Class 3
Teacher- Miss L Fitzpatrick
Support Staff- Mrs Driver
Welcome to Class 3!
Miss L Fitzpatrick is the Class Teacher and teaches alongside our teaching assistant Mrs Driver.
We are thrilled to be teaching your wonderful children every day!
We have 40 children in our mixed year three and four class and we work on a two year cycle so that we have lots of variety in our studies. This year we are following our 'Cycle A' curriculum. Class 3 children are split into their individual year groups to be taught the Red Rose Maths Scheme in small groups of 20 children. This year children will be taught Maths by Miss Fitzpatrick (Class Teacher) and Mrs Driver on a rotation throughout the term.
Working in our mixed Year 3 and 4 pairs ensures we have an understanding of each others needs. As a result, we are always eager to demonstrate patience, love and kindness to our peers on a daily basis. We are often reminded that everyone has a strength and learns differently, therefore our chosen Christian value is 'Respect.' We aim to always try our best and nurture our friendships by working together as a Christian family day in day out.
Class 3 Curriculum
'Building a firm foundation based on faith and knowledge to enrich life's journey.'
What are we learning this half term?
Weekly Equipment Timetable
Monday: Ukulele
Instruments to be brought into school every Monday.
Wild Wellie Wednesday: Wednesdays (see main website page for timetable)
Please bring wellies and a waterproof jacket.
Thursday: Library Day
Library books to be brought into school to be returned.
Friday: Multiplication and Spelling assessments to be completed
Blue and orange books to be brought into school.
Friday: PE Day
Please wear outdoor kit and bring a waterproof jacket.
Termly: 'Pick and Mix' homework to be sent out at the beginning of each term.
Purple Homework books to be brought into school completed after each Half Term.
Class 3 Homework
In Class 3 the children begin to choose their own reading book. Children will be given a band colour and have an option of over a hundred books of varying genres and levels. Unlike the infant classes, children do not have to complete the books in order and we do not expect the whole book to be read in one go/night. Your child has regular access to the reading cupboard and is able to change their book daily if required. Our suggestion is that you aim to read with your children on school evenings and we ask that you sign their reading record accordingly (children are not to sign their own reading record books). We aim to listen to the children read individually or through small guided reading groups once a week. Children will also be able to change a reading for pleasure book from the library every Thursday.
Children across all the juniors receive weekly multiplication and spellings lists to be learnt throughout the week. This is sent out on a Friday and tests are to be completed the following Friday. Additionally, ‘Pick and Mix’ Homework will be sent out at the beginning of every half term. This is equivalent to weekly homework but can be completed at any time that fits in with your weekly schedule. It is always due in after a school holiday.
Outdoor Activities- Click on the red for a link to activities that you can try at home on top of your Pick and Mix Homework.
End of Year Expectations
End of Year Expectations Year 3
End of Year Expectations Year 4
Our Calm Corner
Prayer and Reflection Area
In the corner of our room we have a calm corner. Here children are able to: sit quietly, read and write prayers; read for pleasure; look through our RE book; calm down with sensory toys or mindfulness colouring; write a good deed they have witnessed in the 'Kindness Box' or write any concerns they may have in the 'Worry Box'. We try to encourage the children to visit the calm corner once a day.
Class Artist
Anna Lewis- Sketchy Muma
We look at Anna's work and unpick what core values her artwork represents. Values such as kindness, compassion, respect, empathy and love. The children will be using her artwork as inspiration to create their own sketches based on living out our school vision day to day.
Copyright: Anna Lewis 2015 Sketchy Muma
A big hello to Class 3 April 2020
I would first of all like to say a big hello to you and your parents. My name is Miss Fitzpatrick, and when the world returns to normal (which I am hoping is really soon) I am going to be your new teacher. I am really excited to meet you all again and for us to have lots of fun learning together in Class Three!
Here is a little photo so you know what I look like :)
Children, I know you have lots of activities to be keeping you busy but the most important thing you need to be doing at this time is to be looking after yourselves. You are going to go down in History (how cool is that?) as the children who had to FREEZE their learning and stay indoors. When you are old enough to tell the tale, you will be able to talk about all the extra time you got to spend learning new things at home. So please, as well as completing the work in your home learning packs, do play outside, watch your favourite TV program, learn a new skill, make something, dance, play and find time to do something fun! If you like, you can send me an email with all the lovely things that you are doing on top of your home learning. (I love cake so I am learning how to cook lots of yummy treats!)
Parents, I know you may be worried about your child's progress and attainment during this time. Please be mindful that every child in the world's education has been put on hold, currently no child is ahead and no child is behind. Each child is exactly where they need to be- at home with you.
Just manage what you can and know we are working through this really difficult time together.
Stay safe and see you soon
Miss Fitzpatrick