Welcome back everyone and I hope you have all had a wonderful Summer break and are looking forward to an exciting time in Year 3/4.  

Our first topic this term is 'Into the Wood' and we will be learning about a range of wildlife found in a woodland habitat.  During this topic we will be visiting Cosmeston to collect information about the different habitats by drawing, collecting examples of leaves and bark, taking digital photographs and making notes.  We will also be looking at the work of Andy Goldsworthy to create our own art work using natural materials.

Our R.E. topic this term is called “Creation and Covenant”.  We will be learning all about the story of creation.  The story teaches us that God made everything, that it is all good, and that we are special.

This terms virtues are ‘Active and Curious’.  We will understand that being active is about using our energy to love and help others, just as God teaches us.  Being curious is about using our minds to learn more about the wonderful world God created.

In mathematics we will be looking at number and place value, addition and subtraction and properties of shape.  Please learn and practise your times tables.

Homework

Maths homework will be put online on a Friday and is linked to the work that the children have been doing in class. Your child has their own individual ‘MyMaths’ login password.

New Bug Club books will be issued every Tuesday and please can you read with your parents every day.

P.E 

P.E. will be undertaken on Tuesday and you will need to bring your kit in a clearly labelled bag to be kept in school until half term when it will be given back to you to wash.

Note to parents: Please ensure all of your child’s jumpers, cardigans and any coats have their names in.  We will do our best to ensure they are found when lost, but it becomes difficult if the children’s names are not written inside.

We look forward to a fun and exciting year and not forgetting lots of hard work!!!!!

Mrs Jones

Welcome back everyone and I hope you all had a lovely Easter break.  Our topic this term is called 'cooks, critics and connoisseurs.'  The main focus of the topic is science and we will be looking at our teeth and how they help in breaking down our food.
 

Our R.E. topic is ‘To the ends of the earth’.  We will be talking about how the disciples felt after Jesus ascended, before Pentecost and the importance of the coming of the Holy Spirit.  This terms virtues are ‘eloquent and truthful'.  We will be thinking about how we can communicate our thoughts and ideas effectively, trying to inspire others and share information that is accurate and honest.

In numeracy we will be looking at fractions, multiplication and division and properties of shapes.  Please learn and practise your times tables.

Homework

Maths homework will be put online on a Friday and is linked to the work that the children have been doing in class. Your child has their own individual ‘ My Maths’ login password.

New Bug Club books will be issued every Friday and please can you read with your parents every day.

P.E 

P.E. will be undertaken on Thursday and you will need to bring your kit in a clearly labelled bag to be kept in school until half term when it will be given back to you to wash.

Note to parents:

Please ensure all of your child’s jumpers, cardigans and any coats have their names in.  We will do our best to ensure they are found when lost, but it becomes difficult if the children’s names are not written inside.

We look forward to a fun and exciting year and not forgetting lots of hard work!!!!!

Mrs Jones, Mrs Francis and Miss Williams

Information on our class structure and curriculum  at SJL

In line with our prospectus, classes are mixed ability with some year groups being split year groups. In the case where TEACHING classes are based on ability the pupils parent/ guardian will be notified individually and the reasons explained for the grouping.

In Maths pupils are set as this allows the teaching to maximise the development of pupils skills and understanding. Homework is provided through MY MATHS. Please see the attached link for explanation of  how to maximise homework in addition to set weekly HW by class 

In literacy classes pupils are mixed ability with spelling groups based on pupils spelling ages and their consistent understanding of spelling rules. The school uses Nelson Spelling. The book colour reflects the expected spelling patterns for that year group;

RED =Y1-2, YELLOW = Y2-3, PURPLE= Y3-4, BLUE= Y4, GREEN = Y5, ORANGE =Y6 

Remember SJL has an open door policy and communication between the school and parents is vital to us developing your child's education. If you would like to discuss any issues with the class teacher or pop in for a chat please book a time slot with the secretary