Welcome to the year 3 and 4 page. We will share examples of the work we have been doing in different subject areas across the year.

AUTUMN 1

English

In English, we have been reading 2 texts related to our 'Stone Age' topic, 'Stone Age Boy' and 'The First Drawing'. We have already been developing our writing skills, using drama to help us We have also visited the local library to give us a chance to explore and borrow a wider rang of books.

Maths

In Maths, we have made a strong start with place value and addition and subtraction. We have been using resources to develop our understanding and have been completing investigations linked to our topic.

History

Our topic of 'Stone Age to Iron Age' has had a strong History focus. We have been working collaboratively to create posters, pictures of Stone Henge and we have written and presented speeches about Skara Brae.

Chemistry

We have been learning about rocks and soils in our Chemistry lessons this half term. We have had fun designing and carrying out experiments to investigate the different properties of rocks and soils.

Computing

In Computing we have been exploring computer networks and understanding how computers are all connected. We did a scavenger hunt around school to find out how the school computer system is connected.

PE

Year 4 have been lucky to have a cricket coach to teach them the main cricket skills. They have also being doing Gymnastics. Year 3 have enjoyed playing games to build up their skills that they can use across all areas of PE.

MUSIC

We have continued to have Duncan teaching us our music this term. We have enjoyed learning new songs as well as putting music to stories about animals.

RE

In RE we have been learning about the Hindu festival of Holi. We looked at good vs evil and how this links to Holi.

Art Week

During Art week, we had a theme called 'Magic Me'. We were focussing on creating self portraits in a variety of different ways.

Spanish

In Spanish, we have been learning and revising some basic Spanish vocabulary and Spanish phonics in preparation for our various units for the year.

PSHE

In PSHE we have been learning about Health and well-being with a focus on emotional well-being and mental health.