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
Mrs Hudson - Cricket Class Teacher (Year 3) | Mr Smith - Snail Class Teacher (Year 3/4) | Mrs Yates - Grasshopper Class Teacher (Year 4) |
Mrs Mills – Cricket Class Higher Level Teaching Assistant | Miss Lee – Snail Class Teaching Assistant | Mrs Cullum - Grasshopper Class Teaching Assistant |
Mrs Platt - Cricket Class 1:1 Support Staff | Miss Wright - Snail Class Teaching Assistant | Miss Snook – Grassshopper Class Teaching Assistant |
Mrs Harbach - Cricket Class 1:1 Support Staff |
| Mrs Amoss - Grasshopper Class Teaching Assistant |
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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.
Year 3 and 4 class information booklet 2024 -25
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.
- Online times tables practice games:
- More information and some ideas for what you can do at home: https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/maths/primary-multiplication-division/help-with-times-tables/
The Standards & Testing Agency information video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct5cDctLVTI
Statutory spellings
Helpful documents for the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC)
Times Tables Flashcards
Curriculum Information
For curriculum information, please see below