Lower Key Stage 2 Classes

On this page you will find information and updates for Starlings, Swifts, Kingfishers and Woodpeckers classes.

Starlings and Swifts
Class Teachers:

Miss Bateman and Mrs Withers
Teaching Assistants:

Miss Golledge, Mrs Claxton

Year 3 Newsletter

About us

The children in Starlings and Swifts classes are very enthusiastic about their learning, and always strive to do their very best.  As we progress through the year, we will be encouraging the children to become more independent and take responsibility for their own learning, through various ways, but ensuring we are following our school’s ‘Be a Star!’ values (Strength, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect).

Homework

The expectations of homework in Year 3 are as follows:

  • TTRS for 15 minutes at least 3 times a week.
  • Reading at least 3 times a week.
  • Spellings – will be handed out on a Thursday and will be tested the following Thursday.
  • Reading Comprehension - Read the short text and answer the questions. This task will be marked together on a Thursday and a new task will be given out.

Children who are struggling to complete the homework need to speak to their class teacher before it is due, to ensure enough time for support to be given.

PE

The children will participate in two PE lessons every week on Wednesday mornings lead by class teachers, and on a Friday, afternoon will be taught by Miss Barton. Please ensure your child has their P.E. kit in school on these days (and that it is suitable for the changeable weather- some units of learning are led outside, even in the colder and wetter months). Children with longer hair should have their hair tied up please, and any earrings need to be removed.
To minimise cases of lost property, please ensure all items of clothing are named.

This is subject to change when the children start swimming – more details to follow.

Welcome to Year 4
Class Teachers:

Mrs Lockwood, Mrs Copeman and Miss Stretton
Teaching Assistants:

Mrs Keir and Miss Golledge

Year 4 Newsletter

About Us:

The Kingfishers and Woodpeckers are two classes full of fabulous Year 4 children who pride themselves on being excellent role models and upholding the school’s ‘Be a Star!’ Values.  Our children are ambitious, show strength of character, work well as both individuals and part of a team and show respect to both adults and their peers.     

PE:

The children will participate in two PE lessons every week on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
The children’s first PE lesson of the week (Tuesday PM) will be taught by Mrs Lockwood and Mrs Hill.  In this lesson, the children will learn a range of sporting skills and develop their understanding of dance and competitive games.  The children’s second PE lesson of the week will take place on a Wednesday afternoon and will be taught by a sports coach.  In these lessons, the children will learn a number of ‘Team Games’ to help develop their ‘teamwork’ and ‘sportsmanship’ skills. 
When taking part in PE lessons, we ask that long hair is tied back and all jewellery, including earrings, must be removed. 
All children must wear school PE kit, which consists of:

  • Plain navy or black: shorts, skorts, tracksuit bottoms or leggings with no logos
  • Plain navy or black jumper with no logos or Long Sutton school sweatshirt
  • Plain white polo shirt with no logos
  • Black or white trainers

Homework:

Children in Year 4 will receive two pieces of written homework per week to be completed in addition to daily reading and playing TTRS (for a minimum of 30 minutes per week).  Homework will be given out on Fridays to be returned the following Friday.   
Weekly homework includes:

  • A written reading comprehension task
  • A written maths task

If your child is struggling to complete the homework set, then they should talk to any member of the Year 4 team before the homework due date and support will be provided.