<![CDATA[Al-Noor Primary School Blog Feed - Year Four - Mango Tree Class]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk%2Fblog%2F%3Fpid%3D11%26amp%3Bnid%3D19 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:22:15 GMT Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:22:15 GMT <![CDATA[ World Book Day! ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=216 Our parents were our 'special guests' this World Book Day!

]]> Tue, 2 May 2023 10:20:24 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=216 <![CDATA[ Year Four engage in a gripping class debate! ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=199 The teams with their arguments carefully prepared...

]]> Fri, 3 Mar 2023 10:49:00 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=199 <![CDATA[ Ramadan vibes only! ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=487 '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

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:17:15 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=487 <![CDATA[ Making a Splash: Our Year 4 Girls Take to the Water! ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=483 There is something magical about the energy of a Year 4 swimming session. For many of our girls, this year marks a huge transition – moving from "splashing around" to developing genuine technique, stamina, and confidence in the water.

Whether they arrived at the pool as confident mermaids or cautious waders, the progress we've seen over the last few weeks has been nothing short of inspiring.

'The girls had finally had the opportunity to go swimming! It was really fun for all of us, and it was a great opportunity for children who knew how to swim or wanted to try it for the first time. I'm excited about more of our lessons!' - Saarah 

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:05:23 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=483 <![CDATA[ Year 4 has been busy bringing the rainforest to life!​​ ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=469 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

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:50:29 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=469 <![CDATA[ Year 4 Podcast Fun: The Ghost Thief ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=462 In Year 4, we have been enjoying learning about The Ghost Thief podcast story. We listened carefully to each episode, talked about the characters, and shared our ideas about what might happen next. We also learnt how voices, sound effects, and music can make a story exciting and help listeners imagine what is happening.

After listening to the story, we created our own podcasts! We planned our ideas, wrote our own scripts, and practised speaking clearly and with expression. We worked together to record our voices and thought carefully about how to make our podcasts fun and interesting for others to enjoy. This helped us build confidence, creativity, and teamwork skills.

]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 12:42:16 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=462 <![CDATA[ Pictish stones ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=370 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.

]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:24:16 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=370 <![CDATA[ Year 4 Mango - Drop Down Day ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=356 For our drop-down day this half-term, we explored the oneness of Allah and His creations. We went to our local park to use teamwork skills to build iron men.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 11:06:11 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=356 <![CDATA[ What makes a circuit? ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=345 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.

]]> Fri, 3 May 2024 15:45:48 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=345 <![CDATA[ What makes a circuit? ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=344 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.

]]> Fri, 3 May 2024 15:45:33 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=344 <![CDATA[ Amazing Adjectives ! ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=340 Amazing Adjectives !

]]> Wed, 1 May 2024 11:20:47 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=340 <![CDATA[ Diorama ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=328 Year four had lots of fun making dioramas of the rainforest in a shoebox.  Dioramas are three-dimensional art. The pictures below show the process of making a diorama and some of the end products.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:47:23 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=328 <![CDATA[ World Book Day ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=322 World Book Day adventures! We spent the week sharing our favourite books and dressing up as our favourite characters from the stories and making book covers!

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:45:03 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=322 <![CDATA[ Different drinks and their effect on your teeth ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=319 We conducted an investigation showing the effects of liquids on our teeth. We used cola, water and fruit juice and left it overnight. We found that liquids that are high in sugar and acids are harmful to our teeth and can weaken them over time. Water is the best liquid to drink to keep our teeth nice and healthy!

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:44:51 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=319 <![CDATA[ Year 4's trip to the superb Science Museum ! ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=316 Year 4 have been learning about Digestion in Science this term. We went to an exciting digestion workshop called  ' It takes Guts!' at the Science Museum. Read what some of the attendees thought about the trip :

I loved going on the Science Museum trip. In the Digestion workshop, the lady used a flamethrower and the flames went as high as the ceiling !

Musthafa

 

The Science Museum was amazing ! The instructor asked us to mix and mash a variety of different food in a bowl and put it in a bag, like a stomach. Then she cut a hole at the bottom of the bag, and it came out like … Everyone was screaming when she squirted us with saliva, but it was actually only water.  My favourite part was when she started real flames with the flamethrower !

Afsa

 

I had lots of fun when we went to the Science Museum. The best bit was the fire bit with a real flamethrower and huge flames ! It was a fabulous trip. I recommend this trip to anyone who likes stuff like slime and digestion.

