--- title: "Blog" url: "https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/index/tag:year-4/page:2" school: "Brookside Primary School" --- # Blog [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/image.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-10-11-27-ks2-explore-online-safety-and-the-use-of-ai-on-safer-internet-day) 10 Feb #### [KS2 Explore Online Safety and the Use of AI on Safer Internet Day](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-10-11-27-ks2-explore-online-safety-and-the-use-of-ai-on-safer-internet-day) Today, KS2 pupils took part in Safer Internet Day, joining children across the UK to learn how to stay safe and make positive choices online. As part of the day, pupils engaged with a [BBC Bitesize](chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0) Safer Internet Day Live Lesson, which helped them explore how technology and artificial… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/0c660793-718d-42c5-a743-3d2a7ce4fd79(1).jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-04-17-15-year-4-visit-weaver-hall) 4 Feb #### [Year 4 visit Weaver Hall ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-04-17-15-year-4-visit-weaver-hall) Today, Year 4 stepped back in time during an exciting visit to **Weaver Hall Museum**, helping bring their history learning on **Anglo-Saxon…** [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/8e1e3980-33b8-4322-a10c-47e55cc80524.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-04-17-03-anglo-saxon-chess) 4 Feb #### [Anglo-Saxon Chess ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-04-17-03-anglo-saxon-chess) This week, our young Year 4 historians created their own clay chess pieces inspired by Anglo‑Saxon warriors. From helmets and shields to… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/ae120430-4915-466d-9619-0bb00b41b511.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-03-15-01-national-storytelling-week-in-year-4) 3 Feb #### [National Storytelling Week in Year 4 ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-03-15-01-national-storytelling-week-in-year-4) To celebrate National Storytelling Week , students from The Ellesmere Port CofE College visited to share 'Reading for Pleasure' with… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/62c8346c-ceb0-4469-b0fa-a7385b4b5b78.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-28-15-40-investigating-melting-points) 28 Jan #### [Investigating Melting Points ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-28-15-40-investigating-melting-points) This week, Year 4 put their research skills to the test by using the internet to find out the melting points of different materials. Working… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/047bba5b-648f-4dc1-83cb-350ebd6da558.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-27-15-49-year-4-melt-into-science) 27 Jan #### [Year 4 Melt Into Science!](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-27-15-49-year-4-melt-into-science) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/20260120_102433.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-20-12-15-whole-school-mental-health) 20 Jan #### [Whole School Mental Health ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-20-12-15-whole-school-mental-health) Today, our school came together for a special assembly with Natasha from the Mental Health Support Team, giving pupils the opportunity to think about their wellbeing and the importance of looking after both our minds and our bodies. The assembly encouraged open conversations, kindness, and ways we… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/35375513-4828-4de2-b537-74d107e5b240.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-19-15-31-bringing-paintings-to-life-shades-and-tints) 19 Jan #### [Bringing Paintings to Life: Shades and Tints](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-19-15-31-bringing-paintings-to-life-shades-and-tints) This week, our young artists explored how **shades and tints** can transform a flat picture into something that looks 3D. By adding white to… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/1f818a63-e82d-431e-853f-dc907f0d0ee5.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-13-15-18-avoid-the-crocodiles) 13 Jan #### [Avoid the Crocodiles!](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-13-15-18-avoid-the-crocodiles) This week, children have been working one their team work skills with one clear mission: Cross the River and Avoid the Crocodiles! With only… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/thumbnail_IMG_0546.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-12-10-19-celebrating-mistakes) 12 Jan #### [Celebrating Mistakes](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-12-10-19-celebrating-mistakes) This week in PSHR(S)E, children in Year 4 explored why making mistakes can actually help us learn and improve. We read *The Magnificent…* [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/c0940ee9-e767-42a7-a55a-83c5366f2a69.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-09-12-03-exploring-verb-tenses) 9 Jan #### [Exploring Verb Tenses](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-09-12-03-exploring-verb-tenses) This week, children have been busy strengthening their understanding of verb tenses. We began by revisiting the **past** and **present tense**,… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/thumbnail_IMG_0252.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-12-18-03-58-santa-s-surprise-a-day-of-magic-and-cheer) 18 Dec #### [Santa’s Surprise: A Day of Magic and Cheer!](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-12-18-03-58-santa-s-surprise-a-day-of-magic-and-cheer) ### Today, the children in Year 4 had an unforgettable surprise—a special visit from Santa Claus himself! 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