'I love swimming. I first learnt to swim during our holiday in Egypt. My dad threw me into the pool and I learnt to swim as a survival instinct! But now I am learning actual skills and techniques. I really want to improve my stamina!' Abdul Rahman
"Roman Mosaics are broken tiles put together to make a piece of Roman Art. During the time of the Romans, only rich people could afford mosaics. Mosaics are often made with dull colours. Antoni Gaudí was an artist who used a lot of mosaics in his art. One of his most famous pieces is The Lizard" Adeebah
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'Archery Uncovered! I'm announcing archery! This activity may look easy, but it's harder than it looks! We had to wear something that looked like a cast (used for protection), we then loaded the arrow and loosened it when shooting at our target. I had so much fun! The main thing was to try our best and have fun!'–Ifah.
'In Year Four we went to Chigwell Row. We did fun activities like cooking and archery – it was the best moment ever in Year 4.'–Khadijah
"We cut 3 pieces of wood, made a hole in them and made bracelets by adding strings. We then got a piece of wood and had to engrave letters onto the wood piece and keep them'. – Tasneem
'On Friday we had the most fun, joyous trip. Furthermore, we got to do some fun tasks such as archery. The journey was 1 hour and the trip was for the whole day. This was the best trip in Year Four!' - Aisha
To make it even more special, we added meaningful Islamic values and beautiful nasheeds, giving the performance a unique and inspiring twist. The children worked incredibly hard to learn their lines, songs, and actions, and their confidence and enthusiasm truly shone on the day.
Alḥamdulillāh, the performance was a huge success, and we couldn’t be prouder of every single pupil. May Allah reward them for their efforts, increase them in beneficial knowledge and confidence, and bless them with continued success, Āameen.
Alḥamdulillāh, what an incredible year it has been! It has truly been a pleasure teaching our wonderful Year 4 pupils and watching them grow in confidence, knowledge, character, and īmān.
We are so proud of everything they have achieved this year and pray that they continue to strive for excellence as they begin their Year 5 journey. Remember to always seek knowledge for the sake of Allah, show kindness to others, and never stop trying your best.
May Allah bless each one of our pupils with success in this life and the Hereafter, increase them in beneficial knowledge, grant them righteous friends, and make them a source of goodness wherever they go. Āameen!
We wish you all the very best in Year 5 – we know you will make us proud. Keep smiling, keep learning, and always put your trust in Allah. We will miss you!
Ms Haque, Ms Ferdousi & Ms Mahmood :)
'In English, we have been writing a non-chronological report. We have been learning about the Shang Dynasty, which ruled ancient China. People in the Shang Dynasty worshipped many gods. The Shang priests would use oracle bones, animal bones covered in ancient writing, to communicate with gods and dead ancestors, and predict the future.
Did you know during this time these Shang soldiers wore bronze helmets?' –Albaab
'This heatwave has been causing a massive problem for all of us! I pray this heatwave goes away because I did NOT enjoy it at all! Remember everyone, bring your water bottles with you to keep yourself hydrated. The one thing I did enjoy was being under the trees for shade and leaving school early.' –Ismail
Initially, as a class, we all planted some sunflower seeds in the classroom. As they grew bigger, they needed space to grow outside. We worked with Ustadh Meveuldin and Miss Naz to plant these sunflowers. We decided it was best to plant them inside the gate as that is where the sunlight shines the most.
'We all went behind the planting gate to plant the sunflower plants. First we began by digging a large hole, then we squeezed the plant out of the pot and put it into the hole we dug. After, we put soil around the plant to cover the hole and watered the plants. My favourite part was watering the plants.' – Halima
We look forward to watching the plants flourish in the months ahead!
This term, Year 4 have been developing their artistic skills by exploring the wonderful world of watercolour painting. As part of our learning, they studied the landscape artwork of famous artists and discovered how they use colour, texture and different painting techniques to bring natural scenes to life.
They learnt that a landscape painting shows natural features such as hills, valleys, mountains, islands and coastlines. Using watercolours, they experimented with a range of techniques to create their own beautiful landscapes.
We are very proud of our finished pieces and all the new skills we have learnt. Have a look at their fantastic artwork below!
Year 4 Lychee were delighted to receive a generous donation of plants from Fatimah’s parents, who kindly gifted them to our school. With the help of Ustadh Mevludin, a group of enthusiastic children worked together to plant them in our flower beds, helping to make our school environment greener and more beautiful.
This activity also linked closely to Islamic teachings about caring for the Earth and being responsible stewards of Allah’s creation. The children reflected on the importance of looking after nature and the rewards of planting and nurturing living things.
Year 4 have been given a fantastic opportunity to grow not only plants, but also their understanding of teamwork, responsibility, and environmental care. We look forward to watching the plants flourish in the months ahead.
Year 4 recently took part in an exciting Electricity and Circuits Workshop at school, led by a visiting workshop leader. Throughout the session, the children developed their understanding of electricity through a range of engaging, hands-on activities and investigations.
The workshop gave pupils the opportunity to explore how electrical circuits work, identify the different components needed to make a circuit, and discover how electricity powers many of the devices we use every day. The children enjoyed experimenting with equipment, making predictions, and testing their ideas as they investigated how electricity flows through a circuit.
The workshop brought learning to life and helped to reinforce key scientific concepts in a fun and interactive way. Year 4 showed great enthusiasm, curiosity, and teamwork throughout the session, asking thoughtful questions and sharing their discoveries with one another.
The children thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and gained valuable knowledge that will support their learning in science. It was a fantastic experience that inspired many budding scientists!
