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

Welcome to Year 3/4!

Class Name: Saint Gelert

Welcome to the Spring Term! 

Our first topic this half term will be 'Let's Fly a Kite'. We will finding out about the history of flight and making our own kites. We will also find out about a famous person who lived very close to our and made amazing achievements  the history of flight.

To compliment our topic, we will have a focus on music and a song from Mary Poppins. We wonder if anyone can guess what this might be!

In Literacy, as well as looking at some noon-fiction texts in our topic, we will also be looking at a short film called Dragon Slayer to help us to develop our creative writing skills. Don't forget to learn your weekly spellings for a test on Fridays and to read 1 book each week on ug Club.

PE lessons will continue to be on Thursdays. Everyone needs to remember their P.E. kit on this day as it is an important part of the curriculum.

To keep up to date with what we are doing in Maths, please have a look at the Maths newsletters posted on the class page belonging to your Maths teacher. Also, don’t forget to complete your My Maths homework online. This is set each Wednesday and you have a week to complete it.

‘Galilee to Jerusalem’ is our R.E. topic. We will be learning about how to live out God's Kingdom here on earth by looking at some of the parables told by Jesus and some of the miracles he performed. 

Our virtues are grateful and generous. We are thanking God for the gifts he has given us and how we can be generous by using our gifts to help others.

Mrs Lewis & Mrs Johnson

Homework 

Monday - Bug Club book

Wednesday - My Maths

Friday - Spellings

PE - Thursday (Remember your PE kit)

In St John Lloyd We Love to Read!

This Half Term we are reading...

Non-fiction texts

Our Saint Gelert Support Staff this term are:

Mornings: Ms. Spear

Afternoons (except Wednesdays): Mrs. Francis

Support to Dismiss at Home Time: Mrs. Shore