Welcome to Class 3
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 |
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 |
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.
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.
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. |