Boynton Primary School

Our teacher is Mrs. Atkins and our teaching assistants are Mrs. Mortimer and Miss Usher.

CLASS 3 NOTICEBOARD

Important Class Information

PE: This takes place on a Thursday afternoon. Please send your child into school with their PE kits and remove jewellery if they are unable to remove it themselves. 

Reading: Please remember to keep reading with your child every night. Even if they are able readers please ask them questions and discuss what they are reading. We would like children to read at least 5 times a week. Just a quick note in their reading record book, together with a parent/carer signature, will earn them rewards such as team points.

Maths Homework will be given out on a Thursday to be completed and returned by the following Monday. Please ensure your child completes all of their homework every week. 

Grammar Homework for Y6 is given out on a Monday and is to be completed and returned by Thursday.  Please ensure your child completes all of their homework every week. 

Spelling: Spellings are sent home on a Monday to be learnt for a test on Friday. 

Here is a timetable of a typical week in Class 3 - Autumn Timetable

Our topic this term is.....

Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings

A warm welcome back to Class 3! We hope you had a wonderful and restful summer break. As we begin what promises to be a busy and exciting term, we're diving straight into our first topic of the year: a journey into the past to explore the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. We'll be discovering what life in England was like 1,600 years ago, learning about the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons and their ongoing struggle for land and power against the Viking invaders.

As always, if you have any resources, artefacts, or knowledge related to our topic that you’d be happy to share, we’d love to hear from you!

Literacy

This half term will begin with poetry as the Year 5 children take inspiration from the artist Walt Curlee and use similes and metaphors to create descriptive poems.  Our Y6 children will be working on their RobinWood recounts as they describe in detail some of the amazing activities they will have experienced on their residential.

Next, we’ll turn our focus to the ancient Anglo-Saxon sagas—stories that blend historical events with legendary heroes and mythical creatures. One of the most famous of these is Beowulf, an epic poem written in Old English, which tells the tale of the heroic Beowulf and his fierce battle with the monster Grendel. We’ll be exploring Michael Morpurgo’s retelling of this classic story, using it as inspiration for a range of activities, including extended writing, SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar), and speaking and listening tasks.

As always, we will continue to place a strong emphasis on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and reading through daily practice, personalised interventions, and weekly guided reading sessions.

Numeracy 

Our maths lessons will cover the full Year 5 and 6 curriculum, including units on number and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, measurement, geometry, statistics, algebra, and ratio and proportion. All children will take part in maths intervention sessions to support their progress, and Year 6 pupils will also receive additional booster sessions to help them prepare for their SATs.

History/Geography

This term, we’ll begin by exploring the Anglo-Saxon invasion, as the children investigate where they settled, their beliefs, rulers, and how they lived, farmed, and socialised before the Viking invasion of 793. We’ll examine the ongoing battles for land and power, and how these conflicts eventually shaped the formation of the kingdom of England, leading up to the Norman conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066. There will be plenty of opportunities for research and independent enquiry throughout the topic.

Art 

Inspired by the captivating tale of Beowulf, the children will develop their sketching and painting skills using watercolours and inks. We’ll explore the work of artists like J.M.W. Turner, examining how he used watercolours to create iconic pieces. Then, using a range of techniques and tips, the children will create their own dramatic scenes from this epic poem.

Design and Technology

This term, we will deepen our understanding of electrical systems by designing and creating our very own 'Steady Hand Game'. The children will enhance their skills in planning, developing, and communicating their ideas, while working with a range of tools, materials, and components to produce a high-quality finished product.

Science 

This term, our science focus will begin with Living Things and Their Habitats. We’ll explore the life cycles of mammals, amphibians, birds, and insects—including fascinating examples such as egg-laying mammals and marsupials. We'll examine both complete and incomplete metamorphosis, and learn about influential naturalists and animal behaviourists. The unit will also cover plant propagation, flowering plants, and the history of how living things have been classified, from microorganisms to more complex life forms.

Our second unit, Seeing Light, will explore how light travels, how shadows are formed and behave, and how the human eye works. Throughout both topics, children will engage in hands-on investigations and practical activities designed to deepen their understanding of scientific concepts and processes.

Music

We will see us continuing to develop our skills of the 5 strands of the Model Music Curriculum which are: performing, listening, composing, the history of music and the inter-related dimensions or elements of music.   This term will focus in particular on listening and composition, as we explore rhythm building, pitch, melody, structure and Harmony.  We will also continue to incorporate other musical cultures into our curriculum through our music appreciation assemblies so our pupils learn to respect and value music from all over the world. 

Religion and World Views

This term, we will explore the significance of pilgrimage in different faiths, focusing on the special journey and its religious importance. We will compare Christianity and Islam, with particular attention to the holy Anglo-Saxon site of Lindisfarne and the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the Hajj. Building on the idea of ‘journey,’ we will examine how pilgrimage impacts those who undertake it, looking at local, national, and global pilgrimage sites across various religions.

Towards the end of the term, we will delve into key Christian concepts such as ‘Incarnation,’ ‘God,’ and ‘Messiah.’ We’ll revisit the nativity story through the different gospel accounts, reflecting on the perspectives of the main characters involved.

P.S.H.E

This term, we will focus on the theme of Getting on and Falling Out, helping children develop key social and emotional skills in three important areas: empathy, managing feelings (especially anger), and social interaction. Our school values for this term—Mutual Respect and Cooperation—will be woven into class discussions, giving children a chance to talk about issues that matter to them. We will also reflect on British Values, exploring the five key principles of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance.

At Boynton, we understand the importance of supporting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing for our students and their families. We strive to foster an open environment where mental health can be openly discussed. Through the Zones of Regulation curriculum, we aim to help pupils recognize their own emotions and those of others, while equipping them with practical strategies to manage their feelings and enhance their overall wellbeing.

P.E 

Class 3 will see the children learning dance actions by exploring and improvising movement and ideas and transferring these into quality dances by developing their understanding of choreographic devices and spatial arrangements.  Gymnastics will follow as we focus on strength and control as the children learn to use equipment safely, work cooperatively and travel, balance, rotate, bend and stretch with pace and confidence.   

French

This term, our focus will be on The Weather as children enhance their French language skills through speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities. French phonics will be taught using sounds, actions, and spelling games to support pronunciation and understanding. Additionally, children will explore aspects of French culture and traditions through engaging activities, conversations, music, and role play.

ICT

This term, we will focus on Health, Well-being, and Lifestyle, exploring how technology affects our sleep and mood, as well as the systems in place to regulate age-appropriate content. We will discuss strategies and tips for improving our well-being and the importance of managing our own technology use responsibly. Additionally, we will deepen our understanding of Privacy and Security, learning why strong passwords are essential, why we should avoid sharing private information online, and why it’s important to always seek permission from a trusted adult before making purchases or sharing personal details.

 We really appreciate your support by encouraging your child to read at least 5 times a week, to practice their spellings and to complete their homework and return it back to school on the hand in date.  Many thanks.

Please keep an eye out for picture updates of what we get up to throughout the year!