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Welcome to the Adventurers' Class Page

This is our Year 3 and Year 4 class.

Mrs Blake is the class teacher and is supported by Mrs Worrell, Mrs Button, Mrs Webb, Mrs Holt and Mrs Galpin

This year we are on cycle 2 of our curriculum. You can find all our curriculum newsletters at the bottom of the page. Further information about how subjects are taught at Spaldwick can be found under the curriculum tab.

Autumn 1

Theme - That's all Folks

'That's all folks' is a thematic unit based on animation and the history of animation. In this theme, children will learn how animation developed over time, how pictures are put together to make an animation. They will look at key developments including the use of the computer in aiding the progression. Key animators will be looked at including Walt Disney and Nick Park (the creator of Wallace and Gromit).

Autumn 2

In Autumn 2 we have 2 short thematic units that have a specific focus in Geography and History.

Theme - Three Giant Steps

This unit has a geography focus. We will look at Canada, France and Dover. We will look at the key geographical features of these places and what links them to each other. The children will look at the human and physical aspects.

Theme - A Saxon King

This theme has a history focus on 'Harold Godwinson'. They will learn about what it meant to be the last Anglo-Saxon king of England and how he became king. He is an important historical figure.

Spring 1

Theme - A world of difference

This theme has a key focus on different religions across the world. They will look at Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism. They will explore the different beliefs, festivals and holy books.

Spring 2

Theme - Law and Order

This theme looks at justice, citizenship and leadership. They will explore this through the understanding of the different systems across the world. They will develop their understanding of democracy by holding elections, voting and talking about rules.

Summer 1

Theme - May the Force be with you

This is a science-based unit with a key focus on forces. They will explore push and pull forces and gravity before focussing on magnets.

Theme - Viking Warrior

This is a history-based theme looking at the Viking 'sea lord' Ragnar Lothbrook. This is a legendary story from over 1,000 years ago.

Summer 2

Theme - Under the Canopy

This is a fabulous theme to end the year with. It has a history and geography focus looking at the rainforest. The children will learn about the history of Mayan culture, where there are rainforests in the world and the importance of its habitat for a vast range of animals and plants.

PE

Our PE days are Wednesday and Friday. On both of our PE days, the children can come to school in their PE kits (trainers, house colour t-shirt, black shorts and a black jumper). 

Forest School

We have our next half term of forest school, that will take place on a Tuesday afternoon. The children need to make sure that they have wellies, a coat and layers to get changed into. They need to ensure that they have the correct clothing so that they can take part.

Homework

For our homework, we expect the children to read 5 times a week. They will receive a Dojo point in their reading record for their house. They will also need to complete one session on Timetable Rockstars and Mathletics each week. Their logins will be in the front of their reading records. We will also be carrying on with our spelling homework; these will come out to the children when they have finished a unit of spellings. 

Times Tables Rock Stars (ttrockstars.com)

Mathletics United Kingdom | Empowering Maths Learning Online

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