Blog Author: Lauryn Collins

What a fun-filled first week back after a restful half-term!

In Mathematics, we have started our multiplication & division unit- we have been multiplying and dividing by 2,5,10, 4 and 8 using methods such as arrays, grouping and sharing. Building on learning from KS1, we have been finding…

Class 3 have concluded the half term with a pocketful of pride, joy and faith. 

Because we have come to the end of our history, science and RE topics, we assessed our learning so far. This involved looking at hexagons with key vocabulary and concepts and verbalising how they relate to each…

This week has been encapsulated in memorable adventures!

We commenced the week by venturing off to Standon Bowers, where we lodged in a historical, enormous building for the night. With buckets of enthusiasm, we attempted a variety of activities, which supported us in developing fundamental…

Class 3 has had an astonishing, amazing week! 

In Mathematics, we continued our addition and subtraction unit- we have been adding four digit numbers using formal written methods. We used vocabulary such as ‘exchange’ and our new abbreviation DNA as a clear structure to explain…

Another week with magnificent children who have demonstrated perseverance, pride and positivity! 

In Mathematics, we have commenced our addition and subtraction unit- we have explored adding and subtracting across a boundary and which method children prefer to use. This has involved using place…

This week has been full of crafts, creativity and cleverness! 

In Mathematics, we have concluded our place value topic- we have explored concepts such as rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 100, and converting numbers to Roman Numerals. Many deepened their understanding through extra reasoning…

The third week of our Autumn Term has been magnificent- our word of the week!

In Mathematics, we have been continuing with our place value topic, looking at numbers up to 10,000. We have explored concepts such as, number lines, estimation, ordering and comparing. Many who darted swiftly through…

This week, in Class 3, we have been introduced to our new fictional text 'Leon and The Place Between' by Grahame Baker-Smith. We have completed our first 'Big Write' which was to write a setting description using prepositions, noun phrases and FANBOYS. In Maths, we have been representing numbers…

Well done Class 3 on a great start to the term and, for some of you, beginning your KS2 journey!

We have settled into routines well and enjoyed sharing exciting summer holiday adventures- we noticed a lot of holidays to France! This week in Maths, we have begun our topic 'Place Value'.…