Year 3 and 4
Spring Term 2023
A Very warm welcome to the class of Year 3 and 4. The class
teacher is Miss Elan Jones and throughout this term we will be
focusing on the theme “Travel”.
Here is a brief description of what we will be studying in each of
the areas of learning and experience:
Languages, Literacy and Communication: As a part of our class
routine, we will be completing our work through the medium of
welsh for two weeks and then through the medium of English for
another two weeks. We will discuss, read and learn how to write a
script, newspaper article, diary, headlines, agenda, post card and
so on.
Our book for this term will be ‘Twm Bach ar y Mimosa’ by Sian
Lewis and we will be using this book as a focal point to plan our
tasks and activities in the Classroom. Additionally, we will have
“Read, Write, Inc” sessions each morning in order to develop and
improve the learner’s English spelling skills.
Mathematics and Numeracy: The main units we will be
concentrating on this half term will be fractions, functions and
graphs, time, length, structure, data, estimating, methematical
reasoning and developing mental maths skills. We will then move
on to develop different skills after the half term.
Science and Technology: Throughout the term we will be focusing
on STEM projects that encorage innovative thinking by doing
tasks such as building a strong bridge out of spaghetti, testing
water-resistant materials and studying car mechanics.
The Humanities: We will be studying: the history of the
settlement in Patagonia; the development of transportation over
the years; comparing Wales and Patagonia’s landscape and
traditions; and will also focus on the story of Mary Jones and her
Bible.
Health and Well-being: Every Friday, we will have our swimming
lesson in Ruthin. Additionally, the learners will also get a chance
to complete the “milltir fawr – the big mile” twice a week to
ensure that we improve our physical and mental health.
In addition to keeping ourselves fit and healthy, there will be a
strong emphasis on how to have a good relationship with your
mental health. We will discuss issues such as bullying, online
safety and positive relationshipsy. At the root of our health and
well-being lessons, we will learn about the connection between a
healthy body and a healthy mind.
Expressive Arts: We will start by creating various artworks but
our main focus will be on the theme ‘habitat’. Additionally, we
are extremely lucky to be offered a music workshop to develop
the pupil’s musical ability and understanding. Drama skills will
be a natural part of our classroom through their oral and
performance work.
Digital Competence: Digital competence is a very powerful skill
to develop towards the future and I will be ensuring that the
learners will get plenty of experience to research independently
and develop basic computer skills. To familiarise ourselves with
these skills, we will be doing much of our work on Google
Classroom.
Homework: The children will receive mathematics homework
every two weeks and in between, they will receive homework
based on our theme of “celebrations”. The homework will be set
each Friday and is also expected to be completed by the following
Friday.
We look forward to having a busy and fun time with the children
and thank you very much for your support.
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