The staff in our phase

Within Year 3 and 4 we have three classes : 

Mrs Morgan (Owls)

Mrs Gridley and Mrs Ayling (Kingfishers) 

Miss Baker (Doves)

Teaching Assistants in our phase 

Mrs Sparey and Mrs Cooper 

Mrs Strongman and Mrs Smith also teach and support in our phase.  

How we learn

In year 3 and 4, we enjoy learning through a wide and varied curriculum. Within our lessons, we value the importance of both indoor and outdoor learning and we plan a variety of activities which are designed to develop and challenge the children at their own levels. We realise the importance of trips, visitors and hands-on days within the school and always seek to provide the best experiences to enhance the children's understanding of the topics. 

In order to further develop learning characteristics, we run a three day residential at Hill End for the year 4 children in Term 5. 

Our school day 

In the morning, children take part in whole class reading, English and maths activities with the afternoon being used to focus on the foundation subjects. We practise spelling, handwriting and times tables regularly to help children grasp their basic skills in these areas. 

Cycle B Topics 

Hello - Cycle B

In this topic, we provide children with an opportunity to get to know one another and establish routines and expectations for the year ahead. Children create self portraits in a pop art style, explore their own chronology and discuss the importance of friendships for their well being. 

Cycle A Topics 

Hello - Cycle A

During this topic, we get to know our peers and teachers and explore our new classrooms. We use 'me bags' as an opportunity to introduce ourselves. We locate important places to us on maps of the world which builds on our skills at using atlases and recaps knowledge on the continents. We also used pencil to draw self portraits and practise our phonics in French. We focus on the books 'The Tunnel' and 'Voices in the Park' by Anthony Browne in English, and use these books as inspiration to write a description of an imaginary place and a recount of a park visit. We visited the park in Carterton to enhance this experience for the children. 

We are Conservationists - Cycle A

This topic we will be exploring the value of water and what is means to different people. We visit the Rivers and Rowing museum in Henley to explore the geography objectives further and have a guided walk along the River Thames.  Please find attached our topic web for the topic. 

We are Voyagers - Cycle A

During this topic, we will be learning about all things Anglo-Saxon. We will be learning how and why the Anglo-Saxons invaded Britain, we will learn about the different tribes and understand the similarities and differences between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings. We will also be using clay to make Anglo-Saxon style pots and using the book 'Beowulf' to inspire some gruesome diary entries! Please see topic web for more information. 

We are Citizens - Cycle A

During this topic we will be exploring the changes which have occurred in Carterton since the arrival of the RAF in the 1960's. We will be comparing maps and finding out about what Carterton was like years ago. We will also be visiting the town centre to further explore. We will be sketching Carterton landmarks in art and editing photos of the town in computing. 

We are Explorers - Cycle A

During this topic, we will be learning all about the ancient Mayan Civilization. The topic begins with a hands on in-school workshop, including doing Mayan weaving and experiencing ancient Mayan ruins through a virtual reality headset. We will be using our design technology skills to create a paper house suitable for a Mayan family. 

We are Healthy - Cycle A

During this topic, we explored healthy eating and the importance of sleep, hygiene and exercise. In Design Technology, we made pizzas using a yoghurt base. We learnt about the skeleton and muscles in science. We also investigated farming in the UK and the Year Three pupils enjoyed a trip to Cogges Farm.