Years 3 and 4

Welcome to Year 3 and 4 at Highfields Primary School

If you need to see your child's teacher, please make an appointment at the school office or send a message via Class Dojo.

The Year 3/4 team

Miss Wilkinson - Cello Class Teacher (Year 3)	Mr Smith - Trumpet Class Teacher (Year 3/4)	Mrs Yates - Trombone Class Teacher (Year 4)
Miss Lee – Cello Class Teaching Assistant	Mrs B Mills – Trumpet Class Higher Level Teaching Assistant	Mrs Sams - Trombone Class Teacher
Miss Wright - Cello Class Teaching Assistant	Miss Snook – Trumpet Class Teaching Assistant	Mrs Cullum - Trombone Class Teaching Assistant
Mrs Amoss - Cello Class Teaching Assistant	Miss Dobner - Trumpet Class Teaching Assistant	Mrs Gray - Trombone Class Teaching Assistant
		Mrs Miles - Trombone Class Teaching Assistant

What to expect in Year 3

Welcome to Year 3! In schools in England, Year 3 is for children 7–8 years old, and is the first year of Key Stage 2. There will be less of a focus on phonics and more emphasis on understanding and learning spelling rules. In maths, your child will start to use the column method and will learn their 3, 4, and 8 times tables.

What to expect in Year 4

Congratulations! Your child is in Year 4. This can be a year which teaches nurture and encourage the feelings of independent thinking, learning and decision making. So just what can you expect if you have a child in Year 4?

They already know the routines for KS2; they have already realised that they have to do homework; they already understand that they are expected to learn a lot in a year; they can dress themselves (mostly!).

The school day

● School begins at 8.40am. Children should come through their allocated entrance and walk straight into their classroom.

● Lessons start at 9am.

● Year 3/4 break is from 11am - 11.15am.

● Lunch takes place from 12.15pm and finishes at 1.10pm.

● The school day ends at 3.15pm for Year 3/4 as of September 2023.

Saxon Day Friday 15th March 2024

Saxon Day costume ideas.pdf

Year 3 and 4 class information booklet 2023-24

Parents Information Booklet 2023 -24 Year 3 and 4.pdf

Year 3 and 4 Key Instant Recall Facts

The Multiplication Tables Check (MTC).

In June 2024, year 4 will take The Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). The purpose of the check is to determine whether your child can fluently recall their times tables up to 12, (with a particular focus on the 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 times tables), which is essential for future success in mathematics. It also helps identify if your child needs additional support.

Please find some information on the MTC, and some links to websites or resources that can support you and your child, below.

Documents:

TTRS Parent Guide

Links:

Times tables Rock Stars (TTRS): https://play.ttrockstars.com/

A TTRS parent’s guide is also uploaded below for your information. Children are welcomed to practise at home in addition to the opportunities they are given in school. TTRS recommend a “little and often” approach: 3 minutes practice a day, 4 or 5 times a week is a good target.