Year 3/4 Kites

Welcome to Year 3 and 4 Kite's Class Page

Welcome back everyone to the start of a new term. We have an exciting autumn term ahead of us in Kites with some terrific topics, brillant books plus much, much more. 

Please follow our school twitter page @AbingdonPrimary to see updates of exciting things going on in our class. This is where you will find photos and videos of the lovely things your children are doing at school!

Class teacher : Mr Taylor

Teaching Assistant: Miss Beresford

Important Notes for parents

This term we will be having PE on a Tuesday and a  Thursday this half term. Please can the children come to school in their kit in on those days. PE kit is white t-shirt and black shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms. 

Creative Curriculum

At Abingdon we follow a creative curriculum. This is split into 2 cycles. Cycle A and Cycle B. Due to 3/4 Kites being a mixed age class coverage of the entire year 3 and 4 curriculum is met over a 2 year period through completion of the 2 cycles. 

Below is an overview of the coverage in Cycle A

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Below is an overview of the coverage in Cycle B

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Currently we are following Cycle B.

Autumn Topic 

 Stones n Bones - The Stone Age

This is a historical study of prehistoric Britain and the changes over millions of years from the Palaeolithic to the Neolithic periods.  Our study will feature the development of hunter gathers, the development of cave paintings and the growth of settlements and farming.  We will examine Stonehenge and the impact any world events may have had on the period.

Spring Topic

Extreme Earth - Volcanoes and Earthquakes

In this geography study, we will explore how the earth creates these seimic events, looking at why and how volcanies and earthquakes occur.  We will examine why these events don't feature in the UK but how they effect the human and physical geography within the countries where they are prominent.

Summer Topic

Mad Hatters - Local History and Geography

In this study of Stockport, we will look closely at the Hatting Industry and its importance within Stockport.  This will highlight how the town developed around the industry, how buildings and its canals were affected.  

Times Tables 

The children are expected to learn their times tables. We will help them do this in school but they are also expected to practise at home. They can use Times Table Rock Stars at home and in school to help them. Times tables are especially important for children as they move into Year 4 as they will be completing the Multiplication Tables Check in June after half term.

Year 3/4 Statutory Spellings

Below is a list of all spellings that all year 3/4 children should know how to read and write during Year 3 and by the end of year 4. Please practice these where possible. All will be sent throughout the year as weekly spelling practice and repeated to store them to memory.

Useful websites

Rewards

We have many ways to reward the children in Kites:-

• Stickers
• Recognition Board
• Postcards home
• Hot chocolate with the Headteacher
• Certificates in assembly
• Earning Dojo points for a class reward such as extra playtime, mindful colouring, free choice, games.

Contact

If you want to contact me, you can do so via Class Dojo or email

Email: john.taylor@abingdon.stockport.sch.uk

Class Dojo

We use Class Dojos to engage parents by sharing photos and videos of exciting moments in the classroom.  Please sign up to class dojo if you haven’t yet as it is a really effective way for teachers and parents to communicate.

Important dates to remember:

Autumn 1:

Children return Wednesday 4th September 

Half Term Monday 21st October to Friday 25th October

(Inset Day 28th October) School returns Tuesday 29th October 

Finish for Christmas Break Friday 19th December

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