Year 3/4

Hello and welcome back to our year 3/4 class page!

Class Teacher: Miss N Clark

PPA Teacher: Mrs C Hopkinson

My name is Miss Clark, and I am the class teacher. We have now moved into Autumn Term 2, and I couldn’t be prouder of how hard the children worked throughout Autumn Term 1. They have shown fantastic enthusiasm, effort, and teamwork, and it’s been wonderful to see how much they’ve already achieved.

This term, we’ll be encouraging the children to take a more independent approach to their learning—both in class and at home. I would especially like to see them taking greater responsibility for their homework and developing confidence in managing their own tasks.

In our class, we continue to foster a positive, supportive, and inspiring environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to do their best. We’ll keep focusing not only on academic progress but also on building resilience, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

As always, I look forward to working alongside you to ensure your child’s school experience remains positive and rewarding. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Key Information:

• PE Day: Our PE lessons take place every Friday. Please ensure your child comes to school in their full PE kit on this day.

• Swimming: There will be no swimming in Year 3/4 this term.

• Homework: Homework is given out every Tuesday and should be returned by the following Monday. This helps children develop good routines and supports their learning at home.

• Class novel: Roald Dahl-The Twits

Home learning links:

The following websites provide valuable resources and tools to support children's learning in mathematics, English, and across the curriculum, making them excellent choices for home learning.

Mathematics

1. Top Marks - https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting

   • Summary: Top Marks offers a variety of safe, fun, and engaging online games and activities for children to learn mathematics. The website features educationally sound resources and ensures a trustworthy environment for children.
   • Benefits: It provides a safe and reliable platform for children to enhance their math skills through interactive and enjoyable games.

2. Times Tables Rock Stars - https://ttrockstars.com/ 

   • Summary: This program offers daily times tables practice through a carefully sequenced approach. It has successfully improved times tables recall speed for millions of pupils worldwide over the past 11 years. Individual Login details available for all pupils of Bridgewater Park School.
   • Benefits: It helps children master their times tables through consistent practice, making learning fun and effective.

3. Talking Times Tables - https://talkingtimestables.uk/y4_ks2_mtc_practice_tests_multiplication_tables_check.php 

   • Summary: This website provides practice tests for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC), following the Department for Education's framework. The tests are delivered at the same pace as the official MTC.
   • Benefits: It prepares children for the MTC by offering practice tests that mimic the official exam, helping them become familiar with the format and timing.

4. Timestables.co.uk - https://www.timestables.co.uk/ 

   • Summary: This website allows children to practice all their times tables through clear and simple arithmetic problems. It offers speed tests, Multiplication Tables Check, and printable worksheets.
   • Benefits: It provides a straightforward and effective way for children to practice and improve their times tables skills.

English

1. Oxford Owl - https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/ 

   • Summary: Oxford Owl offers a library of activities and resources for every stage of the learning journey, curated by the team at Oxford University Press. It supports children's learning at home, in the classroom, and beyond.
   • Benefits: It provides a wealth of resources to help children learn, grow, and flourish, making it a valuable tool for parents and educators.

2. Storyline Online - https://storylineonline.net/books/too-much-glue/ 

   • Summary: This award-winning website streams videos of celebrated actors reading children's books alongside creatively produced illustrations. It is available 24/7 for children, parents, caregivers, and educators worldwide.

   • Benefits: Reading aloud to children improves their reading, writing, communication skills, logical thinking, concentration, and general academic aptitude. It also inspires a lifelong love of reading.

3. The National Academy - https://www.thenational.academy/teachers/programmes/english-primary-ks2/units 

   • Summary: The National Academy works to improve pupil outcomes and close the disadvantage gap by supporting teachers and enabling pupils to access a high-quality curriculum. It offers writing support lessons and resources for various subjects.
   • Benefits: It provides high-quality educational resources that support both classroom teaching and home learning, helping to ensure all pupils receive a comprehensive education.

Curriculum

1. The National Academy  - https://www.thenational.academy/teachers/key-stages/ks2/subjects 

   • Summary: This platform offers free access to thousands of resources across all national curriculum subjects, from primary through to key stage 4. The resources are created by UK curriculum and subject experts and are quality-assured and tested by teachers.

   • Benefits: It supports planning at every level, from curriculum design to lessons, and offers pupils a high-quality learning experience both in and out of the classroom.

Thank you for visiting our page. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the school office. We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead!