Class Three
Welcome to Class 3
Topic 5
Why did the Romans settle in Britain?
In this topic, we will be stepping back in time to Roman Britain. Some of the questions we will look at are: 'Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?', 'Why was the Roman army so successful?' and 'How did the Romans change modern Britain?'.
Class 3 will be heading off to Willersley Castle this half term for their residential! More details to follow very soon.
Our Christian value is: Trust
During this six week topic, we will also be learning:
| Maths | Year 3: Time & shape Year 4: Decimals, money & time |
| English | Historical narratives, soliloquies, CV for a Roman soldier, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Reading comprehension - Varjak Paw by S.F. Said |
| Science | Animals including humans |
| D & T | Constructing a castle |
| Computing | Coding with scratch and online safety |
| RE | What do Hindus believe God is like? |
| History | The Romans |
| Wellbeing | Economic wellbeing |
| Music | Adapting and transposing motifs (The Romans) |
| French | Ma Famille |
| PE | Rounders and tennis |
Class 3 Knowledge Organisers
Topic 4
Urban Pioneers (settlements)
In this topic, we will learn about different types of settlements; how settlements have changed; look at at land use and features of our own settlement; as well as compare this with New Delhi.
Our Christian value is: Loyalty
During this six week topic, we will also be learning:
| Maths | Year 3: fractions, mass and capacity Year 4: fractions and decimals |
| English | Poetry, biographies, leaflets, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Reading comprehension - Emil and the Detectives Erich Kastner |
| Science | Forces and magnets |
| D & T | Pneumatic toys |
| Computing | Website design and online safety |
| RE | Why do Christians call the day Jesus died, Good Friday? |
| Geography | Settlements |
| Wellbeing | Relationships Our routes to resilience words are: aspiration, independence and self-control |
| Music | Jazz |
| French | Ours Brun' |
| PE | Gymnastics and dodgeball |
Knowledge Organisers
Topic 3
Tribal Tales (Stone, Bronze & Iron Age)
In this topic, we will go back to when mankind began and learn about life in the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. We will find out about Skara Brae, the Amesbury Archer, and create our own prehistoric art.
Our Christian value is: Consideration
During this six week topic, we will also be learning:
| Maths | Multiplication, division, length and perimeter |
| English | Historical narrative and non-chronological reports, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Reading comprehension - we are continuing with the book 'The Explorer' Katherine Rundell |
| Science | Rocks |
| Art | Pre-historic art |
| D & T | Eating seasonally |
| Computing | Video trailers and online safety |
| RE | Judaism |
| History | Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age |
| Wellbeing | Relationships Our routes to resilience words are: determined, kind and creative |
| Music | Instruments: Caribbean |
| French | La Chenille qui fait des trous |
| PE | Handball and fitness |
Knowledge Organisers
Topic 2
Rainforests
Some of the questions we will be asking are:
Where in the world are Rainforests and who lives there? What is the Amazon Rainforest like and how is it changing?
Our Christian value is: Consideration
During this six week topic, we will also be learning:
| Maths | Addition and subtraction, multiplication and division (y4s area) |
| English | Fantasy worlds, playscripts, poetry, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Reading comprehension - our main text is 'The Explorer' Katherine Rundell |
| Science | States of matter |
| D & T | Textiles: Egyptian collars (cross stitch and applique) |
| Computing | Scratch & online safety |
| RE | What is the Trinity and why is it important to Christians? |
| Geography | Rainforests |
| Wellbeing | Keeping safe Our routes to resilience words are: tolerant, happy and positive. |
| Music | Body and tuned percussion: Rainforests |
| French | As-tu un animal? |
| PE | Rugby and dance |
Knowledge Organisers
Topic 1
PHARAOHS
Some of the questions we will be asking are:
What did the Ancient Egyptians believe? How and why did they build pyramids? Why did they mummify people?
Our Christian value is: THANKFULNESS
During this six week topic, we will also be learning:
| Maths | Place value, addition and subtraction |
| English | Myths & legends, recounts, poetry, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Reading comprehension - our main text is 'The Ancient Egypt Sleepover' Stephen Davies |
| Science | Electricity |
| Art | Egyptian scrolls |
| D & T | Electrical systems |
| Computing | Emailing & online safety |
| RE | What is it like for someone to follow God? |
| History | What did the Ancient Egyptian's believe? |
| Wellbeing | Healthy lifestyles, mental health & growing and changing Our routes to resilience words are: confident resilient & curious. |
| Music | Tuned percussion - South Africa |
| French | Bonjour! |
| PE | Football & hockey |
Things to remember:
Although PE will be on Wednesdays and Fridays, it is important to have your PE kit in school everyday.
A named water bottle to be in class every day.
Homework will go out on TEAMS every Thursday and will be due in on Monday.
Spelling tests will begin in a few weeks time and will be on a Tuesday.
If you have any questions or things you would like to talk to us about, please don't hesitate to do so. We will be in front of classroom 3 each morning or you can send in a note or email/call the office to get a message to us.
Knowledge organisers
Internet Safety
As a school, we carry out lessons on internet safety. Because many children are currently spending more time online, we would like to signpost you to the following sites so you can talk together about staying safe online.
Top tips on how to stay safe online.
Here is a series of 3 videos aimed at children aged 8-10 looking at staying safe online.
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Had fun playing Band Runner? Now watch Sam, Ellie and Alfie continue their adventures in the Play Like Share films. The films will help you learn more about staying safe online. |
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- Main Street, Swithland, Loughborough,
- Leicestershire, LE12 8TQ
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