This week in Year 4

This weeks newsletter might land a little differently... I was reflecting on life as I put my two-year-old to bed, realising that for the very first time, he told me who he played with today. Then I started thinking about my daughter - she's in year 5 and invariably can never remember an ounce of what shes done - declaring "nothing" most days... but today was different, she shared about her day too - what she learned, who helped her, and the moments that made her smile. And I realised… this is what every parent wants to hear.

We send our children into school each morning, handing over the most precious little people in our world, hoping that someone will notice them, not just as learners, but as humans. That they’ll be seen, cared for, and loved just as we love them.

And as teachers; what a privilege that is. We have a job where we get to see people in the realest and most honest form. We see your children; on the days they bounce through the door full of energy, and on the days when they need a little extra support just to make it through. We see them for who they are; and who they’re becoming.

There is something both authentic and honest about education. It’s more than academic learning - it’s about being part of the village that raises the children who pass through our doors. It’s an act of service, and one we are so incredibly lucky to be part of.

So that is what makes this weeks newsletter different. I could list all of the academic things we have been successful in, but life is more than that, being human is more than that... 

So parent to parent, teacher to student.. this week at school, we have watched new friendships form and old ones strengthen. We have seen children challenge themselves in lessons - even when it was tricky. We've seen teamwork, laughter, inclusion in its rawest and most beautiful form found in those quiet acts of kindness that make our school community so special.

We have seen children reach out to someone sitting alone, others, help tidy up without being asked, and a few proudly celebrate each other’s successes rather than just their own. These are the moments that matter most - the ones that can’t be measured on a test, but show true growth and character.

So this week’s message is simple: thank you for trusting us. Thank you for being part of a community that values care as much as achievement, and connection as much as curriculum. Together, we’re not just building learners - we’re building kind, confident, resilient humans.

And that’s something worth celebrating.

Reminders

PE Days: Please ensure that you are sending children in wearing their school PE kit.

Water Bottles: Please make sure your child has a named water bottle each day.

Reading Books: We’d love to keep up momentum - just 10 minutes a night makes a huge difference.

Home Learning this week:

Reading- Please ensure you are reading and recording this in your reading record

TTRockstars- How many points can you earn this week? Top 3 scores in every class will win dojos!