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Resilience- How has the past influenced modern life?

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Resilience- How has the past influenced modern life?

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This term our whole school learning lens will be 'Resilience'. In year 3 and 4 we will be questioning how the past has influenced modern life and investigating the concepts of sustainability, care, influence, respect and morals.

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During this unit, children will explore poetry through the text Alba: The Hundred Year Old Fish, which introduces themes of ocean life and plastic pollution. They will write their own poems inspired by the story, developing their use of imaginative vocabulary, figurative language such as similes and metaphors, and the ability to express feelings and atmosphere in their writing. Alongside this, children will learn key features of poetry including repetition and structure, while also building an awareness of environmental issues and how these can be communicated through writing.

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During our reading comprehension sessions, we will be look at 'A Myth-Hunter's Travel Guide.'

We will:

Use dictionaries to check the meaning of words that they have read

Retrieve and record information from non fiction 

Ask questions to improve understanding

Retrieve and record information from non fiction

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In the Summer term, we will be looking at the following mathematical topics:

Year 3

Fractions

Angles

Lines and Shape

Perimeter of figures

Year 4

Money

Measurement

Area of Figures

Geometry

Position and Movement

Preparation for MTC and Year 5

Children in Year 3 should be working on 2, 5, 10, 3 ,4 and 8 times tables.

Children in Year 4 should be working on all times tables up to the 12 times tables.

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History topic: Ancient Greece

In History, children will explore who the Ancient Greeks were, when ancient Greek civilisation began and how long the ancient Greek civilisation last for. We will also look at ancient Greek gods, the story of the Trogan Horse and greek boats. Children will also study the main figures from the time from multiple viewpoints, developing the ability to assess evidence and form their own interpretations.

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This term, we will be studying how plants make their own food, the characteristics of living things and habitats provide everything a living thing needs.

During this Year 3/4 science unit, children will learn that plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis, understanding the role of light, water and air in this process. They will explore the characteristics of living things, including growth, movement, nutrition and reproduction, and begin to group living and non-living things.

Children will also study how habitats provide everything plants and animals need to survive, such as food, water and shelter, and how different environments support different types of living things.

Through this, they will develop their scientific enquiry skills, including observing, classifying and asking questions about the world around them.

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Reading: 20 minutes of daily reading. This should be recorded in reading records and returned to school each morning.

Spelling: Weekly spellings. Spellings will be tested each Friday morning .

Doodle: All children have access to Doodle Maths, English, Spelling and Tables. Daily practice on Doodle will be greatly beneficial to your child's learning and progress.

We'll be checking in with children daily to help bolster their motivation and special recognition will be given to children every second Friday during Mr Gilbert's gold award assembly.

TTRS:

Children now have access to Times Tables Rockstars. We would like children to access the site for a minimum of 20 minutes each week.

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Times Tables Rock Stars – Times Tables Rock Stars

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Geography:
In Geography, children will develop an understanding of the wider context of the Ancient Greeks by identifying where the Greeks came from. They will learn to name the continents and locate countries in Europe. Using maps, they will identify both ancient civilisations and modern-day cities linked to the Olympics, building key skills in geographical location and place knowledge.

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Every Monday, children in Year 4 will be learning how to play the guitar with the help of Music for Life instructors.

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Children will be given spellings on Monday of each week. These will be tested on Fridays. Children will have daily spelling lessons based on each week's spelling list.

Each Monday, children will receive a paper copy of the spelling list to bring home, and a spelling assignment will be set on Doodle. This term, we will be learning how to add the suffixes -ly and -ous, including changes to the root word. We will study the 'i' sound spelled y (e.g. myth), words ending with -gue and -que, vocabulary from our class books (Poetry unit & Alba- The one hundred year old fish) , and words from the Year 3/4 exception words list. We will also revisit year 1 and 2.

Pupils who are continuing their work on our phonics scheme 'Read, Write Inc.' will have weekly phonic-based spelling tests, and Doodle assignments will be based on these.

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During this Year 3 music unit, children will take part in Reflect, Rewind and Replay using the Charanga music scheme. They will listen to and appraise a range of music from different styles and periods, reflecting on what they hear and developing their understanding of rhythm, pitch and musical language. Children will revisit and practise songs and skills they have learned throughout the year, take part in composition activities using rhythm and body percussion, and build confidence in performing. The unit will finish with children preparing and sharing a performance, allowing them to demonstrate their progress and enjoy making music together.

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This term in French, children will learn two units: Les formes and Les fruits. In Les formes, pupils will learn to recognise, recall, and spell up to 10 common shapes alongside numbers 1–5, using the correct articles. In Les fruits, they will learn the names of 10 fruits and begin to express simple opinions, such as what they like and do not like, helping to build confidence in speaking and understanding basic French vocabulary.

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This Summer term in Computing, children will complete two units: Photo Editing and Using Repetition in Programming. In Photo Editing, pupils will learn how to change and improve digital images, as well as understand how editing can affect what we see and think. In Programming, they will use Scratch to explore repetition, learning how to use loops to create their own games and animations. Throughout both units, children will develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence using technology.

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This term in Art, children will explore ancient Greek architecture by learning about different types of columns, including Ionic, Corinthian, and Doric, and using this knowledge to design and build their own temple structures using straws.

They will also be inspired by the work of Renzo Piano, the architect behind The Shard, helping them make connections between historical and modern architecture.

In addition, children will use their creativity to design and create their own mythical Greek creatures, developing their imagination and artistic skills.

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We realise that children need to feel happy and confident in school to be successful.  Using Coram Life Education, we will be equipping them to make safe and informed decisions and helping them to develop a happy and healthy lifestyle.

This term, our PSHE lessons will be focused on 'Being my best' and 'Growing and Changing'.

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Matilda Performance: 5pm 29th and 2pm 30th April

MTC information drop in for Year 4 parents: 21st May

MTC testing for Year 4 pupils: June 2025

Maths Event: 17th June

Takeover Day: 18th June

Sports Day: 23rd June

Year 2/3 Transition Trip to Bewilderwood: 1st July

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In PE this term, children will be developing their skills in Tennis and Athletics - Track & Field. Through athletics, they will focus on improving their running, jumping, and throwing techniques, aiming to build strength, speed, and coordination. During tennis children will learn to navigate,develop coordination, fitness, concentration, resilience, and important social skills like teamwork and sportsmanship.

PE Days:

Maple- Friday

Oak- Friday

Rowan- TBC

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This term in RE, children will explore two units: Hindu Dharma and Humanism. In the Hinduism unit, pupils will learn about how Hindus worship in daily life, including the importance of prayer (puja), shrines in the home, and celebrations such as Holi, as well as key beliefs about God and the journey of life. In the Humanism unit, children will explore how Humanists understand the world through science, reason, and empathy, learning about values such as kindness, responsibility, and respect for others. Throughout both units, pupils will develop their understanding of different beliefs and worldviews, encouraging respect and reflection on their own ideas.

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This Summer term in My Happy Mind, children will focus on the Engage topic, where they bring together their learning to set and work towards a personal “Big Dream” goal. They will learn to break goals into small steps, build perseverance, and understand the importance of a positive mindset. Children will also reflect on their progress and celebrate their achievements.