<![CDATA[Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School Blog Feed - Y4]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fpid%3D41%26amp%3Bnid%3D8 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:05:55 GMT Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:05:55 GMT <![CDATA[ Y4 Spring Newsletter '26 ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1410 Here is everything you need to know for autumn term in Y4. If you ever have any questions or queries, please pop in and see us or email us on y4@watercliffe.sheffield.sch.uk

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:19:14 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1410 <![CDATA[ Y4GH at Thornbridge! ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1601 What an amazing residential!!! We missed our other classmates but we made every opportunity count and solved so many problems, met so many challenges and had so much fun. Here is a snapshot of some of the activities.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:05:55 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1601 <![CDATA[ Isaac and Zeus ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1592 Isaac spent the weekend with Zeus. 

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:41:19 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1592 <![CDATA[ 20/03/26 ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1587 What a lovely week with lovely children. 

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:35:29 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1587 <![CDATA[ Friday March 13th ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1576 Another week of hard work. 

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:45:49 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1576 <![CDATA[ Luther and Zeus: The Return! ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1559 Another fab time!

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:31:07 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1559 <![CDATA[ World Book Day ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1558 BOOKS ARE COOL!

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:17:21 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1558 <![CDATA[ Y4GH D&T Exhibition, Tuesday 17th March 9.00-9.30am ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1551 Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:20:09 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1551 <![CDATA[ Y4MB D&T exhibition Monday 16th March 2.30-3.00pm ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1541 Sun, 1 Mar 2026 20:52:59 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1541 <![CDATA[ th February ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1533 A great first week back!

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:52:23 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1533 <![CDATA[ Bob the Box Man, Luther and Wren. ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1524 Luther and Wren spent some time making Bob for their Home Learning. He looks awesome!

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:46:40 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1524 <![CDATA[ Ava C & Zeus ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1523 Before the holiday, Zeus spent time Ava C. 

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:44:03 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1523 <![CDATA[ Zeus and Tassie! ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1522 Over the holiday, Zeus spent time with Tassie.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:39:46 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1522 <![CDATA[ 13.02.26 ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1512 We have had a brilliant half term and cannot believe it has gone so quickly! We are not going to post scores and things this week, as we have not had assembly as our afternoon was full of the exciting Watercliffe's Got Talent!

Here are some photos to look at of us making switches, testing materials to see if they are conductors or insulators, using Pic Collage on the iPads for computing and a part of the clarinet performance we did on Thursday.

Enjoy, and we cannot wait to see the children back in school on Monday 23rd February!

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:51:58 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1512 <![CDATA[ W/E 06/02/26 ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1501 Another wet and wonderful week!

]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 15:31:43 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1501 <![CDATA[ 30th Jan ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1489 Your children shine!

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:55:36 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1489 <![CDATA[ 23rd January ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1470 A wet but wonderful week. 

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:42:57 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1470 <![CDATA[ Y4 Photos of the Weeks ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1462 Here are our learning photos from some moments of the last two weeks: fraction challenges and creating circuits.

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:35:43 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1462 <![CDATA[ Spring Home Learning ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1461 We are three weeks into the spring term, and we are already seeing some excellent contributions for home learning. These range from the creative and delicious to the scientific and geographic! Also, well done to all the children completing 4 reads a week - this will have such an impact on your reading progress! 

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:46:40 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1461 <![CDATA[ Thornbridge Residential 2026 ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1460 We are delighted to be able to once again offer all of our Year 4 children the opportunity of a 3 day/2night visit to Thornbridge Outdoor Centre in The Peak District in March.

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:54:17 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1460 <![CDATA[ Swimming Lessons! ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1457 Y4 children will start their swimming lessons on Tuesday 10th February 2026. Lessons will take place at Hillsborough Leisure Centre every Tuesday until 7th July.

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:57:23 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1457 <![CDATA[ Y4 Arithmetic Support ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1455 We complete a weekly CLIC test, where your child have a CLIC gap to complete each week. We also have recently completed a Y4 arithmetic test. Below is the link to videos that can help you.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:34:02 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1455 <![CDATA[ 16/01/26 ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1453 What a fantastic week!

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:04:48 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1453 <![CDATA[ Y4 Visit to EIS and Ice Sheffield ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1442 Our main photos of the week have to be from the amazing visit we went on yesterday. Throughout the day, we did glow-in-the-dark rumba, watched the rehearsals of the Ice Figure Skating Championships, ice skated ourselves and did athletics activities in the EIS. We had a fantastic day and all pushed ourselves out of our comfort zones!

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:01:12 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1442 <![CDATA[ 09/01/25 ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1432 A great start to the new year. 

