Year 3 and 4

Autumn 2 2024

 

Class information

 Year 3 / 4 is the lower key stage 2 class at Cambois Primary School. We are taught by Miss Mason and supported by Mrs Palmer.

In a morning we have a phonic and alternate guided reading/spelling lesson followed by maths and literacy lesson each day. We follow a creative curriculum in the afternoon, including Art, Music, computing, French and PSHE. 

 

Maths

 

The children are currently focusing on column addition and subtraction, engaging in a range of both fluency and reasoning tasks to ensure deeper understanding of number. We also have the privilege of continuing to be a selected pilot school of Mastering Number from NCETM. This supports children with their multiplication skills, alongside our Timetable Rockstars app which the children have logins for and challenge each other - and their teachers - to competitions. Year 4 children are also practicing their tables via TTRS Sound check, which mimics the times table test which they will complete near the end of the academic year. So far, we are currently focusing on the 3 times tables and we love the challenge!

 

Literacy

 We are using the text 'The true story of the Three Little Pigs' by author Jon Sciesza and looking forward to engaging in a range of writing genres including debates, persuasive writing and newspaper reports.

 
Oracy Skills within Literacy
 
In our class we have been working on building our oracy skills, engaging in a range of Literacy strategies such as hot seating, role playing, drama and reasoning to develop and support our writing. This half term we are having lots of fun with our debating skills, looking at the story of the Three Little Pigs from the Wolf's point of view.
 
P.E and Surf School
 
Our P.E days in Year 3 and 4 are Tuesday and Friday. Please make sure you come into school in the correct P.E kit. Children are currently learning dance with our instructor Sophie.
 
On Wednesday mornings, we have the exciting offer of Surf School. Your child will attend on alternating weeks to accommodate everyone. please ensure your child has a towel, a swim suit, a water bottle, a healthy snack and warm clothing for afterwards. Lunches will operate the same.
PSHE
 
In PSHE, we are learing about accepting differences. This will include:
 
  • understanding that everyone is different
  • bullying and what to do if someone is being bullied
  • how to accept compliments
  • how to use kind words
  • friendship problem solving
 
RE
 
What is the 'Trinity' and why is it important for Christians?
In this unit, pupils will find out about the baptism of Jesus and where this is found in the Bible. They will study the text in detail and find out what it means for Christians today. They will investigate how Christians show their beliefs about God and the Trinity and how these impact their lives. Later in the unit, pupils will find out about infant and believer’s baptism in the church and what this means for Christians today
 
 
 
Science
 
Rocks
 
Within this topic we will be exploring and comparing rocks and their features. by the end of the unit, children will be able to:
 

  • Compare and group together different kinds of rocks on the basis of their appearance and simple rock properties 

  • Describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock

  • Recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter

Art and DT
 
This half term we are exploring healthy eating and understanding what a balanced diet is and why our bodies need certain nutrients to remain healthy and to grow. We will be looking at cooking appliances and various recipes before planning and making our own tasty tacos.
 
Humanities
 
In History, we will continue to study prehistoric life, moving on to the Iron Age and making informed comparisons between this and the Stone Age.
 
 
In Geography, we will continue to explore the planet and how countries were formed, as well as investigating why earthquakes happen and what actually happens within a volcano.