Year 4 have been learning about Creating Media: Photo Editing in Computing. During this topic, pupils have explored how digital images can be changed and improved using a range of editing tools. They have learnt how to crop images, rotate pictures, adjust colours and brightness, and remove unwanted parts from photographs. Using laptops, the children have enjoyed experimenting with different effects and developing their creativity while also learning important digital skills. The class has shown great enthusiasm and confidence when using photo-editing software to create and improve their own images.

“We have been learning lots of things, including cropping an image and changing the colour. We get to use laptops to practise and experiment. I have been enjoying it a lot. I’ve learnt how to rotate an image and crop it.” – Sami & Yusuf

As part of Islam Awareness Week, pupils and staff at our school organised an exhibition on Islam and its contribution to civilisation for the children of local schools to attend. 

Displays and exhibits were creatively prepared by classes and the event was enthusiastically hosted by our Year 5 pupils.

In Year 4, our main focus was Islam and music. We created posters which went on display. Duffs are the only instruments we are allowed to use in Islam'. - Ayrah Z

'In Ramadan we believe that Muslims fast in the name of Allah and think of the poor and needy. We do this by not having food and drink for some part of the day/night. I have really enjoyed ramadan so far, and I have tried fasting for a couple of days. My favourite thing about ramadan is when it's time to have iftar (when you break your fast) because of the food!

I am looking forward to Eid, a special celebration for Muslims, and doing more good deeds.' - Khadijah C

Each child created their own rainforest diorama, carefully including animals, plants, and the different layers of the rainforest.

Through this project, Year 4 has been learning about the life cycles of plants and animals and how everything in nature depends on each other. They explored the balance and harmony in creation, reflecting the perfection of Allah’s world. We also discussed how Islam teaches us to care for the environment and all living creatures. It has been wonderful to see their creativity, learning, and faith come together in such a hands-on project!  

'In Art this week, we’ve been exploring the world of rainforests! We got crafty and built 3D dioramas using simple materials like old shoe boxes, tissue paper, felt, and coloured cards. I enjoyed painting the box, creating the waterfall and being able to use my own creativity.'–Talha & Ilyas

We have been learning about the Anglo-Saxons, Picts and Scots. This week we made our own Pictish stones using air dry clay. A Pictish stone is a monument made from stone that is generally carved with symbols and designs that represent various clans and lineages. We mould our stones using our hands. We carved our initials into our stones using the Ogham alphabet.

This week in Science, children investigated the question 'What makes a circuit?'. They experimented with different circuit components to test how a bulb can be lit and what is required to make a bulb shine brighter.