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16th January 2026

Reception

This half term our focus artist is Piet Mondrian. We began by naming the primary colours; red, yellow and blue, before exploring how to make different shades of these colours by adding black and white. The children then explored different ways to create artwork in his style, including printing, collaging and using pencils.   

“I liked using the pencils because we used a ruler to create a straight line.” Leena

“I think printing is the best because we created squares and rectangles using Lego blocks.” Alice

“I liked it when we used the cars to create the black lines.” Ohemaa

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Year 5

This half term we have started a new song in Music ‘’Make you feel my love’’ by Adele. Firstly, we listened and appraised the song. We then discussed how the song makes us feel and what type of song it is. Afterwards, we discussed different instruments used in the song, such as the piano and singing voices. This week, we’ve begun to learn how to sing the song and how to play it on the glockenspiels.

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This week's Book recommendation

Real Superheroes – recommended by Mackenzie in Reception because he wants to be a policeman.

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A message from the Headteacher

Dear children and families, 
 
We hope you are looking forward to the weekend after another busy week. 
 
As we have settled into our new school year, in assembly this week, Y4,5 and 6 children were talking about new beginnings and also looking back at successes from last year. They said that they were proud and thrilled to be part of a school that has achieved some of the highest academic results both Nationally and compared to all other primary schools in Liverpool (Four Oaks ranks 6 out of 112 schools). They recognised that it can only be achieved by combined efforts from themselves and the teaching teams in all that they do each year from Nursery upwards, which culminates in great outcomes in Y6 SATs. The children then went on to describe other ways that they think Four Oaks stands out from the crowd. Everyone being polite and helpful, such as holding doors open for each other, was top of their list. Using 'No, thank you' if they want someone to stop doing something as a polite but assertive way of communicating or using TAG: Tell A Grownup for help, also makes Four Oaks a positive place to play and learn. All the adults in Four Oaks agree that the children should feel very proud of themselves! Well done to all children.
 
We are looking forward to seeing what 2026 has in store for us all. 
 
Have a lovely weekend, 
 
Mrs Robinson, Headteacher.
 
Please remember that, 'We cannot teach an empty seat'.  
Children win prizes as well as a brilliant education for 100% attendance!   

Attendance

Absence: It is your responsibility to phone the school office by 9am each day your child is absent. Please leave a voicemail if there is no answer.

TERM TIME HOLIDAYS WILL RESULT IN FINES.

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The school target for this academic year is 97%

Well done Year 1!!