Welcome to Base 3’s Class Page.
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Bună! Cześć Ndewo مرحبا(mar-ha-ba) ciao
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We are a mixed Year 3 and 4 class
taught by Mrs Maddock.
We are supported by the fabulous Mrs LLoyd and Mrs Li.
AUTUMN TERM 2026.
Our theme this term is EXTREME EARTH! Being a heavy Geographical theme, we will be learning all about natural disasters such as Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Our PE days are Wednesdays and Thursdays where we will be developing our dodgeball and football skills. Year 4 children will be going swimming every Thursday, so please remember your kit on those days! Ideally, girls need to have their hair tied back or plaited.
Reading – Our book this term is ‘The Firework-Maker’s Daughter’ by Phillip Pullman.
I think Base 3 are going to really enjoy this book. They have already made some wonderful predictions about the story, just from the book cover! Please encourage your child to read 4 times each week and record their comments in their reading diary. Maybe they will then receive a book token in our celebration assembly!
English – In English, we are currently reading ‘Tar Beach’ which is about Cassie, an eight-year-old girl who dreams of absolute freedom. Set in the bustling New York City, one night, the stars lift Cassie up into the night sky, allowing her to fly. So far, we have created some lovely descriptions linked to the story.
Maths. – Place Value is our current unit, where the children have already shown some excellent knowledge about what each digit represents and the importance of zero as a placeholder.
The Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check is an important assessment designed to ensure that students have a strong grasp of their times tables up to 12×12.
Mastering these multiplication facts is crucial, as they form the foundation for more complex mathematical concepts encountered in later years. Fluency in times tables not only enhances problem-solving skills but also boosts confidence in handling various math challenges. In order to prepare for this check, it’s essential to practice regularly, helping to improve both speed and accuracy. Every day in school, the Year 4 children will have dedicated time on TTRS to improve their fluency. Let’s work together to make multiplication fun and engaging!
Keep practising your times tables at home – Battles are set regularly for you to compete against others in the class/school.
Year 4 children are already working hard to learn their times tables in readiness for their Multiplication Checks in the summer.
Science.
This term, we are focusing on the digestive system, where we have already started to look at different teeth used for different purpose.
Homework.
Homework is handed out every Friday to be handed in the following Thursday. Homework consists of weekly spellings and either maths or English work, linked to the learning that week. TTRS practise is also encouraged.
Music – collaboratively creating a soundscape based on mountain climbing…..
PREVIOUS LEARNING IN BASE 3 SUMMER TERM 2026:
History / English – As part of our English unit based on The Story of Tutankhamun, we followed instructions to mummify a tomato, in the same way that pharaohs would have been mummified back in the Ancient Egyptian times,
In English, we were challenged to read, rehearse and recite a poem about Jim. We did a great job; counting the syllables really helped us to remember the order of the poem.