Class 4 – The Magpies
A Nest Full Of Treasures

The class 4 ‘Little Treasures’ are 30 Year 2 children. Our teacher is called Mrs Burnett. We also have some help from our lovely teaching assistants Mrs Grace, Mrs Broadhurst and Mrs Ramsbottom.
Like our namesake we are bright, athletic and inquisitive. We work hard together gathering information, sharing ideas and helping each other.

We are working hard to try and keep to our classroom rules and to achieve our personal targets.

This term our theme has been ‘Ourselves’. We have learnt
lots about our bodies including; our five senses, our skeleton, eating a healthy diet and the five major food groups. We have also made our own healthy packed lunches!
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Examples of our work

April 2010

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you have all had a really nice Easter break. The children are settling back into the class routine and continuing to work towards their Key Stage One SATs. All test and tasks have been timetabled to take place during the weeks commencing 17th and 24th May, and 7th June. It is important that all children arrive at school promptly so as not to miss relevant introductions to their tests. Please reassure your child that they do not need to worry and just have to do their best in each activity they are given. If there are any intended absences during these weeks, please advise me as soon as possible so that alternative arrangements can be made, as it is necessary for all pupils to complete the appropriate tests.

Class timetable

P.E. is still on Monday and Wednesday - please ensure that your child has the appropriate kit and a pair of outdoor trainers, as we often take lessons outside, weather permitting!

Curriculum

• We will continue to follow the National frameworks in Literacy and Numeracy.

Language & Literacy -.We will follow the national framework for Literacy. Our focus will be the correct spelling of high frequency words, basic punctuation and handwriting skills and reading with understanding. We will be reading and carrying out descriptive writing, including poems and riddles, stories, letters and non-fiction explanation texts.

Mathematical Development - We will follow the national framework for Numeracy. The focus will be learning to use what we have learnt about numbers and the four number operations to solve a variety of problems. We will be working on remembering the 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 times tables.      

Science - To study plants, grow seeds and carry out investigations about plants and animals in the local environment. After half term we will study materials by considering how different materials are used for specific purposes and how some materials can be changed by heating or cooling.

Geography - To follow the travels of ‘Barnaby Bear’ to a variety of locations including those with different climates, and to identify countries, deserts and oceans on a world map.

History - To study how holidays have changed over time

Art - To study shape, colour and texture in natural forms, and to produce detailed drawings.

ICT - To search for information on the internet to use in other curriculum areas. To present information in different ways. To use programmable toys to make things happen.

Music - To explore sounds, develop composition and improve listening skills. To study music from places around the world.

PE - To develop throwing and catching skills using outdoor games as a focus. To take part in athletic activities including, running, jumping and throwing.

RE - To study the main features of Judaism.

PSHE - Relationships and changes.

Other Business

Finally, the next term is very important for your child and we really appreciate your continued support. If you have any questions, worries or concerns please do not hesitate to discuss them with us. We hope that your children will enjoy the challenges that lay ahead of them this term.

Mrs Burnett

Class 4 enjoyed learning more about pirates from Captain Dread! Listen to our song - we made the last verse on our own!