Owls (Y3/4) - Miss Bailey and Mrs Boyle
Class Teacher - Miss Bailey
Teaching assistant - Mrs Boyle
Welcome back to a new half-term I hope you all had a restful break.
See below for an insight into our learning this half-term.
Curriculum
In English, we will develop our writing skills through our class book 'Escape from Pompeii' by Christina Balit. Our writing outcome will be to write the story from the point of view of the children applying Gateway and Mastery keys taught throughout the unit.
In Maths, our focus will be on area, multiplication and division and length and perimeter.
In Geography, we will be working to answer the question: What are the similarities and differences between the different areas of Europe?
In History, we will be working to answer the question – How have the Ancient Greeks influenced us today?
In Science, we will explore changes of state by learning about solids, liquids and gases. Through hands-on investigations, we will discover how materials change when heated or cooled, including melting, freezing, evaporation and condensation. Pupils learn to measure temperature using thermometers and understand key points such as the freezing and boiling point of water. They also explore the role of evaporation and condensation in the water cycle, linking science to everyday experiences like drying clothes and weather. Throughout the unit, children develop practical scientific skills such as observing, measuring, recording results and carrying out fair tests.
In RE, our topic is Galilee to Jerusalem. We will explore key moments from Jesus’ life and teaching. They learn about the visit of the Magi and how Jesus is revealed to the whole world. Pupils develop an understanding of the Kingdom of God through stories, parables and miracles, discovering how kindness, forgiveness and love help to build God’s Kingdom today. The children explore Jesus’ parables, such as the Sower, and reflect on what these teach us about making good choices. They also learn the Our Father prayer and are inspired by the life of St Thérèse of Lisieux to live out their faith in everyday life.
Important
Please make sure PE kits are in school all week. PE sessions are on a Wednesday and swimming is on a Friday afternoon.
Reading- please hear your child read every day. Sign their reading record book so you can share their progress with me and ensure they receive reading Dojos.
Times Table Rockstars - The Times Tables Rockstar app is a fun way for your child to learn and remember their times tables. Please support your child to learn their tables by practising for 5 minutes each day.
Homework- please practise reading, spellings and Times Tables with your child.
PLEASE FIND OUR MEDIUM TERM PLAN AND OUR HOMEWORK MENU BELOW...
If you have any questions, please just ask, email or message me on Class Dojo.
Thank you, Miss Bailey - Y3/4 Class Teacher.