--- title: "Blog" url: "https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/index/tag:year-4/page:5" school: "Brookside Primary School" --- # Blog [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_20250211_083604.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-02-07-10-15-00-3d-painting) 7 Feb #### [3D Painting](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-02-07-10-15-00-3d-painting) Children in Year 4 have exploring different tints (adding white to a colour) and shades (adding black to a colour) to give a 3D effect when painting. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5217.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-02-06-07-17-00-year-4-s-anglo-saxon-adventure-at-weaver-hall) 6 Feb #### [Year 4's Anglo-Saxon Adventure at Weaver Hall](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-02-06-07-17-00-year-4-s-anglo-saxon-adventure-at-weaver-hall) What an exciting day Year 4 had at Weaver Hall! Our eager explorers set off on a journey back in time to discover life as an Anglo-Saxon. The children were captivated during a spellbinding storytelling session, where they learned about daring warriors, trading and raiding and enchanting… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Y4_Class_Photo_GB_Athlete.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-02-04-12-47-00-gb-olympian-visits-brookside) 4 Feb #### [GB Olympian Visits Brookside ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-02-04-12-47-00-gb-olympian-visits-brookside) We had an incredible afternoon at school today as we welcomed the amazing GB Olympic medallist, Emily Ford! The atmosphere was buzzing as she arrived to inspire our students with her remarkable journey in sport. Emily kicked off the afternoon with a lively assembly, sharing her experiences in… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/thumbnail_IMG_5183.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-01-31-13-35-00-learning-behaviour-superstars) 31 Jan #### [Learning & Behaviour Superstars ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-01-31-13-35-00-learning-behaviour-superstars) In our Friday assembly, we celebrate our Superstars! In each class, a **Behaviour Superstar** and a **Learning Superstar** receive a certificate from our Headteacher, Mr Orme. We are very proud of all of our children who make everyday special just by being them. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/thumbnail_IMG_5109.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-01-20-16-15-00-viscosity-of-liquids) 20 Jan #### [Viscosity of Liquids ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-01-20-16-15-00-viscosity-of-liquids) Children in Year 4 have been Working Scientifically to explore the viscosities of different liquids. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/enrich.png)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-12-19-13-13-00-brookside-enrichment-club) 19 Dec #### [Brookside Enrichment Club](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-12-19-13-13-00-brookside-enrichment-club) Our new Brookside Enrichment club has been a success! Mrs McLean and Mrs Austin provided a wide range of activities tailored around the interests of the children who took part. We are pleased that the feedback from the children is very positive. We are looking forward to welcoming a new group… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4504.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-12-09-16-55-00-christmas-presents-arrays) 9 Dec #### [Christmas Presents Arrays ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-12-09-16-55-00-christmas-presents-arrays) We have been revising our knowledge of multiplication and division facts using arrays. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/DSCF0382.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-12-06-20-54-00-does-it-light-up) 6 Dec #### [Does it light up?](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-12-06-20-54-00-does-it-light-up) Year 4 have been exploring electrical circuits. All the children were given different components (wires, cells, bulbs and buzzers) and were asked to create as many different working circuits as possible. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/L11.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-29-12-38-00-lantern-parade-2024) 29 Nov #### [Lantern Parade 2024 ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-29-12-38-00-lantern-parade-2024) Children in Year 4 took part in the Ellesmere Port Lantern Parade and Christmas Tree Light Switch On tonight. Thank you to all the parents/carers who braved the rain, wind and cold to support this event. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Lanterns.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-26-16-20-00-lanterns-2024) 26 Nov #### [Lanterns 2024](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-26-16-20-00-lanterns-2024) The children have spent the day building lanterns ready for the Ellesmere Port Lantern Parade and Christmas Tree Switch on. Well done Year 4 - it took a lot of hard work, 'don't give up' attitude, determination and glue. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Socks.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-12-10-28-00-odd-sock-day-2024) 12 Nov #### [Odd Sock Day 2024 ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-12-10-28-00-odd-sock-day-2024) Children in Year 4 are rocking their odd socks today. Odd Sock Day is the start of Anti-Bullying Week. It’s an opportunity to encourage people to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique! [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Poppy.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-11-10-15-00-remembrance) 11 Nov #### [Remembrance ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-11-10-15-00-remembrance) Children in Year 4 spent time today thinking about 'Why we Remember?' 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