Lower Key Stage 2
Assistant Headteacher LKS2
Cidalia Fraga
Year 3
Autumn Term 1 Knowledge Organiser – 2026/2027
The latest Year 3 Learning Update!
English: This term, we will read The Explorer and use the characters as inspiration to write our own stories. Children will develop their writing by using adjectives, fronted adverbials, expanded noun phrases, ambitious vocabulary and direct speech with inverted commas. They will also write a newspaper report about the rediscovery of the ancient Maya city of Palenque.
Maths: We will be learning about 3D shapes and statistics, including interpreting pictograms, drawing bar charts and collecting data.
Science: Children will learn about healthy eating and nutrition, exploring the work of nutritionist and dietitian Elise Widdowson. They will investigate food groups and understand how different foods keep our bodies healthy.
Design & Technology: Our focus will be healthy eating and nutrition. Children will taste tortillas with a variety of dips, learn about balanced diets and make their own tortilla chips.
Humanities: We will compare the Amazon Rainforest with Sherwood Forest and learn about the Ancient Maya, including the game of pok-ta-pok and its religious significance. Children will also explore Maya government and compare games form the past with those played today.
Swimming and PE are continuing as usual. Please ensure your child comes to school with their PE kit and swimming costumes on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.
Thank you for your continues support. We have three exciting educational visits planned this term, so please ensure that all permission forms are completed and returned on time. We will continue to share trip information with you as the dates approach.
Year 4
Autumn Term 1 Knowledge Organiser – 2026/2027
The latest Year 4 Learning Update!
Dear Year 4,
As we come to the end of such a special year together, we want to say how incredibly proud we are of each and every one of you.
We have made so many wonderful memories this year, from exciting lessons in the classroom to our unforgettable residential at Ufton Court. We have enjoyed fun trips, put on an outstanding production of FAME, and shared so many tears and laughs along the way. It has been a joy to watch you embrace every challenge, always give your very best, and grow in resilience throughout the year.
One of our biggest achievements was the Multiplication Tables Check. As a year group, you achieved an incredible average score of 24.4 out of 25, compared to the national average of 21 out of 25. This is an exceptional accomplishment, and you should all feel immensely proud of the hard work, dedication and determination you showed.
You have all grown so much this year – not only in your learning but also as kind, thoughtful and responsible young people. It has been an absolute privilege to teach you, and we have loved watching every one of you flourish.
We will miss every single one of you and wish you all the very best as you begin your Year 5 journey. We know you will continue to work hard and achieve great things. Have the most wonderful summer holiday – make lots of fun memories, enjoy time with your families and friends, and have a well-deserved rest.
We will never forget our fantastic Year 4!
Lots of love,
Ms B, Mr Taylor & Ms Melo
