Lower Key Stage 2
Assistant Headteacher LKS2
Cidalia Fraga
Year 3
Autumn Term Knowledge Organiser – 2025-2026
The latest Year 3 Learning Update!
In English, we are reading The Explorer by Katherine Rundell which is also our end-of-the-day book. We have been developing our descriptive writing by focusing on expanded noun phrases, similes, metaphors, and personification. These techniques help us create vivid imagery, emotion, and atmosphere to our writing.
In Maths, we have been exploring pictograms and bar charts. We have enjoyed collecting data on topics such as favourite fruits, ice cream flavours and playground games. They have practised drawing charts with clear labels and using them to answer problem solving and reasoning questions. It’s been a fun and engaging way to build their understanding of data handling and interpretation.
In Humanities, the children have been delving into the fascinating world of the ancient Maya civilisation. We have explored how the Maya lived, what their daily lives were like, and the challenges they faced in building such an advanced society.
In Geography, our topic has been Rainforests. We continued our discovery of the unique climates, ecosystems, and rich biodiversity that make these regions vital to the Earth’s environmental balance. In addition, we investigated the issue of deforestation—exploring its causes, such as logging and agriculture, and the impact it has on wildlife, local communities, and the planet as a whole. We also really enjoyed our class assemblies!
In science, we have written biographies on our key scientist of this half term, Elise Widdowson. She was British dietitian who is recognised for research on nutrition and food composition. We have learnt about balanced diets and investigated the nutritional values of different foods.
In DT, we have we have been tasting tortilla chips and dips! Next week, we will be planning, making and evaluating out tasty snacks. This project is linked to our leaning about sustainable foods from the rainforest.
The Year 3 team would like to remind you to login in to Times Tables Rock Stars and Spelling Frame weekly as part of the homework. We would also like to thank you for all of your support at the Summer Enterprise event. As a gentle reminder, as the weather is getting warmer, please ensure your child brings in a water bottle which they can refill throughout the day.
Year 4
Autumn Term Knowledge Organiser – 2025-2026
The latest Year 4 Learning Update!
In English, next week we will begin writing chronological reports on the Industrial Revolution. We will review the key features and our knowledge from our topic lessons to write informative and well-organised reports.
In Maths, we will begin exploring coordinates, learning how to read, plot and understand them.
In Science, we will study how materials change states, investigating the transitions between solid, liquid, and gas to understand the properties of each state of matter.
In Design Technology, we will continue working on our “bags for life,” using our sewing and printing techniques as we add designs to our bags.
In Humanities, we will continue exploring the Industrial Revolution, examining how it revolutionised society and technology.
The Year 4 team is excited about the upcoming trips before the school year ends. The children have worked hard on their enterprise project, and we’re looking forward to rewarding them with the profits we’ve made. More details about the trips will be provided soon.