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 15:34:41 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1432 <![CDATA[ Zeus' Christmas ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1423 Zeus had a fab time over the holiday with Amina. He did lots of activities! He needed a rest when he got back to Mr B! He also discovered he loves cats!

]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 14:54:47 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1423 <![CDATA[ Zeus with Harry and Hamza ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1419
]]> Fri, 2 Jan 2026 14:02:09 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1419 <![CDATA[ Merry Christmas ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1414 What an amazing term! We have had the best time teaching your children and spending time with them. We cannot believe how fast it has gone. However you are spending the time off, happy holidays and we look forward to seeing you on Monday 5th January 2026.

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:54:30 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1414 <![CDATA[ Friday 12th December ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1406 Well done to you all. Superstars!

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:49:17 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1406 <![CDATA[ Y4 European Figure Skating Visit ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1397 On 14th January 2026, Y4 are going to see the ISU European Figure Skating Championships!

]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2025 11:48:57 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1397 <![CDATA[ W/E 5th December ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1388 What an amazingly busy week!

 

]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 15:43:56 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1388 <![CDATA[ Zeus and Luther's adventures! ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1384 What a great time!

]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 14:30:44 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1384 <![CDATA[ Y4 Photos of the Week ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1381 Our photos this week show description gathering in writing, decorating our treat boxes, creating cup telephones, investigating pitch in science and voting in our ballot boxes as a part of UK Parliament Week.

]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2025 11:58:46 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1381 <![CDATA[ Y4 Step into Christmas ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1378 On Monday 1st December, despite the decorations already being up, we officially stepped into Christmas! There were crafts, maths puzzles, sweets and Christmas music. That plus all the amazing children adults certainly made it an enjoyable hour.

]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2025 14:25:07 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1378 <![CDATA[ 28.11.25 Learners of the Week ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1376 Apologies for the late post, and thank you for all of you who were able to attend Step into Christmas.

]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2025 19:38:59 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1376 <![CDATA[ BIrmingham NEC: Bike show ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1365 MIkayl went to the NEC in Birmingham and had an amazing time on a range of motor bikes. 

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:02:09 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1365 <![CDATA[ Christmas Doors ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1364 Lots of the doors around school have been decorated by the Christmas Elves. Here are pictures of the doors.  Which door is your favourite?

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:41:08 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1364 <![CDATA[ W/E 21st Nov ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1358 Another fantabulous week!

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:56:26 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1358 <![CDATA[ Y4 Photos of the Week ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1350 We've had a brilliant week again, despite the cold weather! In science, we have made cup telephones and placed a tuning fork in water to explore how sound travels through vibration. In our design and technology lessons, the children have practised typography and selecting from different Christmas colours. Then, in writing, we have been introduced to a new book called 'Arthur and the Golden Rope' and completed some description about the main character.

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:05:30 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1350 <![CDATA[ Roblox ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1343 PLease take some time to have a read about Roblox. 

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:36 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1343 <![CDATA[ W/E 14th November ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1336 A great week of learning!

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:58:34 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1336 <![CDATA[ Ava B and Zeus ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1329 Zeus has already got into the Christmas Spirit after spending the weekend with Ava.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:59:32 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1329 <![CDATA[ Next week's 'tricky' words in our reading sessions. ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1322 Tricky words

]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 07:57:28 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1322 <![CDATA[ Fact Man and Fact Dog ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1321 Zeus and Harrison's holiday adventures!

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 13:52:49 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1321 <![CDATA[ Joey and Zeus ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1320 Joey and Zeus' adventures. 

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 13:39:40 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1320 <![CDATA[ 06.11.25 Y4 Photos ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1319 What an amazing array of learning that has happened!

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 10:33:51 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1319 <![CDATA[ Y4 Halloween 2025 ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1312 Tue, 4 Nov 2025 06:51:16 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1312 <![CDATA[ Our Eco Committee! ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1300 Please see here to see more about our lovely Eco Committee

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:09:29 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1300 <![CDATA[ WCM Parent Forum ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1288 On Wednesday 5th November, Watercliffe Meadow will be hosting a parent forum!

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:33:00 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1288 <![CDATA[ Lantern festival photos ]]> https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1282 On Saturday, the always amazing Parkwood Springs lantern festival took place. The pyramid that the Year 4 and Year 5 children built in class looked wonderful in the daylight but then looked utterly spectacular in the darkness. Thank you to all the children and families who attended, we hope you had a wonderful time.

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:39:51 GMT https://www.watercliffemeadow.com/blog/?pid=41&nid=8&storyid=1282