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 Jam Tarts!
Year 3 had a great afternoon sampling and tasting different jam tarts. They thought about the packaging, pastry and filling before giving it an overall rating. Next week, they are going to design and bake their very own!
Year 3 Whitlingham Trip
Year 3 had a fantastic time at Whitlingham Adventure. They tried paddle boarding and canoeing and also completed many different team challenges. The children showed great grit and determination throughout the day and all were safe, ready and respectful. Well done Year 3!
Year 2 Sharing Stories
This afternoon Year 2 met up with Year 3 to share their versions of 'Julian is a Mermaid'. Year 2 were very excited to read their stories and show Year 3 all the hard work they had put into writing them.
Year 3 Science
Year 3 completed a water transportation investigation today. They enjoyed making predictions, conclusions and setting up fair experiments.
Year 3 Geography Visitor
Year 3 had a visitor to launch their sustainability unit this afternoon. They enjoyed finding out what sustainability was, looking at different examples of how we can be more sustainable and they even thought about changes they can make in their own life!
Year 3 Stone Age
Year 3 had fun creating these amazing Stone Age fact files this week. They were able to include pieces of work from writing, DT, art and history to produce a brilliant final piece. We are very proud of their efforts and the children enjoyed taking them home to share with their families.
Year 3 Cave Art
Year 3 explored different cave paintings and had a go at replicating some using chalk pastels this afternoon. Have a look at their creative designs!
Music Trip
Some children enjoyed a music recital at Norwich Cathedral this afternoon. They enjoyed hearing the piano, a cello and a vocalist. They represented our school well and we are very proud of them.
Year 3 Art
Year 3 enjoyed decorating their papier mache bowls inspired by Yayoi Kusama today. They used polka dots and thought carefully about colour schemes. They are excited to reveal their final designs in their show and share assembly next week!
Year 3 Science
Year 3 began their rock unit in Science today. They learnt about the different types of rock. They enjoyed comparing and grouping rocks based on their appearance and got to use the microscopes to look very closely!