Fox Class

In Fox class we have children in Year Three, and Year Four.

Class Teachers:

  • Miss Mayne
  • Mr. North (PPA cover, Wednesday either AM or PM)

Class Teaching Assistants:

  • Miss Rowe (Mon – Fri mornings)
  • Mrs Burton 1:1

Class overview: Autumn 1

This term, we are reading The Thames and the Tide Club by Katya Balen. We look forward to sharing our fantastic work with you throughout the term!

✏️ Writing to Entertain

Children will be writing character and setting dilemma stories, linked to the book. They will explore how to create tension, build atmosphere, and develop engaging storylines.

🛠️ Writing to Inform

Pupils will also learn how to write instructions, including using a simple opening hook and clear subheadings.

✨ Short Burst Writing

Throughout the half term, children will take part in a variety of short writing activities linked to our class text and wider curriculum, including:

  • Non-chronological reports (linked to our topic)
  • Poems
  • Setting descriptions
  • Diary entries
  • Dialogue writing
  • Letters of thanks

These activities will allow children to practise a wide range of writing skills in fun and creative ways.

➗ Maths in Year 3/4

🔢 Maths This Half Term

In Maths, children will be learning about:

  • Place Value
  • Addition and subtraction

Year 4 pupils will also be preparing for and completing the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC), building confidence and fluency in their times tables.

🌍 Geography This Half Term: Two cities

Our key question is:
How does Wells compare to a major UK city like London? 

We will learn all about both Wells and London, location, physical features, sustainability, culture and diversity.

We will also visit the Bishops Palace

Science

🔬 Science This Half Term

This term, we will learn about animals, including vertebrates and invertebrates. We will explore different types of skeletons, such as endoskeletons and exoskeletons, and discover how they help animals survive.


 

DT: Electrical Systems

This term, we will be learning about electrical systems. The children will explore how electrical circuits work and investigate different components, such as switches, bulbs and buzzers. They will then use their knowledge to design and make their own electrical product.

🌱 Personal Development This Half Term: Relationships


 This unit, entitled VIPs (Very Important Persons), will focus on
relationships we have with our VIPs. It will look at friendships,
how friendships are formed and maintained, and the qualities of
a good friend. The lessons will then move on to disputes and
bullying and will address strategies for coping with each of these


 

Home Learning: Please read 5 times a week with your child.

➗ Supporting Times Tables at Home

Please support your child in becoming fluent in their times tables. Year 3 should confidently recall the 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 times tables, while Year 4 are expected to know all times tables up to 12 × 12. Regular quick practice at home makes a big difference to their confidence and speed.

The Children all have log ins to: TTRS

Timestables.co.uk also have lots of different ways to support learning.

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