Eesa

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:44:28 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=316 <![CDATA[ Well being Day! ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=303 Year 4 four children have been looking at way to take care of their mental health. 

The children discussed way that they take care of their mental health and put it to the test! We had a day full of well being activities that allowed us to try different things that helped us to keep us happy. 

From exercise and drawing, to making delicious fruit tarts! All areas of our health were taken care of today!

]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:23:19 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=303 <![CDATA[ Contractions Conundrum ! ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=284 Year 4 have been learning about expanded words (full words) and contracted words (shortened words) in English. We only use full words in formal writing. Why not play a game with your family ? You tell them a contracted word and they have to guess the full versions. How many can you match up ?
 

]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:32:06 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=284 <![CDATA[ Exploring different types of leaves ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=277 In Science today, we collected a variety of leaves from our local environment. We observed our leaves carefully, looking at the textures and veins. We then used these features to classify the leaves.

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:24:53 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=277 <![CDATA[ Have a look at Year 4's super sewing ! ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=276 In D&T this term we have been designing and making a purse or wallet. Over a number of lessons, we learnt how to cut and pin a template, cut a fabric shape and sew the seams with different stitches, such as running stitch or over stitch. Finally, we decorated our purses with ribbon or sequins and learnt how to attach a fastening.

Now we are ready to take our money containers to the shops !

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:24:43 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=276 <![CDATA[ Trip To The Hive ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=268

]]> Fri, 8 Dec 2023 08:19:19 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=268 <![CDATA[ DT: What's in your purse? ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=262 In D&T this term, Year 4 have been designing and making money containers such as purses and wallets. This has developed a number of skills. First, we practised different stitches. Then we chose and cut out a template and used it to cut out the design we wanted on fabric. We are looking forward to sewing our purses together !

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:56:47 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=262 <![CDATA[ Science: Habitat ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=259 This week in science, we went on a habitat hunt in our local area. We discovered different types of habitats, including high habitats, low habitats, wet habitats and dry habitats! 

]]> Tue, 7 Nov 2023 10:53:58 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=259 <![CDATA[ Drop Down Day 11th Oct 2023 ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=248 Drop Day 1 : Roman History Day

Year Four had a fantastic time on their recent Drop-Down Day about Ancient Rome. Children were divided into tribes of Celts (settlers) and tribes of Romans (invaders). 

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:40:25 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=248 <![CDATA[ Settlers and Invaders ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=246 The Romans and Celts

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:47:42 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=246 <![CDATA[ Science ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=243 State of Matter

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:02:33 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=243 <![CDATA[ I came, I saw, I conquered ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=242 The Romans: I came, I saw, I conquered 

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:02:16 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=242 <![CDATA[ yr4 Arabic resources April - July (Summer term) ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=211 More resources to be uploaded soon inshallah. 

]]> Thu, 6 Apr 2023 15:29:31 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=211 <![CDATA[ yr4 Spring term Arabic resources ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=176 All year 4 Spring term Arabic resources can be found on this page. ]]> Thu, 2 Mar 2023 17:05:56 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=176 <![CDATA[ Arabic spelling year 4 ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=137 Arabic spelling list Autumn term 1  2022-23 

Arabic spelling is due every Thursday.  All practise needs to be done in Arabic homework books.

Please see notes below on how to practise.

You may also find it useful to practise the vocabulary using Quizlet.com on these links

year 4 spelling autumn term 1

https://quizlet.com/_cautc9?x=1jqt&i=1sh4a
year 4 spelling autumn term 2

https://quizlet.com/_cauu3m?x=1jqt&i=1sh4a
year 4 spelling autumn term 1 and 2 combined

https://quizlet.com/_cauuq1?x=1jqt&i=1sh4a
year 4 spelling class invite link

https://quizlet.com/join/SPYGEzrwW

On this link you will find the vocabulary relevant to the current topic we are covering: 

https://quizlet.com/_capxhn?x=1jqt&i=1sh4a 

]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2023 14:57:26 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=137 <![CDATA[ Exciting, Egyptian Artefacts ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=123 You've seen the rest, here's the best! 

]]> Thu, 26 May 2022 19:35:43 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=123 <![CDATA[ Spare change anyone? ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=116 Check out our cute little purses!

]]> Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:56:53 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=116 <![CDATA[ SpOooOoky Stories! ]]> https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=112 The Stunning Start!

]]> Thu, 2 Dec 2021 13:08:45 GMT https://www.al-noorprimary.org.uk/blog/?pid=11&nid=19&storyid=112