Miss S Jones and Mrs G Burns
Welcome to Caradoc class, where learning flourishes in a nurturing and engaging environment! Nestled in beautiful surroundings, our mixed Year 3 and 4 class embraces the joy of outdoor learning, offering students the chance to explore nature while developing essential skills. In our classroom, we embark on exciting adventures, where each day brings new challenges, igniting a passion for knowledge that lasts a lifetime.
Useful Information
-Reading at home should take place at least 4 times a week for approx. 15minutes per session. Everyone now has their school level reading book, along with their reading record and VIPERS bookmark. VIPERS provide examples of questions you can ask your child to develop comprehension skills when reading. Check out their home learning books for tips on different ways to share and enjoy reading at home. Accelerated Reader Quizzes can be completed at home or in school once a child has finished reading a book.
-Each week we will be exploring as a class, new and exciting words that the pupils have come across in their reading at home. We will find out the meaning and have a go at using these words in context, creating a weekly display. It would be great if you could encourage your child to talk about new and unknown vocabulary that they might come across in their books or in the environment when out and about.
-Spellings are no longer tested with a weekly spelling test, rather, we will be looking for these words being used accurately across pupils’ work. New spelling lists, which match the patterns being taught that week, are sent home every Thursday and we encourage you to practice these with your child. Helpful strategies can be find in your child’s Home Learning book.
-Home Learning books need to be in school every Thursday. Reading Records and Reading books must come to school every day.
-Pupil’s have accounts for TT Rockstars, Accelerated Reader and Mathletics. Some pupils will also have a Nessy account. All log in details are stuck on the inside cover of Home Learning books. If you are having trouble logging in to any of the accounts, please do let me know. It’s usually a simple fix.
-As the end of Year 4 is the window for the Multiplication Check, we have weekly multiplication tests in class. Some pupils will have a focus, such as the 2’s or 5’s, progressing gradually through the year. Others will not have a focus and will be expected to practice all tables regularly. If pupils have been given a focus, this will be written under their spelling list in their home learning books. There are handy tips on ways to practice these in your Home Learning books, as well as making use of TT Rockstars. It is really important that pupils approach this check feeling confident and so regular practice at home and in school is essential. There will be a workshop soon, where you can find out more.
-Show and Tell on Fridays – This is an opportunity for pupils to share their achievements or exciting news with the class. Medals and certificates can be sent in or photos and videos can be emailed to the school office for us to share during this time.
-PE takes place every Thursday and Friday. Pupils should come to school ready dressed in correct PE kit. Our first term will be focusing on Handball and Football.
-Please check that all items of clothing and personal belongings such as bags and water bottles are clearly named, checking throughout the year that these are still visible and haven’t come off in the wash.
-Golden Time takes place every Friday afternoon. All pupils start with their full 30minutes. If pupils make choices that go against our values and golden rules, they will be reminded of our expectations, and we call this ‘Let’s Think’. If pupils make further poor choices, they loose increments of 5 minutes from their Golden Time. This time will then be spent with a member of staff, exploring the choices that were made and how we can support better choices going forward. Golden Time resets every Monday.
If you have any questions about your child’s time in Caradoc, please do not hesitate to come and speak with me. I’m really looking forward to an exciting year ahead with Caradoc class!
