We have been extremely impressed with the wonderful science projects the children completed last term. It was great to see the different ways the children present their ideas! Thank you very much to parents for supporting your child. The children have really enjoyed sharing their learning with the class and we are looking forward to seeing the projects for this term (more details to follow).

Our learning this term

In English we will be looking at a non-chronological text ‘Big Cats ’focusing on layout and precise language The children will also look at the story ‘The True Story of the Three Little Pigs written by Jon Scieszka using this book to help write instructions.

In Maths this term, the children will be learning about Measure including time and Statistics. The children will continue to work on multiplication and division facts during arithmetic sessions. Please continue to practice times tables at home regularly using TT Rockstars. The children also enjoy listening to the BBC ‘Super Mover’ videos. Could you help your children with telling the time.

In Science the Year 2 pupils will learning about Plants. Year 3 pupils will learn about Light. During the units the children will have the opportunity to take part in scientific investigations.

In History, Year 3 pupils will continue with their Romans topic. The children will find out about the invasion of Britain and how Britain changed under Roman rule. Year 2 pupils will be learning about space and significant people such as Neil Armstrong, Tim Peake and Mae Jamieson.

In Geography the Year 2 children will be learning about understanding and reading maps. Year 3 pupils will be learning about ordnance survey maps. They will learn about the different symbols that are used on maps and investigate our local area.

This term PE lessons were be on a Monday and Friday afternoon. Please ensure that your child has a full PE kit in school.

We are looking forward to seeing the children continue to progress this term.

Our door is always open so please feel free to come and talk to us about any further questions or queries that you may have.

Mrs Homer and Miss Corbin

Supporting learning at home

Reading – it is of utmost importance that children read regularly at home in order to apply and cement the knowledge they get at school.  The children should be reading their school reading book at least three times a week. We encourage the children to read their own texts in addition to the school reading books to help develop a love of reading. The children will be bringing an extra book from the class library that they can listen to as a bedtime story.  

It is also important to talk to the children about what they have read, to make sure they understand what they read rather than just decoding it. If you would like some example questions to support your child with this, please just ask.

Please sign your child’s reading diary so that we can count how many times they have read so they can achieve a rainbow reading certificate! The children will receive a certificate every five times they have read. We will hear the children read their reading book at least once a week, alongside our reading for meaning sessions and reading comprehension sessions.

Times tables - Please help your child to practise their times tables at home. Year 2 pupils need to practise the 2-, 5- and 10-times table. Year 3 pupils need to practise 3-, 4- and 8-times table. By the end of Year 4, pupils need to know all of the timetables up to 12x12

Spelling – Your child will continue to have weekly spellings for them to practise. As well as practising the spellings please complete the second sheet where they write the words into a sentence. This ensures that the children understand the meaning of the words, allowing them to apply them to their writing.   

Please Don’t Forget…

P.E. will be on a Monday and Friday this term; please ensure the children have a full school P.E. kit in school so they can take part. Long hair must be tied up and earrings must be removed or covered up.

For outdoor learning please provide the children with a change of old clothes and shoes and a bag to put dirty shoes/clothes in.

Outdoor Learning Dates: 24^th April, 15^th May, 12^th June and 3^rd July.

Bookbags are expected to be in school each day, and taken home each night; this is to enable staff to read with children, and change books when appropriate.

Please ensure all belongings are clearly labelled to avoid loss!

Healthy, nut-free snacks can be bought in from home each day, and children can eat them at breaktime.

Happy New Year!

We hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas break and had lots of quality family time together.

Supporting learning at home

Reading – it is of utmost importance that children read regularly at home in order to apply and cement the knowledge they get at school.  The children should be reading their school reading book at least three times a week. We encourage the children to read their own texts in addition to the school reading books to help develop a love of reading. The children will be bringing an extra book from the class library that they can listen to as a bedtime story.  

It is also important to talk to the children about what they have read, to make sure they understand what they read rather than just decoding it. If you would like some example questions to support your child with this, please just ask.

Please sign your child’s reading diary so that we can count how many times they have read so they can achieve a rainbow reading certificate! The children will receive a certificate every five times they have read. We will hear the children read their reading book at least once a week, alongside our reading for meaning sessions and reading comprehension sessions.

Times tables - Please help your child to practise their times tables at home. Year 2 pupils need to practise the 2, 5 and 10 times table. Year 3 pupils need to practise 3, 4 and 8 times table. By the end of Year 4, pupils need to know all of the timetables up to 12x12

Home Learning 

English

Read at least 3 times a week. Parents must sign reading record book, to acknowledge you have read.

Reading books and diaries must be in school every day.

Learn your weekly spellings and try to put the words into a sentence.

Maths

Year 3 - Learn your x2, x5, x10 x3 x4 x8 multiplication tables.

Year 4 – Learn all of your multiplication tables.

Topic: Romans

Your task this half term is to research an aspect of Roman Britain. You could design a poster or leaflet, paint a picture, produce a PowerPoint, make a model, write a biography or even cook something related to the period! The topic is your choice – but you may be inspired by some of the following ideas:

• Become a tour guide for the day and visit a Roman site (Caerleon, Wroxeter, Bath, Chedworth)
• Create a piece of music to play as your gladiators enter the amphitheatre.
• Design and make a new shield for a Roman Legionary or a signum for your legion.
• Create a mosaic using materials of your choice.
• Find a Roman recipe and cook it. Don’t forget to tell us about the ingredients and take some photographs.
• Research Roman Gods and show us what you found out.
• Make a sundial or a clock showing Roman numerals.
• Design and make some new Roman coins. Make a purse or pot to store them in.
• Write a rap or poem about the Romans. It can be about any aspect of The Roman Empire – gladiators, emperors, the army.
• Create a Roman amphitheatre using junk model materials.

Due in date: Week beginning Monday 18^th May 2026. (You will have the opportunity to share your work with the class and earn some DoJo points)