Overview
From Year 3 to Year 6 pupils follow a topic based curriculum which incorporates all National Curriculum subjects. Core texts and topic books (e.g. books related to the Romans) are used in reading and writing lessons. Generally maths is taught discretely.
Maths is taught through 'Power Maths’, a programme which supports a teaching for mastery approach. Lessons and activities are designed to be taught using problem-solving approaches to encourage pupils’ higher-level thinking. The focus is on working with pupils’ core competencies, building on what they know to develop their relational understanding.
Writing is taught through a range of exciting stimuli which includes books, film clips, artefacts, and real life experiences. We strive to equip children to develop a rich vocabulary which can help them bring their writing to life. Basic skills and non - negotiables underpin writing in all areas of the curriculum. Teachers model the writing process and demonstrate the ambitious high standards expected of all children.
Useful Resources
Below are some information sheets for parents and carers outlining English and maths expectations for each year group.
Home Learning Apps
Downloads
Year 3 Blog Posts
Year 3 Science
Year 3 looked at natural and artificial light sources today. They investigated what happened to shadows of different objects as they moved closer and further away. They were able to think and work scientifically and made some great predictions!
Year 3 DT
Year 3 explored construction today ahead of making shadow puppets as part of their science unit ‘light’. They worked hard in groups and showed fantastic grit and determination to make these stages out of cereal boxes! We can’t wait to watch their shows!
Bookshop Visit
Our pupils had an amazing time at Bookbugs and Dragontales Bookshop this week! They had the opportunity to choose new books for our school libraries and even meet the author and illustrator, Ben Rothery, who was working on a window display at the shop. We can’t wait to see the books we selected in the Book Nook at school!
Year 3 Castle Trip
Year 3 had a fantastic day at Norwich Castle. They were able to consolidate and further their Ancient Egyptian knowledge. They enjoyed exploring artefacts, seeing a mummy and creating their own Egyptian jewellery. The children were safe, ready and respectful and asked some super questions. Well done Year 3!
Year 3 and Reception Buddies
Year 3 had a great afternoon with their reception buddies on Thursday. They were able to ask about their learning this half term and then share their own fantastic Egyptian non-chronological reports. They have worked so hard on them and it was great to celebrate success!
Year 3 Computing/Music
Year 3 have enjoyed using 'Scratch' as part of their computing unit. Today, they were able to code different instruments to create their very own band. Miss Peek enjoyed hearing and seeing lots of different performances!
School Council Christmas Bauble Project
This year the school council decided to run the Christmas bauble project again. The plastic baubles were very kindly bought by the Friends and each year group chose their own designs and have been busy over the last few weeks creating them. In Reception they decorated wooden baubles with paint, glitter and sequins. In Year 1 they used tissue paper to collage the inside of their baubles. In Year 2 the children measured their height and filled their bauble with ribbon that is the same height as them in 2024. In Year 3 they filled their baubles with cotton wool 'snow' and decorated the outside with Christmas patterns. In Year 4 the children decorated their baubles with glitter. In Year 5 they used tissue paper to create bright and colourful baubles that have been hanging on their class Christmas trees. In Year 6 they chose glitter for the insides and drew Christmas patterns and messages on the outside. We think they all look amazing! A great big thank you to the School Council for organising this for everyone and an even bigger thank you to the Friends for supplying us with the baubles.
Year 3 Bauble Project
Year 3 enjoyed creating their baubles this afternoon as part of the school council project. They showed great concentration and creativity skills.
Year 3 Cathedral Trip
Year 3 enjoyed a trip to Norwich Cathedral today. We were so proud of how ready, safe and respectful they were. They learnt all about what advent is and journeyed through the nativity.
Music Assembly
Years 2, 3, 4 and 5 enjoyed a musical performance assembly from Norwich School today. They were able to hear different instruments and think about how it made them feel. Thank you to Norwich School for providing our pupils with this opportunity.