Term 25
Conductors and Insulators
The Woodpeckers had great fun testing different items to discover which materials were conductors and which were insulators. There were a few surprises along the way — including glasses acting as conductors and shoes working as insulators! Everyone looked carefully for patterns in the materials they tested and used these to make predictions about new objects. Lots of brilliant scientific thinking and super teamwork on show!
A huge thank you!
A huge thank you to the Friends of St Peter’s who have kindly used some of the money they’ve raised to buy brand-new toys for Golden Time!
We are so grateful to everyone who has supported our events and helped make this possible. Your generosity brings so much joy to our pupils! Thank you!
Spellings - Week 10 - Suffix 'lly' - Quiz on 28.11.25
Stop, look, listen...think!
Our Year 4 pupils have been busy creating roleplays to teach others how to cross the road safely! They explored important tips such as avoiding distractions, choosing a safe place to cross, and staying visible to road users. Fantastic teamwork and great safety messages from our young learners!
Week 9 - Spellings - Suffix 'ly' Quiz on 21.11.25
Ready...Steady...Cook!
Year 4 chopped and crimped their very own Italian-style pasties today! They did a fantastic job — full of colour, packed with Mediterranean veggies, and smelling like pure sunshine. Mixed reviews when it came to eating them… but 10/10 for effort and enthusiasm!
Stay and Pray on World Kindness Day
Today, the Woodpecker class welcomed their families into school for a special stay and pray session to celebrate World Kindness Day. Together, we closed our eyes and listened to the story of the Good Samaritan, taking time to reflect on the power and importance of kindness in our daily lives.
It was a calm, thoughtful and prayerful moment to share as a community. Thank you to all the families who joined us — your presence made it even more meaningful.
Working Together, Whatever the Weather!
A little bit (or huge downpour!) of rain didn’t stop our amazing Y4 children from having a wonderful time at Forest School today! They worked together to build shelters, shared smiles, and showed so much kindness and teamwork throughout the day. As part of Anti-Bullying Week, it’s been lovely to see everyone supporting one another — proving that even on the rainiest days, a little teamwork and friendship can make the biggest difference.
Remembrance Service at Saint Augustine's High School
Some of our Year 4 children visited Saint Augustine’s High School to take part in a special Remembrance service. They represented our school beautifully and showed great respect throughout. A special well done for reading the bidding prayers so reverently. We are so proud of you.
Sacred Heart Church
Year 4 had a fantastic morning on Monday, visiting the historic Roman town of Droitwich Spa!
The children explored the beautiful Church of the Sacred Heart and St Catherine of Alexandria and were amazed by the stunning mosaic artwork that tells so many wonderful stories. They also had the chance to create their very own mosaic tiles with the help of the amazing church volunteers. A big thank you to everyone at the church for making our visit so special!
Spellings - Week 8 - Suffix 'ation' Quiz on 14.11.25
DT - How To Make Pasties
Woodpecker Class have been learning all about how pasties are made! The children carefully ordered pictures showing each step of the pasty-making process, thinking carefully about what happens at every stage.
They explored recipes in detail – spotting imperative verbs, time adverbials, and organisational features such as bullet points and headings. Using everything they had learned, they then wrote their very own sets of instructions for making a pasty.
It’s safe to say that everyone was feeling very hungry by the end of the lesson!
A Digestive Adventure
Year 4 had great fun modelling the digestive process this week! Using everyday items like scissors, tights, and tubes (and a bit of mess!), the children explored how different parts of the digestive system work together to break down food. It was a hands-on, memorable way to understand what happens inside our bodies!
Spellings - Week 7 - Re-Cap of Previous Spellings - Quiz on Thursday 23rd October
Spellings - Week 6 - Challenge Words - Quiz on 17.10.25
Cracking the Code of Roman Numerals
The Woodpeckers have been learning about Roman numerals in maths. Using matchsticks, they created numerals to represent numbers up to 100. This activity helped link their maths learning with their history topic on the Romans — a fun and creative way to bring the past to life!
Blackwell Adventure
What an incredible day our Year 4 children had at Blackwell Adventure! From crate stacking and archery to climbing and tree trekking, they threw themselves into every activity with enthusiasm and determination.
We were blown away by their courage and willingness to step out of their comfort zones — conquering fears, encouraging one another, and always striving to do their best.
The support they showed each other was truly heartwarming, and the way they celebrated everyone’s achievements made us so proud.
Well done, Year 4 — you were absolutely amazing!
Spellings - Week 5 - Prefix 'inter' Quiz on - 10.10.25
Spellings - Week 4 - Prefix 'sub' - Quiz on 03.10.25
Here come the Romans!
This week, the Woodpeckers stepped into the past, exploring the lives of the Celts and Romans. They imagined what it was like to be a Celt spotting Roman invaders coming over the horizon.
Inspired by what they learned, they created their own warriors and shields to represent both sides. Brilliant work, everyone!
Jacob's Dream
This week the Woodpeckers have been exploring the story of Jacob's Dream and reflecting on its meaning. To deepen their understanding, they looked at how different artists have represented the story. Inspired by what they saw, the children then created their own wonderful interpretations. The results were creative and thought-provoking. Well done, Woodpeckers - fantastic work!
Called to Respect and Care
After a discussion about how we are all made in the image and likeness of God, the Woodpeckers explored newspapers to find examples of people showing respect, care and consideration for others and the world, as well as moments when these were not shown. It was a meaningful way to connect faith with real world events and reflect on how we are called to live out God's love every day.
Week 2 - Dictation Spellings - 19.09.25
A tooth-tastic time!
The Woodpeckers explored the different types of teeth by looking at their own then learning their names, shapes, and functions – from biting incisors to grinding molars! After testing how their teeth work by munching on apples, they put their knowledge to the test by creating fantastic plasticine models. A brilliant hands-on way to learn about how our teeth help us every day!
Curriculum Workshop
Thank you to all the parents and carers who attended one of our Curriculum Workshops. We hope you found them informative and we appreciate your support. Here are the slides we used if you were unable to attend or would like another look.
Week 1 - Homophones - Spellings for Dictation - Quiz on 12.09.25
We hope you all had a fantastic summer holiday and are feeling rested, refreshed, and ready for a brand new school year!
We’re so excited to welcome you back to school and into Year 4. This year is going to be full of exciting learning, new challenges, and lots of fun activities. From fascinating topics in science and history to creative art projects and outdoor adventures, there’s so much to look forward to.
Here are a few fun things we have been doing in the first couple of days!
Science- Teeth and Digestion Knowledge OrganiserRomans- Knowledge Organiser