News: y4 | St. Aidan’s Primary School – A Church of England Academy

Image of Children’s University - We had a lovely time with Miss Burton getting our passports stamped to show all of the extra curricular activities we are taking part in both in and out of school.

9 Dec

Children’s University - We had a lovely time with Miss Burton getting our passports stamped to show all of the extra curricular activities we are taking part in both in and out of school.

Image of This morning, Year 4 visited the church for Prayer Day. The children had a wonderful time reflecting on the Christmas story and engaging in all the activities. A big thank you to Rev Alice and the Worship Team for organising such a special event!

2 Dec

This morning, Year 4 visited the church for Prayer Day. The children had a wonderful time reflecting on the Christmas story and engaging in all the activities. A big thank you to Rev Alice and the Worship Team for organising such a special event!

Image of The pantomime was amazing!

1 Dec

The pantomime was amazing!

Image of Today, Year 4 investigated how sound intensity (volume in dB) changes with distance from a source. We conducted a fair test, discussing variables like external noise to ensure accurate results.

17 Nov

Today, Year 4 investigated how sound intensity (volume in dB) changes with distance from a source. We conducted a fair test, discussing variables like external noise to ensure accurate results.

Image of A huge thank you to Ikhlas and Ibaad for sharing their beautiful prayer mats with Year 4 today; it gave us all a fascinating insight into their faith and culture.

14 Nov

A huge thank you to Ikhlas and Ibaad for sharing their beautiful prayer mats with Year 4 today; it gave us all a fascinating insight into their faith and culture.

Image of In their second Junior Jam Computing session, Year 4 explored functions—the building blocks for efficient coding. They learned how these smart tools save repetition and make algorithms cleaner, using both visual Blockly and text-based Swift. Well done!

14 Nov

In their second Junior Jam Computing session, Year 4 explored functions—the building blocks for efficient coding. They learned how these smart tools save repetition and make algorithms cleaner, using both visual Blockly and text-based Swift. Well done!

Image of A Hands-On Look at Islamic Faith: Today, Faith Week exploration centered on the practice of Salat (Islamic prayer). After studying the different names and times of the daily prayers, the children then created their own prayer mats.

13 Nov

A Hands-On Look at Islamic Faith: Today, Faith Week exploration centered on the practice of Salat (Islamic prayer). After studying the different names and times of the daily prayers, the children then created their own prayer mats.

Image of Year 4's Trip to Ribchester Roman Museum.

12 Nov

Year 4's Trip to Ribchester Roman Museum.

Image of Faith Week - Day 1. We focused on Judaism and their traditions. We had a brilliant time getting hands-on to mix, knead, and braid our own delicious Challah bread for Shabbat!

11 Nov

Faith Week - Day 1. We focused on Judaism and their traditions. We had a brilliant time getting hands-on to mix, knead, and braid our own delicious Challah bread for Shabbat!

Image of Thank you to Year 6 for leading a meaningful and reflective Remembrance service in Church this morning. Our gratitude also goes to the parents, carers, and community members who joined us.

11 Nov

Thank you to Year 6 for leading a meaningful and reflective Remembrance service in Church this morning. Our gratitude also goes to the parents, carers, and community members who joined us.

Image of DT Week - final day: Biscuit decorating

7 Nov

DT Week - final day: Biscuit decorating

Image of Next, the children designed their biscuit package by drawing their design onto a net. They then cut out the net and put the pieces together to form the final package.

7 Nov

Next, the children designed their biscuit package by drawing their design onto a net. They then cut out the net and put the pieces together to form the final package.