Our classroom has a dynamic and exciting environment filled with engaging learning experiences! While we embrace the idea that making mistakes is part of the learning process, we also take pride in maintaining high expectations and always striving to do our best.
Hansel and Gretel by Anthony Browne is a captivating retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. This version follows siblings Hansel and Gretel, who are abandoned in a forest and encounter a sinister witch living in a candy house. Browne’s unique illustrations bring a contemporary and eerie twist to the story, highlighting themes of resilience and resourcefulness. His detailed, surreal artwork adds depth and a fresh perspective to the familiar narrative, making it a thought-provoking read for both children and adults. The book explores the strength of familial bonds and the triumph of good over evil
English The focus of our writing this half term will be; to writing to inform. We will continue to focus on and have high expectations of handwriting, spelling and correct use of grammatical rules. We will be revisiting some of our previously learned writerly skills and perfecting them during our Non-Chorological reports and descriptive recount pieces this half term. In English we will be writing our own Non-Chorological reports based on animals from Asia. This ties in nicely with our Geography unit, Asia; China and India. Following this, we will be finding out about 'The War of the Roses' and writing a recount of the events including facts about the kings, queens and royals involved.
Maths In our final half term we will focus on time, shape, and statistics For time, pupils will finish learning to read both analogue and digital clocks, focusing on telling time to the nearest minute. They will understand the concepts of a.m. and p.m., and practice calculating elapsed time, enhancing their ability to manage daily schedules. In the shape segment, children will explore geometry by identifying, comparing, and describing the properties of 2D shapes (such as triangles, squares, and circles) and 3D shapes (like cubes, spheres, and pyramids). They will learn how to use tools like rulers to measure lengths, fostering spatial awareness and precision. The statistics portion will introduce basic data handling and interpretation. Pupils will collect, organise, and present data using charts, graphs (like bar charts and pictograms), and tables. They will learn to interpret these visual data representations, drawing conclusions and answering questions based on the information.
Please continue to dedicate as much time to TTRS at home as you can. It really compliments our learning and children that spend 15 minutes or more using it, stand out in maths lessons. So, please keep up with 15 minutes of multiplication practise each week. It really does make a difference!
KEY INFORMATION
The school day is 8:45 - 15:20.
Children can come onto the playground at 8.30am in the morning but will not be allowed in class until the bell rings at 8.45am.
PE is on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Children should wear their PE kits under their PE tracksuits on these days.
-Forest School is every other Thursday morning.
HOMEWORK We value children's free time and understand that play is an immensely important part of their development. Therefore all homework set is deemed manageable and purposeful. The following is the expectation:
Reading everyday (10 minutes to an adult if possible) - please ensure the reading record is signed at least three times and sent into school every Thursday.
Practising the current KIRF a few times each week. Please follow this link to find out more about our Key Instant Recall Facts.
Learning and securing our times tables including the division facts. By the end of year 3, the target is to know our 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 times tables.
10 minutes using Times Table Rock Stars 3 x a week.