Year 3 & 4
Welcome to Year 3 and 4. Your child will be in one of three classes-Braille Class, Franklin Class or Newton Class. Below you will find lots of information to support your child's learning journey this year and lots of photographs of learning in action.
Summer term 2024
Maths - Year 3 have been exploring with money, using coins to make different totals.
Year 3/4 enjoyed drawing outdoors in our new school garden.
History
We have started to learn about how the Romans invaded Britain and then settled in Britain
DT
Our current DT topic is all about British inventors. We have started to research the inventions of; Alexander Graham Bell (telephones), Tim Berners-Lee (World, Wide, Web), W B Wilkinson (reinforced concrete) and Charles Mackintosh (waterproof fabric).
Computing
In computing we have been understanding what a branching database is and how to create one. We used yes/no questions to sort objects into group.
Drawing sweet treats in our Fabulous Feasts project
In English, we are reading 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith.
In geography, we are learning about Mexico
Commando Joe's - Kira Salak mission 1
Commando Joe's - Kira Salak mission 2
Spring term 2024
Pancake races to celebrate Shrove Tuesday
Having fun hot seating the character Hiccup from How To Train A Dragon
Exploring still life art and practising our shading and sketching skills.
Speak Out. Stay Safe.
We created sequences of movements and poses based on James Bond
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Making simple circuits and testing if materials are electrical insulators or conductors
Writing inspired by ‘How To Train Your Dragon’
How to Train your Dragon immersive corners
Autumn Term 2023
Christmas candlelit carol service
Glow in the dark dodgeball was AMAZING!
Rock Kidz
Rock Kidz paid us a visit following Anti-Bullying week. This year's theme was 'Make a Noise'. As usual, the children had a fantastic time.
English
The children have been busy in English reading 'Charlotte's Web' and producing writing based on the story.
Maths
This term, the children have been building their knowledge and understanding of addition and subtraction.
Computing - Audio Production
The children have had a fantastic time learning about Audio Production. We looked at different input and output devices. As a part of the unit, we studied a range of podcasts and even recorded our own!
Geography - Deserts
Science - Circuits and Conductors
Conductor or insulator? Testing materials in science
Creating electrical circuits in science
Sports activities with visiting athletes
Ancient Egypt Day
Some of the exciting things we've been doing in lessons this year
Anti-bullying week - odd socks day
Charlotte’s Web immersive corners
The children have been doing some great writing based around Charlotte's Web
Come and enjoy a book in one of our reading corners
Science - Health and Movement
History - Ancient Egypt
Mathematics
Computing
Art
Exploring Pattern in Art
Music - Glockenspiels
Playing the ground bass from Pachelbel's Canon.